Welcome to the Center for International Studies and Albuquerque International Association
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US Foreign Policy and Global Leadership
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Upcoming Events
Albuquerque International Association presents
2025 International Lecture Series
From the Netherlands to Papua New Guinea and Back: Building Global Connections for New Mexico
November 13th – AIA’s lecture in November will feature Ernie C’deBaca with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce who will talk about his international travels over the years, from the Netherlands to Papua New Guinea with many stops along the way. Ernie will also discuss the work that the Hispano Chamber’s Conventions and Tourism Department, and its International Trade Committee, does for our city and state.
Beyond the News: Overview of the U.S. Immigration System and Current Hot Topics
October 23rd – AIA’s October lecture will feature immigration attorney Amber Weeks who will explain how the U.S. immigration system works and will examine changes to the U.S. immigration system under the current administration. Her presentation will provide an overview of family-based, employment-based, and humanitarian pathways to securing lawful immigration status in the United States.
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AIA Book Club Meeting
August 21, 2025
Seierstad, Asne and Ingrid Christopherson
The Bookseller of Kabul. 2004
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