Internationally-known CNN correspondent Christiane
Amanpour, former State Department official James
Rubin and political columnist George
Will are featured speakers at Phi Theta Kappa's 2008 International
Convention.
Amanpour and Rubin, who are husband and wife, will
discuss international political concerns to conclude the exploration
of the 2006-08 Honors
Study Topic, Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of
Power. They will also respond to questions posed by a panel of Phi Theta
Kappa alumni and friends relating to the 2008-10 Honors Study Topic,
The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges and Consequences.
Amanpour and Rubin will speak during the Third General Session on Friday
evening, April 4. "A Conversation with George Will," scheduled during
the Fourth General Session, Saturday morning, April 5, will focus on domestic
and world politics. Following his remarks, Will and a Phi Theta Kappa panel
will also discuss issues relating to The Paradox of Affluence.
