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The Phil Lind Initiative 2026 - America First, America Alone?

Emmy Award-winning journalist Rachel Maddow offers insight into democracy, modern-day extremism and the changing face of America on the world stage as part of this year’s Phil Lind Initiative speakers series. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia and is made possible by a generous gift from the late Philip Lind. (March 5, 2026)

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The Phil Lind Initiative 2026 - America First, America Alone?

Former NASA Associate Administrator for Technology, Policy, and Strategy and 23-year Royal Canadian Air Force vetera Charity Weeden discusses what global leadership looks like from low-Earth orbit and beyond as part of this year’s Phil Lind Initiative speakers series. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia and is made possible by a generous gift from the late Philip Lind. (February 5, 2026)

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The Phil Lind Initiative 2026 - America First, America Alone?

Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and bestselling author Thomas L. Friedman discusses the evolving drivers of U.S. foreign policy under President Trump as part of this year’s Phil Lind Initiative speakers series. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia and is made possible by a generous gift from the late Philip Lind. (January 22, 2026)

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The Phil Lind Initiative 2024 - Pop Politics: Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Advocate, leader, activist and hip hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez discusses the importance of his fight for climate justice as part of this year’s Phil Lind Initiative speakers series. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia and is made possible by a generous gift from the late Philip Lind. (March 21, 2024)

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The Phil Lind Initiative 2024 - Pop Politics: Viet Thanh Nguyen

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen explores the polarizing narratives facing migrants in the United States today as part of this year’s Phil Lind Initiative speakers series. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia and is made possible by a generous gift from the late Philip Lind. (March 14, 2024)