Join Upstate International’s Beyond the Headlines Speaker Series for a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Katherine Kaup, James B. Duke Professor of Asian Studies and Politics/International Affairs at Furman University. Dr. Kaup will explore the growing alignment of authoritarian regimes like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and how this may challenge U.S. global leadership. As tensions rise, learn about the shifting political strategies and what they mean for America's national interests and global alliances.

This Lunch and Learn event is an opportunity to engage with critical issues affecting the global landscape and to hear from a leading expert on U.S.-China relations and international politics.