“Globalization’s New Twist…” 4.16.24 #UMAsia24

21st Annual Central & Southwest Asia Conference

at the University of Montana 

 Tuesday April 16, 2024 

 

Before, During and After Event

 

Globalization’s New Twist: An Energy Revolution and a Pandemic Reset the Stage

In the United States, two shale booms happened—one in gas and then oil. They were feats of technology, entrepreneurial grit and necessity, with Texas an epicenter. Infrastructure networks shapeshifted and grew to accommodate the hydrocarbon supply growth.

Global energy rivalries emerged. And now, the U.S. is a major global energy exporter, offering more choice in energy sourcing. 

As globalization marched on, green ambitions morphed into a global decarbonization drive. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic covered the globe.

Reindustrialization Texas-Style

In the Texas Triangle, a circular economy play emerges

Now, modernization and innovation and their requirements are pushing growth differently. In the Texas Triangle, from Austin/San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston—a high-growth area of many years, a model development of reindustrialization highlights how the next decades of globalization may look. It’s creative destruction, environmental and corporate stewardship, and circular economy mixed together. Thoughtful resource allocation is key. 


Playlist of Conference




Select background materials mentioned (SOme with Links)


Themes in the presentation:

sustainable resource use and reuse — global economic opportunity — energy fundamentals — connecting with field work & innovation


Schedule

12:30 pm-1:50 pm 

Afghanistan, Chechnya & Egypt

Presenters: Hudson Pullen, Aaron Edens, Jack Gannon, Tyler Worm  

Chair-Moderator: Professor Ardi Kia, University of Montana 

 2:00 pm-3:20 pm 

In the Shadow of A War: Israel, Iran, Hamas, the United States & Russia 

Presenters: Professor Michael Mayer, University of Montana 

Robert Seidenschwarz, Montana World Affairs Council 

Professor Mehrdad Kia, University of Montana 

 3:30-4:45 pm 

Globalization’s New Twist: An Energy Revolution and a Pandemic Reset the Stage 

Presenter: Jennifer Warren, Founder of Concept Elemental 

Chair-Moderator: Robert Seidenschwarz, Montana World Affairs Council 

 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 

India-U.S. Relations: India’s First Consulate in Pacific Northwest-Leveraging Diplomatic Ties and Technologies for Global Prosperity 

Presenter: India’s Consul General Prakash Gupta 

 

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