Reservations for this event can now be made online. If you prefer, you can make your reservation by calling the Dole Institute at (785) 864-4900 or by emailing us at doleinstitute@ku.edu. Reserve your spot → The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics invites you to join us in celebrating veterans of our armed forces […]
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with running a city that aims to grow in sustainable and strategic ways. A former anchor and reporter, Mayor Wu has a unique perspective on public narrative and crisis leadership. Mayor Lily Wu was elected Mayor of Wichita, Kansas […]
This Dole Forum will focus on Croatia’s experience in public diplomacy in the United States and examine key aspects of U.S.–Croatia bilateral cooperation. The discussion will also offer perspectives on current U.S. foreign policy and Croatia’s priorities. H.E. Pjer Šimunović is Croatia's Ambassador to the United States since September 2017. Together with a […]
In this edition of The Counselors, attorneys and Dole Institute Visiting Fellows Ed Duckers and Pedro Irigonegaray will debate whether the Electoral College—the means in which the United States elects a president—should be abolished. They’ll be joined a panel of expert witnesses to debate both sides of the issue. This program will be moderated by Ava […]
Desert Storm in January-February 1991 is known for its dazzling display of technological brilliance, forecasting a so-called revolution in military affairs that promised the United States a cheap alternative to wars of the past. The lop-sided victory over Iraqi forces in Kuwait in 1991 seemed to forecast a new American way of war that was […]
The 2026 Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture honoree will be announced soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on Thursday, January 29 at 7 p.m. This event will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel. About the Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture Named in […]
The full 2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series roster of events is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel. The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]
The full 2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series roster of events is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel. The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]
The full 2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series roster of events is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel. The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]
The 2026 Dole Lecture honoree will be announced soon. Save the date to join us at the Lied Center of Kansas on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. This event will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel. About the Dole Lecture Each spring, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics commemorates […]
More information about the Spring 2026 edition of The Counselors is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. This event will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel. Join Dole Institute Visiting Fellows and attorneys Ed Duckers and Pedro Irigonegaray for the […]
The full 2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series roster of events is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel. The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]
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