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Former Deputy of National Security K.T. McFarland to speak at UI Borah Symposium

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K. T. McFarland, a former Deputy of National Security during the Trump administration, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Idaho’s 2025 Borah Symposium on Wednesday at 7 p. m. The symposium, which began on Monday, centers on the theme of great power competition in the 21st century.

Emine Ari, a visiting scholar and adjunct instructor at UI, will discuss the Middle East's perspective on this theme today at 12:30 p. m. Esther D. Brimmer, a current senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former assistant secretary of state under Obama, will also speak tonight at 7 p. m.

The symposium's opening event featured a panel addressing the consequences of trade wars on agricultural commodities, highlighting the local economic impact. All events are hosted at the Bruce M. Pittman Center, located at 709 Deakin Ave. , and are free to the public. The symposium aims to foster dialogue on crucial international relations issues, making it a significant event for the local community and beyond.

Attendees can learn more about the symposium by visiting the provided link.

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