The Critical Debates in Foreign Policy Series will build on the success of the Foreign Policy Distinguished Speaker Series. The series foresees a debate each semester, typically with two outside experts and a Cornell faculty member, as moderator. The format of the debates is flexible, but each speaker will probably give a talk of about 15 minutes followed by his/her reactions and comments on points raised by the other speaker. The moderator, a distinguished Cornell faculty member, will lead the debate and include questions from the audience. Topics and speakers of debates will be determined by the Foreign Policy Network, and will reflect topical issues and current events. /p>