Wednesday, September 22
The Making and Testing of Theories & What Scientists and Philosophers of Science Say about Theory
Kenneth N. Waltz, Ford Professor of Political Science Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley and Adjunct Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University

Thursday, September 23
Rational Deterrence Theory: Is it Rational? Is it a Theory?
Kenneth N. Waltz, Ford Professor of Political Science Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley and Adjunct Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University

Wednesday, September 29
From Count Metternich to Hon. Bossi: Does Italy Exist?
Gianfranco Pasquino, Professor of Political Science, University of Bologna and Senior Adjunct Professor of European Studies, Johns Hopkins University SAIS Bologna Center

Thursday, September 30
The Italian Economy in a Time of World Turmoil
Vera Negri Zamagni, Orientation Week Lecture