Welcome to the Center for International Studies and Albuquerque International Association
We are joining in an effort to make Albuquerque a better place — intellectually vibrant, internationally flavored, exciting, and globally savvy. As they say, “it takes a village” to achieve these goals. You can be part of this village. With your support, AIA will go forward with its mission: to bring the world to Albuquerque, and Albuquerque to the world.
Circumnavigation of Iceland
June 25 to July 3, 2025
Join members of the AIA for a unique tour of the Land of Ice and Fire! Come along on this unforgettable exploration through Iceland’s vast wealth of magnificent scenery and fascinating cultural heritage.
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US Foreign Policy and Global Leadership
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Upcoming Events
Albuquerque International Association presents
2025 International Lecture Series
Silk Road Unveiled: The Enduring Artistic Heritage of Central Asia
May 22nd – AIA’s May lecture will feature Rikki Quintana with HoonArts Fair Trade who will take us on a captivating journey into the hidden world of master artists from the modern Silk Road countries of Central Asia. Her presentation will unveil some of the mesmerizing stories, culture, and history behind several of the region’s most important traditional arts and will immerse us in the beauty of handcrafted cultural treasures like Uzbekistan ikat weaving, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan Suzani embroidery, Kyrgyzstan’s felting, and Tajikistan’s wood carving up close.
Courageous Women of Sri Lanka: The Story of a Women’s Savings and Credit Association and How it Changed Lives
June 12th – Our May lecture will feature a documentary and presentation on the “Courageous Women of Sri Lanka” by Greg Polk, documentary film maker and international development consultant. The film presents the story of how low-income women created and led a credit and savings association that has helped transform both individual lives and communities in Colombo Sri Lanka.
Global Dinner Discussion
April Global Discussion Dinner
Our next Global Discussion Dinner will focus on “The Rule of Law in the World Today” and is planned for Tuesday, April 29th from 6 to 8 pm at D.H. Lescombes, a gourmet restaurant and winery in the Old Town area.
Other Announcements
AIA Book Club Meeting
May 29, 2025
Resendez, Andres
A Land so Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca. 2009
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