Leadership in Public Service: A View from the State Department

We’re pleased to present remarks and Q&A with Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom who recently spoke with a group of students, interns and other young professionals about service and leadership in foreign policy and other international careers and jobs.

Engage America: Peace Happens Through People

You will enjoy this article by Secretary of State Kerry about “citizen diplomacy” and the need to “engage America” to sustain the United States’ position in the world.

Resources | What Does China Want?

“The Economist” published an excellent videographer briefing on “Is China Trying to Expand Its Territory?” that provides context to the conversation at our February 23rd town hall on US-Japan security relations.

Program | Trans-Pacific Partnership Panel Discussion, Luncheon

The Trans-Pacific Partnership will be the topic for discussion by a distinguished panel at a luncheon organized by Bass, Berry & Sims, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Service in Nashville. Japan’s Consul-General Masami Kinefuchi will provide remarks before a panel discussion.