Program | Iran Nuclear Deal | Amb Thomas Pickering

Was last year’s agreement between global powers and Tehran the best road to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and changing the balance of power in the Middle East? Join us on September 19th along with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, America’s “dean of diplomacy,” and the “The Tennessean’s” David Plazas for a town hall on this important national security issue.

Film Screening & Panel | “America’s Diplomats” | Sep 7, 2016

Join us for a viewing of the exceptional documentary “America’s Diplomats” on the challenges and experiences of U.S. Foreign Service Officers around the world followed by a conversation with two of America’s distinguished diplomats, Ambassador Dick Bowers and Ambassador Ronald Schlicher.

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.