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Episode 11: Choices Ahead: Exploring the Future of the Iran Deal

Guests: Ambassador Frank Wisner, Gary Sick, and Professor Joshua Stacher

As the U.S. prepares to elect a new president, our panel explored the status of the highly controversial Iran Deal and what its future holds with a new administration coming into the White House.  What are the common misconceptions of the Iran Deal and how has the deal impacted U.S. foreign policy strategy in the broader Middle East?

Panel members included Ambassador Frank Wisner, former U.S. Ambassador to India, Zambia, & Egypt, Gary Sick, former National Security Council Member for the Ford, Carter and Reagan administrations and senior research scholar and Professor at Columbia University, and Professor Joshua Stacher, Associate Professor at Kent State University. Join us for a lively discussion, moderated by Ambassador Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador-in-Residence of CCWA.

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Episode 62: Lessons from the Edge: Ukraine in Crisis with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch

Ambassador Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch has a stark but hopeful story to tell of the dedication of foreign service officers and her own career. As Ambassador to Ukraine, her endeavors to encourage democracy, support anti-corruption efforts,…

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Explore the World and Expand Your Perspective with CCWA’s New Global Ambassadors Program!

Explore the World and Expand Your Perspective with CCWA’s New Global Ambassadors Program! Leadership. Impact. The World. CCWA’s new Global Ambassadors program for young professionals sparks global connections during an unforgettable global study trip and…

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Episode 61: How the UN is Tackling Global Crises: An Insider’s Perspective with UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming

The world has always been managing crises. From armed conflict to climate change and pandemics, the United Nations is the place where the international community gathers to attempt to solve them. Effective communication about these…

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