January 2019
Iran’s Strategy in the Middle East-Trita Parsi
The decision of President Trump to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal leaves the agreement, reached by seven countries, in tatters. The United States plans to reimpose the stringent sanctions it…
Find out more »February 2019
The New Sultan and Turkey’s Foreign Policy-Dr. Soner Cagaptay
Turkey will play a critical geopolitical role in the events of the Middle East. After the attempted coup of July 2016, the spotlight is on Recep Tayyip Erdogan – the…
Find out more »US– Cuban Foreign Policy– What’s next?
The WACHH Evening Speaker Series features topics of local concern, with global reach, regarding economic, political and strategic trends shaping the US and its foreign policy agenda. Speakers are drawn from within WACHH as well as regional experts known for their international experience in government, business, military affairs, and academia.
Find out more »March 2019
Africa: Familiar Challenges and Rewarding Opportunities- Robert Mallett
Africa is undergoing significant change to address its many challenges. While change on the continent is uneven, we can increase its pace and breadth with policies that reward and create…
Find out more »The Spy Who Came Home- Patrick Skinner
The Evening Speaker Series is open to the public. It is held at the new USCB Hilton Head Campus, 21 Office Park Rd., Hilton Head. The fee of $25 includes hors-d'oeuvres, coffee/tea, soft drinks, and a cash bar. Welcoming reception begins at 5:15 p.m. with presentation and discussion from 6:00-7:15.
Find out more »The Ukraine Russian Crisis -Ambassador Roman Popadiuk
Roman Popadiuk, the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, is a principal in Bingham Consulting. A retired member of the career Senior Foreign Service, Roman brings more than 30 years of…
Find out more »April 2019
Threats to Democracy in Eastern Europe-Ambassador Jerzy Pomianowski
In too many places, democracy is in recession or has suffered serious setbacks. Authoritarian rule has deepened. Regimes are becoming increasingly strident in their attempts to cripple civil society and…
Find out more »Building the Navy the Nation Needs- Allison Stiller, Assistant Secretary to the Navy
The WACHH Evening Speaker Series features topics of local concern, with global reach, regarding economic, political and strategic trends shaping the US and its foreign policy agenda. Speakers are drawn from within WACHH as well as regional experts known for their international experience in government, business, military affairs, and academia.
The Evening Speaker Series is open to the public. It is held at the new USCB Hilton Head Campus, 21 Office Park Rd., Hilton Head. The fee of $25 includes hors-d'oeuvres, coffee/tea, soft drinks, and a cash bar. Welcoming reception begins at 5:15 p.m. with presentation and discussion from 6:00-7:15.
May 2019
India’s Rise on the World Stage- Alyssa Ayers
A rising India wants a seat at the table of global powers and is ready to set its own terms on everything from defense to climate to trade. Ayres considers…
Find out more »David Eisenhower II, J.D. -World War II’s promise for Liberal Democracy: A Retrospective and Prospective
David Eisenhower teaches Communication and the Presidency, which examines the impact of the "Bully Pulpit" on recent and contemporary national politics. As the Director of the Institute for Public Service…
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