Is the war in Iraq really winding down? What dangers does Iran pose? Can there ever be peace in the Middle East? Will we end the genocide in Darfur? Will HIV-AIDS in Africa explode into a global security threat? Are U.S.-Cuban relations changing? What does the presence of Hugo Chavez and other left-leaning Latin American heads of state mean for American interests? Go behind the scenes with retired and active Foreign Service Officers and Ambassadors for an up-close view of all these pressing questions and more. Engage in frank conversations with specialists in their fields, and get unrivalled access to foreign embassies and government experts as you probe the most important foreign policy issues we face today.

Program in association with the American Foreign Service Association, established in 1924.

Washington, DC

From the sophisticated ambiance of Georgetown to the bohemian rush of Adams Morgan, D.C. is a world-class city offering visitors an unparalleled blend of history, politics and culture. One of our nation's magnificent metropolitan creations, it is home to grand monuments, humbling memorials, and some of the country’s most visionary architecture.