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Foreign Policy in Chautauqua With the American Foreign Service

Program No. 6881RJ
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At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Chautauqua, NY
Program Concludes
Chautauqua, NY
Meals
15 ( 5B, 5L, 5D )
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Examine the challenges facing U.S. diplomacy and the functions of embassies and consulates during this fascinating program designed in collaboration with the American Foreign Service Association. Investigate case studies and take part in expert-led discussions with retired diplomats. Spend the week with ambassadors and foreign service officers and their spouses in a wonderfully informal and friendly, yet very educational atmosphere. And take part in fascinating lectures, followed by Q & A sessions, as speakers share their wealth of expertise and experience on the world of foreign policy.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Gain insight from Foreign Service experts on key issues, including peace in the Middle East and security in Europe.
  • Examine global stability obstacles posed by developing nations' population growth, poverty and nuclear proliferation.
  • Engage with ambassadors and veteran Foreign Service officers as they discuss America’s professional diplomats and how they assist U.S. citizens and protect U.S. interests in the world.
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General Notes
Please check back around 3 months prior to the start of your program for a list of topics and instructors. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available. Airport transfer available at added cost.
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Molly Williamson
Molly Williamson, a former Foreign Service Officer, speaks extensively on energy, economic, and demographic factors affecting foreign policy formulation, U.S.-Middle East relations, especially regional unrest, the Israel-Palestine conflict, Iran and nuclear challenges, and the interagency process. She is a scholar with the Middle East Institute and the National Council on US-Arab Relations, adjunct professor at the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation, and guest lecturer at Johns Hopkins University and the National Joint Staff College.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Molly Williamson, a former Foreign Service Officer, speaks extensively on energy, economic, and demographic factors affecting foreign policy formulation, U.S.-Middle East relations, especially regional unrest, the Israel-Palestine conflict, Iran and nuclear challenges, and the interagency process. She is a scholar with the Middle East Institute and the National Council on US-Arab Relations, adjunct professor at the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation, and guest lecturer at Johns Hopkins University and the National Joint Staff College.
For five generations, Sylvia Faust’s family has been escaping to the shores of Lake Chautauqua for summer vacations. Sylvia is now a permanent Chautauqua resident and has served on the Chautauqua Board of Trustees. She is a habitat worker both here and abroad and has taught as a special education teacher. Sylvia is a snowbird and spends her winters in Florida where she has worked as a tax preparer for 30 years. She is the proud mother of two children and grandmother to five grandchildren.
Jane Zimmerman, after graduating from Clayton High School in 1980, attended Macalester College and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. For more than 25 years, Jane served the United States Department of State as a Foreign Service officer. Jane now teaches at the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy. She and her husband, John, live in Arlington, Virginia, where they eagerly await visits from their college-aged son.
Nancy J. Eslick is the Senior Deputy Assistant to the Administrator for USAID’s Bureau for Resilience, Environment and Food Security (REFS), supporting implementation of the Water for the World and Feed the Future initiatives. She serves as the USAID Global Water Coordinator, leading the agency’s implementation responsibilities under the U.S. Global Water Strategy. She holds master's degrees in public affairs and environmental science, with a focus in water resources, in addition to an undergraduate degree, from Indiana University.
Activity Level
Easy Going
Minimal walking within the hotel for some lectures and all meals. Appropriate program for those with mobility devices such as walkers and canes. Handicap rooms are limited. Handicap accessible shuttles to classes and entertainment are available to events outside the hotel. Additional walking around the grounds during free time according to personal choice.
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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it
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