America’s Diplomats: A Conversation with Ambassador (ret.) Reuben Brigety
Former United States Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa
Ambassador (ret.) Barbara Bodine
Director, Institute for the Study of Diplomacy
Moderator
Monday, March 31st
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Virtual on Zoom
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Ambassador (ret.) Brigety served as Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) – America’s largest school of international affairs – at The George Washington University from 2015-2020. While Dean, he founded ESIA’s Institute for African Studies.
From 2015-2022, Ambassador (ret.) Brigety served on the Board of Counselors of McLarty Associates, one of the world’s leading strategic advisory firms, where he focused on African commercial issues.
Ambassador (ret.) Brigety is a Distinguished Midshipman Graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he earned a B.S. in political science (with merit) and served as the Brigade Commander. He holds an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Cambridge (cantab) and a Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) from Old Dominion University. He is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a recipient of the Council’s International Affairs Fellowship, and a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy.