Distinguished Practitioner Series
The Distinguished Practitioners Series brings senior practitioners and experts to campus to meet in an informal setting and discuss current issues of interest.
Past lectures
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America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
Robert B. Zoellick speaks at ISD Yesterday, Amb. Robert Zoellick joined the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD) for a conversation about his new book, “America in the World.”…
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Five Decades on the Frontlines of American Diplomacy
On November 15th, 2017, the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD) hosted Ambassador James Dobbins (SFS’63) for an installment of the Distinguished Practitioners Series. Amb. Dobbins recently published his…
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The Impossible Presidency
ISD hosted presidential historian Jeremi Suri for a discussion based on his new book, The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America’s Highest Office. Suri argued, “Diplomacy takes time….Presidents…
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Africa’s Place on the World Stage
Institute for the Study of Diplomacy hosted Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, for a conversation on Africa’s position on the world stage. Thomas-Greenfield highlighted the…
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Is Colombia’s Long War Drawing to an End?
On November 3, 2015, Special Envoy to the Colombian Peace Process Bernard Aronson joined Ramon Escobar, ISD Rusk Fellow for a discussion: “Is Colombia’s Long War Drawing to an End?”…
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Policy & Politics of the Iran Agreement
In the first Distinguished Practitioner Discussion Series of the 2015 fall semester, ISD was pleased to host Joe Cirincione, President of Ploughshares Fund for a discussion about the historic Iran…
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#OurSharedArctic: Modern Diplomacy & Climate Change
United States Ambassador to Sweden Mark Brzezinski addressed the need for action on climate change, the importance of using new techniques and methods in diplomacy and the importance of Arctic…
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Congress, Heal Thyself
Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), sworn in on January 6, 2015, is part of a new generation of leaders in Washington, and among the youngest. A decorated former U.S. Marine with…
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Power Beyond Force: A New Strategic Vision for America
The inaugural Distinguished Practitioners Series was presented by Gen. Wesley K. Clark U.S. Army (ret.) before a group of students and invited guests on the Georgetown campus. General Clark discussed…