World Affairs Conversations

The Spirit of America

Jim Hake, founder and CEO of Spirit of America, talks about an unprecedented partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Defense, "patriotism without politics," and why the untapped power of the American people may be one of our greatest national security assets.

Declassified: A Conversation with John Powers

John Powers leads the Office of the Historian at the U.S. Department of State, where his team of historians and information professionals decides which chapters of America's foreign policy history are ready for the public to read.

Decisions That Matter: Africa, the NSC, and Leading in Uncertainty

Retired Major General Jami Shawley unpacks the evolving landscape of U.S. strategy in Africa—from rising investment and great power competition to persistent security challenges and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how high-stakes policy decisions are made, with candid leadership lessons for the next generation in complex, uncertain environments.

A conversation with John Hewko

With government spending on social needs and services declining worldwide, the role of civil society is more crucial than ever. John Hewko, general secretary and CEO of Rotary Int'l and the Rotary Foundation, speaks to the important role of global organizations in filling the gap to promote peace and address social needs and services at all levels.

Diplomacy, Democracy and Regional Vectors

Amb. Jimmy Story provides a real-time perspective on prospects for democracy in Venezuela and the Western Hemisphere