Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, the North Carolina Zeitgeist Foundation, and the American Council on Germany on Thursday, November 3 for a Private Dinner and small-group conversation with Boris Ruge, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Germany. He will share his insights on U.S. – Germany bilateral relations, our overseas efforts for peace and security, and ongoing developments in the EU.

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Date: 
Thursday, November 3
Location:
The Charlotte City Club (Directions)
121 West Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Pre-Dinner Networking:
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner:
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost:
$175 – includes photo, wine, salad, entree, and dessert (limited to 15 people)

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9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223

All reservation cancellations must be completed at least 3 business days prior to an event for a full refund. If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance so that we can make the appropriate accommodations.

Biography

Boris Ruge, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Born April 18, 1962, in Cologne/Germany; married, four children
1981 German High School Diploma
1982-1983 Military Service, German Air Force
1983-1985 Undergraduate Studies in History, Cologne University
1985-1987 Graduate Studies in History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Fulbright Scholarship, M.A.)
1987-88 Graduate Studies in International Relations and Economics, Bologna Center, SAIS, Johns-Hopkins-University (Diploma in International Relations)
1989-1992 Trainee and Political Officer, German Foreign Office
1992-1996 Political Officer, German UN Mission New York (member of German Security Council Team)
1996-1999 Head of Public Affairs and Consular Divisions, German Embassy Copenhagen
1999 Liaison Officer with Media Operations Center, NATO HQ Brussels during Kosovo air campaign and with HQ KFOR Pristina following deployment of NATO forces
1999-2001 Personnel Officer, Personnel Division, German Foreign Office
2001-2002 Chief Political Adviser to two successive Commanders of the Kosovo Force, HQ KFOR Pristina
2002-2005 Deputy Head of Division European Security and Defence Policy, Foreign Office
2005 Course Participant, Royal College of Defence Studies, London (11 months)
2006-2008 Head of Political Department, Office of the High Representative and EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo
2008-2011 Head of Near East Division, German Foreign Office
2011-2014 Director Middle East/North Africa, German Foreign Office
2014-2016 German Ambassador to Saudi-Arabia and Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
August 2016 Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, German Embassy Washington, DC