U.S. diplomacy is at a pivotal point in history.

From the war in Ukraine to tensions with China, the United States Foreign Service has continued to play a paramount role in defining America’s role in the world. However, it has become evident that the days of solely relying on traditional diplomacy to manage geopolitical impasses are coming to a close. As a result, we are seeing what is known as subnational diplomacy, which is essentially the act of engaging state and local actors in foreign policy to solve the increasingly complex national security challenges globally.

What does this mean for American foreign policy initiatives abroad?

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an Ambassadors Circle luncheon on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 with Ambassador Eric Rubin, former U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria and the President of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), as he discusses “U.S. Diplomacy in the 21st Century.” He will address America’s foreign policy in this fast-changing and difficult world security situation, the challenges faced by the diplomatic corps in the coming decades, and the role of American citizens in supporting significant diplomatic efforts at home and abroad.

Program Information: 

Date:
Thursday, April 4, 2023
Check-In and Pre-Lunch Networking: 
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Presentation: 
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Hilton Uptown Charlotte

Cost:
$40 (WACC Member Rate)
$55 (Non-Member Rate)
$35 (WACC Student Member / Educator Member / YPWACC)

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