Ambassadors Circle Series

H.E. Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of Poland to the United States, will talk about Poland's response to the war between Russia and Ukraine, its support for Ukraine, and the ongoing regional security and geopolitical challenges the European Union faces vis-a-vis Russia and China. In addition, he'll share his thoughts on the diplomatic relationship between Poland and the United States and discuss economic cooperation and business ties enhancement between Poland and Charlotte and North Carolina.

As a longtime career diplomat in the Italian foreign service, Ambassador Zappia will offer her perspective on Italy's role in the world and regional alliances, including NATO. In addition, she will address Italy's response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, European politics, and geopolitical tsunamis affecting communities worldwide.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte in partnership with American Council of Germany (ACG) for a conversation with with Ambassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter, Program Director at the Diplomatic Academy of the German Foreign Office in Berlin on  Friday, October 14 (Luncheon) as part of the Council's Ambassadors Circle Series program.

This new era of burgeoning hostility between China and the United States is evident. As the former Acting U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China with a 20-year tenure as a State Department Foreign Service Officer, Ambassador (ret.) David Rank will share unique insights into the future of the tumultuous US-China relationship in this new global order.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte together with the N.C. Zeitgeist Foundation on May 26 as we host a WACC Ambassadors Circle Series program with expert insight from the European Union and Austrian ambassadors.

Join the Council on Thursday, May 12 as we welcome Roman Popadiuk, an American career diplomat of Ukrainian descent and the first U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine for a WACC Ambassadors Circle Series luncheon. He will share his perspective into the consequences of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and offer firsthand insight on what this means for Ukraine and its people, European politics, security alliances, and geopolitical agendas worldwide.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 with H.E. Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Ambassador of Belgium to the U.S, who will share insights on the economic relationship and partnership between Belgium and the United States. Invite-Only Event.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Friday, October 29 for a presentation with His Excellency Nestor Forster, Jr., the Ambassador of Brazil to the United States, as he shares his insight on Brazil's role in the world, President Bolsonaro's vision for Brazil, and ongoing challenges in this post-pandemic environment. He will also address the future of Brazil's diplomatic relationship with the United State and what this means moving forward.

Join us on Thursday, October 29 for an opportunity to listen to Ambassador Coqui share her insight into the Mexican-U.S. relations, Mexico's role in the world, and challenges in this new post-COVID world.