Ambassadors Circle Series

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. 

Join us for a WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Ryan Crocker, U.S. Career Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait, and Lebanon (1993-2012) on Tuesday, May 26. Ambassador Crocker will provide us with an overview of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East while addressing America's role in the region from a national security, foreign policy, and humanitarian aid perspective.

Ambassador Audrey Marks will discuss the current state of Jamaican-American relations, including developments on foreign policy and trade.

Ambassador Emily Haber will discuss her diplomatic outlook on Germany-U.S. relations, German foreign policy, trade, and pressing issues in the E.U. 

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, the Ambassador of Finland to the United States, who will share her perspective on current global developments and Finland - U.S. relations.