Tensions continue to rise between Russia and the U.S. with ongoing accusations of cyber attacks, the investigation into interference in the U.S. presidential election, and bold leaders making statements outside of ordinary protocol.

Dr. Stephen J. Blank uses his expertise in Russian history to analyze contemporary Russian affairs, advising private firms and U.S. Congress as the “go-to” expert. He currently serves as Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and will share his insight on U.S.-Russia relations, Putin’s foreign policy strategies, and the U.S. administration’s relationship with the Kremlin.

Don’t miss this timely conversation and the opportunity to discuss such high-priority topics in depth.

Date:
Wednesday, February 7th
Location: 
Charlotte City Club
121 W. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 –Directions
Time:
VIP & General Reception, Networking, and Check-In: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Presentation: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Cost:
$50 WACC Member Rate
$65 Non-Member Rate
$30 Student/Educator/TMS Member Rate**
**You must be an individual WACC educator, student, or TMS member to qualify for this rate

 

 

 

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World Affairs Council of Charlotte
UNC Charlotte – CHHS 227
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223

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Biography

Dr. Stephen Blank is a historian of the Tsarist, Soviet and Russian periods and draws on his cross-temporal expertise to analyze and decipher contemporary Russian affairs. A compelling speaker, he is a master at narrating the non-fiction story of Russia’s global probes today. Dr. Blank currently serves as Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council in Washington, D.C. This follows his twenty-year tenure as Professor of National Security and Russian Foreign Policy at the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College. Dr. Blank is the author of over one thousand articles, fifteen books, and addresses civilian and military audiences across the United States, Middle East, Europe and Asia. He is a consultant to private firms and the United States Congress and is the go-to-guy on Russian affairs for media worldwide