With all that is unsettled in the world today, a deeper understanding of the economic, political, and historical drivers that are shaping events is critical – and sometimes, hard to find.
These high-level briefings, conducted by ABMC Historian Mike Knapp or NATO expert, Dr. Jerome Sheridan, with a current or former ambassador, discuss the value of alliances from an historical context and in relationship to current events. The sessions are remarkable for the breadth and depth of information presented and the candor of the answered questions.
These 60-minute virtual meetings are by invitation only. Participants are invited to ask a question of the featured speaker using the Chat function during the Briefing.
Click on an Ambassador to watch an excerpt from the briefing.
João Vale de Almeida
“Geo-Strategic Security, European Relations, and the Rise of China”
Lee A. Feinstein
“Poland: A Success Story of Post-Soviet Democracy”
John G. Bruton
“The importance of Allies and the Sacred Nature of Humanity”
John A. Heffern
“Transatlantic Security – Strengthening Ties within NATO”
Lt Gen Mark Hertling, USA (RET)
“Insights into Putin’s War on Ukraine”
Lt. Gen. Douglas E. Lute
“The U.S. and NATO – Cautionary Tales”
David O’Sullivan
“Challenges to the Relationship between the US and the EU”
