Welcome to the International Speaker Series
Last Wednesday of each month, March - June, 2021
The VCWA’s International Speaker Series aims to foster the appreciation for and practice of diversity through civil discourse in order to make a difference in the world. We do this through partnering with NGOs, corporations, government agencies and individuals to arrange timely discussions on critical international topics.
Fascism and 21st Century Democracy
March 31, 2021 | 6:00-7:15 pm | Virtual Webinar
The recent revival of political parties that seem to be embracing fascism across a number of Western countries is startling many political commentators. What does this resurgence mean for representation and democracy?
America’s Role in a Post-Trump World
May 26, 2021 | 6:00-7:15 pm | Virtual Webinar
How has America’s standing in the world evolved? What major foreign policy changes might the Biden administration make? As the US grapples with a host of domestic issues at home, should America seek to play such a large role on the world stage?
Journalism, Media, and Disinformation
April 28, 2021 | 6:00-7:15 pm | Virtual Webinar
Perhaps one of the most dramatic societal shifts in recent years has been in the way Americans view the media. As Americans grapple with a new media landscape, what lessons can we learn from journalists in other countries?
COVID-19, Science, and Cooperation
June 30, 2021 | 12:00-1:15 pm | Virtual Webinar
What can the international community do to rebuild trust and cooperation between countries? How can governments work together to create more resilient international systems and ensure a more equitable distribution of supplies and technology?
Meet the 2021 Speakers
Professor Robbie Shilliam
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University
Richard N. Haass
President, Council on Foreign Relations
Olga Yurkova
Founder, Stopfake.org
Dr. Roger I. Glass
Director, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health
Lingling Wei
Senior China Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove
COVID-19 Technical Lead, Health Emergencies Program, World Health Organization
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“I firmly believe that individuals have the right, if not the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations. The VCWA provides us with a platform to be citizen diplomats. Whether welcoming Ambassadors to our state, hosting international visitors, or learning about the global impacts of climate change or immigration policy; we can practice citizen diplomacy.”
— Peter Clavelle, Board Member