Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR)

🌍 Are you passionate about global affairs? Join Arizona’s largest foreign affairs organization! PCFR members connect with diplomats, policymakers, and leaders shaping the world. Be part of our vibrant community -- join PCFR for the 2024-2025 season at pcfraz.org/membership. #PCFR #membership #arizona #foreignaffairs #global

Will you be at our Worldly Perspectives event next Wednesday? Join us on October 23 at 6 p.m. at the Pub at Thunderbird School of Global Management as we delve into the stories and experiences of fellow PCFR members who have made their mark around the globe! PCFR Member Speakers include: James Fatheree, Executive Director - Washington, GR Group Asia Michael Patterson, Partner, Spencer Fane LLP Dr. Jannah Scott, CEO, AMERICAN CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Theresa Zimm, Senior Program Coordinator, Critical Languages Institute, The Melikian Center at Arizona State University Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/gQ5X7y_d #WorldlyPerspectives #PCFR #international #global #members

Join us for an exclusive evening with Ambassador Roger Carstens, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA), on November 7 at The Camby Hotel. Ambassador Carstens, known for his role in helping to secure the release of high-profile hostages like Brittney Griner, Evan Gershkovich, and Vladimir Kara-Murza, will take us behind the scenes of the U.S. government’s efforts to bring home wrongfully detained Americans. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from the nation's leading hostage envoy on the front lines of these critical efforts. EVENT DETAILS Hostage Diplomacy: Behind the Scenes with Ambassador Roger Carstens November 7, 2024 5:30 - 7:15 pm The Camby Hotel, Phoenix RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gHDGtwpu || Quote shared from Vanity Fair -- learn more about Amb. Carstens in their interview with him at https://lnkd.in/g5tNa8pR.

Why is the U.S. election so important globally? Save your seat for a discussion on October 17 led by KJZZ’s Lauren Gilger on the global perspectives surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This event features a panel of highly acclaimed journalists & Humphrey Fellows from five different countries, each providing unique insights into how their countries perceive the evolving political landscape in the United States. Don’t miss it! October 17, 2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm Burns Theater at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gwW4YTVu #PCFR #journalists #HumphreyFellows #SouthKorea #Brazil #Israel #Montenegro #Burundi #KJZZ #Phoenix Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship

Meet the speakers for our upcoming Worldly Perspectives program on October 23 at 6pm at the Pub at Thunderbird School of Global Management! James Fatheree | Executive Director - Washington, GR Group Asia Michael Patterson | Partner, Spencer Fane Dr. Jannah Scott | CEO, American Center for Religious Freedom Theresa Zimm | Senior Program Coordinator, Critical Languages Institute at ASU Don’t miss this chance to hear their stories and expand your network!  RSVP to attend: https://lnkd.in/guifsapa   #PCFR #WorldlyPerspectives #GlobalStories #ForeignAffairs #Phoenix

Having recently passed the one-year anniversary of the attack on Israel, we are grateful to our recent speaker, Dr. Fadi Nicholas Nassar of the Middle East Institute, who reminded us of the human element and toll involved in these conflicts.

We’re partnering with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University to host five journalists – currently visiting Arizona as part of the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program – for a panel on the global implications of the U.S. Election. Hear from these talented journalists on October 17 at 6:30pm, in conversation with KJZZ’s Lauren Gilger: Vagner de Alencar, Brazil NURIT CANETTI נורית קנטי, Israel Bojana Dabovic, Montenegro Moses Havyarimana, Burundi jaehee kim, South Korea Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/gBxN-G3i. #PCFR #journalists #HumphreyFellows #SouthKorea #Brazil #Israel #Montenegro #Burundi #KJZZ #Phoenix Division of Public Service, KJZZ, KBACH, SPOT127, Sun Sounds, Hear Arizona

Don't miss one of our favorite annual programs: Worldly Perspectives! Save your spot for an evening of captivating stories and global experiences shared by our members on October 23 @ 6pm at The Pub at Thunderbird School of Global Management. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gQ5X7y_d. Have an international story to share? Email info@pcfraz.org to sign up as a speaker! #WorldlyPerspectives #PCFR #international #global #members

Join PCFR on November 7 for an exclusive program with Ambassador Roger Carstens, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. Ambassador Carstens will offer an inside look at the U.S. government's efforts to bring home hostages and wrongfully detained Americans. Drawing on his experience as a former Army Special Forces officer and his pivotal role in securing the release of dozens of U.S. nationals, Carstens will discuss the complexities of hostage diplomacy and the evolving strategies used by the Office of Hostage Affairs. Carstens recently supported efforts that brought home The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Vladimir Karamurza, and WNBA player and Arizona resident Brittney Griner. He will share insights into the delicate balance of negotiating for the freedom of American citizens while deterring future hostage-taking, and the emotional toll it takes on both families and diplomats involved. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from the nation's leading hostage envoy on the front lines of these critical efforts. The conversation will be moderated by PCFR Board Member, Rana Lashgari. November 7 · 5:30pm · The Camby Hotel RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gHDGtwpu #hostagediplomacy #diplomacy #PCFR #foreignaffairs

Five unique global perspectives, one stage. Find out how the 2024 U.S. election is being viewed from abroad with insights from journalists from Brazil, Burundi, Israel, Montenegro and South Korea. Join us on October 17 for a powerful discussion with Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University’s Humphrey Fellows – you don’t want to miss this! October 17, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | ASU Cronkite School 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gwW4YTVu Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship || #Brazil #Burundi #Israel #Montenegro #SouthKorea #PCFR #HumphreyFellows #Journalism #USElection