2007-2008 Season

Special Members Event 

Presentation of the Documentary

“Shakey’s Hill”

With Major General Maury Edmonds, United States Army (Ret.)

Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library

To view a summary of this special presentation on July 24, 2007, click here

Global Issues Forum*

Chief Foreign Correspondent, The New York Times  

John F. Burns

"The Battle for Baghdad: The War of Ideas"

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Mr. Burns' presentation on September 25, 2007, click here  

Global Issues Forum*

Director and Producer of Documentary Films 

Ken Burns

“Implications of World War II”

UNF, Arena 

To view a summary of Mr. Burns' presentation on October 16, 2007, click here  

Global Economic Forum Luncheon  

Former Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Japanese Ministry of Finance

Makoto Utsumi

"Asia: Market Forces Versus Stability"

Tickets Are Required

The River Club

To view a summary of Mr. Utsumi's presentation on October 23, 2007, click here

Special Offering

Specialist in Foreign Policy and Peace Negotiations

Diane DeMell Jacobsen, Ph.D.

"Prospects for Peace in a War-Torn Region: Insights from a Recent Visit to the Middle East and the Horn of Africa" 

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Dr. Jacobsen's presentation on October 30, 2007, click here

Global Issues Forum

Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute and Editor, Middle East Quarterly

Michael Rubin

“Iran: How Big Is the Threat?”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Dr. Rubin's presentation on November 6, 2007, click here

Council Fundraising Event

Ambassador's Circle Dinner

With Special Guest

His Excellency Lee Tae-sik

Ambassador from the Republic of Korea to the U.S.

Jaxport Cruise Terminal

To view a summary of Ambassador Lee's visit on Nov. 15 and 16, 2007, click here

To view a transcript of Ambassador Lee's discussion at the Dinner on Nov. 15, 2007, click here

Global Economic Forum Luncheon  

Chief Economist, Indicators Group, Financial & Private Sector Vice Presidency, World Bank Group and Creator of the Doing Business Report

Simeon Djankov, Ph.D.

"Doing Business 2008- Reforms Make A Difference"

The River Club

To view a summary of Dr. Djankov's presentation on Jan. 15, 2008, click here

Global Issues Forum*

Former Commander, U.S. Central Command

General John P. Abizaid, United States Army (Ret.)

“ Diplomacy, the Military and the Future of the Middle East”

UNF, University Center  

To view a summary of General Abizaid's presentation on Jan. 22, 2008 click here

Global Economic Forum Luncheon  

Former Chairman, Federal Reserve

Paul Volcker

“Global Economics”

The River Club

To view a summary of Chairman Volcker's presentation on Feb. 11, 2008 click here

Global Issues Forum*

Former Chairman, Federal Reserve

Paul Volcker

“UN Reform”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Chairman Volcker's presentation on Feb. 12, 2008 click here

Global Issues Forum*

Editor, Newsweek International

Fareed Zakaria

“The Future of Freedom: Is There Still Hope?”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Dr. Zakaria's presentation on March 11, 2008 click here

Global Economic Forum Luncheon  

President & CEO, The Eisenhower Institute

Susan Eisenhower

"The Politics of Energy

The River Club

To view a summary of Ms. Eisenhower's presentation on April 7, 2008 click here

Global Issues Forum*

President & CEO, The Eisenhower Institute

Susan Eisenhower

“Russia: Friend or Foe...Which Direction?”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Ms. Eisenhower's presentation on April 8, 2008 click here

Global Issues Forum*

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs

Ambassador Christopher Hill

“Korea: The Art of Negotiation-Bridging the Fifty Year Divide”

UNF, Performing Arts Center

To view a summary of Ambassador Hill's presentation on April 29, 2008 click here

2006-2007 Season

Global Economic Forum Luncheon  

Senior Fellow at the New American Foundation

Barry C. Lynn

"The Other Side of the Globalization Debate-Is a 'Flat World' Good for America?"

The River Club

To view a summary of Barry Lynn's presentation on September 18, 2006, click here

Global Issues Forum*

National Intelligence Officer for Africa, National Intelligence Council and former U.S. Ambassador to the Republics of Kenya, Zimbabwe and Uganda  

Ambassador Johnnie Carson

“Why Africa Matters”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Ambassador Carson's presentation on September 26, 2006, click here

To view a transcript of Ambassador Carson's presentation on September 26, 2006, click here

Global Economic Forum

Senior Vice President, Boeing; former Deputy Secretary of State and former U.S. Ambassador to India, Russia, Jordan, Nigeria and El Salvador

The Honorable Thomas Pickering

"India: What Americans Should Know About This Emerging Power"

The River Club  

To view a summary of Ambassador Pickering's presentations on October 24, 2006, click here

Global Issues Forum*

Senior Vice President, Boeing; former Deputy Secretary of State and former U.S. Ambassador to India, Russia, Jordan, Nigeria and El Salvador

The Honorable Thomas Pickering

“Iran , Iraq and the US:  High Stakes Relationships”

UNF, University Center  

To view a summary of Ambassador Pickering's presentations on October 24, 2006, click here

Global Economic Forum

Partner of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP and former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico 

Ambassador James R. Jones

“A ‘Defining Moment’ for Mexico ”

The River Club

To view a summary of Ambassador Jones' special "hot topic" presentation on Nov. 7, 2006, click here

Global Issues Forum*

Pulitzer Prize-winning Commentator; National Political Analyst and Syndicated Columnist

David Broder

“ Post Election: The Road Ahead”

UNF, University Center    

To view a summary of David Broder's presentation on November 14, 2006, click here

Global Issues Forum*

Dean, Georgetown School of Foreign Service; retired U.S. Ambassador and former U.S. - North Korea Negotiator

The Honorable  Robert Gallucci

“North Korea: What Are the Prospects?”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Ambassador Gallucci's presentation on Jan. 23, 2007, click here

Global Issues Forum*

Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States

His Excellency Nabil Fahmy

“The Middle East at a Crossroads: The View from Egypt”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Ambassador Fahmy's presentation on Jan. 29, 2007, click here

Global Economic Forum

Permanent Representative of Chile to the United Nations

The Honorable  Heraldo Munoz 

"Latin America: Business Prospectus"

The River Club  

To view a summary of Ambassador Munoz's presentation on Feb. 13, 2007, click here

Global Issues Forum*  

Permanent Representative of Chile to the United Nations

The Honorable  Heraldo Munoz 

“Is the U.S. Losing Latin America?”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Ambassador Munoz's presentation on Feb. 13, 2007, click here

Global Issues Forum*  

Project HOPE President and CEO

John P. Howe III, M.D. 

“Global Health and Medical Diplomacy: Quiet Advocacy”

UNF, University Center

Pre-lecture reception for premier members

*co-hosted with the UNF Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy

To view a summary of Dr. Howe's presentation on Feb. 26, 2007, click here

Global Issues Forum*

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and Newsweek essayist

George Will

“The Political Argument Today”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of George Will's presentation on March 13, 2007, click here

Global Issues Forum*

Editor, Newsweek 

Jon Meacham

“Politics and Religion”

UNF, University Center

To view a summary of Jon Meacham's presentation on April 10, 2007, click here

* Co-hosted with The University of North Florida's Distinguished Voices Lecture Series. Complimentary tickets are required. World Affairs Council members can reserve tickets through the Council’s office at (904) 280-8162.  Tickets can also be reserved at www.unf.edu or (904) 620-2117.