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BCFA's next event is with David Ignatius, expert foreign affairs columnist for the Washington Post. Have you seen him on the news and wanted to ask your own question? Here's your chance! Visit bcfausa.org or contact programs@bcfausa.org for more info or to register.

BCFA hosted Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, on March 19th. She provided deep insight into the conflict with Iran, sharing her experience with the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2015 and analysis of the current diplomacy efforts. bcfausa.org

Attend our next event to get cutting-edge analysis of the war in Iran from David Ignatius, expert foreign affairs columnist for the Washington Post! Read more and register here: bcfausa.org/speaker/david-…

Open to all! Attend our next event as a member for free or a non-member for only $25! Gain expert insight from former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman, get a chance to pose your own questions, and engage in a riveting discussion with an informed audience.

Attend our next event with Wendy R. Sherman, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, to learn more about U.S. diplomacy strategy and gain insight into U.S. foreign policy with Iran. This is a hybrid event, with in-person and Zoom attendance options.

What is the Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs? BCFA provides opportunities for the public to engage directly with foreign policy experts. Become a member today and attend our next event! Learn more at bcfausa.org

BCFA is proud to host it's second Regional Academic WorldQuest. Support tomorrow's global leaders, sponsor Academic WorldQuest today! Learn more at bcfausa.org/awq-2026/

Support students interested in foreign affairs and sponsor Academic WorldQuest 2026 today! Become a sponsor here: bcfausa.org/awq-2026/

Join us at our next event in person or virtually to gain critical insight into the logic and connections between Trump's international moves and historical U.S. defense strategy. BCFA members attend all events for free. Non-members may attend this event for $25.

Check out BCFA's new blog by Ambassador Luigi Einaudi, renowned expert on Venezuela, to read an expert analysis of the capture of Nicolás Maduro and key considerations for the future. Read the blog here: bcfausa.org/venezuela-an-u…

Join BCFA today for a virtual discussion with Brian K. Barber, author of "No Way but Forward: Life Stories of Three Families in the Gaza Strip," about what day-to-day life in Gaza looks like. Read more and register here: bcfausa.org/speaker/dr-bri…

Join BCFA and the Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics for a discussion on President Trump's policy for Russia and the conflict in Ukraine with Andrew Weiss, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Register here: forms.gle/3vb4nwN9BGdHd7…

BCFA event today! Join us in-person or tune in via Zoom for what is sure to be a riveting discussion on changing U.S. foreign policy in Africa. Contact programs@bcfausa.org for registration information.

Are you looking for a professional development outlet focused on foreign affairs? For only $60 ($30 for students), you receive free attendance at all BCFA events. Join today and begin growing your knowledge and network!

We have limited spots remaining! Register your school today to participate in Academic WorldQuest and help your students grow their knowledge of and passion for foreign affairs! Visit bcfausa.org/awq-2026/ to register and contact programs@bcfausa.org with any questions.

President Trump met with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week to discuss ongoing trade issues and to sign a rare earth minerals deal. For this #tbt, we are looking back on Japan's role in the international arena in this recorded session: youtu.be/PQ-7u5QJTAw

BCFA is hosting a panel discussion on U.S. foreign policy in Africa with former Trump administration Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Ambassador Tibor Nagy and National Democratic Institute Senior Associate for Africa Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh.

Watch BCFA speaker Luigi Einaudi, a top U.S. diplomat, to gain deeper insight into the challenges facing a democratic Venezuela and to better understand the struggles political opponents like 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado face: youtu.be/9M7QIfl2q5E

This week we are reflecting on Israel-Palestine relations going into the third year of the ongoing war. This BCFA lecture by Ambassador Philip C. Wilcox, Jr. addresses Israeli-Palestinian relations during a brief period of peace. youtube.com/watch?v=XbMtYt…