A career roundtable exploring the intersection of human rights, global business, and U.S. foreign policy. The discussion will examine career pathways in human rights advocacy, diplomacy, international law, and responsible business leadership.
A timely discussion examining major national security developments across the Western Hemisphere, Middle East, Europe, and Asia, and how U.S. agencies in Washington are responding to evolving global challenges and strategic priorities.
A career roundtable featuring leading national security journalists who have reported extensively on global conflicts, intelligence operations, and U.S. military affairs. Discussion will explore pathways into national security reporting, covering conflict zones, and reporting on the intelligence community.
Convocation 5.0, hosted by the Weiser Diplomacy Center in March 2026, brought together ambassadors, policymakers, and experts from across North America for a trilateral policy forum.
Join Jake Tapper in conversation with Javed Ali as they discuss Tapper’s newly released nonfiction thriller, “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War.
Ford School professor of practice Ambassador Susan D. Page and Gerard Ryle will discuss what global investigative journalism reveals about the limits of public policy — particularly when laws fall short, enforcement fails, and bad actors innovate faster than the systems meant to stop them.
From the Panama Papers to China Targets, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gerard Ryle has overseen investigations that exposed how the powerful exploit opaque systems across borders — from tax havens and shell companies to international law enforcement mechanisms.
This Ambassadors Forum explores the shifting dynamics of U.S. relationships with Europe, NATO, and Russia in a changing global order. Former ambassadors will reflect on transatlantic security, economic ties, and the future of American diplomacy in the region.
Join us for "Breakfast with Former Ambassadors," an event for policy students interested in diplomacy and international careers. Engage with experienced diplomats as they share insights from their ambassadorial roles and offer guidance for navigating a career in international affairs.
Explore the shifting landscape of U.S. foreign assistance, examining its evolving commitment to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in a changing global context.
This event will explore national security and foreign policy across the Biden and Trump administrations, offering a deep dive into key issues shaping the 2020s.
Discover the world of international journalism with Hudson, an expert in reporting on global crises like the war in Ukraine and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Gain valuable insights and career tips for breaking into journalism and national security!
Explore careers at the World Bank with an expert in the mining sector. Bocoum will share valuable insights on governance, sustainable development, and career opportunities in the global mining and development industries.
Please join Baktygul Chynybaeva (Kyrgyzstan), Kunāl Majumder (India), and Zahra Nader (Afghanistan), three of this year's Knight-Wallace Fellows, as they discuss the challenges of reporting on human rights abuses by governments and other actors.
University of Michigan’s African Studies Center (ASC) is holding a symposium titled “Sudan: In The Eye of the Storm” to encourage dialogues on the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the country of Sudan. The event is co-sponsored with the Weiser Diplomacy Center and the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies
This roundtable is tailored to inspire and equip future policymakers with real-world insights into peacebuilding, resilience, and the practicalities of diplomatic work amidst conflict.
Policy Talks @ the Ford School,
Conversations Across Differences
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall
Annenberg Auditorium (1120)
In the year since the Hamas attack on Israel, the deadly conflict has widened into crises beyond Gaza -- in the West Bank, Lebanon, and Yemen. Two experts with long experience in Middle East policymaking return to the Ford School for a substantive policy conversation about the conflict and the broader implications for the region, and the ways in which U.S. policy and policymakers are acting and reacting to the crises. This event is open to Ford School students, faculty, and staff, and will be streamed live and on-demand.
Join us for "International & Domestic Implications of Government Accountability: A Conversation with Inspector General Jay Lerner," where Lerner will discuss his career in government oversight and the vital role of Inspectors General in ensuring transparency and integrity in both domestic and international contexts.
Join us for "Breakfast with Former Ambassadors," an event for policy students interested in diplomacy and international careers. Engage with experienced diplomats as they share insights from their ambassadorial roles and offer guidance for navigating a career in international affairs.
