Events

Fall 2026 Credible Deterrence Series

Date: October 20, 2026

Virtual: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. AZ MST 

Featured speakers: 

Ambassador David Scheffer, Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, and the first U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues 

Dr. Mark Ellis, Executive Director, International Bar Association.  

Please join us for a conversation with Ambassador David Scheffer and Dr. Mark S. Ellis on their new book, The Story of Modern International Justice, 1993-2025 (Springer 2026). They will discuss how the judgments of international courts and tribunals have inspired the rise of modern international justice in our lifetimes and how these institutions serve as instruments of deterrence against atrocity crimes, human rights violations, and the risks of climate change.  

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Fall 2026 Global Literacy Masterclass Series

Date: October 26, 2026

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm AZ MST 

Hosted by:

• Ambassador Michael C. Polt - ASU Ambassador-in-Residence and Co-founder of the Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab

Explore the history, identity, institutions and values that shape the United States and its engagement with the world. Through diplomacy-led discussion and real-world analysis, participants will consider how America’s historical foundations and national identity influence its global role while strengthening their cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication skills.

This masterclass also counts toward the Global Literacy and Impact Certificate, a credential participants can add to their LinkedIn profile, resume or CV.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn from and interact directly with an experienced U.S. Ambassador while gaining practical insights into representing American principles thoughtfully, communicating effectively across cultures and engaging with today’s global challenges.

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Fall 2026 Credible Deterrence Series

Date: October 29, 2026

Virtual: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. AZ MST (12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET)

Nicholas Burns, Former U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China and Harvard Professor

Please join us for a conversation with Ambassador Nicholas Burns as part of the Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab’s Credible Deterrence Speaker Series. Ambassador Burns served as U.S. ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and is currently a professor at Harvard University.

He will discuss how U.S. military, diplomatic and economic strength—and its alliances in the region—influence China’s policies as Beijing asserts its power regionally and globally. The conversation will also explore whether the United States has been successful in stabilizing the Indo-Pacific and managing its competitive relationship with China.

The event will be moderated by Ambassador David Scheffer, ASU Professor of Practice.

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