Events

Fall 2026 Global Literacy Masterclass Series

Date: September 29 and 30, 2026

Time: 12:00 -  2:00 pm AZ MST 

Hosted by: 

• Ambassador Edward B. O'Donnell, Professor of Politics and Global Studies and Co-founder, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab
• Mr. Herbert Roskind, Faculty Associate, School of Politics and Global Studies and Distinguished Fellow, Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab 

Master the art of global negotiation through real-world insights from business and diplomacy. This live, interactive course equips learners with proven strategies for achieving sustainable, win-win outcomes across cultures, industries, and international settings. This masterclass provides the tools and confidence to negotiate across cultures and sectors—balancing diplomacy, strategy, and long-term results in any international setting.

This masterclass also counts toward the Global Literacy and Impact Certificate and/or Practical Diplomacy and International Leadership Certificate—credentials you can add to your LinkedIn profile, résumé, or CV.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn skills you can apply to leadership roles, internships, and future careers in diplomacy, global business, or NGOs. 

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Fall 2026 Global Literacy Masterclass Series

Date: October 7, 2026

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm AZ MST 

Hosted by:

Ambassador Edward B. O'Donnell - Co-founder of the Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab and Professor of Practice, School of Politics and Global Studies

Explore how global trade directly affects American jobs, industries, and communities. This live, interactive course—led by Ambassador Edward O'Donnell—equips learners to assess trade policy and its impact on workers, consumers, and the U.S. economy. This masterclass empowers learners to explore the connections between exports, imports, job creation, and rising standards of living. Participants will examine the role of U.S. trade in supporting both domestic prosperity and global economic partnerships. 

Designed for professionals, students, and community members from any sector, this course helps learners understand their stake in foreign policy decisions and engage meaningfully in ongoing national and global trade dialogues. 

This masterclass also counts toward the Global Literacy and Impact Certificate and/or Practical Diplomacy and International Leadership Certificate—credentials you can add to your LinkedIn profile, résumé, or CV.

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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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