Events
Upcoming Events
Energy, Oil and Gas
Fall 2026 Global Literacy Masterclass Series
Date: November 12, 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
Join Ambassador Edward O’Donnell and global business executive and professor Herb Roskind for a live, interactive Masterclass examining the diplomatic, economic, and security forces shaping today’s energy markets.
Ambassador O’Donnell will discuss U.S. energy diplomacy, support for American energy companies in global markets, sanctions on Iran and Russia, and the implications for U.S. energy security. Mr. Roskind will explain the forces shaping global energy markets and how oil futures and physical oil trading work.
Explore additional LDNS Masterclasses and learn more about the Global Literacy and Impact Certificate and Practical Diplomacy and International Leadership Certificate.
Borders, Migration, and National Identity
Fall 2025 Global Literacy Masterclass Series
Date: November 18, 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
Discover how human migration shapes nations, identities, and global stability. In this live, interactive masterclass, Ambassador Michael C. Polt brings firsthand diplomatic insight to the complex realities of borders, migration, and belonging.
Engage in thoughtful discussion, challenge common myths, and explore how economics, security, and humanitarian needs intersect in today’s migration debates. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from a senior U.S. diplomat and strengthen your skills in global awareness, communication, and cross-cultural understanding.
Join us to see the world through a more informed lens.