Panelists discuss how diplomacy can be used to advance U.S. interests, and the function and responsibilities of ambassadors and embassies abroad.
Adjunct Senior Fellow for Africa Studies, Council on Foreign Relations; Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (2005–2009); @JendayiFrazer
Robert Strausz-Hupé Chair in Geopolitics, Foreign Policy Research Institute; Author, The Good American: The Epic Life of Bob Gersony, The U.S. Government’s Greatest Humanitarian
Former U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs (1997–2000); Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia (1993–1996), India (1992–1993), Israel (1985–1988), El Salvador (1983–1985), Nigeria (1981–1983), Jordan (1974–1978), and the United Nations (1989–1992); CFR Member
Former U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of Western Hemisphere Affairs (2016–2017); Former U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador (2010–2011; 2012–2015); CFR Member
