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Inside U.S. Foreign Policy in North Africa and the Middle East

14jul11:00 am2:30 pmInside U.S. Foreign Policy in North Africa and the Middle East

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Inside U.S. Foreign Policy in North Africa and the Middle East will explore how the State Department advances foreign policy and builds relations with Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

Learn directly from diplomats working in public diplomacy, political affairs, strategic planning, and other areas about their work and careers. Sessions will include:

 

  • U.S. Foreign Policy in North Africa and the Middle East: Representatives from the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs with a range of portfolios will discuss how the department plans and implements foreign policy in the region as a whole.
  • U.S. Foreign Policy in Morocco: Foreign Service Officers serving in Morocco will discuss U.S. foreign policy goals in Morocco and how they advance both country-specific and regional priorities on the ground.
  • From Gilman Scholar to Foreign Affairs Practitioner: Gilman alumni working with foreign affairs in North Africa and the Middle East will offer insights into their careers and how they leveraged their global experiences to advance to their current positions.
  • Career Conversations: Participants will have the opportunity to move into breakout rooms and hear more closely from speakers about their diverse work and career paths.
  • State Department Careers Information Session: During this optional session at the end of the event, representatives from the State Department’s Bureau of Global Talent Management will share information on the many pathways to careers at the State Department.

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Time

(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 2:30 pm ET(GMT-04:00)