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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth talks with some of the world's foremost thinkers, writers, and diplomats in this interview series. New episodes released weekly.

  1. Realtime Report: Iran and Israel

    JUN 25

    Realtime Report: Iran and Israel

    A VIRTUAL event, featuring Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute Paul Salem and moderated by interim CEO of the Council Jim Falk. The first missile strikes of Israel’s operation “Rising Lion” accounted for the most widespread single-day assault Iran has experienced since the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s. They targeted Iran’s nuclear program and military encampment sites and killed some of Iran’s most important military leaders and scientists instrumental in their nuclear operations. In response, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones into the densely populated regions of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. What does this mean for the region and the possibility of a nuclear treaty? What role will the U.S. play in forging negotiations? What is the possibility of nuclear response? Join us for a RealTime Report on Thursday, June 19, featuring senior fellow at the Middle East Institute Paul Salem (joining from Beirut) and moderated by interim CEO of the Council Jim Falk. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Paul Salem is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute (MEI). He previously served as MEI’s president and CEO and as vice president for international engagement. His research focuses on political change, democracy and governance, social and economic policy, as well as regional and international relations in the Middle East. Prior to joining MEI, Dr. Salem was the founding director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, Lebanon (2006–2013). From 1999 to 2006, he served as director of the Fares Foundation, and earlier founded and led the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (1989–1999), Lebanon’s premier public policy think tank. Dr. Salem is the author and editor of several books and reports and writes regularly on his Substack blog, Thinking Middle East. ABOUT THE MODERATOR Jim Falk is President Emeritus of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, currently serving as interim CEO of WACDFW. Additionally, Jim hosts the podcast World Now with Jim Falk. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

    45 min
  2. Marc J. Sievers, former U.S. Ambassador to Oman | Robert Jordan, Diplomat in Residence at SMU

    APR 24

    Marc J. Sievers, former U.S. Ambassador to Oman | Robert Jordan, Diplomat in Residence at SMU

    Liz Brailsford, Marc J. Sievers, and Robert Jordan sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "Middle East Alliances: What’s in the Crystal Ball?"

    16 min
  3. Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine

    APR 11

    Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine

    Liz Brailsford and Ihor Terekhov sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "Kharkiv’s Story: Leadership, War, and the Fight for Democracy."

    8 min
  4. Cullum Clark, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Director

    APR 9

    Cullum Clark, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Director

    Liz Brailsford and Cullum Clark sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "The U.S. National Debt: How Does It Affect Foreign Policy?"

    27 min
  5. David Rohde, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author, and Senior Executive Editor at NBC News

    MAR 31

    David Rohde, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author, and Senior Executive Editor at NBC News

    Liz Brailsford and David Rohde sit down for a conversation ahead of our International Educator of the Year Awards Luncheon.

    7 min
  6. Jeffrey Toobin, Lawyer, Author, and Chief Legal Analyst for CNN

    MAR 31

    Jeffrey Toobin, Lawyer, Author, and Chief Legal Analyst for CNN

    Liz Brailsford and Jeffrey Toobin sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy."

    10 min
  7. Liz Truss, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

    MAR 31

    Liz Truss, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

    Liz Brailsford and Liz Truss sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "A Conversation with Liz Truss: Why Global Leadership Matters."

    13 min
  8. John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia

    MAR 30

    John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia

    Liz Brailsford and John J. Sullivan sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "On the Frontlines: Service to Country, Moscow, and the West’s Global Challenge."

    14 min
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth talks with some of the world's foremost thinkers, writers, and diplomats in this interview series. New episodes released weekly.

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    World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
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    2016 - 2025
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