Join us on November 12 from 5 - 6 pm for a panel discussion featuring Professor Daniel Bessner, Professor Walter Welsh, and John Johnson at the University of Washington's Savery Hall, Room 166. Hosted in partnership with the Young Professionals International Network, this event explores the shifting landscape of U.S. foreign policy and domestic politics, and how these forces will shape the U.S.’s global image and moral authority into the future.
The conversation will begin with a moderated discussion led by Zaara Muhammed, Director of Economics & Business at the Rainier Institute for Foreign Affairs. The session will then transition into an open Q&A period, encouraging attendees to ask questions and engage directly with the panelists in an informal, interactive format.
This event is public and all are welcome to join.
The conversation will begin with a moderated discussion led by Zaara Muhammed, Director of Economics & Business at the Rainier Institute for Foreign Affairs. The session will then transition into an open Q&A period, encouraging attendees to ask questions and engage directly with the panelists in an informal, interactive format.
This event is public and all are welcome to join.
AGENDA
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Pacific Time
4:45 - 5:00 PM: Doors Open and Guest Seating
5:00 – 5:40 PM: Moderated Discussion
5:40 – 6:00 PM: Audience Q&A
6:00 – 6:10 PM: Informal Networking & Exit
4:45 - 5:00 PM: Doors Open and Guest Seating
5:00 – 5:40 PM: Moderated Discussion
5:40 – 6:00 PM: Audience Q&A
6:00 – 6:10 PM: Informal Networking & Exit
SPEAKERs
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Professor Daniel Bessner
Daniel Bessner is an Associate Professor at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. He is a scholar of U.S. foreign policy and intellectual history. His work examines the intersection of democratic values, national security, and public influence on American global strategy. He is a frequent contributor to major publications and podcasts discussing foreign affairs and political thought.
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John Johnson
John Johnson has over two decades of experience in the U.S. foreign service and international communications. He has held senior roles advising American ambassadors and leading strategic initiatives at the U.S. Department of State and NATO. He is now based at UW, where he mentors students interested in diplomacy and public service, drawing on his extensive background in global affairs. |
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Professor Walter Walsh
Walter Walsh is a Professor of Law at the University of Washington. Professor Welsh’s research focuses on constitutional law and religion and the law. Professor Walsh has been admitted to practice in Ireland, California, New York, and the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts. He serves on the UW Center for West European Studies steering committee and teaches at the UW Rome Center in Italy. |