America's Role in the World

Throughout the last century, the United States played a pivotal role in shaping international affairs to enhance global stability and advance U.S. national interests. This Deeper Conversations panel will explore the United States’ historical and contemporary role in international affairs by examining past successes and missteps, the value of U.S. diplomacy in a rapidly changing world and the future of U.S. leadership in global affairs.

Discussion Lead: 

• Audrey Kurth Cronin, Director and Trustees Professor of Security and Technology, Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology
  
  

Panelists:

• Mark Kamlet, University Professor of Economics and Public Policy; Provost Emeritus, Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology
• Sarah Mendelson, Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy and Director of Sustainable Futures, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

About Deeper Conversations
Deeper Conversations is a university-wide initiative aimed at promoting the power of civil discourse. It spans a range of programming options — from scholarly lectures to cultural events — to engage members of the Carnegie Mellon community in studying and discussing some of the most complex challenges facing society today. Learn more about the program.

Questions?
Please contact CMUevents@andrew.cmu.edu.