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Speaker Highlights

Featuring notable speakers, insightful discussions, and impactful initiatives, these videos highlight our dedication to global education. Experience the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston in action. 

Video Cover - David Brooks, Op-ed columnist for the New York Times & Bestselling Author
The Art of Connection: David Brooks on How to Truly Know a Person
Video Cover - Ioan Grillo, Narco expert journalist & author
Ioan Grillo - Cartels, the Fentanyl Crisis and U.S.-Mexico Relations in 2023
Distinguished Speaker - The Fall of Afghanistan & Life Under the Taliban. Lt. General Khoshal Sadat, Former Deputy Minister of Interior, Leader of the Afghan Law Enforcement, Lt. General Sami Sadat, Final Commander of the Afghan Special Operations, Thomas Kasza, Green Beret and Executive Director of the 1208 Foundations
The Fall of Afghanistan & Life Under the Taliban with Two Afghan Generals and a Green Beret
Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent for the New York Times
‘The Divider’: How Trump Changed the Game in Washington Politics - Peter Baker
Video Cover - John Sullivan, Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State. Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia 2019-2022
The Night Russia Invaded Ukraine and What Lies Ahead with Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan

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