Speakers

Olena Prokopovych, PhD Topic: Russia's War Against Ukraine: Global Scope,Lessons, and Prospects Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $60 per person ($62 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option

Natana DeLong-Bas, PhD Topic: The Role of Islam on the Global Stage Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $60 per person ($62 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option

Dr. Soner Cagaptay Topic: Turkey: A Swing State in the Great Power Competition. Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $60 per person ($62 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option

Maj. Gen. (Ret) Jami Shawley Topic: Risk, Danger, and How we see Africa: How do we get it right? Date: WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $60 per person ($62 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option

Katherine Palmer Kaup Topic: New Paradigms? Chinese Responses to the New Trump Administration Date: THURSDAY, March 12, 2026 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $60 per person ($62 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option

Mark Zupan Topic: Inside Job: How Government Insiders Subvert the Public Interest Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $60 per person ($62 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option ***Registration Policy: For reservations, please email MemberServices@WACROC.

Karin Deutsch Karlekar Topic: Free Expression on the Frontlines: Writers at Risk around the World Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $55 per person ($58 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option

Bret Schafer Topic: Foreign Propaganda in the Age of AI Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $55 per person ($58 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option

Linda Robinson Topic: The Global Status of Women’s Political Leadership Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $55 per person ($58 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option

George Beebe Topic: The Role of Diplomacy in Rebuilding Security in Europe Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Place: Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave. [14618] Time: 6:00 Cocktails; 7:00 Dinner; 8:00 Speaker Presentation followed by Q and A Cost: $55 per person ($58 if paying online), buffet style. Cash Bar Dinner: Buffet style – 2 protein options, 1 vegetarian option