Event Commentaries

Since January 20th, 2025, the presidency of Donald Trump has seen a major shift in the political, economic, and social climate of the U.S., and has reignited national divisions while raising debates over governance, democracy, and the United States’ role in the world. Suzanne Spaulding  is the Senior Adviser for the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and former Undersecretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Sh

Alex Vindman, a regional expert at the heart of U.S. strategy, provided his thoughts on Russia’s war on Ukraine, the American foreign policy, and its role in what he calls a "preventable tragedy."

The Arizona Policy Lab at the University of Arizona’s School of Government and Public Policy recently hosted a roundtable discussion...

In the ongoing conversation about climate change, scientists like Andrew Pershing from Climate Central emphasize the importance of...

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The deep-rooted and complex animosity between Iran and Israel has been a defining factor in shaping Middle Eastern regional politics for...

On November 21st, TCFR hosted a roundtable in collaboration with the University of Arizona to discuss U.S. Mexico Security and Defense in...

On November 7th, John Goyer joined members of the Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations to discuss U.S. trade policies in Asia and the...

On October 24, Dr. Bruce Hoffman, renowned terrorism and security expert, joined The Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations to deliver an...

On Thursday October 15, 2024, Khaled Elgindy spoke to the Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations about Hamas’s goals a year after the...

On May 3, 2024, Major General Pettus from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base spoke to the Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations about his...

On April 4, 2024, Ambassador Scot Marciel gave a chilling report of the dire situation unfolding in Myanmar. With deep insight, he...

On March 13, 2024, Medill Northwestern University’s Dean Charles Whitaker delivered compelling insights to the Tucson Committee on...

On February 8, 2024, Professor Lisa Sanchez addressed the Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations, revealing three critical insights into...

On January 11, 2024, Founder and Director of Sealight Maritime Transparency Agency, Ray Powell, delivered an insightful presentation...

On December 13, 2023, Dr. Hasan Jeffries delivered a fervent address, diving into the contentious narrative of American history,...

On November 2, 2023, Professor Bruce Hoffman spoke to the Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations about Hamas’ recent attacks on Israel. In...

On November 16, 2023 Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, shared humbling...

On October 27th, I delved into the insights of Australia’s Consul General, Jane Duke, at the Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations...