The World Affairs Council of Northwest Ohio is bringing former CIA Russia Desk Director, George Beebe to Toledo on September 4, 2025, for a thought-provoking discussion on European security and the importance of diplomacy. As Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute, George Beebe works across partisan divides to promote a world where peace is the norm and war is the exception.
Join us on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in the Law Center, at the University of Toledo, (1825 W. Rocket Dr., Toledo OH) for community networking at 5:00 p.m. followed by lecture and discussion at 6:00 p.m.
Register for this free event at
https://tinyurl.com/ndyhzy4t
Parking is free from 4:30PM in Lot 12 adjacent to the Law Center.
Co-moderators for this event also lead the annual Great Decisions series, including The Future of NATO and European Security.
• Joel Voss, Political Science Assoc. Professor, University of Toledo, Great Decisions: Aug. - Dec. 2025
• Hugh Grefe, Lifelong Learning Program, Lourdes University, Great Decisions: Feb. - April 2026
Join us for an evening of reflection and learning as we examine the importance of diplomacy in building a more stable and secure world.
Don't miss this important and thought-provoking event. Make your voice part of the conversation on diplomacy and global security.