100 Years Since the First Republic

United States Institute for Peace - Washington, DC  May 2018 

This year marks the centennial of Georgia’s independence and the establishment of the First Republic in 1918 and the 10th year since the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008. Please join the U.S. Institute of Peace, Embassy of Georgia and the Heritage Foundation in welcoming The Honorable Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, for the Second Annual U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Conference. Renowned experts will explore the current state of regional affairs, focusing on the geopolitical interests of the United States and Georgia.

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Keynote Address and Panel 1

Panel 2 and Closing Remarks

Atlantic Council - Washington, DC  May 2018 

Newseum - Washington, DC  May 2018 

The Aspen Institute Symposium on the State of Race in America explores new attitudes, opportunities, and challenges for and about people of color in 21st century America. This annual event is presented by the Communications and Society Program in association with Comcast NBCUniversal.

2018 State of Race Opening Keynote 

Great Expectations: Do Candidates Rely Too Much or Not Enough from People of Color? 

Racial Hate Speech and the First Amendment 

State of Race Closing Keynote