U.S. Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
Featuring Secretary William S. Cohen
Moderated by: Sarah Dawn Petrin, World Affairs Council of Maine, Nonresident Senior Fellow Atlantic Council
Join the World Affairs Council of Maine for a thought-provoking evening with Secretary William S. Cohen, former U.S. Secretary of Defense (1997–2001), Senator (1979–1997), and Congressman (1973–1979). As Chairman of The Cohen Group, Secretary Cohen brings decades of experience and insight into the complexities of American foreign policy at this pivotal moment in history.
Moderated by Sarah Dawn Petrin, 2nd Vice President of the World Affairs Council of Maine and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, this event will be a unique opportunity to examine complex issues, ask questions, and connect with others passionate about understanding and shaping our world. The evening will begin with a short networking reception.
This inaugural public lecture of our 2025 Great Decisions Series, sponsored by Coffee by Design, our 2025 Global Benefactor. The series will delve into pressing global challenges and the decisions shaping the United States’ future role on the world stage.
📅 Date: January 29, 2025
📍 Location: Preti Flaherty, One City Center, Portland Maine
⏰ Time: 5:30 – 8:00
Reserve your spot today and be part of this essential conversation on the crossroads of American foreign policy.
Tickets:
$15 for members
$20 non-members
Maine Students FREE
REGISTER HERE
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