Speaker Series
Are you interested in learning more about international issues impacting the US and its citizens? The Savannah Council on World Affairs can help!
The Council strives to inform its members and the public about world affairs by bringing to Savannah prominent experts, including former high-ranking government officials, private sector executives, think tank analysts and academics, so local audience members have access to up-to-date information and can ask questions of these knowledgeable professionals, face-to-face.
Our Speaker Series programs run each year from September through May. We have completed our programs for the 2025-2026 year, But, the details of our upcoming programs always can be found below and this schedule is regularly updated as speakers are finalized throughout the year. You can also receive schedule updates in your email inbox by signing up to be a member of the Savannah Council on World Affairs or signing up for our Newsletter.
Programs
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“Russia’s War on Ukraine: What Got Us Here and What’s Next?” presented by Laura Cooper
Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm St., Savannah, GA, United StatesWant to understand both the latest developments in the war resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what to expect in the coming months? Join us as the Savannah Council on World Affairs hosts Laura Cooper, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia from 2017 to 2025, and the U.S. official…
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“Emerging Technologies, Cyberspace and their Implications for U.S. National Security, presented by Adam Segal.
Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm St., Savannah, GA, United StatesDr. Adam Segal is the Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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US Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran – by Annie Pforzheimer
Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm St., Savannah, GA, United StatesThe Indo-Pacific region is an area that covers approximately half of the earth's surface, is home to 50% of the world's population, and produces 60% of global GDP. Within this area, numerous states represent persistent security challenges for the U.S. Among these are the Taliban in Afghanistan and the continuing threat of terrorist events arising…