When:
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CT
Where: Harris Hall, 108, 1881 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Contact:
Jeff Cernucan
(847) 467-2770
Group: Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
Co-Sponsor:
International Studies
Category: Lectures & Meetings
Russia - New Cold War or New Reality?
John Beyrle, former US ambassador to Russia
John Beyrle served as an American diplomat for more than three decades, including as US ambassador to Russia (2008-2012) and Bulgaria (2005-2008). He was Ambassador in Moscow during the "reset" of Russian-American relationship, which saw the signing of the New START arms control treaty, agreement on peaceful uses of nuclear energy, Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization, and liberalized visa formalities for American and Russian travelers. He serves on the Board of Directors of the US-Russia Foundation, and provides consulting services on Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and other countries of the former Soviet Union. Beyrle is the recipient of the Presidential Meritorious Service Award and the Distinguished Service Award, the State Department’s highest honor.