Suzy Hansen’s “From Life Itself: Turkey, Istanbul, and a Neighborhood in the Age of Erdoğan” at Slover Library

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Ambassadors Lunch
with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation

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Board Member Spotlight

Our own board member, Ambassador Ryan Crocker, interviewed on NPR’s Morning Edition with informed analysis on the Middle East conflict. All rights belong to NPR.

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In the Press

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Terrance Afer-Anderson of The New Journal & Guide writes about our 2026 Ambassadors Lunch
with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (ACT).

The World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads Board of Directors

Board of Directors Retreat 2024

ODU Graduate Program International Studies and Graduate Society for International Studies attend the 2026 NATO Ambassadors Luncheon.

Dr. Richard Maass (Professor), Dr. Ana Makhorkina (Professor), and Dr. Regina Karp (Director, GPIS) are members of the World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads.

Tricia Fisher (WACHR Treasurer) and Haley Zelms (WACHR PR Chair, GSIS President), are also pictured.

2025 Norfolk NATO Festival Ambassadors' Lunch with Supreme Allied Commander Transformation

Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier, Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen from Denmark, Defense, Military, Naval and Air Attaché of Estonia Brigadier General Taivo Rõkk and Defense, Military, Naval and Air Attaché of Finland Colonel Juha Helle

Past Events Highlights

Ambassador of the Philippines Dinner: VB Councilman Michael Berlucchi, Rep Bobby Scott (VA-03), Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover, Philippine Ambassador, VB Mayor Bobby Dyer and Mr. Len Remias