| Fellows
Program
The World Affairs Council Fellows Program gives an exclusive
group of current and future Puget Sound business and community leaders
access to high-caliber international experts and enables them to develop
contacts with their local counterparts. The program gives Fellows
a deeper understanding of the international issues facing our world,
nation, and state.

Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and former U.N.
High Commissioner for Human Rights
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Highlight
of Benefits
- Internationally-recognized speakers
- Discussion about current world affairs
- Opportunity to establish business contacts
- Limited class size
Format
Based on an academic year from September to June, the Fellows program
includes a 10-month series of monthly breakfasts in downtown Seattle.
Discussions examine pertinent international issues affecting our world
in a small group setting and cover topics such as U.S. leadership
in foreign affairs, global economic interdependence, and sustainable
third world development. Each seminar includes a formal presentation
by the speaker, followed by in-depth group discussion designed to
stimulate exchange.
Program
Discussions examine pertinent international issues affecting our world
today. Examples of broad topics include the following: US foreign
relations, global economic interdependence, nuclear responsibility,
sustainable third world development, and post-cold war foreign policy.
International authorities in their field will lead the discussions.
Responsibilities
Fellows prepare for discussions through advance readings and are expected
to participate in at least eighty percent of the sessions.
Nominations
Each summer, the World Affairs Council selects 25 Fellows from nominations
submitted by sponsoring organizations, corporate members, Fellows
program alumni, Council members, and interested individuals. Selection
is based on current and future leadership in the community, the candidate’s
background in international affairs, and ability to contribute to
discussions. To nominate an individual, please contact World Affairs
Council President Ian Moncaster at (206) 441-5910 or email imoncaster@world-affairs.org.
Self nominations are welcome.
Sponsorship
Funding for the Fellows program is a partnership between a sponsor
(a company, an organization, or an individual), which provides $1,300
(tax deductible under IRS guidelines), and the individual Fellow,
who personally contributes $200. The sponsor’s contribution
supports the year-long programming, and the individual contribution
defrays the costs for the monthly breakfasts, venue, and mailings.
Fellows may also self-fund their participation. Limited scholarships
might be available.
PAST PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:
| George Taylor |
Pat Davis |
| WA Council on International Trade |
WA Council on International Trade |
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| William Glassford |
Tomio Moriguchi |
| Seafirst Bank |
Uwajimaya |
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| Ross Reynolds |
Mic Dinsmore |
| KUOW |
Port of Seattle |
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| Peter Ku |
Thomas Harltey |
| Seattle Community College District |
US Bank |
PAST SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
| Jack Matlock |
Robert Gates |
| Last US Ambassador to the Soviet Union |
Former Director, CIA |
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| Richard Haass |
Dr. Sung Joo Han |
| Director of Foreign Policy Studies, Brookings Institution |
Former Foreign Minister of Korea |
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| Nicholas Lardy |
Slade Gorton |
| Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution |
US Senator |
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| Dr. John Page |
Bill Nitze |
| Chief Economist, World Bank |
Assistant Secretary, EPA |
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| Elizabeth Becker |
Jim McDermott |
| Correspondent, New York Times |
US Representative, 7th District |
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