Professor Karlinsky will offer firsthand insights into daily life in Israel amid unprecedented challenges and the evolving political discussions at the conflict's epicenter. Together, we will explore the latest developments and diverse perspectives, shedding light on the mounting human and political impact.

In advance of the November APEC Summit in San Francisco, Ambassador Matt Murray (U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) and Monica Hardy Whaley (President of the National Center for APEC/Pacific Summit Resources) will join us to brief us on the importance of U.S. economic engagement with the Asia Pacific region, current agendas in the works, challenges, and recent successes.

In support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, four prominent democracies have come together: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States in the Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialog (QSD). Discover how the “Quad” impacts Southern California, the world, and particularly Indo-Pacific.

The conversation will explore the various ways in which food security and civil unrest intersect, featuring Ambassador Mark Green. Our discussion will examine different regions, highlighting the role of food shortages, price volatility, and unequal distribution play in triggering social unrest. We will also investigate how climate change, conflict, and economic disparities contribute to food insecurity, exacerbating the risk of civil unrest.