The Alexander Hamilton Society at Yale

I want to extend a (belated) thank you to the The Alexander Hamilton Society at Yale and Ethan Schroyer for inviting me to speak on campus about my work in the humanitarian field. I also want to thank INSO colleagues Scott Bohlinger and Sara Shannag for sharing their invaluable insights about humanitarian access and security. I met quite a few fascinating students who expressed a genuine desire for public service, particularly in humanitarian work. I have no doubt Yale students will one day be leaders in this field, and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish along the way.

Join us tomorrow for a conversation on AI, Iran, and the U.S. military with Richard Danzig, former United States Secretary of the Navy.

This past week, AHS had the pleasure of hosting Doug Beck for a conversation on innovation and national security. Beck's career spans from Silicon Valley to the Pentagon, including roles as Director of Defense Innovation Unit, Apple Vice President, Partner at McKinsey, Chief Strategy Officer at Charles Schwab, and U.S. Navy Reserve Captain. A Yale graduate and Rhodes Scholar, Beck brings a rare cross-sector perspective on the future of defense, technology, and U.S. global strategy. A huge thank you to Mr. Beck for speaking with us and everyone who attended the event!

Earlier this month, Yale AHS has the pleasure of hosting Tunisia Prime Minister Youssef Chahed for a conversation on the Arab Spring and his experience navigating the challenges that so often define governance in the region. Dr. Chahed served as the Prime Minister of Tunisia from 2016-2020. He was both the youngest head of government in the country’s history, as well the longest serving since Tunisia’s democratic transition. As Prime Minister, he made significant advancements in stabilizing the democracy by squashing terrorism, launching anti-corruption campaigns, and building coalitions. He is now a Senior Fellow with the Harvard Kennedy School’s Middle East Initiative.

Join us today for a conversation on innovation and national security with Doug Beck, whose career spans from Silicon Valley to the Pentagon, including roles as Director of Defense Innovation Unit, Apple Vice President, Partner at McKinsey, Chief Strategy Officer at Charles Schwab, and U.S. Navy Reserve Captain.

What does it look like to attend an AHS event? Students engaging directly with diplomats, senior policymakers, and leading foreign policy experts - asking, challenging, and learning about international affairs from the people shaping it. Here's a peek into our past semester.

This past week, AHS had the pleasure of hosting Alan Eyre for a conversation on the recent developments in Iran. Eyre is Former Director of State Dept. Iran Office, State Dept. Persian-Language Spokesperson, and JCPOA Core Negotiator. The first-ever Persian language spokesperson of the United States Department of State, Eyre brings over 40 years of experience in diplomacy, defense, and intelligence. A huge thank you to Mr. Eyre for speaking with us and everyone who attended the event!

Join us today at 6:00 pm in WLH 116 for a conversation with Ambassador Green, former Administrator of USAID, on the dismantling of the agency and what the future holds for the global aid community and the communities that depend on it.

AHS at Yale presents: "The U.S.-Israel Alliance: A Conversation with Ambassador Tom Nides" Join us tomorrow in WLH 119 from 6-7pm.