Past Programs

Greg Treverton will talk about his experiences in national security, especially intelligence, and use stories from these experiences to illustrate his take on the world of intelligence and it’s role in the making of policy. His long career in this field has given him a deep exposure to the good, bad and so so operations of our national security apparatus.”.

The Program: Crashing Through the Guardrails:Accountability and Atrocity in 2026 The international legal guardrails built to protect civilians in wartime are approaching a breaking point. Drawing on the speaker's experience as a protection of civilians advocate in Washington, DC, this talk traces that erosion across three fronts — arms, conduct of hostilities, and accountability — with a focus on US foreign policy and the human costs of ongoing wars in the Middle East.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Tanoan Country Club, 10801 Academy Blvd NE The Program: Navigating the Middle East in Turbulent Times -In the Region , Around the Globe Ambassador Leaf will deconstruct the current turbulent state of the region – without benefit of a crystal ball, of course – to lay out risks, opportunities, what the Trump administration ... Read More

Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna Blvd. SW The Program: U.S. Trade Policy: 2016 to Today Tariffs and trade policy have reemerged as central tools of U.S. economic and foreign policy, shaping relationships with major partners and competitors alike. In this program, Celeste Nuñez, Director at the New Mexico Trade Alliance, will examine the ... Read More

Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna Blvd. SW The Program: Policing on Drugs: The United States, Mexico, and the Origins of the Modern Drug War, 1969-2000. In Policing on Drugs, Aileen Teague uncovers the political battles, cross‑border tensions, and unintended consequences that forged today’s modern drug war. Join us for an ending talk based ... Read More