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World Affairs Council of the Monterey Bay (WACMB)
Lecture Luncheon

Dr. Thomas Fingar, Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence
Now a Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University

Foreign policy was not a major focus of the 2024 presidential campaign but developments beyond our borders do not take time out while the new American administration appoints officials and establishes priorities. Dozens of transition papers were prepared by the Biden administration and incoming officials will receive help from the professional bureaucracy, but coping with legacy problems, unanticipated developments, and efforts by other countries to shape administration policy will pose daunting challenges for the new foreign policy team. Tom Fingar, who held senior national security positions during four presidential transitions, will describe the process and illustrate the kinds of problems the new administration will face.

Registrations are due by Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - www.wacmb.org

Menu

• ​​Salad: California Field Greens Salad with Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Pine Nuts & Shaved Parmesan with Lemon & Balsamic Dressing
• Bread & Butter
• Entree: Seared Chicken Cordon Bleu in a Mushroom Cream Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Sauté of Seasonal Vegetables
• Vegetarian Alternative: Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, Tuscan Sauce of Sun-Dried Tomato, Artichoke, Kalamata Olives & Capers
• Dessert: New York Cheesecake with Chocolate & Carmel Drizzle & Spiced Walnuts