Reminder: Chas Freeman ’64 discusses
“The World in Turmoil — What’s Next?”
June 6, 2026
Hello Classmates:
This is a reminder that our next Class Authors Zoom meeting will occur in less than two weeks, on Thursday, June 18 at 4:00pm Eastern time. It will feature Chas Freeman, noted statesman and diplomat from our class. Ward Wickwire will moderate the session. Details below.
Chas is a highly-regarded diplomat and statesman who has been instrumental in helping to craft foreign policy for the United States over much of the past 55 years. Among other assignments, he was principal interpreter during Nixon’s groundbreaking trip to China, ambassador to Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. After retiring from government, he served as co-chair of the United States China Policy Foundation and as president of the Middle East Policy Council. He currently is chairman of Projects International, a business development firm. Chas’s seminal book, Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy, was published in 1997 but is still core reading for foreign service officers.
To prepare to watch this event, you may follow the hyperlinks to the articles or videos below.
Registration for the event is required. You may have already registered for this event in response to my email of April 18, but if you're not sure, it doesn't hurt to register again. Classmate spouses and partners are welcome to join. Register for the event by clicking on the following link:
Register by clicking here
Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting. That link will be unique to you. On the day before the event you’ll be sent the link again as a reminder.
Please mark your calendars, and don't forget to register! If you've already registered, clicking the link will simply confirm your previous registration.
Don't miss it!
Don Van Doren
Class Authors Chair
