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A look back at the Albright Institute's History

In this series of talks, Fellows showcased the significant contributions and important issues they have passionately pursued since participating in the Institute.

Stephanie Kimou, writer, lecturer, and strategist at Popworks Africa introduces concepts of race, privilege, and colonial legacies within the realm of international development.

An Albright Institute conversation with Secretary Madeleine Korbel Albright ’59 and Ms. Susana Malcorra, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Argentine Republic (2015-2017). Moderated by Carol Giacomo, Journalist, The New York Times Editorial Board (2007-2020). Panelists will share their reflections on the future of cooperative global problem solving.

Madeleine Korbel Albright ’59, U.S. Secretary of State (1997–2001), Stacie Goddard, Faculty Director at the Albright Institute, Joseph Joyce, Founding Faculty Director, and Takis Metaxas, Faculty Director (2016-2019) talk about the history and future of the Albright Institute.

Madeleine Korbel Albright ’59, U.S. Secretary of State (1997–2001), and Victoria Nuland, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs (2013–2017) discuss their experiences as female leaders in a panel moderated by Smitha Radhakrishnan, Luella LaMer Slaner Associate Professor of Women's Studies and Associate Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College.

Susan E. Rice, National Security Advisor (2013-2017), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2009-2013) speaks candidly in conversation with Michael Jeffries, Professor in Ethics, Associate Professor and Chair of American Studies at Wellesley College. Ambassador Rice provides thoughtful reflections on the importance of human caring, holding oneself accountable and choosing “what you love” as one moves through career and life decisions.

Madeleine Albright ’59, Samantha Power, Cass Sunstein

In the Balance: Setting a Course to Restore Democratic Principles

Opening Dialogue with Ambassador Wendy Sherman

Bruce Stokes, Director of Global Economic Attitudes at the Pew Research Center, shared global polling data depicting attitudes toward the United States and explained the implications of recent trends.

Nina Tumarkin, the Kathryn Wasserman Davis Professor of Slavic Studies and a Professor of History at Wellesley College, shared her insight into the history of the rise of Vladimir Putin and his role and goals in the current global landscape.