Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs

Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs

Foreign Policy Through the Eyes of Experts.

New Blog on Israel by Dr. Robert Freedman: “Is Israel on the Brink of Civil War?”

Programs

The Distinguished Speakers Program looks at major contemporary issues and the underpinnings of American foreign policy through the eyes of distinguished foreign affairs experts.

Educational Outreach Programs, now in the planning stage, will offer Maryland’s high school students the chance to master a range of foreign policy issues as part of a national current affairs contest. It will give students the opportunity to take a deep dive into a major international issue.

Our News Blogs

Timely, newsworthy postings recap critical developments at home and abroad. We look at those that are in the public spotlight and those that aren’t.

Become a Member

We invite everyone with an interest in international affairs to join the BCFA. Your participation broadens your understanding of the impact of international affairs on our lives, and contributes to the national foreign policy debate.

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Upcoming Speaker

Marek Magierowski

Ambassador of Poland to the United States

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DATE: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: The Center Club
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Upcoming Speaker

Robert Zoellick

Former President of the World Bank

Former Deputy Secretary of State

Former Special Trade Representative

DATE: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: TBA
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Upcoming Events
October 3, 2023

Marek Magierowski

“Poland’s Vision for European Security”
December 5, 2023

Robert Zoellick

“TBA”

What is the Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs?

The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs is a private, not-for-profit, non-partisan, non-position-taking, open membership, public service association dedicated to citizen education in foreign affairs. It was founded in 1980 by broadly representative and distinguished community leaders. Lectures, seminars, discussions and studies are addressed to several audiences: established and developing leadership, international professionals, the attentive citizenry, youth, and not-yet attentive public.

The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs is purely a local organization in programming, governance and support.

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Membership OpTIONS

Dues are kept low so that all with an interest in American foreign policy and world affairs can join. Members may attend every address and accompanying receptions free of charge.

Contributing members are also invited to leadership dinners with speakers which follow programs.

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Basic Memberships:

Basic Individual Plan
$60.00
Basic Family Plan
$90.00
Discount Student
$30.00

Contributor Memberships:

Individual Supporter
$160 – $259
Family Supporter
$190 – $289
Sponsor
$500 – $999
Diplomat
$1,000 – $2,499
Patron
$2,500 – $4,999
Benefactor
$5,000 – $7,499
Ambassador
$7,500 – $9,999
Leadership
$10,000 & above

Corporate/Organizational Memberships:

Sponsor
$500 – $999
Diplomat
$1,000 – $2,499
Patron
$2,500 – $4,999
Benefactor
$5,000 – $7,499
Ambassador
$7,500 – $9,999
Leadership
$10,000 & above
Corporate Members

Mr. O’Brien is a fantastic speaker. It was without a doubt one of the best presentations we’ve ever attended.

Mary Janowiak
Referring to Ambassador James C. O’Brien, head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination at the State Department, speaking on: “Do Sanctions Ever Work?” – Oct 2022.

This was a fantastic presentation. Mesmerizing! …There was so much to absorb on multiple levels. So many issues were referenced that need more study/reflection…

Referring to Paul Goble, former State Department and CIA official, speaking on “Who’s Going to Win in Ukraine and What the Outcome Is Going to Mean for Us” – Oct 2022.