Council Roundup

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Ambassador Stuart Bernstein was recognized as a Washingtonian of the Year along with 9 other individuals who dedicate themselves to helping others and making differences in their communities.Read here.

Ambassador Charles Cobb and Ambassador Sue Cobb were individually recognized (in December) with a World Trade Center Miami (WTCM) International Hall of Fame Award.

This award celebrates exceptional individuals who have made transformative contributions to international trade.

Read here.(Click here to see photos:#114; #115; #125; #126; #127; #129)

Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat reflected on his longtime colleague, President Jimmy Carter, as he delivered a eulogy to President Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Jan. 9, 2025. Watch here.

Ambassador David Fischer, former US ambassador to Morocco, in an interview for Al-Ayyam, stated that the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara was ‘a strategic and historic decision, not a political transition’. Read here.

Ambassador Antonio Garza comments on US-Mexico relations in Turmoil and Tariffs Spell Tension in 2025.Read here.

Ambassador James Gilmore shares his bold and unvarnished views on the war in Ukraine and Russia’s aggression. Watch here.

Ambassador Thomas Graham and David Bernell reflect on the upcoming economic status of the United State in The Contrarian. Read here.

Ambassador Kenneth Howery is nominated as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark by President Donald J. Trump. Read here.

Ambassador Kenneth Juster states U.S.-India ties will be strengthened, but India should expect an FTA push. Read here.

Ambassador Peter Phamspeaks on the future of U.S. military forces in Somalia in a Stars and Stripes article by John Vandiver. Read here.

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