Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs

04/01/2026

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03/27/2026

BCFA's next event is with David Ignatius, expert foreign affairs columnist for the Washington Post. Have you seen him on the news and wanted to ask your own question? Here's your chance! Attend our event for free as a member or for $25 as a non-member and join what is sure to be a riveting discussion of the conflict in Iran, as well as other key elements of U.S. foreign policy efforts. Visit https://bcfausa.org/ or contact [email protected] for more information or to register.

03/25/2026

BCFA was honored to host Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, on March 19th, 2026. She provided deep insight into the ongoing conflict with Iran, sharing her experience developing the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2015 and analysis of the current diplomacy efforts. Stay tuned for the recorded event on our YouTube channel, and check out our next event with David Ignatius on April 7th! www.bcfausa.org

03/24/2026

Attend our next event to get cutting-edge analysis of the war in Iran from David Ignatius, expert foreign affairs columnist for the Washington Post! Become a member to attend this event, and future BCFA events, for free - or attend as a non-member for $25 (only $10 for students)! Read more and register here: https://bcfausa.org/speaker/david-ignatius/

03/12/2026

Open to all! Attend our next event as a member for free or a non-member for only $25! Gain expert insight from former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman, get a chance to pose your own questions, and engage in a riveting discussion with an informed audience. Visit www.bcfausa.org or contact [email protected] with any questions.

03/11/2026

Attend our next event with Wendy R. Sherman, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, to learn more about U.S. diplomacy strategy and gain insight into U.S. foreign policy with Iran. This is a hybrid event, with in-person and Zoom attendance options. Contact [email protected] to register or visit www.bcfausa.org for more information.

03/04/2026

The war with Iran that began Saturday with the decapitation of the Supreme Leader could lead to a new regime or to chaos -- or both. BCFA hosted Middle East scholar Kamran Bokhari in September 2025, where he discussed Iran's history and the political factions likely to play a role in the next phase. Check out his video for expert insight into the history and government structure of Iran and add invaluable context to your news feed: https://youtu.be/cYtjci8AlXc

Attend our next event on March 19th with Wendy R. Sherman, the former Deputy Secretary of State who negotiated the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal under the Obama administration. Learn more and register here: https://bcfausa.org/speaker/wendy-sherman/

03/04/2026

The war with Iran that began Saturday with the decapitation of the Supreme Leader could lead to a new regime or to chaos -- or both. BCFA hosted Middle East scholar Kamran Bokhari in September 2025, where he discussed Iran's history and the political factions likely to play a role in the next phase. Check out his video for expert insight into the history and government structure of Iran and add invaluable context to your news feed: https://youtu.be/cYtjci8AlXc

Attend our next event on March 19th with Wendy R. Sherman, the former Deputy Secretary of State who negotiated the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal under the Obama administration. Learn more and register here: https://bcfausa.org/speaker/wendy-sherman/

Dr. Kamran Bokhari, Senior Director at New Lines Institute, joined the Council on September 24, 2025 to discuss Iran's recent challenges and how they may cre...

02/19/2026

What is the Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs? BCFA provides opportunities for the public to engage directly with foreign policy experts! If you're looking for deeper insight on international issues, opportunities to engage in foreign affairs discussions and networking, or want some added context to better understand the news, BCFA's Distinguished Speakers events are the perfect opportunity! Become a member today and attend our next event!

Learn more at https://bcfausa.org/

02/17/2026

Support tomorrow's global leaders, sponsor Academic WorldQuest today! BCFA is proud to host it's second Regional Academic WorldQuest, a fun, engaging, team-based competition for high school students focused on international relations, global cultures, world geography, and other foreign affairs topics. Become a sponsor and support students in Maryland, Virginia, and DC to advance their education in foreign affairs! Learn more at https://bcfausa.org/awq-2026/

01/23/2026

Support students interested in foreign affairs and sponsor Academic WorldQuest 2026 today! Become a sponsor here: https://bcfausa.org/awq-2026/