Foreign Press Correspondents Association & Club USA

06/08/2026

Journalism from the frontlines requires courage, clarity, and credibility. In the latest Foreign Press Podcast episode, Nadia Bilbassy-Charters, Bureau Chief for Al Arabiya News Channel, Chief White House Correspondent, and President of the White House Foreign Press Group, reflects on her decades of reporting on conflict, diplomacy, and global affairs — and shares why trust remains essential in today’s media landscape:

https://foreignpress.org/educational-programs-learning-takeaways/the-frontlines-of-journalism-nadia-bilbassy-on-conflict-and-credibility

Bilbassy is the Bureau Chief for Al Arabiya News Channel and the outlet’s chief White House Correspondent.

06/02/2026

Can the G7 survive in a fragmented world?

In a new AFPC-USA podcast produced in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, Peter Draper, Professor and Executive Director of the Institute for International Trade at the University of Adelaide, examines the future of the G7 as it faces growing global uncertainty.

Hosted by Roseanne Gerin, the conversation explores how the G7 has shaped global economic governance for more than 50 years — and whether it can continue to remain relevant amid the rise of China, the expansion of BRICS, the influence of the G20, tensions with Russia, and political divisions within Western democracies.

Draper explains why the G7’s informal diplomacy still matters, how leaders use private conversations to manage sensitive global challenges, and why journalists should pay closer attention to the domestic political forces shaping international summits.

https://foreignpress.org/educational-programs-learning-takeaways/can-g7-survive-fragmented-world-peter-draper-hinrich-foundation

Peter Draper, a Hinrich Foundation expert, demystified the matter for foreign journalists.

06/01/2026

Public Notice: Attempted Unauthorized Access to AFPC-USA Instagram Account

The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA) wishes to inform our community that our official Instagram account received multiple unauthorized access attempts yesterday between approximately 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM, and again this morning between approximately 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

The individual behind these attempts tried to access the account, change the email address associated with it, and take control of the account for unauthorized purposes.

The AFPC-USA team acted immediately to secure the account and prevent any unauthorized takeover. We have preserved all relevant evidence, including IP addresses and the email address the unauthorized actor attempted to associate with the account. This information will be reported, along with all supporting evidence, to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

If you received any unusual message appearing to come from AFPC-USA, or noticed any suspicious activity connected to our account, please contact us immediately.

Thank you for your vigilance and continued support.

06/01/2026

Public Notice: Attempted Unauthorized Access to AFPC-USA Instagram Account

The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA) wishes to inform our community that our official Instagram account received multiple unauthorized access attempts yesterday between approximately 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM, and again this morning between approximately 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

The individual behind these attempts tried to access the account, change the email address associated with it, and take control of the account for unauthorized purposes.

The AFPC-USA team acted immediately to secure the account and prevent any unauthorized takeover. We have preserved all relevant evidence, including IP addresses and the email address the unauthorized actor attempted to associate with the account. This information will be reported, along with all supporting evidence, to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

If you received any unusual message appearing to come from AFPC-USA, or noticed any suspicious activity connected to our account, please contact us immediately.

Thank you for your vigilance and continued support.

05/20/2026

Can the G7 survive in a more fragmented world?

In a new Foreign Press Podcast episode produced in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, journalist Roseanne Gerin speaks with Peter Draper, Professor and Executive Director of the Institute for International Trade at the University of Adelaide, about the future of the Group of Seven and its role in global economic governance.

The conversation examines how the G7 has evolved over the past 50 years, why its informal structure still matters, and how geopolitical shifts — including the rise of China, the emergence of BRICS, the expansion of the G20, domestic political divisions, and changing U.S. leadership — are testing the group’s relevance and cohesion.

For international correspondents covering trade, geopolitics, diplomacy, financial markets, and global governance, this discussion offers valuable context on one of the world’s most influential forums and the challenges it faces in a rapidly changing international order.

Read the full learning takeaways here:
https://foreignpress.org/educational-programs-learning-takeaways/can-g7-survive-fragmented-world-peter-draper-hinrich-foundation

Peter Draper, a Hinrich Foundation expert, demystified the matter for foreign journalists.

05/08/2026

Today, the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA) was honored to host a private roundtable lunch with George Logothetis, CEO of Libra Group, for a thoughtful discussion on leadership in the 21st century.

We are grateful to George for sharing his insights, perspective, and experience with our members and guests, and for engaging in such an open and meaningful conversation.

Special thanks to all participants who joined us and contributed to an inspiring exchange on leadership, responsibility, purpose, and the role of global engagement in today’s complex world.

We look forward to continuing to create meaningful opportunities for dialogue between international correspondents and leaders across business, public affairs, and civil society.

05/08/2026

Today, the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA) was honored to host a private roundtable lunch with George Logothetis, CEO of Libra Group, for a thoughtful discussion on leadership in the 21st century.

We are grateful to George for sharing his insights, perspective, and experience with our members and guests, and for engaging in such an open and meaningful conversation.

Special thanks to all participants who joined us and contributed to an inspiring exchange on leadership, responsibility, purpose, and the role of global engagement in today’s complex world.

We look forward to continuing to create meaningful opportunities for dialogue between international correspondents and leaders across business, public affairs, and civil society.

05/03/2026

Today, on World Press Freedom Day, the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA honors the courage, integrity, and vital work of journalists around the world.

A free and independent press is essential to democracy, accountability, and the public’s right to know. At a time when journalists continue to face censorship, intimidation, violence, imprisonment, and growing threats to their independence, we reaffirm our commitment to defending press freedom as a fundamental pillar of open societies.

Foreign correspondents play a critical role in helping the world understand events beyond borders. Their work brings facts, context, and human stories to global audiences, often under difficult and dangerous conditions.

On this day, we stand in solidarity with all journalists who pursue truth, hold power accountable, and defend the public’s right to be informed.

05/03/2026

Today, on World Press Freedom Day, the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA) honors the courage, integrity, and vital work of journalists around the world.

A free and independent press is essential to democracy, accountability, and the public’s right to know. At a time when journalists continue to face censorship, intimidation, violence, imprisonment, and growing threats to their independence, we reaffirm our commitment to defending press freedom as a fundamental pillar of open societies.

Foreign correspondents play a critical role in helping the world understand events beyond borders. Their work brings facts, context, and human stories to global audiences, often under difficult and dangerous conditions.

On this day, we stand in solidarity with all journalists who pursue truth, hold power accountable, and defend the public’s right to be informed.

✍️ Freedom

04/29/2026

The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States (AFPC-USA) was pleased to host a roundtable lunch today in New York City with Francesca Rossi, IBM Fellow and IBM AI Ethics Global Leader.

An exceptional group of international correspondents representing media organizations from various countries joined the conversation for an educational discussion on recent developments in artificial intelligence and the ethical questions surrounding its rapid evolution.

As part of its mission, the Association creates opportunities for international correspondents to engage directly with distinguished leaders and experts on issues that matter for their reporting and for the broader public conversation.

This roundtable was one of the Association’s ongoing off-the-record discussions designed to support meaningful dialogue, professional learning, and informed journalism.

Thank you to Francesca Rossi and to all the journalists who joined us for this important conversation.