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The first installment of the Edgerton Series on Responding to a Rising China, featuring a discussion with Ambassador John Negroponte, inaugural Director of National Intelligence.

Join the Pacific Council as we host Ambassador John Negroponte for a discussion on the United States' role in the world. As the former U.S. ambassador to Honduras, Mexico, the Philippines, the United Nations, and Iraq, and the inaugural Director of National Intelligence, Ambassador Negroponte is uniquely qualified to help us explore the shifting foreign and security policy landscape that faces the United States this year. Ambassador Negroponte's remarks will focus on the U.S.-China relationship, the evolution of U.S. security priorities since the creation of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and U.S. leadership priorities in 2019.

The Edgerton Series on Responding to a Rising China aims to provide proactive and forward-looking solutions to some of the most complex local, regional, and global issues facing the United States and China today, through regular engagement in debates and discussions with the foremost experts in Chinese affairs. The Edgerton Series is made possible by generous support from the Edgerton Foundation. We thank Dr. Bradford and Ms. Louise Edgerton for their continued support of and dedication to the Pacific Council.

For inquiries, email events@pacificcouncil.org.

Featuring:

Ambassador John D. Negroponte, Inaugural Director of National Intelligence, U.S. National Security Council (2005-2007)

John Negroponte joined McLarty Associates as vice chairman in 2009, following a distinguished career in diplomacy and national security. He has been U.S. ambassador to Honduras, Mexico, the Philippines, the United Nations, and Iraq. In Washington he served twice on the National Security Council staff, first as Director for Vietnam in the Nixon administration and then as Deputy National Security Advisor under President Reagan. He has also held a cabinet level position as the first Director of National Intelligence under President George W. Bush. His most recent position in government was as Deputy Secretary of State. Read more.

Moderator:

Nell Cady-Kruse, International Board Member, Barclays US

Nell Cady-Kruse is a Pacific Council member and international board member of Barclays US. Read more.