PCFR is dedicated to growing Arizona’s global prominence by via forums that explore critical foreign policy issues & build enduring international connections.
Vladimir Kara-Murza joins us in-person on Tuesday, March 15th at 6 pm at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Watch his recent interview on CNN: . Register by clicking
Shortly after joining us in Phoenix, Russian opposition politician
@vkaramurza
was jailed in Moscow for criticizing the invasion of Ukraine. We're watching the situation closely & will keep our members abreast of updates. Members: watch his presentation at
Last chance to sign up!
@vkaramurza
join us in person tomorrow Tuesday, March 15th at 6 pm for the Great Power Competition Series in partnership with
@McCainInstitute
and
@ASUCollegeOfLaw
. This program is complimentary & open to guests: . Don't miss it!
@vkaramurza
join us in person next Tuesday, March 15th at 6 pm for the Great Power Competition Series in partnership with
@McCainInstitute
&
@ASUCollegeOfLaw
. This program is complimentary and open to guests.
Join us 1/30 for an exclusive evening hosted by PCFR in partnership w/
@ConsulMexPho
&
@azcommerce
featuring Secretary of Foreign Affairs of
#Mexico
Alicia Bárcena Ibarra & a panel discussion with
@GovernorHobbs
& Governor Alfonso Durazo of Sonora. RSVP:
We 💙 our Corporate Members! In addition to being a Corporate Member,
@CPLC
President & CEO
@DavidAdameCPLC
also serves on the PCFR Board of Directors. Thank you for your continued partnership!
Learn more about Corporate
#Membership
at .
Thank you Mayor of Scottsdale
@MayorJimLane
, Canadian Honorary Consul
@GlennWilliamso3
and Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix
@jorgem_yescas
for making The Next Decade for PCFR reception special. Check out our new look at !
#pcfraz
Last week, our members were treated to an evening at
@BoyceThompson
to "Wander the World's Deserts" in collaboration with Town of Superior Mayor Mila Besich &
@BoyceThompson
. We are so grateful to our event sponsors
@resolutioncu
&
@SRPconnect
! Join us at
Last night,
@pcfrarizona
hosted the Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S.,
@emoctezumab
for a dinner program to discuss the importance of the bilateral relationship between Mexico & the U.S. Thank you to our sponsors &
@ConsulMexPho
#pcfraz
. Join us
The 17th
#ISOS17
with
@DougDucey
was attended by Arizona's leaders in the private & public sectors, dozens of elected officials from all over the state & dignitaries from around the world.
@DougDucey
gave his final ISOS address followed by a fireside chat
@uarizona
's Dr. Robbins.
Interested in continuing the PCFR discussions on Mexican elections? Register for our dinner event on September 13th where we will delve into the U.S. - Mexico Geopolitical Forecast for 2018 - 2019, presented by
@1marcolopez
|
#pcfr
#foreignrelations
In 2023,
#Arizona
won over 95 competitive projects, creating 24,600+ jobs & $10.3B investments (
@azcommerce
) -- Arizona is a hotspot for global investment. Join us this Friday to hear Amb. Chantale Wong discuss key
@ADB_HQ
projects & Asian investment in our state. Presented with
13th Annual Governor's International State of the State is just a few weeks away. Governor Ducey will deliver a keynote address followed by a panel discussion with Canadian Ambassador MacNaughton, Mexico's Undersecretary for North America Sada.
#azisos
@pcfrarizona
@AzMxCom
Our 18th Annual International State of the State with Arizona
@GovernorHobbs
on Friday was the largest gathering of
#diplomats
, elected officials, and internationally minded
#Arizona
community members to date, with close to 600 attendees in the audience.
PCFR will host
@channelljustice
, Director of the Temerty Contemporary
#Ukraine
Program at
@HURI_Harvard
for a virtual talk this Thursday, Oct 19 at 12pm on the human & social costs to Ukraine of Russia's invasion. RSVP for this complimentary program: .
We have an impressive lineup of experts joining us 10/18 at 5 pm for a discussion about how the U.S. & AZ can protect itself from foreign efforts to undermine democracy. Don't miss it!
@billgatesaz
@TimRoemerAZ
@LauraLThornton
@PaulFaganDC
- RSVP:
We are thrilled to learn that our Executive Director
@Tina_Waddington
has been selected by
@KateWGallego
&
@PHXSisterCities
to receive the 2022 Global Citizen Award! Please join us in congratulating Tina for this well deserved honor & get your tickets at .
Tina Waddington, Executive Director of PCFR, will receive the Global Citizen Award at The Mayor’s International Oct. 22. Tina is being recognized for her tireless commitment to the Phoenix community. Celebrate with Tina at the event – tickets available through the link in our bio
PCFR members & guests joined us for a gorgeous evening at the Desert Botanical Garden. We were delighted to hear from the first-ever PCFR Global Envoy Award honoree Secretary Barbara Barrett and Speaker Rusty Bowers. We love our members!
Tonight, PCFR is thrilled to host Ambassador of Brazil to the U.S., Amb. Nestor Forster Jr. for a small dinner with our annual sponsors. We want to especially thank
@uarizona
@South_32
@CityofTolleson
and LeVecke Wine, Beer & Spirits for making this program possible.
What a lovely evening at the 19th Annual International State of the State with
@GovernorHobbs
! Thanks to all who attended, and to our partners at Arizona Commerce Authority, our hosts at
@phxart
, and our Presenting Sponsor,
@hughhallman
& Affiliates, P.C.
📸:
@azcommerce
@AmbMacNaughton
We are going to be able to provide a better life for our children and our grandchildren but we will have to do that together by working closer together with our allies
#AZISOS
#pcfrarizona
Join us today at Noon MST for an insightful virtual discussion with Dr.
@LianaFix
, an authority on European foreign and security policies and Fellow for Europe at
@CFR_org
, as she shares Western Europe's perspective on
@NATO
and the war in
#Ukraine
. RSVP: .
Tonight! Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations is thrilled to welcome all of our sponsors, members and distinguished leaders for a special evening with the Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S., Esteban Moctezuma in partnership with
@ConsulMexPho
.
Tickets are almost gone! Join PCFR and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for the 15th Annual International State of the State, moderated by Fmr. Senator Jon Kyl. Register here:
We were thrilled to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend with a Celebration of the 212th Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico in partnership with Consulado General de México en Phoenix. Thanks to all who came out to celebrate with us -- Happy
#HispanicHeritageMonth
!
Please join us for a special dinner event with Carmen Medina, former CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence on National Insecurities: America and the World 2020-2050 on October 16 at Gainey Ranch Golf Club. Details and registration here:
Don't miss tomorrow's program with Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest, Dr. Hillel Newman on March 3rd. Dr Newman will discuss "The Changing Landscape in the Middle East" followed by a fireside chat with
@dbseiden
of
@AZChamber
.
Join us on April 6 as we welcome Amb.
@RahmEmanuel
, the 31st United States Ambassador to
#Japan
, to the Valley of the Sun for a weekend brunch program at The Global Ambassador Hotel. Details here:
Please join us for a special evening with Nick Rasmussen from the McCain Institute on May 7 on Extremism and Terrorism in Our Communities, Across the Nation and Around the World: Understanding Today’s Changing Threat Landscape. Read more here:
Thanks to all who joined us for our panel discussion, 'Why Do Foreign Actors Want to Erode U.S.
#Democracy
?' on October 18th. Peruse photos from this program here: . 📸
#foreignrelations
Don't miss our upcoming virtual
#AuthorSeries
program with
@mishazelinsky
author of "The Sun Will Rise", a work of fiction inspired by true events & a call to action about the ideological stakes of the
#RussiaUkraineWar
. RSVP - Mar. 26 at 12pm MST: .
This is the can't miss event of the year. Join PCFR and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for the 15th Annual International State of the State, moderated by Fmr. Representative Jim Kolbe. Register here:
What an honor to welcome to
#Phoenix
a 24 European Union Union Deputy Ambassador delegation led by The Kingdom of Belgium on Tuesday! Thank you to our partners: the AZ House of Representatives,
@diplomaticAZ
& AZ District Export Council. More photos at:
Please join us for a topical lunch with Dr. Jeffrey Kubiak of Center of the Future of War & School of Politics and Global Studies at ASU for a discussion on US-Iran Conflict: Multi-Level, Multi-Player Game of Chess (and Other Games). Register here:
Last chance: sign up for tomorrow's virtual program w/ Dr. Emily Channell-Justice of
@HURI_Harvard
on the human costs of the
#UkraineRussianWar
. Join us to increase your understanding of the conflict & the path towards a democratic future. 10/19, 12pm MST:
@dougducey
talks about international affairs in D.C. and says “I can ensure everyone that Arizona will have an excellent relationship with Mexico and Canada regardless”
Join us for the first program of the season on September 13th! We're delighted to kick off the season with 'America's Great Power Opportunity', a virtual discussion with author
@Ali_Wyne
of
@EurasiaGroup
's Global Macro Practice on 9/13 at 12 pm MST: .
In partnership with the Arizona House of Representatives Office of International Affairs,
@pcfrarizona
was proud to cohost a reception with the
@azcommerce
to commemorate the AZ Trade & Investment Office in Europe - Frankfurt. Thank you
@ThatcherScharpf
&
@usconsfrankfurt
We are pleased to present the PCFR storytellers for the upcoming "Worldly Perspectives: PCFR Members Take Flight." This is a free event for our members & those who are interested in learning more about PCFR! Join us:
PCFR's Premier Ambassador
@South_32
helps our organization to connect the dots & connect people around some of the most critical issues of our time. Find out how your company can become a Corporate Member & support PCFR
#programming
: .
#membership
#Arizona
Thank you to our Young Professionals for believing in our mission. A special thank you to
@yassaminansari
for helping us locate the most perfect location in Phoenix to film this video.
You are invited to join PCFR for a program with Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest, Dr. Hillel Newman who will discuss "The Changing Landscape in the Middle East" followed by a fireside chat with Danny Seiden of
@AZChamber
Save your seat:
@pcfrarizona
partnered with the
@ConsulMexPho
for the 2nd annual Celebration of Mexico's Independence Day for an evening celebrating Mexican culture at Phoenix City Hall. Learn more and join us at:
PCFR is pleased to welcome H.E. Karin Olofsdotter, Ambassador of Sweden to the U.S., for an in-person program and reception on "Sweden: Dealing with Arctic Climate Change and Security" on November 3rd. Save your seat:
Registration is now open for our March 3rd program with Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest, Dr. Hillel Newman.
@dbseiden
of
@AZChamber
will moderate the fireside discussion. Save your seat:
We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our team! Meet Samuel "Sam" Richardson, Program Manager for PCFR (and our former Program and Outreach Fellow!) Read more about Sam:
#welcometotheteam
Save the date! 17th Annual International State of the State with Governor Ducey is March 30 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor SRP. Learn more and register at
Thank you to all who took part in last week's program on 'The Epidemic of Gender Inequities Around the Globe' w/ award-winning journalists and inspiring leaders from Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Sierra Leone & the United States!
@HumphreyProgram
@Cronkite_ASU
📸:
Mark your calendars! Pop-up program on Ukraine has just been added in our commitment to bring you timely and relevant programs. Don't miss Amb. Kurt Volker Friday, March 11 at 12 pm MST on Zoom:
Thank you to the generous sponsors of our 18th Annual International State of the State with Governor Katie Hobbs, taking place tomorrow at the Arizona Biltmore. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow! 🌎
#ISOS
Congrats to PCFR members Buna George, Laura Franco French, Jack McCain, Todd Sanders and Rana Lashgari for being selected by
@GovernorHobbs
to join the Arizona-Mexico Commission! 👏
@AzMxCom
#Arizona
#Mexico
WELCOME TO THE AMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS appointed by
@GovernorHobbs
! This diverse group of experts and industry leaders will advance AMC’s efforts in cross-border projects and initiatives impacting the Arizona-Mexico region.
Last opportunity to sign up for our special lunch event with Jorge Mendoza Yescas, Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix, Arizona. Consul General Mendoza will discuss Mexican Foreign Policy Priorities in the U.S. More info here:
The finale of our super fun and successful Foreign Relations Summer Series. Come meet like minded professionals and say good bye to the last days of super hot Arizona summer.
"Hobbs talked up the strength of Arizona’s economy, noting that the state’s exports reached an all-time high of $28 billion in 2023, a 5.5% increase from the previous year." --
@KTAR923
@GovernorHobbs
#Arizona
#international
We're honored to recognize Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, Speaker Rusty Bowers with the 2022 Global Envoy Award for his steadfast commitment to building enduring international connections: .
#globalenvoyaward
#award
#honoree
#international
Thank you to all who joined us last week for our program with the honorable
@ElbridgeColby
, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development for the U.S. Dept of Defense. View photos here: .
#PCFR
#Phoenix
#foreignaffairs
PCFR is a proud sponsor of this year's
#AsianFestival
taking place this coming weekend - Jan. 12 & 13 - at
@mesacc
. This FREE, family-friendly festival will feature 120+ vendors, 40 food vendors, live music, cultural performances, kids fun area, and more:
PCFR members are always ready to engage International Partners. This past week, PCFR's own Melissa Sanderson met Governor Pavlovich of Sonora Mexico and Mexican Consul General in Phoenix, Ambassador Claudia Franco at a Scottsdale Rotary club event.
Yesterday evening,
@pcfrarizona
,
@McCainInstitute
&
@ASUCollegeOfLaw
welcomed the Former Secretary of Defense Sec. Mark T. Esper for the launch of the Great Power Competition series. Sec.Esper spoke in front of a crowd of hundreds & took many questions from the audience.
Protests have gripped
#Iran
since September following the death in state custody of Mahsa (Jina) Amini. Will it bring long-lasting change? Join us Feb 23 as we hear from
@JasminRamsey
of
@ICHRI
as she discusses the movement.
#womenlifefreedom
#humanrights
Just in! New virtual program added to February schedule. Don't miss David J. Kramer from the George W. Bush Institute who joins us to discuss "Keep NATO’s Door Open to Ukraine" on February 17. Register:
Our Inaugural International State of the State Summit at
@Thunderbird
was a resounding success! Thank you for your partnership,
@azcommerce
. We appreciate our distinguished panelists, participants & sponsors,
@SWLawNews
& The Lodestar Foundation. More photos coming soon!
Today we're holding a lunchtime topical discussion with Amb (ret.) Doug Hartwick and Mr. Glenn Hamer, CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Today's topic: Understanding International Trade in the Trump Era.
Don't miss our virtual Author Series program this Thursday with
@LaurenMarkham_
on her book, "A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging".
JOIN US May 16 · 12pm MST · Virtual Program
Sign up:
Markham is a California based-writer covering issues of
PCFR members are invited for an exclusive member field trip to
@BoyceThompson
for an evening of "Wander the World's Deserts" in partnership with
@BoyceThompson
,
Town of Superior, Bruzzi Vineyard, thanks to our sponsor,
@resolutioncu
. Join us on April 19:
Starting in 1 hour!
@tarakangarlou
and
@ktblust
join PCFR for a fireside chat on Iran elections, US-Iran relations and Tara's new book "The Heartbeat of Iran." Watch on Zoom for a chance to win a signed copy of Tara's book at the end of the program:
The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations is proud to announce the first PCFR Global Envoy Award to be presented to Secretary Barbara Barrett at the PCFR Holiday Party on December 15. Learn more .