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SUMMARY:ESU 2025 Patron Tour: Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British Admiral
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union In Partnership with Sea Cloud Cruises Presents2025 National Patron Tour Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British AdmiralWith Author and Lecturer Flora FraserJuly 6-14\, 2025Naples to MaltaSet sail on an extraordinary journey through history aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud Spirit\, retracing the footsteps of one of Britain’s greatest naval heroes\, Admiral Horatio Nelson. This exclusive voyage\, co-hosted by the English-Speaking Union and Sea Cloud Cruises\, offers a unique blend of luxury\, adventure\, and intellectual stimulation.By day\, explore picturesque ports and historic sites central to Nelson’s career and private life. By night\, dine under the stars and engage in stimulating conversation with fellow history and adventure enthusiasts.Tour Highlights•Sail from Naples to Malta on board Sea Cloud Spirit\, ranked among the best luxury passenger ships in the world.•This three-mast windjammer’s 28 sails are hoisted by hand for authentic sailing experience.• Enjoy lectures by renowned biographer Flora Fraser• Visit key locations in Nelson’s Mediterranean campaigns• Visit the ports of Naples\, Capri\, Trapani\, Palermo\, Naxos\, Syracuse\, and Valletta\, Malta• Experience the thrill of sailing on a tall ship in Nelson’s wake• Indulge in luxurious accommodations and gourmet cuisineAbout ESU Patron ToursThe ESU National Patron Tours enhance our Patrons’ engagement with the ESU community through bespoke experiences of cultural enrichment\, educational exploration\, and unforgettable adventures. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the tour and how to sign up please contact Rossana Ivanova at rivanova@esuus.org\, (862) 224-4244.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/esu-2025-patron-tour-nelson-on-shore-and-at-sea-a-life-of-the-british-admiral/
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SUMMARY:Berkley Lecture: Diplomacy and U.S. National Security
DESCRIPTION:ESU members and guests are invited to a special lecture program hosted by the International Relations Council (IRC). This luncheon welcomes guest speaker Ambassador Joseph Manso (Ret.)\, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of International Organization Affairs with the U.S. Department of State. This program is part of IRC’s Berkley Lecture Series. IRC welcomes all ESU members to this program. \n\n\n\nThe work of members of the foreign service and the armed services of the United States of America are vitally important to our nation’s national security and foreign policy. For the 2025 Berkley Lecture\, we will explore this deep link through the expertise of our Berkley Lecturer\, Ambassador Joseph Manso. As a former U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons\, a former faculty member of the National War College\, and a seasoned member of the Senior Foreign Service\, Amb. Manso is uniquely positioned to speak on this critical intersection of National Security And U.S. Diplomacy. \n\n\n\nAmb. Manso will help to break down this nexus – speaking on the evolving challenges of global security – including key issues like  weapons nonproliferation\, alliance-building\, and transnational threats\, answering questions like: How do the functions of our nation’s diplomatic channels intersect with the operational and policy demands of our national security to combat these threads? What structures and processes inform and protect the deep link between diplomacy and national security? What gaps exist between the diplomatic corps and military officials\, and how does this affect our policies and actions? \n\n\n\nOur military and our diplomatic corps are the two major leadership groups representing the United States abroad\, understanding their intersection is crucial in having a more complete understanding of U.S. Foreign Policy. To sharpen your understanding\, we formally invite you to join the International Relations Council for our 2025 Berkley Lecture! \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Grand Street Café\, 4740 Grand Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: Discounted tickets for IRC and ESU members: $65.00 all-inclusive including tax and gratuity. To purchase tickets online\, click here then for “ESU Members\,” select number of tickets\, then click “Proceed.” \n\n\n\nLuncheon: Ticket price includes parking\, a delicious buffet lunch\, choice of soft drink\, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. \n\n\n\nAbout Ambassador Joseph Manso (Ret.) \n\n\n\n Ambassador Manso most recently served as the United States Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. Mr. Manso’s most recent prior positions were as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (IO)\, Director of IO’s Office of United Nations Political Affairs and Director of the Office of European Security & Political-Military Affairs in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.  \n\n\n\nAmb. Manso has extensive experience in multilateral affairs\, as well as military and law enforcement matters. He has served on the faculty of the National War College\, as the U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to NATO\, and as the Director of the Americas Program in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Amb. Manso has also completed assignments at the U.S. Mission to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)\, and the U.S. Mission to the UN in New York\, where he was an advisor and a member of the U.S. delegation to the Security Council. \n\n\n\nPrior to entering the Foreign Service in 1985\, Mr. Manso worked in law and banking in New York and Madrid. He holds a B.A. in History from Fordham College and a Juris Doctor from Fordham Law School. Mr. Manso also completed doctoral study in international law at the University of Madrid. \n\n\n\nAbout the Berkley LectureThe Berkley Lecture was founded in 1996 and brings an expert in foreign policy and global affairs to the Kansas City area. The lecture was established through the Berkley Endowment to honor the IRC’s founder and his decades of service\, and to provide a platform for engaging community members in understanding critical global issues. Past Berkley lecturers include former U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford (2014)\, Gerald Seib (2011)\, The Honorable Thomas R. Pickering (2005)\, and Admiral William J. Crowe\, Jr. (1998).
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/berkley-lecture-diplomacy-and-u-s-national-security/
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