America's Role in the World

The tenth annual

America's Role in the World Conference

The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies’ America’s Role in the World (ARW) is a nonpartisan event which convenes diplomats, journalists, politicians, and scholars to offer expert insight on critical global affairs topics. In its tenth year, ARW has a national following, and attracts leading global voices to the American heartland. We have been honored to host a long list of prominent speakers including John Kerry, Robert Gates, Samantha Power, Jake Sullivan, Yo Yo Ma, Wai Wai Nu, and many others. Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk was our honored guest at the 2024 ARW.

April 10-11, 2025
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (Shreve Auditorium)
Bloomington, Indiana

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ARW #10

Schedule

Guests

Democracy must win the war. I think this has to be the main lesson learned for the 21st Century.

Oleksandra Matviichuk, Ukrainian human rights lawyer

Conference conveners

Rep. Lee Hamilton

Distinguished Scholar and Namesake, Hamilton Lugar School

Lee Feinstein

Founding Dean and Professor of International Studies, Hamilton Lugar School; former U.S. Ambassador to Poland

John Ciorciari

John Ciorciari

Dean, Hamilton Lugar School

The conference provides an opportunity for students to engage... by asking questions and sharing their perspectives with the speakers and other students.

Amangul Hydyrova, Hamilton Lugar School student

Catch up on ARW

ARW 9 Recap

ARW 8 Recap

ARW 7 Recap

ARW 6 Recap

What happens in the United States sets the tone for democracy movements across the globe...

Merissa Khurma, Wilson Center Middle East Program program director

For more information

Event Contact:  Email Heather Duemling, Director of Events & Outreach / Special Assistant to the Dean

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