Navigating the Middle East: Insights with Ambassador Romanowski & General Ralston

Thu Dec 11 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-09:00

BP Energy Center | Anchorage

Alaska World Affairs Council
Publisher/HostAlaska World Affairs Council
Navigating the Middle East: Insights with Ambassador Romanowski & General Ralston
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Join us for an insightful conversation on the rapidly evolving Middle East with Ambassador Alina Romanowski, one of America’s most experienced diplomatic leaders. From shifting alliances to security challenges and regional transformations, Ambassador Romanowski will break down the forces shaping this critical region and what they mean for U.S. engagement and global stability.
The discussion will be moderated by General Joseph Ralston, offering a rare opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives from two leaders with deep experience in diplomacy, defense, and international security.
Ambassador Alina Romanowski brings over 40 years of public service across the State Department, Defense Department, intelligence community, USAID, and international development. She most recently served as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and Kuwait during pivotal periods of regional change. Her career has included senior roles in counterterrorism, educational and cultural affairs, Middle East partnerships, and strategic studies, earning her numerous awards including a Presidential Distinguished Rank Award. She holds both an M.A. and B.A. from the University of Chicago and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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