UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives is pleased to invite you to an in-person informative discussion with Ambassador David Welch, a top former U.S. diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs in the U.S. Department of State from 2005 through 2008, Ambassador to Egypt 2001–2005 and Assistant Secretary for International Organizations 1998–2001.
With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the Middle East, Ambassador Welsh will share his perspective and engage in a thought-provoking dialogue on the geopolitical landscape, American foreign policy, and key challenges facing the region today.
Ambassador David Welch
Ambassador David Welch is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of PSA. He served 32 years (1977-2008) with the U.S. Foreign Service.
Ambassador Welch was nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to senior positions in successive Democrat and Republican administrations. In 2008, he attained the lifetime rank, confirmed by the Senate, of Career Ambassador. He has extensive experience in international negotiations, conflict resolution, peacekeeping operations, and policy formulation and execution.
When he retired from government, Ambassador Welch was Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs (2005-2008), the senior-most U.S. diplomat for the region. He served as Ambassador to Egypt (2001–2005) and Assistant Secretary for International Organizations (1998–2001). He was also acting Chief of Mission in Saudi Arabia (1992-1994) during an interregnum between Ambassadors. Ambassador Welch was on the National Security Council staff at the White House (1989-1991), and served in Pakistan, Syria, and Jordan. He was the recipient of numerous awards during government service, including a Group Award for Valor
Moderated by: David Dumke, Executive Director for the Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives (GPII). This is a public forum; all are welcome to attend.
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