Friday, June 6, 2025, 2–3 p.m.
Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building
High-Stakes Diplomacy: The Art and Craft of Negotiating with Foreign Adversaries
A Conversation with Fletcher Schoen ’10, U.S. Foreign Affairs Officer
What happens when Americans are incarcerated by foreign governments? What levers can the U.S. Government pull to advocate for their release and who steps in to negotiate for their release?
As regional affairs director for the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Fletcher Schoen ’10 has led the U.S. team that brought home American citizens and political prisoners detained in the People’s Republic of China, Afghanistan, Belarus, and Russia, including Evan Gershkovich and Brittney Griner. He will share stories of his global adventures and discuss how his experiences on Mayflower Hill prepared him for the world of international diplomacy.
Free and open to all; no RSVP required.
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