
‘Iraq: The Diplomatic and Military Fight Against ISIS’ with Stuart E. Jones
February 13 at 5:30 PM

Join UNC Global Affairs and the American Academy of Diplomacy for a Diplomatic Discussion with Stuart E. Jones, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq (2014-2017) and Jordan (2011-2014), and president of the Middle East Institute. Jones will share insights on his time in Iraq, including supporting the U.S. military, responding to intense recruitment efforts from ISIS and the challenges of humanitarian aid.
For those interested in learning more about Jones and his esteemed career in the Foreign Service, listen to the two-part podcast episode (part one, part two) he recorded with General Sean McFarland on AAD’s “The General and the Ambassador,” hosted by U.S. Ambassador (retired) Deborah McCarthy.
Thursday, Feb. 13
5:30 p.m., pizza reception to follow!
FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium
Attendees can receive CLE credit.
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The Diplomatic Discussion speaker series is part of Carolina’s Diplomacy Initiative, which introduces students to shared global challenges and provides them opportunities to practice skills necessary to address those challenges. In 2025, UNC Global Affairs launched the Carolina Diplomacy Fellows for students interested in deepening their engagement with the Diplomacy Initiative.