Global Literacy Masterclass: America's Global Role: Leadership, Democracy, and Responsibility

Hosted by: 

Ambassador Michael C. Polt, ASU Ambassador-in-Residence and Co-founder of the Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab

Do not miss this opportunity to learn directly from a seasoned U.S. Ambassador in a live, discussion-based masterclass designed to strengthen global awareness, strategic thinking and leadership skills across sectors.

America’s Global Role: Leadership, Diplomacy, and Responsibility explores the history, costs, benefits and future of U.S. global leadership beyond headlines and political jargon. This masterclass examines how America’s foreign relations shape domestic welfare, national identity, global responsibility and the role of citizens in the nation’s global vision.

Through diplomacy-led discussion and real-world analysis, participants will:

• Understand the evolution of U.S. global engagement
• Examine how foreign policy affects American communities and daily life
• Assess the costs, benefits and responsibilities of global leadership
• Strengthen critical thinking and strategic decision-making skills
• Apply globally minded leadership insights to careers in diplomacy, business, education, public service and beyond

Offered through ASU’s Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab, this masterclass provides a practical framework for interpreting world events, communicating clearly about global affairs and leading with sound judgment in an interconnected world.

This masterclass also counts toward the Global Literacy and Impact Certificate—a credential participants can proudly add to their LinkedIn profile, resume or CV.