{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"85546","title":"Representing America: National Awareness and Global Engagement","campus":"Online event","locations":"Online","college_unit":"ASU Online, Barrett, The Honors College, School of Politics and Global Studies, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions - Public Service Academy, Community@ASU, Department of Military Science","department":"Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab","field_cost_value":"Free","event_price_level":"Free","asu_events_price_desc":"Free","body_summary":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022img-fluid\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/g\/files\/litvpz3506\/files\/inline-images\/ASU_NationalSecurityLab\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","full_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022img-fluid\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/g\/files\/litvpz3506\/files\/inline-images\/ASU_NationalSecurityLab_1_Horiz_RGB_MaroonGold_150ppi.png\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00223d36ee5d-d1b0-44d0-b42b-d987e4376061\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 alt=\u0022ldns logo\u0022 width=\u0022194\u0022 height=\u002251\u0022 loading=\u0022lazy\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022uds-highlighted-heading\u0022\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022highlight-gold\u0022\u003EGlobal Literacy Masterclass\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHosted by:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ldns.asu.edu\/about\/ambassador-michael-c-polt\u0022 title=\u0022Ambassador Michael C. Polt\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmbassador Michael C. Polt\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, ASU Ambassador-in-Residence and Co-founder of the \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ldns.asu.edu\/\u0022 title=\u0022Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDo not miss this opportunity to learn directly from a seasoned U.S. Ambassador in a live, interactive masterclass designed to deepen cultural understanding and strengthen the insight and communication skills needed to engage effectively across professional and cultural settings.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERepresenting America: National Awareness and Global Engagement\u003C\/strong\u003E explores the history, identity, institutions and values that shape the United States and its engagement with the world. This masterclass connects America\u2019s historical foundations to today\u2019s global challenges and examines what it means to represent American principles thoughtfully and effectively.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThrough diplomacy-led discussion and real-world analysis, participants will:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022uds-list\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExplore the historical foundations that have shaped American identity\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeepen their understanding of U.S. institutions, principles and values\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExamine how America\u2019s national identity influences its global engagement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrengthen cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication skills\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApply globally minded insights across careers in diplomacy, business, education, public service and beyond\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOffered through ASU\u2019s Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab, this masterclass provides a practical framework for understanding America\u2019s role in the world, communicating effectively across cultures and engaging thoughtfully with today\u2019s global challenges.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis masterclass also counts toward the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/careercatalyst.asu.edu\/programs\/global-literacy-impact-cert\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGlobal Literacy and Impact Certificate\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2014a credential participants can proudly add to their LinkedIn profile, resume or CV.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","phone":"","contactname":"Kristi Hickman","email":"Kristi.Hickman@asu.edu","delta":"0","alias":"https:\/\/asuevents.asu.edu\/event\/representing-america-national-awareness-and-global-engagement?id=0","ticketing_rsvp_txt":"Register here","ticketing_rsvp_txt2":"","ticketing_rsvp_url":"https:\/\/na.eventscloud.com\/886038","ticketing_rsvp_url2":"","website":"https:\/\/ldns.asu.edu\/","image_url":"https:\/\/asuevents.asu.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/litvpz3506\/files\/2025-01\/2018%20Headshot.jpg","image_alt":"","image_title":"","start_date":"Oct 26 2026 - 12:00pm","end_date":"Oct 26 2026 - 1:30pm","time_description":"","very_start_date":"2026-10-26T12:00:00Z","very_end_date":"2026-10-26T13:30:00Z","event_types":"Info session, Presentation, Webcast, Webinar, Workshop","interests":"Ethics|Justice studies|Lectures|Politics|Global","audiences":"For current ASU students|For staff|For faculty|For the community|For veterans|Alumni chapters|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences|Veterans|Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab","event_units":"ASU Online|Barrett, The Honors College|School of Politics and Global Studies|Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions - Public Service Academy|Community@ASU|Department of Military Science","event_topics":"Free|Open to the public|Professional and career development","download":"","event_map_url":"","event_map_title":"","event_video":"","location_term":"Online event","venue_address":"","venue_city":"","venue_state":"","venue_zip":"","alias-indexed":"https:\/\/asuevents.asu.edu\/event\/representing-america-national-awareness-and-global-engagement?id=0","sport_tag":"","game_type":"","subtitle":"National Awareness and Global Engagement","season":"","athletic_conference":"","tv_network":"","radio_station":"","wear_color":"","game_theme":"","history":"","history_text":"","related_stories":"","related_stories_text":"","game_notes":"","game_notes_text":"","recap_link":"","recap_link_text":"","live_stats":"","live_stats_text":"","game_time_tba":"No","sda_all_day":"No","opponent_logo":"","related_videos":"","related_videos_text":"","recurring":"no"}},{"node":{"nid":"86096","title":"Navigating U.S. - China Competition","campus":"Online event","locations":"Online","college_unit":"Barrett, The Honors College, Department of Military Science, School of Politics and Global Studies, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions - Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service, ASU Online, Community@ASU","department":"Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab","field_cost_value":"Free","event_price_level":"Free","asu_events_price_desc":"Free","body_summary":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022img-fluid\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/g\/files\/litvpz3506\/files\/inline-images\/ASU_NationalSecurityLab\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","full_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022img-fluid\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/g\/files\/litvpz3506\/files\/inline-images\/ASU_NationalSecurityLab_1_Horiz_RGB_MaroonGold_150ppi.png\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00223d36ee5d-d1b0-44d0-b42b-d987e4376061\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 alt=\u0022LDNS LOGO\u0022 width=\u0022167\u0022 height=\u002244\u0022 loading=\u0022lazy\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022uds-highlighted-heading\u0022\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022highlight-gold\u0022\u003EFall 2026 Credible Deterrence Series\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecial guest:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENicholas Burns, Former U.S. Ambassador to the People\u0027s Republic of China and Harvard Professor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPlease join us for a conversation with \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.hks.harvard.edu\/faculty\/nicholas-burns\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmbassador\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003ENicholas Burns\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E as part of the Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab\u2019s Credible Deterrence Speaker Series. \u003Cstrong\u003EAmbassador Burns served as U.S. ambassador to the People\u2019s Republic of China and is currently a professor at Harvard University.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHe will discuss how U.S. military, diplomatic and economic strength\u2014and its alliances in the region\u2014influence China\u2019s policies as Beijing asserts its power regionally and globally. The conversation will also explore whether the United States has been successful in stabilizing the Indo-Pacific and managing its competitive relationship with China.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event will be \u003Cstrong\u003Emoderated by \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ldns.asu.edu\/about\/ambassador-david-j-scheffer\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmbassador David Scheffer\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, ASU Professor of Practice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","phone":"","contactname":"Kristi Hickman","email":"Kristi.Hickman@asu.edu","delta":"0","alias":"https:\/\/asuevents.asu.edu\/event\/navigating-us-china-competition?id=0","ticketing_rsvp_txt":"Register here","ticketing_rsvp_txt2":"","ticketing_rsvp_url":"https:\/\/na.eventscloud.com\/896895","ticketing_rsvp_url2":"","website":"https:\/\/ldns.asu.edu\/","image_url":"https:\/\/asuevents.asu.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/litvpz3506\/files\/2026-10\/Burns.png","image_alt":"","image_title":"","start_date":"Oct 29 2026 - 1:00pm","end_date":"Oct 29 2026 - 2:00pm","time_description":"","very_start_date":"2026-10-29T13:00:00Z","very_end_date":"2026-10-29T14:00:00Z","event_types":"Info session, Presentation, Webcast, Webinar, Workshop","interests":"Academic and Professional Enhancement|Ethics|Justice studies|Lectures|Politics|Global|Military|ROTC|Veterans","audiences":"For current ASU students|For staff|For faculty|For the community|For veterans|Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab|For alumni","event_units":"Barrett, The Honors College|Department of Military Science|School of Politics and Global Studies|Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions - Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service|ASU Online|Community@ASU","event_topics":"Free|Open to the public","download":"","event_map_url":"","event_map_title":"","event_video":"","location_term":"Online event","venue_address":"","venue_city":"","venue_state":"","venue_zip":"","alias-indexed":"https:\/\/asuevents.asu.edu\/event\/navigating-us-china-competition?id=0","sport_tag":"","game_type":"","subtitle":"","season":"","athletic_conference":"","tv_network":"","radio_station":"","wear_color":"","game_theme":"","history":"","history_text":"","related_stories":"","related_stories_text":"","game_notes":"","game_notes_text":"","recap_link":"","recap_link_text":"","live_stats":"","live_stats_text":"","game_time_tba":"No","sda_all_day":"No","opponent_logo":"","related_videos":"","related_videos_text":"","recurring":"no"}}]}