As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine extends into its third year, the geopolitical landscape remains fraught with uncertainty and tension. We hosted the Honorable John Sullivan, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, and David M. Satterfield, director of the Baker Institute, for an in-depth conversation about the ongoing conflict and insights from Sullivan's memoir, “Midnight in Moscow” (Hachette Audio, 2024). This event provided an exclusive, behind-the-scenes perspective on this most turbulent period. Together, the two examined the deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations, assess the current trajectory, and consider the measures necessary to confront the challenges posed by Moscow.
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Agenda
11:30 am CDT — Lunch
12:00 pm CDT — Introduction
12:05 pm CDT — Armchair Discussion
12:45 pm CDT — Q&A Session
1:05 pm CDT — Book Signing
Participants
Featured Speaker
The Honorable John Sullivan is an American attorney and government official whose career spans four decades in the public and private sectors. He has served five presidents in prominent diplomatic and legal positions, including as U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation under Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Before his post in Moscow, he served for almost three years as the U.S. deputy secretary of state. He is currently a distinguished fellow at Georgetown and Columbia Universities, a partner in Mayer Brown LLP, and a member of the congressionally-chartered, bipartisan Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State.
Moderator
The Honorable David M. Satterfield
Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey