Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs
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| Abbreviation | BCFA |
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| Formation | January 20,1980 |
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President | Dr. Frank Burd |
| Website | www.bcfausa.org |
The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs, founded on January 20 1980, is a nonprofit organization in Baltimore, Maryland. It holds talks and events which focus on community wide education on topics relating to U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.[1]
The BCFA programs convene government officials, politicians, members of the defense and intelligence communities, as well as academics and journalists, to discuss foreign affairs issues.
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Current Status[edit]
Mission[edit]
The BCFA's is "dedicated to citizen education in foreign affairs. Lectures, seminars, discussions and studies are addressed to several audiences: established and developing leadership, international professionals, the attentive citizenry, youth, and not-yet attentive public. The Council helps to develop effective citizenship, professional sophistication, and a more international milieu".[2]
It's programs which convene government officials, global leaders, and foreign affairs academics discuss international affairs issues. Its annual speakers series hosts 16 programs.[3]
Membership[edit]
There are three forms of membership: basic, contributor, and corporate membership. Annual basic membership ranges from $30 to $90 with contributor annual membership dues ranging from $160 to $10,000 or more. Corporate sponsorship can range from $500 to $10,000 or more. Among the councils corporate sponsors, are large defense organizations, such as Lockheed Martin, as well as organizations headquartered in Baltimore, such as MCormick & Company.[citation needed]
Board Members[edit]
Members of the BCFA's board of Trustees include:[4]
Alfred Berkeley- Chairman of Princeton Capital Management and Vice Chairman of Gentag, Inc. and director of RealPage, Inc. President of NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (1996-2000) and Vice-Chairman of the NASDAQ (2000-2003).
Robert Caret- Chancellor of the University System of Maryland. Former president at San Jose State University, Towson University and the University of Massachusetts.
Robert Freedman- Political scientist and author who holds appointments at Baltimore Hebrew University and at the Johns Hopkins University.
James C. Rosapepe- Currently serving in his third four-year term in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 21 in Prince George's and Anne Arundel Counties. Former United States Ambassador to Romania (1998-2001).
Daniel V. Speckhard- President and CEO of Lutheran World Relief and is a former United States Ambassador to Greece and Belarus.
History[edit]
Former Board Members[edit]
Former members of the CFR's board of directors include:
Notable Past Speakers[edit]
Past Speakers at the BCFA's events include:[6]
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Controversy[edit]
The council has been the subject of debates regarding the invitation of certain speakers deemed controversial. This has included Dr. Daniel Pipes, who the Southern Poverty Law Center describes as having, "spent the better part of three decades actively promoting anti-Muslim rhetoric."[8] In addition to Daniel Pipes, the Council has also courted similar controversy from the Baltimore Zionist District when it invited John Mearsheimer to speak at an event. In response to these controversies, the President of the Council, Dr. Frank Burd told the Baltimore Sun that, “The council thinks hard about its invitations and has a policy of not rescinding speakers in response to protests,”[9]
Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs[edit]
- ↑ "THE BALTIMORE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS | CIA FOIA (foia.cia.gov)". www.cia.gov. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ↑ "Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs | FAQ". Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ↑ "Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs | Activities". Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ↑ "Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs | Board of Trustees". Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ↑ "Benjamin Cardin". votingrecord.nam.org. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ "Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs | Past Speakers". Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ↑ "'STRATEGIC TIES WITH INDIA SHOULD BE US FOREIGN POLICY PRIORITY'". 2008-10-30.[dead link]
- ↑ "Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs hosts anti-Muslim figure Daniel Pipes". Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ Pitts, Jonathan M. "Controversial critic of 'militant Islam' to address Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
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