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The National Interest said of Robert Zoellick: “He was instrumental in shaping the course of American foreign policy, and his impact is still felt today.” Having served as president of the World Bank, U.S. Trade Representative, and Deputy Secretary of State, Robert Zoellick has deep experience in global trade, technology and U.S. relations with Mexico. Zoellick will offer both a historical framework and understanding of the strategic and existential challenges facing America’s U.S. foreign policy when he appears at the 2021 Baylor Global Business Forum, a joint virtual presentation by the Council and Baylor University.

Zoellick’s recently published book argues that there are five traditions that can be used to better understand post-Cold War presidencies: the importance of North America; the importance of trading, transnational, and technological relations; changing attitudes toward alliances; the importance of public support; and the belief that American policy should serve a larger purpose.

Moderator: Robert W. Jordan, U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (2001-2003)

Robert Zoellick is the non-executive chairman of global investment management firm AllianceBernstein and a senior fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. Zoellick was president of the World Bank and also served as U.S. Trade Representative, Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury, Deputy Secretary of State, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff. [He has served on the boards of international commercial enterprises and educational institutions.] He holds a bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College, a master’s degree from Harvard University, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Robert W. Jordan is Diplomat in Residence and adjunct professor of political science in the John G. Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs at Southern Methodist University. His service in Saudi Arabia began in the wake of the September 11 attacks. He was a partner in the international law firm Baker Botts L.L.P. and headed the firm’s Middle East practice based in Dubai until his retirement in 2014.
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