Conversation with Ambassador Anne Patterson

The Jackson Institute presents “The United States in the Middle East: Reflections on a Career in Diplomacy" with Ambassador Anne Patterson.

Ambassador Patterson is the former Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs (2013-2017) and Ambassador to Egypt (2011-2013), Pakistan (2007-2010), Colombia (2000-2003), and El Salvador (1997-2000). She recently retired with the rank of Career Ambassador after more than three decades in the Foreign Service. Amb. Patterson also served as Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, as well as Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, among other important assignments.

The conversation will be moderated by Ted Wittenstein, executive director, Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy.

It is open to the Yale community only.