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March 24, 2018

Ambassador Samantha Power Why America Can’t Afford to Look Away

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Why America Can’t Afford to Look Away March 24, 2018

Opening program and National Anthem

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Opening remarks Bill Chapman Executive Director The Richmond Forum

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Ambassador Samantha Power

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Ambassador Samantha Power is a leading voice for principled American engagement in the world, global cooperation, and human rights.

She has a unique perspective, spending half of her career explaining complex geopolitical events and eight years helping to shape them, ultimately as the youngest-ever United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

Samantha Power began her career as a war correspondent, reporting from places such as Bosnia, East Timor, Kosovo, Rwanda, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. She was a columnist for TIME and regularly has contributed to The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, and The Atlantic, which published her National Magazine Award-winning article, “Bystanders to Genocide.”

Power founded the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, where she serves as the Anna Lindh Professor of the Practice of Global Leadership and Public Policy.

In 2003, her book “A Problem from Hell”: America and the Age of Genocide won the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction. The New Republic praised it as “nothing less than a masterwork of contemporary journalism.”

Her public service career began in 2005 when she joined the office of U.S. Senator Barack Obama as foreign policy advisor. From 2009 to 2013, she served on the National Security Council as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights. In 2012, President Obama appointed her to chair the newly created Atrocities Prevention Board to address global human rights abuses.

In July 2013, Power was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

Ambassador Power played a significant role in standing up to Russian aggression in Ukraine and Syria, securing the release of political prisoners, and helping mobilize global responses to the North Korean nuclear threat, the massive refugee crisis, and the rise of ISIL. After the end of her term in January 2017, Power returned to teaching at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School.

She is writing her forthcoming memoir, The Education of an Idealist, which will chronicle her “transition from critic of U.S. foreign policy to U.S. government official.”

Called by Forbes “a powerful crusader for U.S foreign policy as well as human rights and democracy,” Power was named one of Foreign Policy’s “Top 100 Global Thinkers,” and won the 2016 Henry A. Kissinger Prize for “exceptional contributions to trans-Atlantic relations.”

With her family, Power immigrated to the United States from Ireland at age nine. She earned a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She is married to legal scholar Cass Sunstein, with whom she has two children.

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Singers: Elissa Bolden, Christiana Casey, Alyse Coleman, Victoria Cottrell, Sarah

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ON U.S. RESPONSE TO GENOCIDE An excerpt from “A Problem from Hell”: America and the Age of Genocide (2003) People have explained U.S. failures to respond to specific genocides by claiming that the United States didn’t know what was happening, that it knew but didn’t care, or that regardless of what it knew, there was nothing useful to be done.

I have found that, in fact, U.S. policy makers knew a great deal about the crimes being perpetrated. Some Americans cared and fought for action, making considerable personal and professional sacrifices. And the United States did have countless opportunities to mitigate and prevent slaughter. But time and again, decent men and women chose to look away. We have all been bystanders to genocide. The crucial question is why.

ON BOMBINGS AND AIR STRIKES IN ALEPPO, SYRIA Address to the U.N. General Assembly on December 13, 2016 To the Al-Assad regime, Russia, and Iran, I say to you that your forces and proxies are carrying out these crimes [that] have allowed the militias in Aleppo to encircle tens of thousands of civilians in their ever-tightening noose. It is your noose—three Member States of the United Nations—contributing to a noose around civilians.

It should shame you. Instead, by all appearances, it is emboldening you; you are plotting your next assault. Are you truly incapable of shame? Is there literally nothing that can shame you?

ON THE THREAT OF RUSSIA Final address as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. on January 17, 2017 At first glance, these interventions by Russia in different parts of the world can appear unrelated. That is because the common thread running through them cannot be found in anything that Russia is for—but rather in what Russia is against. Not in the rules it follows, but in the ones it breaks.

Russia’s actions are not standing up a new world order. They are tearing down the one that exists. This is what we are fighting against­—having defeated the forces of fascism and communism, we now confront the forces of authoritarianism and nihilism.

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An Overview of U.S. Foreign Policy In George Washington’s Farewell Address in 1796, he warned the nation to “steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world.” Some of his successors’ administrations took the message to heart and isolated the United States from global conflicts and interests; others, particularly from the 20th century onward, diverged towards an interventionist approach to world affairs, favoring a strong U.S. presence across the globe.

“Europe has a set of primary interests, which to us “With the existing colonies or dependencies of have none, or a very remote relation...Therefore, any European power we have not interfered it must be unwise [for] us to implicate ourselves, and shall not interfere.” by artificial ties, in the ordinary vicissitudes of –James Monroe, 1823 her politics, or the ordinary combinations and Monroe Doctrine collisions of her friendships, or enmities.”

–George Washington, 1796 “Chronic wrongdoing, or an impotence which Farewell Address results in a general loosening of the ties of civilized society, may in America...ultimately “Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with require intervention by some civilized nation, all nations, entangling alliances with none...I and in the Western Hemisphere the adherence of deem [one of ] the essential principles of our the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may government, and consequently [one of ] those force the United States, however reluctantly, in which ought to shape its administration.” flagrant cases of such wrongdoing or impotence, –Thomas Jefferson, 1801 to the exercise of an international police power.”

–Theodore Roosevelt, 1904 Roosevelt Corollary & “Big Stick” policy

By the Numbers: U.S. Foreign Policy U.S. Foreign Policy Spending

U.S. Armed Forces 17 years of peace 225

years at war

Longest period of peace: 6 years. 1935-1940.

Longest period of war: 65 years, 1831-1896.

U.S. Diplomatic Relations 180 265 188 $49B countries diplomatic ambassador in foreign aid missions positions in 2017

as a % of total spending (1946-2016) 100%

Defense International Affairs

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Sources: U.S. Office of Management and Budget, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. AID.

“The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name, during these days that are to try men’s souls.”

–Woodrow Wilson, 1914 Declaration of Neutrality before WWI

“We must stand by all our democratic allies. And we must not break faith with those who are risking their lives—on every continent, from Afghanistan to Nicaragua—to defy Sovietsupported aggression and secure rights which have been ours from birth.”

“In the field of World policy, I would dedicate –Ronald Reagan, 1985 this nation to the policy of the good neighbor, Reagan Doctrine the neighbor who absolutely respects himself and, because he does so, respects the rights of “The question we must ask is what are the others, the neighbor who respects his obligations consequences to our security of letting conflicts and respects the sanctity of his agreements in fester and spread. We cannot, indeed, we and with a World of neighbors.” should not, do everything or be everywhere.

–Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933 But where our values and our interests are at “Good Neighbor” policy stake, and where we can make a difference, we must be prepared to do so.”

“We must be the great arsenal of democracy.

–William J. Clinton, 1999 For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves to our task with “So it is the policy of the United States to the same resolution, the same sense of urgency, seek and support the growth of democratic the same spirit of patriotism and sacrifice as we movements and institutions in every nation would show were we at war.” and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending –Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940 tyranny in our world.”

–George W. Bush, 2001 “It must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted “We will seek friendship and goodwill with the subjugation by armed minorities or by outside nations of the world­—but we do so with the pressures...through economic and financial aid understanding that it is the right of all nations which is essential to economic stability and to put their own interests first.” orderly political processes.”

–Donald J. Trump, 2017 –Harry Truman, 1947 “America First” policy Truman Doctrine

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“The diplomacy of the present administration... “I propose...the employment of the armed forces has been characterized as substituting dollars for of the United States to secure and protect the bullets. It is one that appeals alike to idealistic territorial integrity and political independence humanitarian sentiments, to the dictates of of such nations, requesting such aid, against sound policy and strategy, and to legitimate overt armed aggression from any nation commercial aims.” controlled by International Communism.”

–William Howard Taft, 1912 –Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957 “Dollar Diplomacy” Eisenhower Doctrine

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According to a Pew Research Center study conducted during the summer of 2017, the American public “is evenly divided over whether the U.S. should be active in world affairs.” Last month, we asked Forum subscribers to respond to some of the questions included in the Pew Research Center questionnaire. Over 600 of you participated, and here is how your responses compare to the nationwide survey (5,009 responses).

Respondents were asked to: “Select the statement that comes closest to your views, even if neither is exactly right.”

1)

OR

It’s best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs.

90%

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10%

The U.S. should take into account the interests of its allies, even if it means making compromises with them.

OR

The U.S. should follow its own national interests, even when its allies strongly disagree.

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We should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home.

The best way to ensure peace is through military strength.

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Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace.

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66%

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30%

61%*

*Due to a ‘don’t know/refusal to answer’ choice in the survey conducted by Pew, totals do not equal 100%.

To read the full Pew report, go to http://www.people-press.org/2017/10/05/3-foreign-policy/.

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Earlier today, the 21st annual Governor’s School Model United Nations (GSMUN XXI) welcomed Ambassador Samantha Power as our keynote speaker. On behalf of my school, I would like to thank the generous sponsors, subscribers, and staff of The Richmond Forum as well as the supporters of the Ralph Krueger Memorial Fund who made this deeply enriching opportunity possible.

Each year, nearly 500 middle and high school students attend GSMUN and debate in studentrun committees, which range from traditional bodies like the U.N. Security Council to innovative ones such as the House of Saud and the Cabinet of Charles de Gaulle. Delegates were able to hear from Ambassador Power on America’s role in global cooperation.

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charity is Love146, an international human rights organization that strives to end child trafficking. Cofounded by Rob Morris, Love146’s efforts take the form of prevention programs and survivor care, which include two rehabilitation homes in the Philippines.

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GSMUN is proud of our ongoing partnership with The Richmond Forum for delivering an unparalleled experience to enthusiastic students.

Catherine Y. Qian Secretary-General, GSMUN XXI

About Model U.N. Model United Nations is an academic opportunity for middle school, high school, and college students to engage with the challenging global and diplomatic issues of our time. Student delegates are sorted into committees and each assigned a country—and often a specific real-world delegate—to represent for the conference. They are given a topic in advance to research and be prepared for public speaking and debate with the other delegates on their committee, while maintaining the political position of their U.N. Member State counterpart.

This year marks the fifth year that the partnership between GSMUN and The Richmond Forum has provided the opportunity for student delegates to hear a keynote address from a leading global thinker. Past speakers include PM Gordon Brown, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, PM Julia Gillard, PM Ehud Barak, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei. This afternoon, Samantha Power became the first U.N. delegate to address GSMUN.

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Peter H. Diam andis Future Tech: Exponential Change, Infinite Possibilities

In February, future tech entrepreneur Dr. Peter H. Diamandis delivered a survey of exponential technologies and how they will dramatically change our future—for the better, he believes.

“Bright, articulate, and engaging, Peter Diamandis’ presentation was packed with information to ponder. I woke up this morning still thinking about the possibilities and challenges for our world’s future. This was the most mind-boggling and thought-provoking Forum program that I have ever attended.”

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“Peter Diamandis is one of the most charismatic speakers we’ve seen at The Forum. His intellect and command of subject matter were electrifying.”

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Ambient electronic music from artist Quilla set the stage for an evening about the future.

Through an array of photos, charts, and videos, Dr. Diamandis led attendees through his optimistic view of the future, despite what people may hear in the news.

“I’m positive about the future because I don’t watch the news, and I look at the data,” Diamandis explained at The Forum. The data tell a positive story: poverty is the lowest in history, mortality rates are down, life expectancy is up, and we are living in the most peaceful time in human history.

Lynn White, Vice President & Chief of Staff, Genworth Financial, Inc., the Lead Patron for the evening, welcomed Dr. Diamandis to the stage.

“He shined during the Q&A; I wish we had more time.”

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Judy Pahren, Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Central Virginia Market Vice President, Capital One Bank, the Host Patron for the evening, chatted with Anne Krueger, the daughter of Richmond Forum founder Ralph Krueger at a pre-program reception.

“Mind-blowing. One of my favorites so far. This man makes such a positive difference, and how many people have even heard of him?

Thank you, Richmond Forum.”

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During the Q&A, many attendees asked what effect advances in AI would have on the future of work, and whether there is a danger in machines becoming too smart. Diamandis discounted the villainous AI sci-fi trope, and instead believes that it is “the greatest tool we will have to solve our problems.”

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