Zalmay Khalilzad

Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and former ambassador to Afghanistan and Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad will speak at Kenan-Flagler Business School’s 2012 Weatherspoon lecture. The lecture will take place Monday, Jan. 30, at 5:30 p.m. in Koury Auditorium, the business school’s main lecture hall.

Khalilzad, born in Afghanistan, gained American citizenship in 1984 and became involved in political administration shortly after. It’s likely that Khalilzad will provide an interesting perspective concerning American relations with Afghanistan and Iraq, specifically concerning the war on Iraq. He served in the government under the administrations of Reagan, Clinton, and Bush.

The Kenan-Flagler Weatherspoon lecture is a unique, annual event which serves to shed light on current global issues that relate to business leadership and management. The lecture has been delivered by visiting scholars and leaders from fields ranging from government and politics to education. In 2011, author David Brooks delivered the lecture, leaving attendees with a new perspective on how to succeed and human nature. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4cb1t-M5Xs[/youtube]

There is no admission fee to attend the lecture, but registration is required. Parking is available in the Business School Deck.