Baltimore is a major international shipping port, but that’s impossible without a navigable shipping channel. Thanks to the highly successful cooperative efforts of the state of Maryland, the U.S. government, and private contractors, that channel is now a reality once again! Join Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and USCG Commander Caren Damon for our SDG session on September 11th to gain insights into this remarkable achievement.

The Distinguished Speakers Program – the centerpiece of Council activities feature major international and national leaders and distinguished authorities in the field of international affairs. Such programs examine significant contemporary issues and the foundations of American foreign policy through the perspectives of distinguished foreign affairs experts.

For over 40 years, the Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs has been a key platform for public debate on critical foreign policy issues. As global conflicts intensify and international dynamics shift, our nonpartisan organization offers members unparalleled access to distinguished experts, government officials, and foreign ambassadors.