Our Jeffersonian Dinner Series

The 1648 Jeffersonian Dinners spark conversations with purpose.
We invite accomplished professionals across international affairs
to think critically, deeply, and expansively about global issues.

Featured Discussion

Whom do you trust?

As generalized trust erodes, where would you place your bets: institutions, technology, or the people you know?
July 10th, 2026
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Past Discussions

October 2, 2025 (London) / October 3, 2025 (Geneva)

A New Global Reality: Recalibrating the International Order

Fundamental realignment or temporary disruption?
83%
of USAID programs terminated
26 million
lives saved by PEPFAR
40%
expected job cuts at WHO
November 15, 2024

Beyond 'Doing Well by Doing Good': Hard Choices in Responsible Business Conduct

When Good Intentions Meet Market Realities
75
% of OECD countries with laws on responsible business conduct
98
% of S&P 500 companies report ESG information
56
% of consumers say too many brands use societal issues as a marketing ploy
August 30, 2024

Sports Diplomacy or Sportswashing: The Geopolitics of Global Sporting Events

Athletic competitions as diplomatic battleground
$7.5B
profit from Qatar World Cup
172
people executed in Saudi Arabia in 2022
15
Russian Olympic athletes competing as 'neutrals'
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