Citi Foundation Lecture

Thomas Kalil, Chief Innovation Officer at Schmidt Futures and former Deputy Director for Policy for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Obama Administration, discusses some of the science and technology policy priorities of Pr

Kumi Naidoo, Amnesty International’s new Secretary General, discusses the imperative of creative maladjustment in an unjust world. March, 2018.

Dr. T. Ramasami, former secretary of science and technology for India, as he discusses the role of science and technology policy in developing countries. November, 2017.

General George W. Casey, Jr. talks about how the rise of non-state actors with global reach, like al Qaida and ISIS, has significantly complicated an already difficult international security environment. March, 2016.

Former Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve System and CEO of TIAA-CREF Roger Ferguson and Professor of Public Policy and Economics Justin Wolfers sit down for a conversation about retirement the economy and other t

Janet Napolitano talks public service, politics and important moments in her life for the 2015 Citi Foundation lecture.

Rebecca Blank investigates the problem of rising economic inequality in the United States and the various options for addressing it. April, 2014.

Olympia Snowe talks about what has gone wrong in Washington, and why it doesn't have to be that way. September, 2013.

Henry Kissinger and Paul O'Neill reflect on their experiences in President Ford's administration and current policy issues at Gerald Ford centennial event in New York City. June, 2013.

Henry Kissinger and Paul O’Neill reflect on their experiences in President Ford’s administration and the legacy of Gerald Ford. June, 2013.

Marina Whitman and Sharon Maccini talk with Helene Gayle, CARE CEO, about the challenges of providing humanitarian aid, empowering women and girls abroad, and improving access to financial resources in developing countries. March, 2013.

Robert B. Zoellick, President and CEO of The World Bank Group, discusses the current state of the U.S. and world economy. October, 2011.

Jeffrey Sachs discusses sustainable development politics, policy and priorities in this 2010 Citigroup Foundation lecture. November, 2010.

Dr. Jessica Tuchman Mathews, President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, talks about the challenges facing America at home and abroad. November, 2010.

Chuck Hagel talks about his thoughts on former President Gerald R. Ford and the domestic and international issues that face the United States. October, 2009.

Paul Krugman discusses the past, present and future of international trade and globalization at the 2009 Citigroup Foundation lecture the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and International Policy Center. October, 2009.

Marian Wright Edelman speaks from her new book, "The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation," which she wrote as a call to action for all Americans to address the urgent needs of our youth.

Aaron David Miller discusses if Arab-Israeli peace is possible. He draws upon his 20+ years of experience at the Department of State as an advisor to six Secretaries of State, and as Senior Advisor for Arab-Israeli Negotiations. March, 2006.

Kemal Dervis presents the 2006 Citigroup Foundation lecture titled, "The Challenge of Multilateralism: Political and Economic Needs." October, 2006.

David Petraeus discusses his observations and experiences in Iraq. March, 2006.

Sir Tony Atkinson's lecture titled, "European Union Social Policy in a Global Context" was the keynote address for the conference, "Changing Social Policies for Low-Income Families and Less-Skilled Workers in the EU and the U.S." April, 2005.

Joseph Stiglitz discusses the international economy in his talk titled, "The Global Economy." February, 2005.

Dennis Archer describes why public service is important in the 2004 Citigroup Foundation Lecture from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. September, 2004.