# Beyond the Wood Chipper: The Future of U.S. Diplomacy and Development

Beyond the Wood Chipper: The Future of U.S. Diplomacy and Development at Roosevelt House, Tuesday 17 November 2026, 14:00.

- Venue: Roosevelt House, 47-49 East 65th St., 10065 New York
- With: Nicholas Enrich, Maryum Saifee
- Go to page: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/event/beyond-the-wood-chipper-the-future-of-u-s-diplomacy-and-development/

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A panel discussion titled "Beyond the Wood Chipper: The Future of U.S. Diplomacy and Development" featuring two career diplomats, Nicholas Enrich and Maryum Saifee, who were affected by the dismantling of USAID and changes at the State Department. It is convened by the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice in partnership with the Truman National Security Project. Drawing on what they saw from the inside, the speakers will discuss the future of U.S. diplomacy and development and what a stronger, more resilient system could look like. The event takes place at Roosevelt House and is open to everyone.

## Dates

- Tuesday 17 November 14:00 — Roosevelt House

Written by a model, sources: [hunter.cuny.edu](https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/event/beyond-the-wood-chipper-the-future-of-u-s-diplomacy-and-development/)

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