Open to the public, free event.

Currently the Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan, Ambassador Burghardt was Ambassador to Vietnam (2001-2004), Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassies in Manila (1993-1996) and Seoul (1990-1993) and Political Counselor in Beijing (1987-1989). Burghardt's earlier career included an assignment on the National Security Council staff as a Special Assistant to President Reagan and Senior Director of Latin American Affairs.

Ambassador Burghardt comes to us with 25 years of extensive experience in Chinese and Asian affairs under every President since Richard Nixon. This is an extraordinary opportunity to better understand the history of Americas involvements in the Far East and to discuss both the perils and opportunities in our future.

This evenings program is part of what will be an on-going series of guest speakers on Cape Cod addressing topics of general interest for Cape Codders interested in social/political issues and world events.