Robert B. Zoellick, the 11th President of the World Bank will speak on "The Idea of North America". The discussion will be moderated by Caroline Freund, the first economist to serve as dean of the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, and former World Bank Global Director of Trade, Investment and Competitiveness. Zoellick will share insights from the top of the world's largest development bank, and from his extensive experience in policymaking as a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and U.S Trade Representative.

Agenda:
• Opening Remarks by Rafael Fernandez de Castro, Professor and Director, Center for U.S.- Mexican Studies ,UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy
• Keynote Address by Robert B. Zoellick, Former President, World Bank
• Discussion Moderator by Caroline Freund, Dean, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy
• Closing Remarks by Rafael Fernandez de Castro, Professor and Director, Center for U.S.- Mexican Studies, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy
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CCD’s Global Leaders Forum brings world leaders to UC San Diego to share insights on current trends in global policy and politics, leadership and life lessons. The forum enriches the diplomacy dialogue at GPS and the wider San Diego community, and is an essential learning experience for the next generation of world leaders educated at the school. Previous speakers include Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness.