Event Details

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte invites you to a WACC Ambassadors Circle Series lunch with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States, on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Ambassador Urban Ahlin will offer valuable insight into the evolving political and security landscape of Europe, the Nordic region, and the broader transatlantic alliance. He will discuss Sweden’s historic decision to join NATO, the significance of that move for regional and global security, and how it reflects Sweden’s deepening commitment to collective defense in the face of mounting geopolitical uncertainty.

With global attention centered on the war in Ukraine, rising tensions with authoritarian regimes, and urgent calls for climate leadership, Ambassador Ahlin will explore how Sweden is navigating these challenges through diplomacy, multilateral engagement, and its role as a bridge between Europe and North America.

He will also address Sweden’s foreign policy priorities, including democratic governance, sustainability, innovation, and international cooperation. This timely and thought-provoking program will shed light on Sweden’s strategic partnership with the United States, its contributions to global peace and stability, and the values that underpin its global engagement, offering attendees a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the complex developments shaping the international order today.

There are a limited number of seats available for each event, so request a seat only if you are able and willing to commit to attend the full event. Professional dress is required.

Date: Thursday,  November 6, 2025
Reception: 11:30 – 12:00 PM
Lunch & Presentation: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location: TBD 

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