« Barbara Slavin, author, Washington correspondent for Al-Monitor, Acting

Director for the Future of Iran project, Atlantic Council.

« Ambassador Frederic C. Hof, Director Rafik Hariri Center,

Atlantic Council, expert on Syria.

« Jeremy Haft, author of Unmade in China: The Hidden Truth About China’s Economic Miracle (receive a complimentary copy of his book.)

« Dr. Michael Rubin, American Enterprise Institute and author of a Kurdistan monograph.

« Dr. Steven A. Cook, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations and expert on Arab politics.

« Ambassador James F. Jeffrey, Distinguished Fellow, Washington

Institute, focusing on Diplomatic and Military Strategy, Turkey and Iraq.

« Woodrow Wilson Center panel of speakers on China & Russia.

« Three Embassy Visits.

« Cultural Highlight - we usually include a docent-led visit to a museum, a concert or an historical treasure.

Keynote Speaker Barbara Slavin2016 group with Tunisian Ambassador

Our hallmark program! We’ve been offering this 5-night schedule of inside the beltway small-group briefings and cultural highlights for three decades. We visit think tanks, embassies, enjoy keynote speakers at the National Press Club and prestigious Cosmos Club, allow time on the Hill, and include a docent-led visit to a museum. Many participants return year-after-year, and as a nationally recognized Flagship Program, members come from across the country, affording great discussion amongst the group. Always cited as a highlight, is the opportunity to engage with speakers since our group size is limited to just 32 participants. Returning insiders are already registered – so don’t delay, contact us now!

What past participants have said about INSIDE WASHINGTON:

“This is such an incredible combination of speakers. We truly were briefed on all major international subjects – no wonder people keep coming back!” Marti Rhea, OR

About Michael Rubin, AEI: “Excellent - thorough knowledge of his subject. Delivery was great.” Ralph Kendricks, PA

“Every speaker was excellent! My room at the Mayflower Hotel was excellent! The hotel is in a great location with interesting history!” Joseph Ligos, NJ

Ambassador Mark Johnson - keynote speaker who, with his wife, opted to join for much of the week: “Sally and I are still talking about what a splendid job you did. It was a terrific group.”

INSIDE WASHINGTON: APRIL 24 - 29, 2017Keynote Speakers 2017

More to Come!

« Joby Warrick, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Washington Post journalist

« Dr. Michael Rubin, American Enterprise Institute

« Ambassador James F. Jeffrey, Washington Institute

«Briefing with Ms. Bayam Sami Abdul Rahman, Representative, Kurdistan Regional Government to the United States

«Briefing with Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Deputy Chief of Mission Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

«Dinner at the Residence of the Honorable Faycal Gouia, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia

«Private docent-led tour at the National Portrait Gallery

The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, long regarded as an historic landmark and Washington D.C.’s “Second Best Address” according to President Harry S. Truman, recently underwent a grand renovation. Deluxe rooms include state-of-the-art technology. The hotel has an updated fitness center and the new Edgar Bar & Kitchen. Close by are a range of coffee shops to enjoy a short stroll and your favorite java to get the day going.Tour Cost: $2,850 per person based on sharing room. Note: A limited number of rooms are on hold in our block allocation pre- and post-program. Single Supplement: $895. Program Only Cost: $1,850 per person – limited space without hotel accommodation. Participants are responsible for meeting at the hotel at the specified time each day.

Included: Program fee; all transportation within Washington, D.C. during program; hotel accommodations for five nights at Mayflower Hotel; 3 lunches, 2 dinners; museum; tips to guides and driver. Not Included: Transportation round trip to Washington D.C., meals other than those indicated above, personal items (room service, laundry etc.)

Terms: No credit for unused services. We reserve the right to levy a surcharge and/or change the itinerary if it becomes necessary. All meetings are subject to change due to unforeseen events. Substitute speakers with a similar background will participate with lead-in time permitting. You must be able to walk several city blocks as the bus is not always permitted to park within secure areas such as the Capitol.

Cancellation: Deposit less $150 until 1/27/17, final payment date, thereafter no refund. Final payment by check only. We sell trip cancellation insurance and strongly recommend its purchase. For anyone with a pre-existing condition, insurance must be purchased within 2 weeks of reservation.

CONTACT US: One South Broad Street, Suite 2M, Philadelphia, PA 191071-800-942-5004, ext. 209 (Joan Russell) or ext. 217 (Shoshana Altrichter) | E-mail: travel@wacphila.org | www.wacphila.org

2014 Luncheon with Reza Marashi, National Iranian American Council

2016 Program Highlights:

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