Derek Mitchell talks democracy and international security

Hear from the president of the National Democratic Institute

This month, the Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations hosted Derek Mitchell to discuss democracy and international security.

The Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations seeks to promote study and discussion of the development, formulation, and implementation of United States foreign policies by means of a program of speakers, the organization of discussion and study groups, and the production and distribution of relevant materials.

A photo of Derek Mitchell speaking before a congressional committee.
Derek Mitchell

Mitchell became president of the National Democratic Institute in 2018, a role he currently holds.

From 2012-2016, Mitchell served as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma). He was America’s first ambassador to the country in 22 years.

From 2011-2012, he served as the U.S. Department of State’s first Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma, with the rank of ambassador.

Listen to the talk at: Midcoast Forum, Derek Mitchell, February 2023.

Those interested in learning more about the Forum or seeing future speaker events can visit midcoastforum.org. The Maine Monitor will periodically share recordings of the Forum’s talks.

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Midcoast Forum on Foreign Relations

The Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations seeks to promote study and discussion of the development, formulation, and implementation of United States foreign policies by means of a program of speakers, the organization of discussion and study groups, and the production and distribution of relevant materials.
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