Tuck Speaker Series

The Tuck Speaker Series provides a forum for French and American policy-makers, experts, business leaders, and journalists to discuss issues of trans-Atlantic concern. Subjects range from current political issues to long-term trends of economic, social, and cultural importance. Each event in the series is adapted to the topic and speaker, and formats can vary from a large conference setting to a small panel discussion.

The program was named in 2004 to commemorate the contributions of Edward Hallam Tuck, president of the French-American Foundation from 1988 to 1995. It represents a fitting tribute to Ed Tuck’s longstanding commitment to advancing relations between these two countries and his tireless dedication to the Foundation. Your contribution in attending an event supports the French-American Foundation and its programs. Admission is free or reduced for our members, as well as for members of organizations that co-sponsor our events.

If you are interested in attending one of the events or want to know more about the Tuck Speaker Series, please contact Elizabeth Waterman.

The Challenge of Integration in the 21st Century: Muslim Immigrants in the United States and France


Are We Engaged in World War III?


Tuck Speaker Series Lunch on Thursday October 8th: Discussion with Walter Russell Mead and Yannick Mireur


A Conversation on the Work of Marcel Proust with Antoine Compagnon and Adam Gopnik, October 28


Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Water Systems: Tuck Speaker Series Lunch with Bertrand Camus


Energy, Climate Change, and Economic Growth: Developing a Sustainable New Deal - June 8th, 2009


Héroïnes Françaises: A Discussion with Monique Saigal on Women in the French Resistance


Integrating the Principles of Microfinance into Global Financial Reform: Jacques Attali and Eric Abrahamson


A Conversation and Reception with The Honorable Guy Yelda, Consul-General of France in New York


Laurent Cohen-Tanugi Discusses "The Shape of the World to Come"