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The United States Constitution and Foreign Policy

When
08/25/2026
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Aguajito Rd, Monterey
Spaces left
124

Registration

1 - Luncheon tickets for WACMB Members and partners – $50.00
Select this if you are a member. Then you can add your membership partner (if you have one) as a guest.
2 - Luncheon for non-Members – $65.00
Choose this if you are NOT a member and paying for yourself and other non-members, or if you need to by extra non-member tickets. To add more, please make another registration after you finish this one. You can become a member on the next screen if you want.
3 - Luncheon tickets for one member and one non-member guest - For 2: – $115.00
Special! - Use this if you are a member and you want to register yourself plus bring a guest who is NOT a member. This is for two tickets, one member and one guest. If you want more tickets or a different combination, use the other choices.

August 25, 2026

Luncheon Lecture

"The United States Constitution and Foreign Policy"

Dr. Richard Kezirian

Panetta Institute

The war in Iran demonstrates how far the United States has come from any semblance of enforcing checks and balances as to war powers. The Constitution requires two branches of government to be involved, Congress and the president. Early in American history, the Supreme Court also decided cases involving war powers.

Today, any court challenge to the president’s waging war without approval surely would be dismissed as a “political question.” Meanwhile, every president since Harry Truman has authorized the use of military force overseas without declarations of war by Congress. Richard Kezirian will discuss the historical evolution of this story as well as highlighting aspects of constitutional history relevant today.

Richard Kezirian is professor emeritus from Monterey Peninsula College (MPC). Currently, he is professor at the Panetta Institute. He is the recipient of the 2014 MPC President’s Award for his community service and commitment to education for all. Dr. Kezirian is author of American History: Major Controversies Reviewed, which has been used as a textbook at several American colleges and universities. He earned his Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn - Monterey

$50 World Affairs Council Members
$65 for Guests

Luncheon Lecture

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

MENU

Salad

Hearts of Romaine & Napa Valley Cabbage with Sweet Mandarin Oranges, Colorful Bell Peppers, Shredded Carrots,

Edamame with Sesame Dressing

Entrée

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon served with Coconut Ginger Rice &

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Dessert

Mango Cheesecake

Vegetarian

Balsamic Portobello Stuffed with Lentils and Spinach Parm,

Coconut Ginger Rice & Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Registration closes on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at 5 pm
or when the venue fills.

$50 World Affairs Council Members
$65 for Guests

Please note: Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable.

If you encounter difficulties with our online registration, please email info@wacmb.org or tel. 831‑643‑1855 to reserve a spot by close of registration - Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

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