We are truly delighted to partner with Beyond Borders Scotland to bring John Kerry to speak at the Signet Library on 24 August 2023. The event will launch an annual joint series of ‘Scottish Global Dialogues’ with Beyond Borders, to feature guests of international standing, held each year in the height of the Edinburgh Festivals. The series aims to promote non-partisan debate on international relations and global politics, in the interests of advancing citizenship and cultural exchange. The series is supported by the Scottish Council for Global Affairs.

John Kerry is an American attorney, politician and diplomat. Kerry previously served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017, in the administration of Barack Obama.  He represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1985 to 2013. Kerry was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in the 2004 election.  In January 2021, Kerry assumed a full-time position in President Biden’s administration serving as a Special Envoy for Climate.

John Kerry will make a keynote address on an issue of global concern. 

Admission to this event is by invitation. The event will be livestreamed to allow wider participation. Joining details will be circulated in due course.

Enquiries to Anna Bennett WS.