Montana World Affairs Council

Dr Peter Marghella, one of the world’s foremost authorities on pandemics appeared on the KGVO Talk Back Program on Tuesday at the invitation of the Montana World Affairs Council to speak about the current coronavirus scare.

There has been much in the news in the past few days about Saudi Arabian ships and pipelines being attacked by forces allied with Iran.

President Donald Trump had been signaling his displeasure with the Iran deal crafted by former President Obama, so it was no surprise when Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. will exit the deal.

As part of the Montana World Affairs Council ‘World Quest’ competition going on through Tuesday at the University of Montana, Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins is one of the featured speakers.

Former Ambassador Mark Johnson will address the Montana World Affairs Council this Thursday at the Holiday Inn Downtown, addressing current American foreign policy under President Donald Trump.

Former Senator and retired Ambassador to China, Max Baucus was the guest of honor for the 'Council in the Classroom' video presentation on Tuesday to high school students across the state of Montana.

Former Ambassador and founder of the Montana World Affairs Council, Mark Johnson, is alarmed over the seizure of 10 U.S. sailors by members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Ambassador Mark Johnson spent most of his professional life serving the U.S. government in the Middle East, and has a unique perspective on Isis and their use of torture and barbarism.

Calling the current situation in Iraq "a stunning development", Montana World Affairs Council founder Mark Johnson said the bad news is just beginning in Iraq.

Retired Ambassador Mark Johnson of the Montana World Affairs Council based in Missoula says two events in the past week have signaled a change in the overall picture in the Middle east, the Iranian elections, and the decision by the United States to become directly involved in the Syrian civil war.