The CIS Special Lecture Series invites scholars, professionals, and distinguished speakers to discuss and share their experiences with prospective graduate students about their field of expertise as well as global issues that encompass the international field in the modern era. 

On April 12, 2023, CIS & NOVAsia had the opportunity to sit down with Ambassador Kim Sook, Executive Director of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation For a Better Future, to discuss multilateralism and explore the roles of NATO, Russia, China, and South Korea in shaping international security across the turbulent geopolitical landscape.