Foreign policy experts previewed the July 15 G-8 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia. Summit topics will include the Iran crisis, the North Korean missile launch, the state of democracy in Russia, international energy economics, China’s growth, global economic development, and the continued relevance of the G-8. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions.

Ambassador Talbott was Deputy Secretary of State during the Clinton administration. Mr. Linn was a vice president of the World Bank.