Current international news and U.S. foreign policy provide an endless trove of topics for learning and discussion. Retired foreign service officer and MCC member Bill Davnie will identify a topic in advance, although news can always lead us in a fresh direction. In this month's session, Bill will talk on "Ukraine, John Bolton and the National Security Council." He'll address how it's supposed work, plus your comments and questions on whatever else becomes top news of the day. This ongoing program is held on the third Wednesday of the month (this month is an exception). Topic ideas for each monthly gathering are welcome.