August 25, 2026
Luncheon Lecture
"The United States Constitution and Foreign Policy"
Dr. Richard Kezirian
Panetta Institute
The war in Iran demonstrates how far the United States has come from any semblance of enforcing checks and balances as to war powers. The Constitution requires two branches of government to be involved, Congress and the president. Early in American history, the Supreme Court also decided cases involving war powers. Today, any court challenge to the president’s waging war without approval surely would be dismissed as a “political question.” Meanwhile, every president since Harry Truman has authorized the use of military force overseas without declarations of war by Congress. Richard Kezirian will discuss the historical evolution of this story as well as highlighting aspects of constitutional history relevant today.
Richard Kezirian is professor emeritus from Monterey Peninsula College (MPC). Currently, he is professor at the Panetta Institute. He is the recipient of the 2014 MPC President’s Award for his community service and commitment to education for all. Dr. Kezirian is author of American History: Major Controversies Reviewed, which has been used as a textbook at several American colleges and universities. He earned his Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Hilton Garden Inn - Monterey
$50 World Affairs Council Members
$65 for Guests
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Luncheon Lecture
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
MENU
Mixed Greens Salad
Cucumber, Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions,
Roasted Corn with a Citrus Vinaigrette
Entrée
Salmon Filet with a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce,
Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans
Dessert
Carrot Cake
Vegetarian
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli baked in Marinara with
Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
Registration closes on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at 5 pm
or when the venue fills.
$50 World Affairs Council Members
$65 for Guests
Please note: Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable.
If you encounter difficulties with our online registration, please email info@wacmb.org or tel. 831‑643‑1855 to reserve a spot by close of registration - Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
