Former U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo to Speak at University of Idaho

Jeff Hovenier will deliver the annual Martin Forum address on U.S.–Europe relations.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:15pm

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo Jeff Hovenier will speak about U.S.–Europe relations during a public lecture at the University of Idaho next week. Hovenier will deliver the annual Martin Forum address at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Bruce M. Pitman Center International Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.

Why it matters

The lecture is part of a weeklong campus visit that includes classroom discussions and a short course on U.S.–Europe relations, providing an opportunity for the university community and the public to engage with a seasoned diplomat on important geopolitical topics.

The details

Hovenier served as U.S. ambassador to Kosovo from 2022 to 2024 and has more than 34 years of experience in the U.S. Foreign Service. His career includes diplomatic postings in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, as well as service on the National Security Council and in the State Department's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. He is currently a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Europe Center.

  • The lecture will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

The players

Jeff Hovenier

Former U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo from 2022 to 2024 and a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Europe Center.

University of Idaho

The university hosting the public lecture and weeklong campus visit by the former ambassador.

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The takeaway

This event provides a valuable opportunity for the University of Idaho community and the public to hear from a former U.S. ambassador with extensive experience in diplomacy and international relations, offering insights into the complex dynamics between the U.S. and Europe.