Kurdistan is one of the very few bright lights in the Middle East - the cornerstone of stability and a model of tolerance and diversity for the entire region. McClellan's brief will be upbeat, but realistic, will address independence/autonomy, but focus on the positive role of education in advancing the cause of the Kurds.Read More
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to share information about global affairs events in the community that may be of interest such as this event organized by our friends at the TN-China Network. Contact them directly for details and registration. Registration Link THE MISSION of the nonprofit, nonpartisan Tennessee World Affairs Council is to promote...Read More
Over the course of more than three decades as an American diplomat, William J. Burns played a central role in the most consequential diplomatic episodes of his time—from the bloodless end of the Cold War to the collapse of post–Cold War relations with Putin’s Russia, from post–9/11 tumult in the Middle East to the secret...Read More
No one knows the topic of nuclear weapons proliferation like Joseph Cirincione. Don't miss this special Global Town Hall on the existential threat they pose.Read More
No one knows the topic of nuclear weapons proliferation like Joseph Cirincione. Don't miss this special Global Town Hall on the existential threat they pose.Read More
January 9 the BBC reported, “Rebel Tory MPs have joined forces with Labour to inflict a fresh blow on Theresa May’s government in a Commons Brexit vote. It means the government will have to come up with fresh plans within three days if Mrs May’s EU withdrawal deal is rejected by MPs next week. It...Read More
The Tennessee World Affairs Council in association with The Belmont University Center for International Business and The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce present a Global Town Hall “Brexit 101: Unraveling A Thorny Issue” Dr. Adam Bronstone January 17, 2019 Belmont University Massey Board Room 5:30 Registration/Networking 6:00-7:30 Program Open to all Active Paid Members: Free...Read More
When you have a visiting consul-general available to talk about US-EU relations and the current challenges and issues in global affairs that's a good day. But when you have SIX consuls-general in Nashville for a roundtable and luncheon event to talk about the many important issues on the table -- Brexit, NATO, tariffs, climate, Mideast...Read More
