National Conference, Nov 4-5, See You There
The 2010 National Conference of the World Affairs Councils of America, “U.S. Foreign Policy: Into the Next Decade,” will be held November 4-5 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. A council staff workshop will be held on November 3rd. The World Affairs Councils of America’s National Conference, held annually for over a decade, has earned a reputation as the place to meet and mingle with some of the most well-regarded national and international personalities and policymakers.
Sessions on Diplomacy Set for November
The American Academy of Diplomacy (AAD), in cooperation with the World Affairs Councils of America, will provide a distinguished visiting speaker program in November featuring Ambassador George Staples. The program set for November 9-10 will highlight the AAD’s study on strengthening U.S. diplomacy. Among the events planned for Ambassador Staples visit is a student convocation at Belmont University and an evening presentation for the general public. Ambassador Staples, whose service included posting as the Director General of the Foreign Service, will also meet with area students to talk about careers in America’s diplomatic corps.