[Event] World Affairs National Conference | Nov 16-18

Join other World Affairs Council members from Tennessee and across the country at the annual gathering of the largest grassroots organization promoting global affairs awareness, for several days of presentations from foreign policy decision makers and thought leaders, networking and visits to international affairs venues.

[Event] China Economic Update Happy Hour

Please join the TN-China Network for dialogue and networking at China Economic Update Happy Hour, featuring a short presentation and discussion with Chris Powers of Z-Ben Advisors a Shanghai-based China research and financial consultancy on “Why the China Bears and Bulls Are Both Right.”

[Event] Foreign Policy and the Presidency

Watch live (and the follow up video archive) as the USGLC presents “Impact 2016” – engaging conversations on the landscape of the year’s presidential election and the role of foreign policy.

Talking about the World Affairs Council | “Cumberland Viewpoint” Radio Show

Tennessee World Affairs Council President Patrick Ryan was interviewed for the “Cumberland Viewpoint” radio show by Dave Johnson on May 14, 2016. The show is broadcast across the Upper Cumberland and Middle Tennessee region of the state. They talked about the World Affairs Council’s programs such as Academic WorldQuest and the Distinguished Visiting Speaker Program, including visits by diplomats like the Ambassadors of Russia and Ireland. They also talked about the upcoming program calendar.

International Jobs/Careers Panel | SAVE THE DATE | October 17, 2016

Among the regular programs presented by the Tennessee World Affairs Council are opportunities to connect specialists from a broad spectrum of global affairs occupations with people, especially students, who want to know more about jobs and careers in the international arena. Here you can find video recordings of earlier panels and details on the next iteration.

[Event] Explore Global Sales to Expand Business | Jun 7

e-Commerce is transforming the world of trade for consumers and businesses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) now have channels to buy and sell globally sitting at their PC, tablet or smartphone. Here’s your chance to learn more in this important program organized by the U.S. Commercial Service in Nashville.