The Tennessee World Affairs Council is a member of the 90+ network of World Affairs Councils of America. As such TN WAC members can participate in many opportunities open to the network. One of these is the annual national conference. Get information on registration, student scholarships, hotel discounts, embassy receptions and more.Read More
Don't miss Senator Bob Corker in Nashville, August 22nd, talking about the impact of U.S. global leadership on Tennessee. The luncheon is sponsored by the USGLC and will be held at the Renaissance Hotel.Read More
Join the Nashville Chapter of the UN Association for their summer luncheon and lecture, "The U.S. and the United Nations: Friend or Foe," with Tom Osborne, former ABC News reporter and UN Bureau Chief. The event is set for August 24th, 11:30-1:30 in Nashville.Read More
Today Malala Yousafzai spoke. It was her 16th birthday and her audience was the United Nations General Assembly, Secretary General Mr Ban Ki-moon and a global audience through the YouTube video that went viral.. ..We're sharing this with you today because you should know about her story. You should also know that the Tennessee World...Read More
Please join us for a night of great conversation and art at Cummins Station's unique and vibrant urban community garden. The mixer will bring together members of international organizations with similar interests in promoting education of world affairs, multi-cultural awareness and encouraging international cooperation. Members can network, learn about other organizations and collaborate on future...Read More
Learn about China "Beyond the Headlines" at this live event and webinar. Former Tennessee Senator and US Ambassador to China James Sasser along with his son, Gray Sasser, member at Frost Brown Todd in Nashville and Belmont adjunct professor of Asian Business and Political Economies provide insights along with a panel of industry professionals.Read More
On Thursday, December 20 at 2:00 PM CST, join the World Affairs Councils of America for a Hot Topics Conference Call about the implications of North Korea's successful missile test with Dr. Michael J. Green. Dr. Green is a Senior Vice President for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies...Read More
International Human Rights Day occurs every year to commemorate the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on Dec 10, 1948. In Tennessee, Human Rights Day has become a day to reflect and look at lessons learned and battles won, while various human rights groups join forces and commit to...Read More
The “Arab Spring” and the challenge it presents to American foreign policy and interests across North Africa and the Near East has raised new and complicated questions jumping out of the headlines. There could be no timelier topic for us to discuss than the tension between America and the Arab and Islamic worlds. We seek...Read More
