In Choked, Beth Gardiner travels the world to tell the story of this modern-day plague, taking readers from the halls of power in Washington and the diesel-fogged London streets she walks with her daughter to Poland’s coal heartland and India’s gasping capital. In a gripping narrative that’s alive with powerful voices and personalities, she exposes...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
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
We encourage students from all schools and colleges to attend to learn more about the opportunities to work in a variety of occupations in global affairs, including diplomacy, business, military and international service.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
The Tennessee World Affairs Council in Association with Belmont University Center for International Business invite you to a Global Town Hall Kurdistan Today: No Friends But the Mountains? with Michael McClellan President of the American University of Kurdistan Foundation March 20, 2019 Belmont University Massey Boardroom, Barbara Massey Hall 5:30 Registration/Networking 6:00-7:30 Program Open to...Read More
In the news, "Xi Calls On Army To Be Ready." What do you need to know about the potential for US-China conflict in the Pacific? We have some answers. Join us on Feb 27.Read More
