World Affairs Council Announces 2015-2016 Academic WorldQuest HS Program
The TN WAC is organizing a WorldQuest competition for Tennessee high school students to encourage global affairs awareness education.
World Affairs Town Hall Provides Afghan Conflict Context
A Council Town Hall at Belmont featured General Keith Huber, US Army (Ret), on the topic of “Afghanistan in Context.” Here’s the story.
Remembering 9/11 and Putting Afghanistan in Context
On the occasion of this anniversary we remind our members, friends of the Council and members of the community that we will host a town hall program about Afghanistan and America’s role there on Monday evening at Belmont University.
Global Issues Discussion Groups Launched in Nashville
The Tennessee World Affairs Council launched the Global Dialogue discussion group program yesterday in Nashville. The goal is to bring together people for informal conversations about the important international issues of the day guided by a suggested reading list and key points of discussion.
World Affairs Council Outreach Aims at Nashville Schools
The Tennessee World Affairs Council joined dozens of businesses and nonprofits that came together yesterday for the annual Pencil Foundation “Summit” to advance community support for Metro Nashville Public Schools.
WACA Cover to Cover Conference Call – June 18 – Putin and Russia – Sign Up Now
As one of the 96 nationwide members of the World Affairs Councils of America, TN WAC participates in a wide range of programs and resources that increase your access to global affairs information. Among them is the WACA “Cover to Cover” program. A monthly telephone conference call that connects you directly to authors of recent world affairs titles. Here’s what’s coming up. Register today for the next “Cover to Cover” call.
WACA Weekly – May 25, 2015
The World Affairs Councils of America national office shares information about happenings around the network of Councils through the WACA Weekly newsletter.
National Conference | America & The World – Vali Nasr Opening Keynote
TNWAC is pleased to provide transcripts from the 2014 World Affairs Councils of America National Conference in Washington, DC. The opening keynote remarks from Dr. Vali Nasr, moderated by Amb Paula Dobriansky set the scene for two days of symposia addressing “America and the World.”
Global Focus – “America and the World” Panel (Video)
The Tennessee World Affairs Council’s Global Focus Webcast on Sep. 24 addressed “America and the World.” The distinguished panel included Ambassador Dick Bowers, Angela Weck, Susan Haynes and Patrick Ryan. Here is the video and audio from the Webcast.
Global Focus Webcast | Sep24 | Panel – America & The World
Join us Wednesday for an interactive Webcast with a distinguished panel who will talk about current global developments and America’s place in the world.