Event | Monthly Author Conference Call – TODAY! – SEP 17
Join World Affairs Council members in a conference call with author Mathew Burrows TODAY to talk about the book “The Future, Declassified.” Sign up for call check-in info.
Global Focus Webcast | Sep24 | Panel – America & The World
Join us September 24th for the live Global Focus Webcast where you can participate with our distinguished panel examining “America and the World.” Free registration.
Global Focus – Rami Khouri – Aug 20, 2014 – Crises in the Middle East (Transcript)
TNWAC’s Global Focus talked with distinguished columnist, author, scholar and commentator Rami Khouri from the American University in Beirut about the crises sweeping the Middle East. From the Islamic State terrorists to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians Mr. Khouri provided insights and perspectives on these critical national security and foreign policy issues.
Global Focus – Rami Khouri – Aug 20, 2014 – Crises in the Middle East (Video)
Our inaugural Global Focus Webcast featured distinguished columnist and scholar Rami Khouri to examine developments in the Middle East and the crises in Iraq/Syria and Israel/Palestine.
Global Focus Webcast | Aug 20 | Rami Khouri – Crises in the Middle East
Join us on August 20th for our inaugural Global Focus Webcast as we talk live — with your participation — with distinguished columnist, scholar and commentator Rami Khouri from Beirut about the crises besetting the Middle East. Here’s how to join the conversation. (Don’t forget to vote at www.150daysofgiving.com!)
WACA August 2014 Newsletter
Great stuff in this month’s WACA newsletter. Something for everyone. National Conference – you’re invited; college student scholarship for the conference; and the August ‘Cover to Cover’ author teleconference.
Weekly World News Update, August 6, 2014
Check out the Weekly World News Update for this week. Analysis of the continued conflict in Gaza, Turkey’s upcoming election, relations with Russia, and more. Plus, articles on U.S. foreign policy, communication freedom, global health, and a historical perspective on today’s conflicts.
Event | North Korea Teleconference – Apr 24
The World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) announced a “Hot Topics” conference call on North Korea set for April 24 at 12:00pm CDT (1pm EDT). The call features Dr. Abraham Kim, Vice President of the Korean Economic Institute of America (KEI) and speaker for the Future of Korea program.
Webcast | Putin’s Russia: Partner or Adversary? Amb John Beyrle
Is Vladimir Putin’s Russia a Partner or Adversary? Listen live to former US Ambassador to the Russian Federation John Beyrle on a web cast provided by the Columbus Council on World Affairs.
Get Ready for Academic WorldQuest
There’s still time to register for Academic Worldquest. The deadline for teams to signup is February 15th. For the teams already registered and preparing themselves for the competition on March 10, 2013 make sure you are reviewing the Study Guide (available here). Take note that the Tennessee Championship match will use the categories and study guide references contained in the national competition guide. In the case of the “Current Events” topic area the questions will focus on the period Dec 1, 2012-Mar 1, 2013. In general, we recommend reading a variety of reputable national and international news sources. Most news sources (Wall Street Journal, BBC, CNN, Washington Post, etc.) can be obtained free
online.