Event | UN Association Dinner – Samar Ali on the Middle East (Apr 15)
“Is the Middle East in a Cold War, with Syria at the Center?” Find out from Samar Ali at the UN Association Spring Dinner on Apr 15th.
Event | Climate Change: Risks for National Security (Apr 8)
You are invited to join the Tennessee World Affairs Council and the American Security Project for a symposium on “Climate Change: Risks for National Security.”
Event | Amb Bowers: Bringing Light to Honduras via Rotary – Mar 27
Ambassador Dick Bowers willl speak about Rotary International’s work in Honduras on Thursday, March 27th in Nashville.
Event | Libya: US Ambassador Briefing for Businesses – Mar 27
Join a conference call with US Ambassador Deborah Jones from Tripoli, Libya for a defense and security briefing for American companies.
Online University Student Town Hall – Secretary of State Kerry
Join Secretary of State John Kerry for a live, interactive “University Student Town Hall” – Today
Senator Corker on US Global Leadership at Nashville Luncheon
US Senate Bob Corker of Tennessee recently spoke about US global leadership at a luncheon in Nashville. Catch his remarks in this video.
Annual Conference of the World Affairs Councils of America
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.
Event | CHANGE – North Korea Special Briefing
Join us for a conversation with Captain John Sanford, former Naval Attache to South Korea, an expert on the Korean Peninsula, to discuss the current round of threats from North Korea against the United States and its allies. Tuesday, April 16th.
Event | Global I.Q.: The World in 2013 – Webinar
Now in its 27th year, The Economist’s annual “The World in…” publication provides readers with a unique perspective on the upcoming year across the spheres of business, finance and economics, technology, sport, media, arts, culture, and more. Go beyond the pages and discuss predictions for 2013 as you submit your questions live to Jim Falk, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, and his guest Daniel Franklin, executive editor of The Economist and editor of “The World in…”
Event: 2012 National Conference – Washington – Nov 7-9
The World Affairs Councils of America is proud to announce our Confirmed Speakers to date for the 2012 National Conference, U.S. National Security Policy: Six Top Issues for the President in 2013 (See list below). The conference commences at a very exciting time in Washington: one day after the election on Wednesday, November 7. Join us November 7-9, 2012 at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC for the launch of our network-wide discussion and analysis of the issues the President of the United States will face in 2013.