NATO’s Ambitious Agenda—Preparing for the Future

Bass, Berry & Sims 150 Third Avenue South Suite 2800, Nashville, TN, United States

"NATO’s Ambitious Agenda—Preparing for the Future" As NATO celebrates its 75 years of Collective Defense, the Tennessee World Affairs Council (TNWAC) will host a discussion featuring Major General William Hickman, US Army (retired), a veteran with extensive NATO experience. The event will focus on NATO’s evolution since the Cold War and its current focus on […]

NATO AT 75: THE WAY AHEAD (Memphis)

Rhodes College 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN, United States

In partnership with Rhodes College Presents "NATO AT 75: THE WAY AHEAD " Thursday, November 14, 2024 I 5:30pm - 7:30pm ** free event ** Rhodes College (Buckman Hall in Blount Auditorium) 2000 North Parkway - Memphis, TN 38112 Special Needs, Accommodations, and Event Questions: We strive to be open and inclusive with our events. […]

Luncheon with Consul General Galloway

Bradley 1221 Broadway Suite 2400, Nashville, TN, United States

PRESENTS   Wednesday, January 15, 2025 I 11:15am - 12:45pm at Bradley (11th Floor) 1221 Broadway Ste. 2400 Nashville, TN 37203 Special Needs, Accommodations, and Event Questions: We strive to be open and inclusive with our events. Please contact us at either [email protected] or at (309) 550-0782 if you need any accommodations, special requests, or have additional […]

Author Preview – “Getting Russia Right”

Bobby Hotel 230 4th Ave N, Nashville, United States

PRESENTS   Wednesday, February 5th I 11:15am – 1:00pm at Bobby Hotel - 230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Can President Trump End the Russia-Ukraine War? Three years ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a brutal war against Ukraine. What he thought would be a blitzkrieg has turned into a bloody war of attrition, […]

The Middle East on Fire

Belmont University – Barbara Massey Rogers Center Board Room 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN, United States

Presents The Middle East on Fire The Middle East is witnessing the almost total collapse of deterrence as both state and non-state actors take huge risks amid the region’s deepening cycles of conflict and violence. Continued escalation lays bare the reality of a region that has grown profoundly more perilous since Hamas’s October 7 terror […]

The Dollar is the Globe’s Reserve Currency: Once you lose it, you never get it back

Holland & Knight 511 Union Street Suite 2700, Nashville, TN, United States

Presents   The Dollar is the Globe’s Reserve Currency: Once you lose it, you never get it back Join us for AllianceBernstein's President and CEO Seth Bernstein for an insightful discussion on the importance of the dollar for the U.S. and the rest of the world. Seth Bernstein (no relation to the firm) has led […]

Canceled Diplomacy in the 21st Century

Bass, Berry & Sims - New Location 21 Platform Way South, Suite 3500, Nashville, TN, United States

Presents Diplomacy in the 21st Century In an increasingly interconnected world, U.S. diplomats face a growing array of complex global challenges—from climate change and cyber threats to geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises. As these challenges evolve, the question arises: Are our diplomats equipped with the tools, resources, and support they need to navigate them effectively? […]

International Careers Panel (Hybrid Event)

University of Tennessee - Toyota Auditorium 1640 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States

presents International Careers Panel The International Careers Panel is part of our Global Dialogue Webinar Series. This event will bring distinguished professionals together to share their experiences and insights and discuss the preparation and transition from college to careers, including the tools, skills, and competencies needed to enter the profession, the upsides and downsides of […]

Innovation, Creativity, Character: Equipping People for Transformative Leadership in the 21st Century

Belmont University Janet Ayers Academic Center Fourth Floor Conference Space C 1803 15th Ave S,, Nashville, TN, United States

Presents Innovation, Creativity, Character: Equipping people for Transformative Leadership in the 21st Century Higher education at its best prepares students both for their first jobs and for opportunities well into the future. Currently the curricula and mindsets of too many institutions reflect an orientation toward 1995 rather than 2050. We need frameworks that blend innovation […]

Global Geopolitics 2025: What is happening, why, and where is this all likely to go?

Omni Hotel 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, United States

presents   Global Geopolitics 2025: What is happening, why, and where is this all likely to go? Wednesday, May 14 I 11:30 am – 1:00 pm * Luncheon Event * Venue: Omni Hotel (Broadway Ballroom West) 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South,  Nashville, TN 37203 *Parking is not included in your ticket price. Valet parking […]

China’s Push for Superpower Status in a World in Turmoil

Holland & Knight 511 Union Street Suite 2700, Nashville, TN, United States

    Wednesday, August 20 I 11:00 am – 1:00 pm * Luncheon Event * Venue: Holland & Knight 511 Union St. #2700 Nashville, TN 37219 Is China the Next Global Superpower? China is on the move—vying with the U.S. for dominance in trade, technology, and global influence. As American alliances waver and Beijing aligns […]

Truly a Turning Point?  Europe’s New View of Transatlantic Security

Bass, Berry & Sims - New Location 21 Platform Way South, Suite 3500, Nashville, TN, United States

  Truly a Turning Point?  Europe’s New View of Transatlantic Security Wednesday, September 3 I 11:00 am – 1:00 pm * Luncheon Event * Three years ago, Germany’s leader said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marked a turning point.  Europe could no longer count on the framework of postwar international agreements to keep war from its […]