Global Eats: The Russia-Ukraine War – Ripples Across Central Asia

OSH Restaurant & Grill 216 Thompson Lane, Nashville, United States

    Global Eats: The Russia-Ukraine War – Ripples Across Central Asia, Influences from the Past, Implications for the Present and Future Tuesday, October 28 I 5:30pm - 7:30pm Our "Global Eats" events offer a unique cultural and culinary experience that brings the world to your plate. Join us as we explore authentic cuisines from […]

Leading through Partnership: Tennessee’s Strategy for Global Investment

First Bank 1221 Broadway, Suite 1300, Nashville, United States

  This event is sold out Leading through Partnership: Tennessee’s Strategy for Global Investment Join TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter on November 6 as he delivers the keynote address for the Tennessee World Affairs Council Distinguished Speaker Series. He will highlight how Tennessee’s focus on building strong, long-term relationships has made it a trusted partner […]

U.S. and Japan: Allies in Security, Partners in Economic Prosperity

Pinnacle Financial Partners 21 Platform Way South - 23rd Floor, Nashville, TN, United States

U.S. and Japan: Allies in Security, Partners in Economic Prosperity The Tennessee World Affairs Council, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Knoxville, is hosting a panel discussion about Japan and its close relationship with the US. Panelists from Kobe University in Japan and the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC will discuss the longstanding alliance […]

The influence and expansionist drive of China in Serbia and the threat to Western security (Webinar)

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      The influence and expansionist drive of China in Serbia and the threat to Western security Join us for a timely webinar with Miroslav Ivica Emejdi, German Senior Police Commissioner and security policy expert, as he explores China's growing influence and expansionist ambitions in Serbia—and why it matters for Western security. Drawing on […]

The power of the Olympic brand and the geopolitics of global sport

Pinnacle Financial Partners 21 Platform Way South - 23rd Floor, Nashville, TN, United States

      With the 2026 Milan–Cortina Olympic Winter Games just weeks away, the Olympics are once again at the center of global attention. But what most people see on television is only the surface. Behind the athletes and ceremonies is one of the most powerful global brands in the world—shaping diplomacy, national image, corporate […]

Latin America in a Post-Liberal World

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

      Ambassador McKinley will address how the political and economic landscape of Latin America has changed over the past decade, with an emphasis on challenges and opportunities. He will also examine Latin America’s growing international importance and its relations with the United States. -------------- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 I 11:00am-1:00pm * Luncheon Event […]

Africa’s Global Rise and Why It Matters to the United States

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

      Africa’s growing geopolitical importance is reshaping global dynamics in ways that increasingly affect the United States at home. As the continent emerges as a major driver of economic growth, innovation, and demographic expansion, its role in global trade, energy security, supply chains, and diplomatic influence continues to expand. At the same time, […]

A New Framework for US-Korea Economic Relations

Pinnacle Financial Partners 21 Platform Way South - 23rd Floor, Nashville, TN, United States

  In 2025, the United States and South Korea negotiated a new framework for economic relations. Under the new understanding, South Korea has committed to investing $150 billion in the US shipbuilding industry and an additional $200 billion in other US industries, potentially including the new Korea Zinc smelter in Clarksville. Please join the Tennessee […]

U.S. Combat Operations in Iran: The Latest Example of America’s Asymmetric Advantage of Immediate, Global Maneuver

First Bank 1221 Broadway, Suite 1300, Nashville, United States

    America's February 27 attacks in Iran once again displayed the U.S. ability to project power seemingly, and sometimes literally, overnight. America's ability to deliver its military force anywhere in the world in a matter of hours remains a key asymmetric advantage that its adversaries just cannot match. This is a maneuver at a […]

Cold War Foreign Policies and Lessons for Today

First Bank 1221 Broadway, Suite 1300, Nashville, United States

        Foreign policy during the Cold War served as a model for the US even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but recent years have shown increased dissatisfaction with US international leadership and alliance management—whether you look at Obama's reduction in US commitment to NATO, Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, or Trump's […]

Beyond the Alps – Liechtenstein’s Economic Impact, Global Ties and US Partnerships

AllianceBernstein 501 Commerce St, Nashville, TN, United States

      Liechtenstein companies play vital roles in the U.S. domestic economy. They are market leaders in their respective sectors, such as automotive, construction, dental, audio-visual, and more. As Liechtenstein seeks to increase its U.S. economic footprint, one area of focus is establishing apprenticeship and vocational training programs. On the foreign policy front, Liechtenstein, […]

Are Tariffs Making America Great Again? A Q&A with AllianceBernstein CEO Seth Bernstein

AllianceBernstein 501 Commerce St, Nashville, TN, United States

      How have tariffs impacted the economy, both in the U.S. and globally? Is the U.S. benefitting from increased manufacturing as a result? And, are tariffs finding their way into inflation because expectations keep changing? Join Seth Bernstein, CEO of global asset manager AllianceBernstein (AB), at AB’s Nashville office to hear more in […]