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 […]

Georgetown University in Qatar: Adapting to Serve Students and Advancing Qatar’s Education and Research Vision (Webinar)

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  In this talk, Khaled Al Yousuf will share an on-the-ground perspective on Georgetown University in Qatar, how an American university operates within Education City, and how GU-Q has adapted to meet evolving student needs while maintaining academic excellence. He will highlight practical examples of student support, community building, and external partnerships that help an […]

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 […]

Navigating Geopolitical Risk: How Multinational Corporations Are Adapting to a More Fragmented World (Webinar)

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A brief look at how multinational corporations are adjusting to a world shaped by geopolitical tension, regulatory uncertainty, and economic fragmentation. The session will explore how companies anticipate risk, engage key stakeholders, and build resilience into strategic decision-making. Wednesday, April 22 I 12:00pm - 1:00pm     Featured Speaker: João A. de Castro Neves, PhD […]

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 an […]

America at 250: The U.S. Armed Forces and Global Leadership (SOLD-OUT)

Richland Country Club 1 Club Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

  ** This event is currently sold-out **     As the United States approaches the historic milestone of the 250th Anniversary of its Independence, the Tennessee World Affairs Council will host a special Distinguished Speaker Series panel to reflect on the vital role of the United States Armed Forces in shaping, protecting, and leading […]

The Iran War and The Asian Future of the Middle East

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

      The traditional framing of the "Middle East" as a discrete region oriented toward Europe has obscured a more fundamental reality: the region is Asian, shaped by Asia, and increasingly shaping the Asian order itself. The term "Middle East" itself, coined in 1902 by American naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan to describe a […]