“The Case for Waging Peace” | USIP President Nancy Lindborg
On Monday evening the World Affairs Council will host US Institute of Peace President Nancy Lindborg at a Global Town Hall in association with the Belmont University Center for International Business. Please join us for this opportunity to hear from and talk with Ms. Lindborg about the challenges the United States faces in the world in “waging peace.” Today we are pleased to share with you Ms. Lindborg’s op-ed “The Case for Waging Peace,” which has been published in “The Tennessean.”
Announcing the 2017-2018 Academic WorldQuest Program
Academic WorldQuest 2017-2018 is here! Join the Quest today.
Take the Peace Day Challenge | International Peace Day | Sep 21st
International Peace Day is September 21st! Not just another day. Take the Peace Challenge.
WorldQuest Topics Announced for 2017-18 Season
The topics for the 2017-2018 Academic WorldQuest competition are here!
Political-Military Dimensions of the Korea Crisis | Sep 27
Why is dealing with North Korea’s incipient nuclear threat to the United States homeland so difficult. Join veteran intelligence officer Patrick Ryan on Wednesday, September 27th at 12pm to discuss the crisis in the Korean peninsula.
How Should We Define The US-China Relationship? | Aug 30
There’s no question that American foreign policy and trade policy has been transformed under the Administration of President Donald Trump. How so? Join us for this examination with John Scannapieco, an expert on US commercial ties to Asian trading partners.
China-US Trade Relations: What You Should Know | Aug 30
There’s no question that American foreign policy and trade policy has been transformed under the Administration of President Donald Trump. How so? Join us for this examination with John Scannapieco, an expert on US commercial ties to Asian trading partners.
Program | Practical Peace Building for National Security – Nancy Lindborg | Oct 2
Join us for a Global Town Hall with U.S. Institute of Peace President Nancy Lindborg to talk about the challenge of finding solutions to international conflicts.
“Americans have a lot to learn about the world” | TNWAC Board Chair Op-Ed
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to share for your consideration an op-ed by Board Chairman Jim Shepherd who calls for more attention to global awareness programs consistent with the TNWAC vision: A well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events.
Why Is The Doomsday Clock Set at 2 1/2 Minutes to Midnight? | Register Now | Wed Noon Program
Why did the “Doomsday Clock” advance to 2 1/2 minutes to midnight in January 2017? Global Dialogue July 26, 2017 “2017 Doomsday Clock: 2 1/2 Minutes to Midnight” with Dr. […]