Welcome to the Academic WorldQuest 2017 Championship Match

The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to welcome 13 teams from 3 states to the 2017 Academic WorldQuest Championship Match. You are invited to join us on Sunday afternoon for this flagship event on the World Affairs Council’s calendar and celebration of our 10th Anniversary.

World Affairs Council Recognized for Program Excellence

The work of bringing programs and resources to educate and inspire the community to learn and understand international affairs has led to the Nashville-based Tennessee World Affairs Council being named as the “Council of the Month” for January 2017 by the national office of the World Affairs Councils of America.

On Russia

Today we are pleased to share an op-ed written by World Affairs Council President Patrick W. Ryan providing background and context for understanding the current challenges facing the US in its relationship with Russia and setting the scene for our town hall brief Tuesday with Dr. Katz. The World Affairs Council thanks “The Tennessean” for sharing the op-ed.

US-Russia Relations

The World Affairs Council provides programs and resources to help you understand the world. This reference page on US-Russia relations is provided as background and context to our public affairs […]

Seven Days to Russia – RSVP Now

Russia. Just what’s going on? Here’s the town hall that will take up the questions on Russia-US relations as the Trump Administration is about to take office amid a swirl of challenges between Washington and Moscow.