Learn about China "Beyond the Headlines" at this live event and webinar. Former Tennessee Senator and US Ambassador to China James Sasser along with his son, Gray Sasser, member at Frost Brown Todd in Nashville and Belmont adjunct professor of Asian Business and Political Economies provide insights along with a panel of industry professionals.Read More
Now in its 27th year, The Economist's annual "The World in..." publication provides readers with a unique perspective on the upcoming year across the spheres of business, finance and economics, technology, sport, media, arts, culture, and more. Go beyond the pages and discuss predictions for 2013 as you submit your questions live to Jim Falk,...Read More
Our good friends at the US Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) have put together some materials that will get you primed for debate watching on Monday night. There's an excellent video of a panel discussion on the importance of U.S. global engagement to our national and economic security and its impact on Florida's future. The sessions...Read More
Nashville and Memphis are among the "Top 50 Cities for Global Trade" in the United States according to a special report in "Global Trade" magazine. The survey ranked cities by their export volume and some earned additional superlatives. Nashville came in at #41 with $5.7 billion in international exports, with Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia...Read More
The World Affairs Councils of America is proud to announce our Confirmed Speakers to date for the 2012 National Conference, U.S. National Security Policy: Six Top Issues for the President in 2013 (See list below). The conference commences at a very exciting time in Washington: one day after the election on Wednesday, November 7. Join...Read More
Congratulations to the Montgomery Bell Academy Academic WorldQuest team on their victory in the 2012 Tennessee State Championship match today. Team members Jake Simons, John Mellow, McKay Proctor and Will Stewart, and coach Annie Williams will represent Tennessee at the World Affairs Councils of America national competition for WorldQuest at Georgetown University in Washington, DC...Read More
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to be among the organizations co-sponsoring a symposium examining international trade and investment in Nashville. The event is Belmont University's 3rd Annual Center for International Business (CIB) Symposium and is set for this Thursday, March 29, 2012.Read More
The Tennessee World Affairs Council announced today that the "Spotlight on Turkey" teachers workshop, phase I of the program, has been rescheduled for April 14, 2012 (vice March 24, 2012). The change was made to permit registration of additional teachers, to reach the program minimum participation level. "Spotlight on Turkey" is a three part program...Read More
The Constitution provides power to both the President and the Congress in making United States foreign policy but it is not always clear who has the decisive voice and how the process works. The role Congress plays will be examined in a seminar featuring Dr. George Ingram, Chairman Emeritus of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition...Read More
