Global Focus – Rami Khouri – Aug 20, 2014 – Crises in the Middle East (Transcript)
TNWAC’s Global Focus talked with distinguished columnist, author, scholar and commentator Rami Khouri from the American University in Beirut about the crises sweeping the Middle East. From the Islamic State terrorists to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians Mr. Khouri provided insights and perspectives on these critical national security and foreign policy issues.
Weekly World News Update, August 6, 2014
Check out the Weekly World News Update for this week. Analysis of the continued conflict in Gaza, Turkey’s upcoming election, relations with Russia, and more. Plus, articles on U.S. foreign policy, communication freedom, global health, and a historical perspective on today’s conflicts.
Weekly World News Update, July 30, 2014
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Weekly World News Update, July 23, 2014
Check out the Weekly World News Update for this week.
Event | UN Association Dinner – Samar Ali on the Middle East (Apr 15)
“Is the Middle East in a Cold War, with Syria at the Center?” Find out from Samar Ali at the UN Association Spring Dinner on Apr 15th.
Event | Amb Bowers: Bringing Light to Honduras via Rotary – Mar 27
Ambassador Dick Bowers willl speak about Rotary International’s work in Honduras on Thursday, March 27th in Nashville.
WACA Newsletter – April 2013
The April 2013 newsletter from the National Office of the World Affairs Councils of America. The Tennessee WAC is a member of this 100-strong network of councils that all share the common goals of bringing global awareness programs and resources to our communities.
Webcast | Putin’s Russia: Partner or Adversary? Amb John Beyrle
Is Vladimir Putin’s Russia a Partner or Adversary? Listen live to former US Ambassador to the Russian Federation John Beyrle on a web cast provided by the Columbus Council on World Affairs.
Event: 2012 National Conference – Washington – Nov 7-9
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 us November 7-9, 2012 at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC for the launch of our network-wide discussion and analysis of the issues the President of the United States will face in 2013.
Event: March Symposium Focuses on Future of American Foreign Policy
United States Sen. Lamar Alexander; retired Gen. Wesley Clark; Jon Huntsman, the former Utah governor who has served as ambassador to Singapore and China and was a recent contender for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination; Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, and Bill Richardson, a former governor of New Mexico who has served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and as secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, will deliver public lectures at Vanderbilt University March 19-21 as part of the university’s annual Impact Symposium.