“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of September 19, 2016
Welcome to the September 19, 2016 edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.
Monday Evening | Global Issues Talk on Iran with Amb Thomas Pickering
Was last year’s agreement between global powers and Tehran the best road to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and changing the balance of power in the Middle East? Join us on September 19th along with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, America’s “dean of diplomacy,” the “The Tennessean’s” David Plazas and introductory remarks from former Nashville Mayor Dean for a town hall on this important national security issue.
TNWAC News | Week of September 12, 2016
Your weekly summary of news and information from your World Affairs Council will keep you up to date.
Special Speaker Program Monday | Amb Thomas Pickering | US-Iran Relations
Was last year’s agreement between global powers and Tehran the best road to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and changing the balance of power in the Middle East? Join us on September 19th along with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, America’s “dean of diplomacy,” the “The Tennessean’s” David Plazas and introductory remarks from former Nashville Mayor Dean for a town hall on this important national security issue.
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of September 12, 2016
Welcome to the September 12, 2016 edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.
Reminder | 1pm Today | Talk to the Author – Obama’s Foreign Policy – Teleconference
Today at 1pm (CT) – Talk to the author – Derek Chollet – about his book, “The Long Game: How Obama Defied Washington and Redefined America’s Role in the World.” No topic more timely.
TONIGHT | “America’s Diplomats” Film with Amb Bowers & Amb Schlicher
Reminder | Join us TONIGHT for the film screening of the documentary “America’s Diplomats” about the challenges facing US Foreign Service Officers along with a post-film conversation with distinguished diplomats Ambassador Charles Bowers and Ambassador Ronald Schlicher. RSVP.
Tennessee #1 in USA for Foreign Investment Job Creation
Tennessee was ranked the top state in the nation for job creation resulting from foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2015, according to the recently released 2016 IBM Global Location Trends report.
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of September 5, 2016
Welcome to the September 5, 2016 edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.
Program | Iran Nuclear Deal | Amb Thomas Pickering
Was last year’s agreement between global powers and Tehran the best road to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and changing the balance of power in the Middle East? Join us on September 19th along with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, America’s “dean of diplomacy,” and the “The Tennessean’s” David Plazas for a town hall on this important national security issue.