Hot Topics Conference Call on Rising Global Terrorism (11/19)
The World Affairs Councils of America is hosting a “Hot Topics” conference call on “Rising Global Terrorism” on Thursday, November 19th.
Event Cancelled – US Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris – Sep 14
EVENT CANCELLED — Join TNWAC and Belmont in welcoming US Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris for an evening discussion of strategic developments and challenges.
Hot Topics | Surveillance and the NSA – Gen. Hayden Conference Call
The World Affairs Councils of America’s “1918 Society” is hosting a “Hot Topics” conference call on Wednesday, August 7 (3:00pm-3:30pm EDT) with former CIA and former NSA director General Michael V. Hayden. The topic is “Understanding Data Surveillance, PRISM and the NSA.” The call is open to members of the WACA “1918 Society.”
Event | North Korea Teleconference – Apr 24
The World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) announced a “Hot Topics” conference call on North Korea set for April 24 at 12:00pm CDT (1pm EDT). The call features Dr. Abraham Kim, Vice President of the Korean Economic Institute of America (KEI) and speaker for the Future of Korea program.
Event | China Seminar: Beyond the Headlines (Live Event/Webcast) | Feb 6
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.
Event | Hot Topic Conference Call: North Korea Missile Test
On Thursday, December 20 at 2:00 PM CST, join the World Affairs Councils of America for a Hot Topics Conference Call about the implications of North Korea’s successful missile test with Dr. Michael J. Green. Dr. Green is a Senior Vice President for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and an associate professor of international relations at Georgetown University. (Click on this post for more info and to RSVP)
Event Reminder | Tuesday Night – The Changing Middle East – Belmont 6pm
The “Arab Spring” and the challenge it presents to American foreign policy and interests across North Africa and the Near East has raised new and complicated questions jumping out of the headlines. There could be no timelier topic for us to discuss than the tension between America and the Arab and Islamic worlds. We seek to understand these developments and how they impact U.S. interests in these important regions. JOIN US ON TUESDAY EVENING at 6:00pm at Belmont University for our event with Dr. Richard Bulliet of Columbia University as he talks about “Understanding Muslim Societies: Political Authority in the Middle East.”
Event: Feb 27 Join the “Inside Egypt” Conference Call
ATTENTION TEACHERS: The World Affairs Councils of America has arranged a conference call for TN WAC to share with our schools, other interested organizations and TN WAC members. Contact TN WAC for more information and to sign up for this conference call opportunity.
Inside Egypt: The Path Forward
with Mohamed Younis, Gallup Senior Analyst
Monday, February 27, 2012
from 11:00 to 11:30am EST
Hot Topics – Taiwan Presidential Elections (Time Sensitive)
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to offer its members access to the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) “HOT TOPICS” program. This current events learning resource provides access to specialists and individuals with insight and knowledge of the important issues of the day. This week WACA is hosting a “HOT TOPICS” conversation on the “Taiwan Presidential Elections: A Firsthand Experience” featuring the perspectives of the WACA Taiwan Leadership Delegation — WAC network representatives who traveled to Taiwan in October for special access briefings and visits.