Join us for a conversation with Captain John Sanford, former Naval Attache to South Korea, an expert on the Korean Peninsula, to discuss the current round of threats from North Korea against the United States and its allies. Tuesday, April 16th.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
Please join us for a night of great conversation and art at Cummins Station's unique and vibrant urban community garden. The mixer will bring together members of international organizations with similar interests in promoting education of world affairs, multi-cultural awareness and encouraging international cooperation. Members can network, learn about other organizations and collaborate on future...Read More
There's still time to register for Academic Worldquest. The deadline for teams to signup is February 15th. For the teams already registered and preparing themselves for the competition on March 10, 2013 make sure you are reviewing the Study Guide (available here). Take note that the Tennessee Championship match will use the categories and study...Read More
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
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...Read More
International Human Rights Day occurs every year to commemorate the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on Dec 10, 1948. In Tennessee, Human Rights Day has become a day to reflect and look at lessons learned and battles won, while various human rights groups join forces and commit to...Read More
The Tennessee World Affairs Council will host the 2013 State Championship Match for Academic WorldQuest for high school students on February 23, 2013 at Belmont University. Today TN WAC is pleased to announce that through the generosity of an anonymous donor we are able to add a special prize at the competition for the 2nd...Read More
