WACA Weekly – May 25, 2015
The World Affairs Councils of America national office shares information about happenings around the network of Councils through the WACA Weekly newsletter.
National Conference | America & The World – Vali Nasr Opening Keynote
TNWAC is pleased to provide transcripts from the 2014 World Affairs Councils of America National Conference in Washington, DC. The opening keynote remarks from Dr. Vali Nasr, moderated by Amb Paula Dobriansky set the scene for two days of symposia addressing “America and the World.”
Global Focus – “America and the World” Panel (Video)
The Tennessee World Affairs Council’s Global Focus Webcast on Sep. 24 addressed “America and the World.” The distinguished panel included Ambassador Dick Bowers, Angela Weck, Susan Haynes and Patrick Ryan. Here is the video and audio from the Webcast.
Recommended Reading: “Foreign Policy in the Age of Retrenchment”
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs recently published an insightful study that you will find helpful in understanding America’s role in the world.
Global Focus Webcast | Sep24 | Panel – America & The World
Join us Wednesday for an interactive Webcast with a distinguished panel who will talk about current global developments and America’s place in the world.
Event | Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Beer Tasting Fundraiser Thurs Night
Register now for the TN Returned Peace Corps Volunteer beer tasting Thursday night. It’s a fundraiser to support projects in the field being organized by current Tennessee PC workers around the world.
Event | Monthly Author Conference Call – TODAY! – SEP 17
Join World Affairs Council members in a conference call with author Mathew Burrows TODAY to talk about the book “The Future, Declassified.” Sign up for call check-in info.
Global Focus Webcast | Sep24 | Panel – America & The World
Join us September 24th for the live Global Focus Webcast where you can participate with our distinguished panel examining “America and the World.” Free registration.
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.
Global Focus – Rami Khouri – Aug 20, 2014 – Crises in the Middle East (Video)
Our inaugural Global Focus Webcast featured distinguished columnist and scholar Rami Khouri to examine developments in the Middle East and the crises in Iraq/Syria and Israel/Palestine.