Good morning and welcome to the November 9, 2015 edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World” Quiz. Check your global affairs awareness with these ten questions taken from news reports over the past week. In addition to reporting in a variety of sources we highlighted them on Twitter — @TNWAC #tnwacquiz. Follow...Read More
EVENT CANCELLED -- Join TNWAC and Belmont in welcoming US Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris for an evening discussion of strategic developments and challenges.Read More
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."Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
A delegation of Tennessee World Affairs Council board members recently paid a call on Consul-General of Japan Motohiko Kato to update him on the group's work in global awareness education.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
Get your tickets to the 4th Annual International Night, hosted by the Cookeville Breakfast Rotary Club in association with the Tennessee World Affairs Council on Saturday evening, January 26, 2013 at the Clarion Inn, Cookeville.Read More
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to announce it will partner with the Cookeville Breakfast Rotary Club to organize the 4th Annual International Night on Saturday, January 26, 2013. This year's honored country is Japan, following on celebrations that featured India, Saudi Arabia and Germany. Mark your calendars for that date and plan to...Read More
The stage is set in Nashville, Tenn., from October 16 through 19 for the 34th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Associations (SEUS/Japan). Returning to Tennessee after 14 years, this prestigious gathering of global business leaders celebrates longstanding economic and cultural ties and offers delegates from Japan and eight Southeastern...Read More
