Where Do You Get Your News?
World Affairs Council President Patrick Ryan is often asked about credible sources for news on global affairs. Here’s his perspective on where he goes for information.
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Connie Britton’s Mother’s Day Greeting
Did you catch the video Connie Britton released to mark Mother’s Day? The actress and star of the TV show “Nashville” has been a United Nations Development Program Goodwill Ambassador since April 2014. In that role she works to raise awareness of the UNDP’s work in poverty eradication and women’s empowerment as an advocate to Americans and the global public.
Mark Your Calendar | Talk to the Author of “Behind the Lines of Jihad” | Jun 13
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this exciting opportunity to talk with Souad Mekhennet about her experiences confronting radical militants from ISIS and Al Qaeda to tell the story in her book “I Was Told To Come Along: My Journey Behind The Lines of Jihad.”
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of May 7-May 13, 2017
Check your global affairs awareness with these ten questions taken from the week’s news reports provided via @TNWAC #TNWACquiz. The only rule is to use the ‘honor system.’ Click on […]
Talk to the Author of “All Measures Short of War” | May 25
The World Affairs Councils of America provides a monthly special program called “Cover to Cover” that features interactive phone conferencing with authors of global affairs related books. We thank them […]
Global Town Hall on the Middle East More Timely Than Ever | Apr 17
More trouble in the Middle East? Join the World Affairs Council for a town hall on April 17th at Belmont University featuring distinguished diplomat Ambassador Ronald Schlicher and career intelligence officer LCDR Patrick Ryan who will share invaluable insights and perspectives on Middle East affairs.
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of Mar 26-April 1, 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of Mar 19-25, 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.
Program | The Middle East: A Region in Turmoil | April 17
Join the World Affairs Council for a town hall on April 17th at Belmont University featuring distinguished diplomat Ambassador Ronald Schlicher and career intelligence officer LCDR Patrick Ryan who will share invaluable insights and perspectives on Middle East affairs.
Talk to the Author of “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age” On International Women’s Day | Mar 8
Wednesday is International Women’s Day and the World Affairs Councils of America and the Tennessee World Affairs Council invite you to talk to the author of “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age.”