A New Framework for US-Korea Economic Relations

In 2025, the United States and South Korea negotiated a new framework for economic relations. Under the new understanding, South Korea has committed to investing $150 billion in the […]
Africa’s Global Rise and Why It Matters to the United States

Africa’s growing geopolitical importance is reshaping global dynamics in ways that increasingly affect the United States at home. As the continent emerges as a major driver of […]
Latin America in a Post-Liberal World

Ambassador McKinley will address how the political and economic landscape of Latin America has changed over the past decade, with an emphasis on challenges and opportunities. He […]
The power of the Olympic brand and the geopolitics of global sport

With the 2026 Milan–Cortina Olympic Winter Games just weeks away, the Olympics are once again at the center of global attention. But what most people see on […]
U.S. and Japan: Allies in Security, Partners in Economic Prosperity

U.S. and Japan: Allies in Security, Partners in Economic Prosperity The Tennessee World Affairs Council, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Knoxville, is hosting a panel discussion about Japan […]
Leading through Partnership: Tennessee’s Strategy for Global Investment

This event is sold out Leading through Partnership: Tennessee’s Strategy for Global Investment Join TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter on November 6 as he delivers the keynote address for […]
The Global Country Music Scene in 2025

The Global Country Music Scene in 2025 The global influence of Country Music is expanding at an extraordinary pace, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for artists around the world. This […]
Trump 2.0: US Policy Shifts Amid a Changing Middle East Landscape

Trump 2.0: US Policy Shifts Amid a Changing Middle East Landscape Eight months into the second Trump administration, the Middle East has become a more prominent focus of […]
Truly a Turning Point? Europe’s New View of Transatlantic Security

Truly a Turning Point? Europe’s New View of Transatlantic Security Wednesday, September 3 I 11:00 am – 1:00 pm * Luncheon Event * Three years ago, Germany’s leader said […]
China’s Push for Superpower Status in a World in Turmoil

Wednesday, August 20 I 11:00 am – 1:00 pm * Luncheon Event * Venue: Holland & Knight 511 Union St. #2700 Nashville, TN 37219 Is China the Next […]