Beyond the Alps – Liechtenstein’s Economic Impact, Global Ties and US Partnerships
Liechtenstein companies play vital roles in the U.S. domestic economy. They are market leaders in their respective sectors, such as automotive, construction, dental, audio-visual, and more. As […]
Are Tariffs Making America Great Again? A Q&A with AllianceBernstein CEO Seth Bernstein
How have tariffs impacted the economy, both in the U.S. and globally? Is the U.S. benefitting from increased manufacturing as a result? And, are tariffs finding their way […]
Cold War Foreign Policies and Lessons for Today
Foreign policy during the Cold War served as a model for the US even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but recent years have shown […]
U.S. Combat Operations in Iran: The Latest Example of America’s Asymmetric Advantage of Immediate, Global Maneuver
America’s February 27 attacks in Iran once again displayed the U.S. ability to project power seemingly, and sometimes literally, overnight. America’s ability to deliver its military force anywhere […]
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 […]