Over the Horizon at BNA
A look at how Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) is working to meet demand over the next 10 years and beyond. With the New Horizon capital program well underway, the […]
The Middle East After the Iran War: A New (Dis)Order Emerging?
The Middle East is at a “hinge moment,” a period of transformative change where the old order is collapsing, and a new, region-driven multipolar order is emerging. The […]
The New Rules of Global Commerce: Why Adaptability Is the New Competitive Advantage
For decades, global commerce was built on a simple premise: optimize for efficiency. Businesses designed supply chains to move products faster, cheaper, and more predictably—fueling unprecedented economic growth […]
America at 250: The U.S. Armed Forces and Global Leadership
As the United States approaches the historic milestone of the 250th Anniversary of its Independence, the Tennessee World Affairs Council will host a special Distinguished Speaker Series […]
The Iran War and The Asian Future of the Middle East
The traditional framing of the “Middle East” as a discrete region oriented toward Europe has obscured a more fundamental reality: the region is Asian, shaped by Asia, […]
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 […]