Ukraine: How it Can Win, and Why it Matters to the United States – Global Town Hall with Daniel Bischof| May 06
Dan Bishof, the Department of State’s Director for Eastern Europe, will join the Tennessee World Affairs Council to share insights and exchange views on what factors have influenced U.S. decision-making over the evolution of the war, which has seen Ukraine fight back from the near-loss of Kyiv to recapture significant amounts of its own territory and inflict significant blows on Russia in the Black Sea. Mr. Bishof will discuss the mechanisms the U.S. government has established for tracking and providing oversight of U.S. assistance to Ukraine, and how that assistance impacts the security of not only Ukraine, but also that of Europe and the United States.
Webinar | China engagements in Africa and Latin America and the implications for US strategic relations and interests | April 17, 2024
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is proud to present China Engagements in Africa and Latin America and the Implications for US Strategic Relations and Interests via Zoom Wednesday, April 17, […]
Frank Langfitt | Town Hall | Eyewitness to History: Lessons from Two Decades Covering the World | April 11
NPR’s Frank Langfitt has reported from more than 50 countries and territories since the late 1990s. In a video and audio presentation, Frank recounts the history he’s witnessed through the people he’s met and how that history has shaped today’s challenging geo-political landscape. Frank will explain what he learned driving a free taxi in Shanghai and tracking elephants in South Sudan. He’ll also discuss reporting in Ukraine during Russia’s 2022 invasion and covering the Israel/Gaza war.
Global Nashville with Karl Dean | March 1, 2024
Join us for an insightful conversation featuring Sarah Fisher Gardial, Ph.D., Dean of the Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University and Hon. Karl Dean, former Mayor of Nashville. This event promises enriching discussions on leadership and community engagement. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation.
Webinar | Election Year: Foreign Policy and American Domestic Politics
Join us at our Webinar for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Thomas Alan Schwartz. In this webinar, we will discuss the potential impact of America’s election-year politics on the important issues of foreign policy, including the Middle East, Ukraine, and China.
Webinar | A Conversation on Russia’s Attack on Ukraine and the Future of U.S.-Ukrainian Relations
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is proud to support: A Conversation on Russia’s Attack on Ukraine and the Future of U.S. – Ukrainian Relations featuring Her Excellency Oksana Markarova, Ambassador […]
Webinar | In Focus Series: Ukraine | Putin’s Mercenaries | Medical Frontline | Sep 27
TNWAC presents Ewa Galica, award-winning documentary director of “The Wagner Group. Putin’s Mercenaries” and David Kaiser, medical services volunteer supporting Ukraine’s wounded military and civilians.
Webinar | International Careers Panel | April 3, 2024
Do you wonder what jobs and careers there are in international affairs? There’s more than you think. Every Fall and Spring the World Affairs Council assembles diplomats, business people, NGO officials, returned Peace Corps volunteers and more to talk about their experiences and insights and to answer your questions at this very popular panel.
Webinar | Open A.I.: Data Access and Risks | Paul Maguire | Nov 30
Distinguished entrepreneur, inventor and founder and CEO of Knowmadics talks about A.I. and dual issues of democratization of data and access through these open source AI models and the risk open source AI models pose because in the wrong hands they are sufficient enough to defeat a number of systems to create mischief.
Webinar | Saudi-US Relations: The Defense & National Security Piece | Jul 19
On July 19th we’re going to talk with two experts on the military-to-military relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Join us for this conversation about the current situation and the future of the national security interests of these countries.