Event | “The US and the UN: Friend or Foe?” UN Association
Join the Nashville Chapter of the UN Association for their summer luncheon and lecture, “The U.S. and the United Nations: Friend or Foe,” with Tom Osborne, former ABC News reporter and UN Bureau Chief. The event is set for August 24th, 11:30-1:30 in Nashville.
WACA Newsletter – April 2013
The April 2013 newsletter from the National Office of the World Affairs Councils of America. The Tennessee WAC is a member of this 100-strong network of councils that all share the common goals of bringing global awareness programs and resources to our communities.
Webcast | Putin’s Russia: Partner or Adversary? Amb John Beyrle
Is Vladimir Putin’s Russia a Partner or Adversary? Listen live to former US Ambassador to the Russian Federation John Beyrle on a web cast provided by the Columbus Council on World Affairs.
Event | America’s Campaign Against Al Qaeda – Webcast | Feb 7
Watch a Webinar presentation on America’s “Secret Campaign against Al Qaeda” featuring authors of the book “Counterstrike.”
Event | China Seminar: Beyond the Headlines (Live Event/Webcast) | Feb 6
Learn about China “Beyond the Headlines” at this live event and webinar. Former Tennessee Senator and US Ambassador to China James Sasser along with his son, Gray Sasser, member at Frost Brown Todd in Nashville and Belmont adjunct professor of Asian Business and Political Economies provide insights along with a panel of industry professionals.
Prize Update – 2013 Academic WorldQuest for High School Students
The Tennessee World Affairs Council will host the 2013 State Championship Match for Academic WorldQuest for high school students on February 23, 2013 at Belmont University. Today TN WAC is pleased to announce that through the generosity of an anonymous donor we are able to add a special prize at the competition for the 2nd place team — a Kindle Fire tablet for each of the four team members and the coach.
TN WAC Launches 2013 Academic WorldQuest for High School Students
This year marks the 3rd Tennessee Academic WorldQuest competition and the 11th Annual competition among the network of World Affairs Councils of America. The Tennessee State Championship match is set for February 23, 2013 at Belmont University in Nashville. The winning team from Tennessee will travel to Washington for the National Championship match at Georgetown University on April 27, 2013, as well as tours and visits to international affairs organizations in the nation’s capital.
Pre-Foreign Policy Debate Warmup
Our good friends at the US Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) have put together some materials that will get you primed for debate watching on Monday night. There’s an excellent video of a panel discussion on the importance of U.S. global engagement to our national and economic security and its impact on Florida’s future. The sessions include leading international affairs leaders in business, military and government. We commend it to your viewing.
Event | Law of the Sea Treaty Discussion – Oct 17
You can still RSVP to “A Discussion of the Law of the Sea Treaty.” Our meeting will be held at the law offices of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, 2525 West End Avenue, Suite 1500. We will begin at 11:30, and lunch will be provided. As many of you know, this issue will have great consequences for national security, the economy, and the environment.
Event: 2012 National Conference – Washington – Nov 7-9
The World Affairs Councils of America is proud to announce our Confirmed Speakers to date for the 2012 National Conference, U.S. National Security Policy: Six Top Issues for the President in 2013 (See list below). The conference commences at a very exciting time in Washington: one day after the election on Wednesday, November 7. Join us November 7-9, 2012 at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC for the launch of our network-wide discussion and analysis of the issues the President of the United States will face in 2013.