Event | UN Association Dinner – Samar Ali on the Middle East (Apr 15)
“Is the Middle East in a Cold War, with Syria at the Center?” Find out from Samar Ali at the UN Association Spring Dinner on Apr 15th.
Event | Climate Change: Risks for National Security (Apr 8)
You are invited to join the Tennessee World Affairs Council and the American Security Project for a symposium on “Climate Change: Risks for National Security.”
World Affairs Councils National Conference: “Know Your World”
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is a member of the 90+ network of World Affairs Councils of America. As such TN WAC members can participate in many opportunities open to the network. One of these is the annual national conference. Get information on registration, student scholarships, hotel discounts, embassy receptions and more.
Council Leaders Visit Consul General Kato of Japan
A delegation of Tennessee World Affairs Council board members recently paid a call on Consul-General of Japan Motohiko Kato to update him on the group’s work in global awareness education.
Last Call – Sep 1 Deadline: College Students – National Conference Scholarship Program
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is proud to announce a student scholarship opportunity to attend the 2013 National Conference. TIME SENSITIVE – APPLICATIONS DUE SEP 1, 2014.
Hot Topics | Surveillance and the NSA – Gen. Hayden Conference Call
The World Affairs Councils of America’s “1918 Society” is hosting a “Hot Topics” conference call on Wednesday, August 7 (3:00pm-3:30pm EDT) with former CIA and former NSA director General Michael V. Hayden. The topic is “Understanding Data Surveillance, PRISM and the NSA.” The call is open to members of the WACA “1918 Society.”
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.”