“The Tennessean” published an op-ed today from TNWAC Chairman Jim Shepherd and Vice Chairman Karl Dean about the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Thanks to “The Tennessean” and editor David Plazas for sharing this piece and keeping the community informed about this historic global catastrophe. You can find many useful links in “The...Read More
TNWAC This Week February 15, 2022 Dear Members and Friends: What’s up this week? A question that doesn’t really need to be asked as the world is watching the start of war in Europe. A Russian invasion of Ukraine, which appears imminent, would upend decades of peace and stability on the continent that propelled two...Read More
Thanks to those who donated to TNWAC when registering for this important program. Your support is essential to continuing our work in global affairs awareness. If you haven’t registered for this program, please do. It is critical to be aware of what is happening in Europe as the landscape of geo-strategic relations is about to...Read More
Japan-America Society of Tennessee Public Awareness Initiative Impact: Japanese Business Investment in Tennessee In association with the Tennessee World Affairs Council PDF Version Verbatim Transcript A Conversation with Don Sundquist Former Governor of Tennessee Video Recording on the JAST YouTube Channel Patrick Ryan [00:00:23] Hello, I’m Patrick Ryan from the Tennessee World Affairs Council, and...Read More
Japan-America Society of Tennessee Public Awareness Initiative Impact: Japanese Business Investment in Tennessee In association with the Tennessee World Affairs Council PDF Version Celeste Wilson Senior Director of Donor Engagement United Way of Greater Nashville Video Recording on the JAST YouTube Channel Speaker 1 [00:00:23] Hello, I’m Patrick Ryan from the Tennessee World Affairs Council,...Read More
Thank you for your continuing support in 2022! A global affairs public service provided by the Tennessee World Affairs Council CLICK IMAGE FOR QUIZ Thanks to quiz master Patrick Ryan and @TNWAC News Editor Campbell Lahman for this week’s quiz. LAST WEEK’S QUIZ WINNERS Hannah Osborne, Chapel Hill, TN Jim Shepherd, Nashville, TN Basil G....Read More
PDF Version A Conversation with Ginger Byrn Japan-America Society of Tennessee Executive Administrator, Director of Programs and Membership Development Video Recording on the JAST YouTube Channel Patrick Ryan [00:00:23] Hello, I’m Patrick Ryan from the Tennessee World Affairs Council, and today we are talking with Ginger Byrn from the Japan-America Society of Tennessee in our...Read More
In Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Today there are many speeches and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that advanced his work in civil rights in America and we commend them to your attention on this MLK Day. We must remember, also, he was an international figure, who was recognized with the...Read More
Japan-America Society of Tennessee Public Awareness Initiative Impact: Japanese Business Investment in Tennessee In association with the Tennessee World Affairs Council PDF Version Verbatim Transcript A Conversation with Leigh Wieland Member of the Board (2019-present) & former CEO (2003-2018) Japan-America Society of Tennessee Video Recording on the JAST YouTube Channel Patrick Ryan [00:01:07] Hello, I’m...Read More
Japan-America Society of Tennessee Public Awareness Initiative Impact: Japanese Business Investment in Tennessee In association with the Tennessee World Affairs Council PDF Version Verbatim Transcript A Conversation with John Gregory Former Director of Asian Development Tennessee Economic and Community Development Video Recording on the JAST YouTube Channel Patrick Ryan [00:02:16] Hello, I’m Patrick Ryan of...Read More
