2022 World Affairs Council of the Year
Network of Independent World Affairs Councils of America

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Join TNWAC on October 9th for our in-person event, titled "Energy to expand our global impact"
Presents Energy to Expand Our Global Impact The global economic impact of the Tennessee Valley region has never been more evident, as national and international companies and emerging industries are flourishing here. As the region’s energy supplier, the Tennessee Valley Authority is partnering with local, regional, and state leaders to attract these industries. Through these...
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In partnership with Belmont University and The Center for Global Citizenship Election 2024 Panel (Town Hall) The upcoming Presidential election is historic in so many ways, and historically divisive in terms of the campaigns being waged and the narrow margins likely in the battleground states that will determine the ultimate outcome. Our very distinguished group of panelists...
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Join TNWAC on October 23rd for our in-person event, titled "Stabilizing US - China Relations in a Time of Tension."
Stabilizing US-China Relations in a Time of Tension  In partnership with Belmont University and The Center for Global Citizenship Ambassador Randt first visited Beijing in 1974 and has witnessed the monumental changes that have occurred. That the US and China have profound differences is hardly surprising considering China’s different national circumstances, 5,000 years of history,...
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presents Reform in Central Asia: Shifting Frameworks and Dynamics Speaker: Mark Reese began his thirty-year career in Central Asia as the first Peace Corps volunteer to serve in Kokand, Uzbekistan, from 1994-1996. Through the University of Washington, he subsequently established and managed a Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program centered around Islamic studies and...
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Join TNWAC on November 11th for our in-person event, titled "Global Threats and Strategic Challanges."
Global Threats and Strategic Challenges Thursday, November 7th I 11:30 am – 1:00 pm * Luncheon Event – Registration Required * The world today is more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous than it has been since WWII. It’s not just armed conflict and terrorism that affect where the U.S. Army goes, what they do, and...
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presents Global Eats – Kurdistan: An Evening at Edessa Restaurant Monday, November 11th I 6:00pm – 8:00pm   Our “Global Eats” events offer a unique cultural and culinary experience that brings the world to your plate. Join us as we explore authentic cuisines from around the globe at local restaurants featuring rich and exotic flavors....
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“NATO’s Ambitious Agenda—Preparing for the Future” As NATO celebrates its 75 years of Collective Defense, the Tennessee World Affairs Council (TNWAC) will host a discussion featuring Major General William Hickman, US Army (retired), a veteran with extensive NATO experience. The event will focus on NATO’s evolution since the Cold War and its current focus on...
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Presents New International Horizons Douglas Kreulen addresses Nashville International Airport’s expansion plans and its role in fostering new international connections, highlighting opportunities for economic growth and cultural exchange through enhanced air connectivity, contributing to Nashville’s global standing. Speaker: DOUGLAS KREULEN Doug Kreulen joined the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority in 2012 and was named president &...
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  The dialog between the President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA), Matthew Hughes, and Hon. Karl Dean, will verse around the importance of WACA and all 90 World Affairs Council in engaging the public and leaders in global affairs in an age of rapidly shifting international order. At the center...
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China’s Use of Armed Coercion to Win Without Fighting Over the past 20 years, China’s international status as a “great power” has become undeniable. China’s “peaceful rise” has included substantial investments in military modernization and an increasingly assertive regional posture. While China has not waged war, it has frequently resorted to what the US State...
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