WACA August 2014 Newsletter

Great stuff in this month’s WACA newsletter. Something for everyone. National Conference – you’re invited; college student scholarship for the conference; and the August ‘Cover to Cover’ author teleconference.

Weekly World News Update, August 6, 2014

Check out the Weekly World News Update for this week. Analysis of the continued conflict in Gaza, Turkey’s upcoming election, relations with Russia, and more. Plus, articles on U.S. foreign policy, communication freedom, global health, and a historical perspective on today’s conflicts.

Event | Monthly Author Conference Call – July 31

Join World Affairs Council members in a conference call with author Anand Gopal on July 31 to talk about the book “No Good Men Among the Living,” about America, the Taliban and the war through Afghan eyes. Sign up for call check-in info.

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.

Annual Conference of the World Affairs Councils of America

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.

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.”