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Paving the Way for the Next Generation of U.S.-Japan Collaboration

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

In collaboration with the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON), a binational advisory panel to the governments of Japan and the United States, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to a symposium for industry leaders, educators, government officials and citizen diplomats to examine developments in science, technology and business. Please join […]

The European Union – Turmoil or Transition? BREXIT vs. Regionalism

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

Are you curious about the state of the European Union?  Reserve your seat now for our next World Spins Series event:  The European Union - Turmoil or Transition? BREXIT vs. Regionalism Yves Dubus   Our guest speaker, Mr. Yves Dubus, Belgian Trade Commissioner in Houston, will help us understand what is taking place in Europe.  […]

Annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia

State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Austin-Saltillo Sister City Committee,  the City of Austin, Univision, the State Preservation Board, and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Austin's annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia is a musical celebration and historical re-enactment of Mexico's call for independence from Spain.  The event takes place each […]

Trade, Technology and the New Global Political Order

St. Edwards University, Jones Auditorium 3001 South Congress, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Kozmetsky Center is pleased to have Dr. DJ Peterson, Founder of Longview Global Advisors in Austin.  Dr. Peterson will share his perspective on the looming U.S.-China trade war;  U.S-Mexico/Latin America business and trade relations in the context of hardened border policies; the use of tariffs to […]

U.S. Army Major General (Ret.) Mari K. Eder Discusses the “Information Apocalypse”

St. Edwards University, Jones Auditorium 3001 South Congress, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to partner with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University in welcoming U.S. Army Major General (Ret.) Mari K. Eder, PhD to Austin.  Dr. Eder will assess the erosion in confidence regarding public information and suggesting ways that we might safeguard society from disinformation. Maj. Gen. Eder […]

French Market Day Celebrating the Austin-Angers Sister Cities

St. Edwards University 3001 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to attend French Market Day at St. Edward's University.  Feast on mouth watering food from French inspired chefs and demos for the culinary curious. We will have film screenings curated by the director of the Angers Film Festival. French morning cartoons, sing alongs, and story time presented […]

Texas Global Food Security Summit

JW Marriott Austin 110 E Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join the Eleanor Crook Foundation, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the World Affairs Council of Austin, and UT Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs for the inaugural Texas Global Food Security Summit. The summit will provide a platform to discuss and promote the unique leadership of the state of Texas in advancing global food […]

Ireland Briefing

The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to feature at our next members-only meeting an evening with Ireland's Consul General Claire McCarthy and Vice Consul Paul Breen.  During this special meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about current events in Ireland as well as Ireland's inititiatives in Austin, America and the world. […]

Strategic Security Challenges in the Middle East: Perspectives on a ‘Second Arab Spring’ and the U.S.-Iran Confrontation

St. Edwards University, Carter Auditorium 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to partner with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University in offering a presentation by Theodore "Ted" Karasik, PhD, Senior Advisor at Gulf State Analytics.  Dr. Karasik will share his perspective on the security challenges in the Middle East, the potential of a Second “Arab Spring” and […]

Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ Competition

TX, United States

REGISTER your high school team by February 7th if your team is ready to compete in the Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ (AWQ) competition on Saturday February 22, 2020. Each year, Academic WorldQuest™ seeks to inform and engage high school teens and their teachers across the country in global affairs. More than 4,000 students participate and […]

The Firebird: The Elusive Fate of Russian Democracy

TX, United States

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO EUROPEAN TRAVEL LIMITATIONS   The World Affairs Council of Austin, the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St Edwards University, and Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Sudies at the University of Texas are pleased to present the Kennan Conversation with Andrei Kozyrev.  Mr. Kozyrev will […]

Author Lesley Blume among Speakers in August

August -- 6th at 1pm Fallout: The Hiroshima Cover-Up and the Reporter Who Revealed It to the World featuring Lesley Blume, award-winning journalist, historian, and New York Times bestselling author // 11th at 10am International Biz Advantage: Austin & Israel featuring Lior Koriat, CEO at Quali; Ze'ev Lavie, VP at the Israeli Chambers of Commerce; and Limor […]

State of the Middle East

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The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to welcome back distinguished author and professor of Government at Austin Community College, Roy E. Casagranda, PhD  for a discussion on the State of the Middle East. Attendees will obtain answers to these questions: What has three and of half years of Trump brought the Middle East? […]

Conversation with Jordan Price, Honorary Consul General of Malawi

Malawi’s Honorary Consul General Jordan Price will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about events and opportunities in Malawi, as well initiatives in Austin and Texas.  This program will be moderated by Abdallah Mahmoud, the City of Austin's Emerging Markets Program Specialist.    

America and the World: U.S. Ambassadors’ Perspectives on Diplomacy in Foreign Policy

On November 23, 12:00-2:00 PM, the World Affairs Council of Austin and the Kozmetsky Center will offer a panel discussion with U.S. Ambassadors assessing the importance of the diplomatic tool in American foreign policy with reference to professional experience and U.S. global interests. The session will be moderated by Kozmetsky Center Director, Dr. Sharyl Cross […]

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