Geopolitics

Connexions Conference on Global Media in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Sid Richardson Hall Bass Lecture Hall 2315 Red River St, Austin, TX, United States

#Connexions will create an international space for discourse on modern media and technology in state affairs to help address the critical need for informed and expert leadership in the information sphere, promoting a safer and healthier digital environment that in turn shapes the direction of history. Of main focus will be the chaos of information […]

Religion-Policy/Security Nexus Project Series: Religious Freedom, Human Rights and Geopolitics

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

The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to join us for the final Kozmetsky Center program with featured speaker Nury Turkel, Chair of the U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom and Chair of the Uyghur Human Rights Project for the Religion-Policy/Security.  This session will focus on issues of human rights, religious freedom and geopolitics. Nury […]

Beijing’s Global Media Offensive: China’s Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the World

ONLINE

The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Orange County invite you to join this webinar featuring Joshua Kurlantzick, senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is the author, most recently, of Beijing’s Global Media Offensive: China’s Uneven Campaign To Influence Asia and […]

The Future of Joint Combined Operations: Large-Scale Combat Operations in the Late 21st Century

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

The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to attend a presentation by LTG Ross Coffman, Deputy Commanding General of the Army Futures Command, on the future of warfare in the 21st century. The Army Futures Command is headquartered in Austin, with over 26,000 personnel world worldwide working on modernization priorities. The AFC  leads a continuous transformation […]

The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with Shannon O’Neil

ONLINE

The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Orange County invite you to join this webinar featuring Shannon K. O’Neil, vice president, deputy director of studies, and the Nelson and David Rockefeller senior fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. O'Neil will be explain […]

“Nothing to See Here, Folks”: The U.S. – China Relationship in 2023

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

The already deeply strained relationship between the United States and China has been particularly rocky in 2023. Bilateral controversies over the Chinese balloon, Taiwan, TikTok, and Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia, among other developments, have exacerbated tensions and prompted speculation by some that the United States and China could be headed for serious conflict. David […]

Globalist Coffeehouse: China – What’s Next?

5820 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United States

We will be meeting in person at the 5820 Burger and Taphouse. This month's topic is: China: What's next? What will be China’s role in the global economy and geopolitics in general, over the next decades? There is the South China Sea and the potential for conflict over Taiwan. But there is also “soft power” […]

Global Security Forum

ONLINE

The Global Security Forum (GSF) convenes the nation's top leadership and experts to discuss security and strategy in the decisive decade to come. Panelists will explore areas in which acting now will be vital to advancing our national and global security interests. Agenda: 7:30 am CT      Welcome and Opening Remarks 2:00 pm CT […]

Disinformation is Global

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

We are experiencing a global circulation of misinformation and disinformation, especially via digital media. What are the international and regional contexts in which disinformation is generated, harvested, circulated, and weaponized? How do we generate policy recommendations and solutions for the looming problems of the “post-truth” world? As the Ex. Director of “the Global Disinformation Lab […]

US Foreign Policy in the Middle East and the Changing Dynamics of the Region

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

************UNFORTUNATELY DR. CASAGRANDA IS NOT FEELING WELL TODAY, AND WE WILL HAVE TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT**********************   About Dr. Roy Casagranda Dr. Roy Casagranda is a Professor of Government at Austin Community College (ACC). He is ACC's Middle East Affairs expert. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the […]

China Townhall

Texas State University San Marcos, TX, United States

Join us for a captivating China Town Hall event cohosted by the World Affairs Council of Austin and San Antonio, set to take place on December 2nd at Texas State University. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of insightful discussions and engaging presentations by well-accomplished industry experts and scholars who bring a wealth of knowledge about […]

The World Ahead Online Event

ONLINE

Join World Affairs Council of Austin members for this special event with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth in a VIRTUAL event, featuring Tom Standage – Deputy Editor of The Economist and moderated by Jim Falk, Global Santa Fe. Each year, The Economist publishes “The World Ahead” series: an informed prediction of the major themes that […]

ONLINE Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy

ONLINE

In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to a complimentary VIRTUAL event to learn more about the global power games, leadership crises, and shifts in the 21stcentury world order.  Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy, will feature Malgorzata Zachara-Szymańska Associate Professor of International […]

NATO and the Future of American Security Conference

University of Texas

Join the World Affairs Council of Austin, the Atlantic Council, NATO ACT, the Canadian Consulate General, and UT-Austin’s Center for European Studies, Strauss Center for International Security and Law, and Clements Center for National Security for a public conference of NATO officials, former policymakers, and scholars engaging in a critical discussion about the role of […]

Russia-China “Strategic Partnership” Geopolitics & World Order featuring Dr. Sharyl N. Cross

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

Join us on this special evening as we welcome back distinguished speaker, Dr. Sharyl Cross.  Dr. Cross will provide details about the contemporary transitional global order.  Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of the “Strategic Partnership” between Russia and China.  Dr. Cross will explore the major themes and U.S. considerations to address this "Strategic […]

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