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SUMMARY:Kelley Currie\, Ambassador at Large for Global Women's Issues among September Speakers
DESCRIPTION:September — \n2nd at 6pm  Sneak Preview of the PBS Special Harbor from the Holocaust featuring panel discussion with film director Violet Feng\, Doris Fogel\, Manli Ho\, and moderated by Bill Clifford\, World Affairs Councils of America // \n3rd at 1:00pm The Role of the U.S. in Promoting Women\, Peace & Security Around the World featuring Kelley E. Currie\, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Office of Global Women’s Issues at the U.S. Department of State // \n3rd at 5:30pm State of the Middle East featuring Dr. Roy Casagranda\, Professor of Government at Austin Community College // \n9th at 10am Why Africa? Business Series featuring Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo // \n9th at 1pm Discussion with The Honorable Rachel McCormick\, Consul General of Canada and Brian Haley\, Honorary Consul of Canada with Abdallah Mahmoud\, City of Austin’s Economic Development Department // \n14th at 9am Business Connections in the Middle East\, Africa\, and South Asia (MEASA) Region featuring John Rakolta Jr\, U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Commissioner General of the USA Pavilion for Dubai 2020 // \n15th begins at noon  Saltillo Day in Austin // \n17th at 6:30pm The Globalist Coffeehouse/Pub // \n21-25th Oslo Innovation Week // \n22nd at 10am Why Africa? Business Series featuring Nigeria and Senegal // \n22nd at 12pm Coping with COVID19 featuring Andrew S. Natsios\, Executive Professor\, George H.W. Bush School of Business at Texas A&M and Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs // \n24th at 12pm Why Africa? Business Series featuring Mozambique and South Africa // \n28th 6:00pm International Day of Peace featuring The Honorable Claire McCarthy\, Consul General of Ireland in Austin // \n28-29th at 9:30am Conference on Exploring Private Sector Contributions to Sustainable Development Among Emerging Economies of European Union and Aspiring EU Nations in South Eastern Europe // \n28-30th Conversations with the C-Suite: Powering Global Recovery and Change  // \n29th at 10am Why Africa? Business Series featuring Morocco\, Egypt\, Algeria\, and Tunisia //
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kelley-currie-ambassador-at-large-for-global-womens-issues-among-september-speakers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200928T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200905T221338Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Private Sector Contributions to Sustainable Development Among Emerging Economies of European Union and Aspiring EU Nations in South Eastern Europe
DESCRIPTION:This will be the Kozmetsky Center for Excellence in Global Finance’s sixth annual collaborative multi-year conference series in transatlantic security held in cooperation with the Center for European Studies and Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas\, Austin funded with support of a grant by the United States Department of Education Title VI National Resource Program. For this event\, we are also delighted to welcome our participating partners including the Atlantic Council of Montenegro and the World Affairs Council of Austin. \n \nThis international conference to be hosted via ZOOM webinar from St. Edward’s University will bring together academic experts on emerging economies\, representatives of the American and European policy communities with leaders of the local Austin and global private sector/investment worlds to share professional experience\, vision and research. Confirmed speakers include Dr. Bhaskar Chakravorti\, Dean of Global Business at The Fletcher School\, Tufts University and Executive Director of Fletcher’s Institute for Business in the Global Context; Dr. Lourdes Casanova\, Director of the Emerging Markets Institute at Cornell University; Dr. Milica Pejanovic-Djurisic\, Ambassador of Montenegro to the United Nations and former Minister of Defence of Montenegro; Vuk Jeremic\, President of the Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development in Serbia\, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and President of the United Nations General Assembly 67th Session; Mayor Erion Veliaj\, City of Tirana\, Albania; Dr. Phoebe Koundouri\, Co-Chair\, United Nations Sustainable Development Network and Professor\, Athens University of Economics and Business\, Department of International & European Economic Studies; Dr. Mirjana Matesic\, Director\, Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development\, Zagreb\, Croatia\, and others. Representatives of the Office of the Governor of Texas (Michael Treyger\, Deputy Director of Economic Development)\, City of Austin (Lucia Athens\, Chief Sustainability Officer) and leaders of global divisions of major corporations (Tesla\, Dell\, Whole Foods) have been invited to offer insights based on sustainable development\, investment and operations experiences in Texas and throughout the world. We have extended an invitation to Prime Minister of Montenegro\, Dusko Markovic who has championed promotion of national and regional sustainable development and private sector investment to deliver the keynote address for the conference.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/exploring-private-sector-contributions-to-sustainable-development-among-emerging-economies-of-european-union-and-aspiring-eu-nations-in-south-eastern-europe/
CATEGORIES:Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,peace and conflict
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200826T204831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200905T221803Z
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SUMMARY:Coping with COVID19
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward’s University\, the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present Andrew S. Natsios\, Executive Professor  and Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at The Bush School of Government and Public Service\, Texas A & M University on the topic “Coping with COVID19.” Professor Natsios previously directed the U.S. Agency for International Development leading USAID’s emergency disaster management. \nNatsios has extensive policy and research experience on pandemics and has called for creating a new global early-warning system that would have been effective in early detection of the COVID19 virus threat. He recently released a report entitled “Preparing for a Collision” focused on the escalating challenges posed by the spread of COVID19 with seasonal influenza offering specific recommendations to avoid overwhelming medical capacity. \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/coping-with-covid19/
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,healthcare,MedTech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200902T223232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T130918Z
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SUMMARY:The Globalist Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing.  Initially this event will be a virtual zoom discussion with break out groups. \nThe discussion topic this month will be:\nIs COVID-19 ending globalization and the idea of a borderless world?\nThe COVID -19 pandemic has created new barriers. Closed borders\, travel bans\, impacted supply chains\, export restrictions and rising economic nationalism have prompted many to question the future of globalization and the idea of a borderless world. Still\, the flow of data across borders has increased dramatically. Before the pandemic\, international travel and study abroad were at all time highs and migration was so vast that many called it a crisis. What is the future once we have a vaccine and the pandemic recedes?  Has COVID-19 affected the way you think about globalism? \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-globalist-coffeehouse-pub/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T021103Z
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SUMMARY:The Honorable Rachel McCormick\, Consul General of Canada\, and Brian Haley\, Honorary Consul of Canada
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to host this discussion with the Honorable Rachel McCormick\, Consul General of Canada and Brian Haley\, Honorary Consul of Canada.  Abdallah Mahmoud\, Emerging Markets Program Specialist with the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department\, will serve as moderator for this special event. \n \nRachel McCormick is Consul General of Canada to the state of Texas.  She was head of the Energy and Environment Section at the Canadian Embassy in Washington\, DC from 2014 to 2019.  She joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2004. In Ottawa she worked in divisions responsible for sustainable development\, energy\, climate change and circumpolar affairs. She represented the Government of Canada in a range of\ninternational forums\, including the Arctic Council\, the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation and the United Nations.  Previously\, she held positions within the Canadian energy sector and at the World Trade\nOrganization in Geneva. \nHonorary Consul Brian Haley is the co-founder of CB Capital\, an investment and real estate development firm. Prior to co-founding CB Capital\, Brian served as a vice president at Limestone Capital Advisors\, an Austin based private equity firm founded by Admiral Bob Inman\, where he developed and managed energy related opportunities in the United States and Asia. \nAbdallah Mahmoud is the Emerging Markets Program Specialist with the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department. Prior to joining the City of Austin. Abdallah has extensive experience working on public/private partnership projects and local development programs. \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-honorable-rachel-mccormick-consul-general-of-canada-and-brian-haley-honorary-consul-of-canada/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,diplomatic,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200728T022845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T204243Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Middle East
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttendees will obtain answers to these questions: \nWhat has three and of half years of Trump brought the Middle East?\nWhat does the Middle East look like post US-hegemony?\nHow do Trump’s NATO positions impact the Middle East?\nAfghanistan-Iraq-Syria-Yemen\, how has invasion and civil war permanently altered the future of those states?\n  \n  \n \n  \nRoy Casagranda in the News\n\n\n\nTODO: Procedure or Principles? The Egyptian Revolution Chose the Latter \n\n\n\nRoy Casagranda at Public Speaking events\n\n\n\n\n\nAustin School: A Reconsideration of Modernity\nTeach-in: Why Major Changes are Necessary\nTeach-in: Justice and Revolution\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Links:\n\n\n\n\n\n Roy Casagranda’s CV \nBlood Throne of Caria\nAbout Roy Casagranda\nRoy Casagranda’s homepage
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/state-of-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:educational,Geopolitics,Middle East,migration,peace and conflict,World Spins Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200831T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200901T014058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T014058Z
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SUMMARY:Author Lesley Blume among Speakers in August
DESCRIPTION:August — \n6th 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 // \n11th 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 Nakar-Vincent\, Deputy Executive Director at the BIRD Foundation // \n13th at 10am Intelligent Manufacturing in Europe Series featuring Italy and Turkey // \n14th at 1pm Discussion with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry with author Tom Collina // \n18th at 10am The Power of Netiquette featuring Philip Sykes\, Founder and Principal of the British School of Etiquette // \n18th at 11am The Dynamics of Today’s Supply Chain in SE Asia featuring Ambassador Robert O Blake\, Jr. // \n22nd at 3pm Japan Fest Online Cooking Demo featuring Oita – Austin’s Sister City // \n27th at 10am Intelligent Manufacturing in Europe Series featuring Sweden\, Denmark and the United Kingdom //
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/author-lesley-blume-among-speakers-in-august/
CATEGORIES:author,Business,Cultural Heritage Series,educational,Geopolitics,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200805T200206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T200615Z
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SUMMARY:Former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry on the New Nuclear Arms Race and Presidential Power
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of San Antonio\, the University of the Incarnate Word\, and the World Affairs Council of South Texas\, invite you to a conversation on the new nuclear arms race and presidential power from Truman to Trump.  This program will feature former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry and Tom Collina\, Director of Policy at Ploughshares Fund about nuclear nonproliferation. Their book\, The Button: The New Nuclear Arms Race and Presidential Power from Truman to Trump is out now!  \nModerated by Suzanne Murray\, Haynes and Boone\, LLP \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/former-u-s-secretary-of-defense-william-perry-on-the-new-nuclear-arms-race-and-presidential-power/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200805T230620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T230620Z
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SUMMARY:H.E. Dirk Wouters\, Ambassador of Belgium to the USA among featured speakers in July
DESCRIPTION:July — \n13th at 3:15pm Making Sense of a World in Crisis — Through the Eyes of a Foreign Policy Expert featuring Richard Haass\, President of the Council on Foreign Relations // \n16th at 10am Intelligent Manufacturing in Europe Series featuring Poland\, Hungary\, Slovakia\, and Czech Republic // \n16th at 1pm Qatar and the Gulf Crisis featuring Kristian Coates Ulrichsen\, Fellow for the Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and an Associate Fellow of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Program // \n29th at 11am Dubai’s Leading Freezone Can Become Your Gateway to Growth & Expansion // \n30th at 10am Intelligent Manufacturing in Europe Series featuring Germany\, Austria and Belgium // \n30th at 12pm Doing Business in Kenya\, Tanzania and Ethiopia featuring Daniel Gaines\, Commercial Service-Kenya; Ned Rauch-Mannino\, Senior Advisor for Global Markets; Patricia Wagner\, Commercial Service-Tanzania; and Christopher Wilkens\, Commercial Service-Ethiopia // \n30th at 1pm Belgium\, Europe and the United States featuring H.E. Dirk Wouters\, Ambassador of Belgium to the USA //
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/h-e-dirk-wouters-ambassador-of-belgium-to-the-usa-among-featured-speakers-in-july/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,diplomatic,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200626T015532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T022933Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing the Austin-area Foreign Trade Zone in Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:Companies dependent on imports as part of their global supply chains are increasingly concerned with the ongoing volatility of the global trade environment. US trade actions have already imposed penalty duties on Chinese goods\, many European goods\, and steel and aluminum products\, and additional activity is underway which could significantly impact supply chain costs\, including: \n\nThe imposition of US Sections 232\, 301\, and 201 tariff measures\nReplacement of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)\nUS positioning itself to renegotiate its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments\nFuture global digital services taxes and potential US retaliation\n\nThe US Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) Program remains an effective tool to mitigate trade disruptions. Companies in Central Texas have access to the program through the Foreign Trade Zone of Central Texas\, Inc. (FTZ No. 183)\, which serves the five Central Texas counties of Bastrop\, Caldwell\, Hays\, Travis and Williamson. \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\, Ernst & Young\, the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association\, the Greater Austin Chamber\, Greater Austin Black Chamber\, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber\, Greater Austin Asian Chamber\, and the Foreign Trade Zone of Central Texas are inviting executives involved with trade\, supply chain\, strategy\, and tax to a 60-minute webcast providing insight on current and potential future trade disruptions\, benefits of the FTZ for manufacturers and distributors\, how to access the FTZ program\, and suggested steps to evaluate the potential impact of FTZ use.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/utilizing-the-austin-area-foreign-trade-zone-in-turbulent-times/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200630T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200617T212917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T212917Z
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SUMMARY:US and Iran: Sanctions\, Oil and the Global Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of San Antonio and the World Affairs Council of South Texas\, invite you to a conversation on the current situation in Iran.  This program will feature Dr. Paul Pilar\, Iran Project and Dr. Sussan Siavoshi\, Trinity University. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/us-and-iran-sanctions-oil-and-the-global-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200626T021122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T021555Z
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SUMMARY:Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates among Speakers in June
DESCRIPTION:June — \n4th at 1pm Iran Sanctions featuring Former Ambassador Thomas Pickering & Yar Batmanghelidj // \n10th at 7pm Hollywood in the Age of Coronavirus: A Conversation with Colleen Bell featuring Executive Director of the CA Film Commission and former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary  // \n16th at 9am Federalism in Crisis? U.S. and German Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic featuring Meryl Justin Chertoff\, Executive Director of the Georgetown Project on State & Local Government; Felix Knupling\, Vice President at the Forum of Federations Berlin; Brandon Bohrn\, Transatlantic Relations Manager at the Bertelsmann Foundation // \n18th at 4pm Exercise of Power: American Failures\, Successes and a New Path Forward in a Post-Cold War World  featuring the Honorable Robert Gates\, former U.S. Secretary of Defense // \n23rd at 1pm Shields of the Republic: The Triumph and Peril of America’s Alliances featuring Mira Rapp-Hooper\, Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center // \n25th at 11am Immigration\, COVID-19 and the U.S. Economy featuring Alfredo Corchado\, Mexico City Bureau Chief\, Dallas Morning News //
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/former-u-s-secretary-of-defense-robert-gates-among-speakers-in-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200529T232143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T232537Z
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SUMMARY:Condoleezza Rice among featured speakers in May
DESCRIPTION:Additional programming during the month of May — \n26th at 6pm COVID and AI Impact on Japan’s Economy featuring Nagasaki Yuta\, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) \n28th at 2pm Pandemics and Peace – The Road Ahead featuring Nancy Lindborg\, President and CEO\, US Institute of Peace \n6:30 pm Build a Better World featuring Condoleezza Rice\, Former US Secretary of State\, and Philip Zelikow\, Former NSC and State Department Counselor
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/condoleezza-rice-among-featured-speakers-in-may/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200509T024138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T032033Z
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SUMMARY:CxC Amplified Week of Global Issues Webinar Programming
DESCRIPTION:World Affairs Council of Austin members have access to several daily webinars during the week of May 4th including: \n4th Ambassador (ret.) Bill Taylor\, EVP\, U.S. Institute of Peace\, and Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine \n5th Global Leadership in Crisis featuring General (ret.) David Petraeus\, Chairman\, KKR Global Institute \n5th Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking featuring Lynn Sanchez\, The Life Link \n6th UN Women Global Champion for Innovation featuring Dr. Nina Ansary\,  Visiting Fellow\, The London School of Economics Center for Women\, Peace & Security \n6th Current and Future NATO featuring David Epstein\, U.S. Department of State \n6th Economic Dignity featuring Gene Sperling\, Former Director of the National Economic Council under Presidents Obama and Clinton \n6th India on the Edge featuring Dr. Manu Bhagavan\, Professor of History at Hunter College \n6th Our Future in Space – Developments\, Commercialization and Governance featuring Evelyn Miralles\, Former Chief Principal Engineer\, NASA \n6th Join a Salsa Lesson with staff from the Embassy of Colombia \n6th Balancing Public Health and Privacy Concerns During a Pandemic Response featuring Dr. Sarah Kessler and Michael Tabman \n6th Europe in the Age of Corona featuring Ron Granieri\, FPRI Templeton Fellow\, Executive Director of the Center for the Study of America and the West \n7th The U.S. and China Now – Should We Confront or Cooperate? featuring Dr. Yanzhong Huang\, Dr. Susan Shirk\, and U.S. Representative Ted Yoho \n7th The TransAtlantic Agenda During and After the Corona Crisis – What’s at Stake featuring H.E. Emily Haber\, Germany’s Ambassador to the U.S.A. and Ambassador (ret.) John B. Emerson\, Chairman of the American Council on Germany \n7th Coronavirus in Conflict Zones featuring Jarrett Blac\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace \n7th Libya in Chaos: Origins\, Players and Outcomes featuring Ambassador (ret.) Deborah Jones\, Former U.S. Ambassador to Libya \n7th Eurasian Nightmares: China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Politics of Pandemic featuring Dr. Ian Oxnevad\, Editorial Boardmember for the Association of the Middle East and Africa \n7th China: The World’s Next Premier Superpower? featuring Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani (Singapore) \n8th Putting the World Back Together featuring General (ret.) John Allen\, President\, Brookings Institution \n8th Ambassador (ret.) Ronald Neumann\, Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan \n  \nThe Opening Plenary session is available for viewing here: \n \n______________________________________________________________
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/cxc-amplified-week-of-global-issues-webinar-programming/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Ambassador,Americas,Asia,Business,cultural,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Middle East,peace and conflict
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200305T001529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T223957Z
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SUMMARY:The Firebird: The Elusive Fate of Russian Democracy
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO EUROPEAN TRAVEL LIMITATIONS \n  \nThe 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 provide attendees with an eyewitness account of the collapse of the Soviet Union\, the struggle to create a democratic Russia in its place\, and how the promise of a better future led to the tragic outcome that changed our world forever. \nAndrei Kozyrev was foreign minister of Russia under President Boris Yeltsin from August 1991 to January 1996. During the August 1991 coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev\, he was present when tanks moved in to seize the Russian White House\, where Boris Yeltsin famously stood on a tank to address the crowd assembled. He then departed to Paris to muster international support and\, if needed\, to form a Russian government-in-exile. He participated in the negotiations at Brezhnev’s former hunting lodge in Belazheva\, Belarus where the leaders of Russia\, Ukraine\, and Belarus agreed to secede from the Soviet Union and form a Commonwealth of Independent States. Kozyrev’s pro-Western orientation made him an increasingly unpopular figure in Russia as Russia’s spiraling economy and the emergence of ultra-wealthy oligarchs soured ordinary Russians on Western ideas of democracy and market capitalism. \n  \nAbout the Kennan Conversation \nFor 45 years\, the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute has worked to improve American understanding of Russia and the surrounding region. Located in Washington\, DC\, the Institute is the nation’s premier national research center devoted to Russia\, producing policy relevant knowledge\, and providing a non-partisan environment to study and debate issues concerning the region. Starting in 2016\, the Kennan Institute recognized the need to connect directly with audiences outside of the Washington beltway to answer their questions about Russia. \nThe Kennan Conversation program takes our experts on Russia and the region to meet with and engage local audiences across the United States who are fascinated by what they read and hear in the news\, but often do not have the opportunity to hear directly from leading experts. We seek out local partners to identify audiences and conduct outreach to local media and other groups interested in learning more about this part of the world.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-firebird-the-elusive-fate-of-russian-democracy/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,author,diplomatic,educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200327T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20191204T030801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T220643Z
UID:5253-1585309500-1585314000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:America's Air Force: An Overview Featuring Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED \n  \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin is honored to have Lt. Gen. Marshall B. “Brad” Webb provide an update on U.S. Air Force operations.   Lt. Gen. Webb is the Commander\, Air Education and Training Command\, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. He is responsible for the recruitment\, training and education of Air Force personnel.  This presentation will provide attendees with a review of U.S. Air Force efforts to meet current and emerging challenges on the global stage.  Lt. Gen. Webb will also discuss how the new focus of the National Defense Strategy is shaping our relationships with allies\, emerging partners\, and their militaries. \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/americas-air-force-an-overview-featuring-lt-gen-marshall-b-webb/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Luncheon Series,peace and conflict,World Spins Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200303T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200128T031222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T031222Z
UID:5432-1583235900-1583240400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Ireland: Creating Space for Business to Grow
DESCRIPTION:Texas and Ireland share a rich history of political\, economic\, and commercial relations. Texas exports $580 million worth of goods and services to Ireland annually\, an impressive amount relative to the country’s population of 4.8 million people. With a GDP of $383 billion in 2018\, Ireland is one of the most open\, and export-driven economies in the world and the gateway to the European economy. The Celtic Tiger’s GDP increased by 4.3 percent in 2019 and is projected to increase another 3.5% in 2020\, reinforcing its position as one of the best performing economies in the European Union. \nAttend this seminar to learn more about market growth and the office property market in Ireland and the benefits of serviced/flexible space. Our featured speakers\, Mr. Michael Kelly\, Managing Director\, Glandore and Mr. Henry Daly\, Head of Marketing\, Glandore will explain how your company may leverage Glandore’s resources and business network for a successful market entry into Ireland and Europe. \nU.S. exports of goods to Ireland exceed $10 billion annually. The best prospects are chemicals and pharmaceuticals\, computers and electronic products\, aircraft and transportation equipment\, power generation technology\, medical devices\, and electrical equipment. U.S. professional service exports to Ireland are also highly valued at more than $49 billion. Over 700 U.S. firms have a presence in Ireland and that number is growing by the day. Attend this seminar and discover how to join your American business colleagues on the Emerald Isle. \n \nAgenda \n11:45 am Lunch Buffet \n12:00 pm Presentation by Michael Kelly\, Managing Director at Glandore and \nHenry Daly\, Head of Marketing at Glandore \n12:45 pm Networking \n1:00 pm Meeting Concludes \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/ireland-creating-space-for-business-to-grow/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T191500
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20191224T023434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T025613Z
UID:5269-1582826400-1582830900@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:The Shifting Role and Impact of Diplomacy in a World in Disarray
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin welcomes Nicholas Kralev\, Executive Director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy\, who will discuss the shifting role and impact of diplomacy in a world in disarray. \nNicholas Kralev is an author\, journalist and entrepreneur specializing in diplomacy and international affairs\, whose work of more than 20 years has taken him to almost 100 countries. \nHe is the founding executive director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy\, an independent organization that provides practical professional training in diplomacy and international affairs. \nA former Financial Times and Washington Times diplomatic correspondent\, he witnessed firsthand the conduct of American diplomacy while accompanying U.S. Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton\, Condoleezza Rice\, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright on their travels around the world. \nHe is the author of “America’s Other Army” and “Diplomats in the Trenches\,” as well as the host of the TV series on diplomacy “Conversations with Nicholas Kralev.” His work has been published in The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, Foreign Policy Magazine and the Huffington Post. He has appeared on NPR\, CNN\, BBC\, Fox News and local stations across the globe. \nHe holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School and speaks five languages. \n  \nEVENT LOCATION ON CAMPUS MAP \nPARKING REGISTRATION LINK \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-shifting-role-and-impact-of-diplomacy-in-a-world-in-disarray/
LOCATION:St Edwards University St Andre Apartments Multipurpose Room\, 3001 South Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:author,cultural,diplomatic,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20191129T200422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T220818Z
UID:5183-1582367400-1582374600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ Competition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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 test their knowledge of international affairs\, global current events\, and foreign policy. The winning high school teams at each local competition becomes eligible to participate at the national contest in Washington DC.  Our competition consists of 10 rounds of 10 questions about specific global themes.  Each team is comprised of currently enrolled students from the same high school.  All high schools located in our five-county metro region (Bastrop\, Caldwell\, Hays\, Travis and Williamson) are eligble to send a team to compete. \nThe partner organizations for the 2020 competition are the World Affairs Council of Austin\, the Center for European Studies\, and Hemispheres: The International Outreach Consortium at the University of Texas at Austin. \nWhat is it? \nAcademic WorldQuest™ is a flagship youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. It is a team competition that engages more than 4\,000 high school students annually across the United States to test their knowledge of global issues and foreign policy. In the competition\, four-person teams compete by answering multiple-choice questions divided into ten unique and engaging thematic categories.  AWQ is a terrific opportunity to engage students in global affairs in a competition against fellow high school students in the Austin metropolitan area.  We have had great success and participation in this competition in past years and want to make it even bigger! \nJoin the competition! \nDate: Saturday\, February 22\, 2020 at 10:30 am \n  \nRegistration Information \nTeams consist of four high-school students and at least one alternate team member.  High Schools may register teams of 4 students in grades 9 – 12\, however; the contest is especially relevant to students in World Geography\, AP Human Geography and Economics.  REGISTER YOUR TEAM BEFORE 5:00 pm on Friday\, February 7\, 2020. \nHow do we prepare? \nAcademic WorldQuest™ competition student study guide is available here. \nThe topics students will be tested on this year are:\n \n\nBrexit and the European Union\nChina’s Belt & Road Initiative\nGermany: 30 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall\nU.S.-Russia Relations\nCountry in Focus: South Korea\nThe Austin region’s winning team in 2019 was from Del Valle High School. \nPreventing Extremism in Fragile States\nOceans: The World’s Garbage Dump\nGreat Decisions\n\nRefugees and Global Migration\nThe Middle East: Regional Disorder\nNuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future?\nThe Rise of Populism in Europe\nDecoding U.S.-China Trade\nCyber Conflict and Geopolitics\nThe United States and Mexico: Partnership Tested\nState of the State Department and Diplomacy\n\n\nQatar and the Future of the Gulf Cooperation Council\nCurrent Events\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/central-texas-academic-worldquest-competition/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200122T214310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T214310Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Security Challenges in the Middle East: Perspectives on a ‘Second Arab Spring’ and the U.S.-Iran Confrontation
DESCRIPTION: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 the recent diplomatic and military confrontation between the United States and Iran. \nFor the past 30 years\, Dr. Karasik worked for several U.S. agencies involved in researching and analyzing defense acquisitions\, the use of military power\, and religio-political issues across the Middle East and Eurasia including the evolution of violent extremism and financing networks. From 2006 until 2016\, Dr.Karasik lived in Dubai\, UAE where he worked on Arabian Peninsula foreign policy and security issues surrounding cultural awareness\, cybersecurity\, maritime security\, counter-terrorism\, and infrastructure and national resilience. \nDr. Karasik was formerly a Senior Political Scientist in the International Policy and Security Group at RAND Corporation serving as Director of Research for the RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy. He earned his PhD in History from the University of California\, Los Angeles in four fields: Middle East\, Russia\, the Caucasus with additional concentration in Cultural Anthropology focusing on tribes and clans from Central Asia to East Africa. Dr. Karasik has been a frequent commentator for major Arab news media (Al Arabiya\, Al Jazeera\, Sky News Arabia\, and others).
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/strategic-security-challenges-in-the-middle-east-perspectives-on-a-second-arab-spring-and-the-u-s-iran-confrontation/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Carter Auditorium\, 3001 S. Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Geopolitics,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200102T225940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T195745Z
UID:5276-1581529500-1581534000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Ireland Briefing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nJoin us and meet your fellow members and hear how to become more engaged in Central Texas’ international community. \nPlease RSVP via your emailed invitation. \nIf you are not yet a member\, please visit our membership page to sign up
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/ireland-report/
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Europe,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20200116T202414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T202414Z
UID:5428-1579266000-1579282200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Texas Global Food Security Summit
DESCRIPTION: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 security and nutrition. Summit speakers will include members of the Texas congressional delegation\, state government officials\, and leaders from the university\, agriculture\, business\, and civil society communities. \n*Dress code is business casual \nOpening Keynote Remarks 1:00-1:30pm \n\nWilliam Moore\, Executive Director of the Eleanor Crook Foundation\nDale Moore\, Executive Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation\nDr. Rob Bertram\, Chief Scientist at USAID’s Bureau for Food Security\n\nPanel I: U.S. Agriculture and Farming Community Leading the Way in Global Food Security 1:30-2:15pm \n\nDr. Jim Butler\, Rancher and Former Deputy Director General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization\nDr. Chris Boleman\, Chief Mission Officer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo\nSteve Olson – Farmer Ambassador of the Farm Journal Foundation\nDr. Jean Lonie\, Director of Farmer Engagement at the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance\n\nPanel II: Driving Research and Innovation 2:15-3:00pm \n\nDr. Catherine Weaver\, Associate Dean at the LBJ School of Public Affairs\nDr. Elsa Murano\, Director of the Borlaug Institute\nDr. Rob Bertram\, Chief Scientist at USAID’s Bureau for Food Security\nChytanya Kompala\, Nutrition Research Program Officer at the Eleanor Crook Foundation\n\nPanel III: Civil Society Leadership in Combating Global Hunger 3:00-3:45pm \n\nJeremy Everett\, Founder and Executive Director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty\nMortada Mohamed\, President\, World Affairs Council of Austin\nDr. Jenny Dyer\, Founder of the 2030 Collaborative\nBig Kenny Alphin\, Country music singer and activist\, Big & Rich\n\nClosing Keynote Remarks 3:45-pm \n\nRepresentative Will Hurd (R-TX23)\nSid Miller\, Texas Agriculture Commissioner\n\nReception: 4:00 – 5:30pm
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/texas-global-food-security-summit/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Austin\, 110 E Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,educational,food security,Geopolitics,Livestock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20191112T224744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T200817Z
UID:5137-1575567000-1575577800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Be Part of Aguascalientes (Mexico) - Business Opportunities Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Attend this seminar and learn why Texas companies should consider doing business in Aguascalientes\nAguascalientes belongs to the “Bajío Region” — Mexico’s most important development pole and most influential IT cluster.  Sharing the same time zone with Texas facilitates and enables more efficient communications and logistics. Aguascalientes enjoys a demographic bonus with an average population age of 25. As one of the most educated States in Mexico\, Aguascalientes features a wide offering of university and technical schools.  It has one of the largest ratios of University graduates per 100\,000 inhabitants in the country.  35% of these students are enrolled in STEM programs.  Aguascalientes also possesses investment grade ratings by both Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings. \nAttendees will hear from experts discussing the resources available to successfully grow your company in Aguascalientes. \n \nFeatured Speakers  \nMr. Luis Ricardo Martínez Castañeda\, Secretary for Economic Development at the State Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico; \nMr. Eduardo Alberto Infante Priego\, Deputy Secretary for Economic Development at the State Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico; \nMr. Carlos Muñoz Pedroza\, General Director for Science\, Technology and Innovation for Economic Development at the State Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico; \nMr. Guillermo Ortega\, Chief Operating Officer and founder of iTexico \n  \nEvent Agenda \n5:30 pm Registration and Networking \n6:30 pm Welcoming Remarks \nMr. Jorge Salcido\, Consul General for Political and Commercial Affairs of Austin\, TX \nMr. Luis Ricardo Martínez Castañeda\, Secretary for Economic Development at the State Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico \n6:45 pm Presentation of Aguascaliente’s Competitive Advantages \nMr. Eduardo Infante\, Deputy Secretary \n7:20 pm Presentation of Aguascaliente’s Environment for Science and Technology. \nMr. Carlos Muñoz\, General Director \n7:45 pm iTexico Success Story  — Guillermo Ortega\, COO of iTexico \n8:10 pm Closing Remarks — Mr. Eduardo Infante\, Deputy Secretary \n8:15 pm – 8:35 pm End of Program Networking \n  \nProgram presented by the Economic Development Ministry of Aguascalientes\, Consulate General of Mexico in Austin\, World Affairs Council of Austin
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/be-part-of-aguascalientes-mexico-business-opportunities-briefing/
LOCATION:Consulate General of México in Austin\, 5202 E. Ben White Blvd\, Suite 150\, Austin\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Mexico
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Councils of America":MAILTO:waca@worldaffairscouncils.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20191008T025201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T025201Z
UID:5099-1573898400-1573916400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:French Market Day Celebrating the Austin-Angers Sister Cities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrench morning cartoons\, sing alongs\, and story time presented by the Austin Public Library for the kiddos. For the big kids at heart St. Edwards will be hosting French language lessons\, music\, film\, dance\, and crafts! \nThe Heart of Texas Petanque club will be teaching Petanque lessons! If you have not guessed it we have something and everything for everyone! All ages are welcome! Meet us at St. Edward’s University and spend the day with our sister city -worry not- there will be a designated place for free parking at our admission free festival. Hope to see you there!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/french-market-day-celebrating-the-austin-angers-sister-cities/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, 3001 S Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,Cultural Heritage Series,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20191008T001627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T002231Z
UID:5089-1572462000-1572467400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Army Major General (Ret.) Mari K. Eder Discusses the "Information Apocalypse"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMaj. Gen. Eder will share her perspective on the media and information in influencing perceptions of institutions\, public leaders and elections.  The lecture will analyze developments in the information space for national security and the future of warfare.  Maj. Gen. Eder will offer suggestions on how policymakers and society might respond to challenges in obtaining credible information or limiting vulnerability to deliberate attempts on the part of domestic and foreign sources or adversaries to shape perceptions with non-factual information. \nMajor General Eder served as the Army’s Deputy Chief of Public Affairs\, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command\, Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve\,  leader of the Army Reserve Ambassador Program\, Director of Public Affairs at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies\, and professor and lecturer in communications and public diplomacy at the NATO School in Germany and Sweden’s International Training Command.  She was inducted into the Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame in 2017 and received the Joe Galloway Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in strategic communication. In addition to numerous military awards and recognition\, Maj. Gen. Eder received the Vatican award of the Knight\, Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great from Pope Benedict XVI in 2011. \nMaj. Gen. Eder’s book\, Leading the Narrative: The Case for Strategic Communication\, is used in university communication courses\, and she is the author of numerous case studies and articles on strategic communication topics. She holds a PhD from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and has spoken for the World Affairs Council\, Atlantic Council and at major universities throughout the country on issues of national security\, communication (including cyber and artificial intelligence)\, ethics and leadership. \n  \nEVENT PARKING INFORMATION: \nOff-campus/WAC guests should register their cars if they are parking on campus.\n\nhttps://stedwards.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/8a31ddb3-70cb-4428-bb75-34c56c3d9c7a
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/information-apocalypse/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20191009T044550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T044550Z
UID:5066-1572349500-1572354000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Accessing the European Market via Dublin
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition will feature guest speaker Lorcan Tyrrell\, Head of Development at Dublin Airport Central.\n \nDublin Airport Central is Ireland’s next generation urban quarter\, located just 50 yards from Terminal 2 at the Airport. Specifically targeted at international companies who want a European hub office with ease of access to both the EU and US markets\, Dublin Airport Central is the ideal location for any US business to start or expand in Europe. With space ranging from serviced offices for your original landing team to a purpose built HQ office building and a dedicated team of community and customer experience managers to ease you into the European market\, the development is ideally positioned to allow your business to thrive and grow. \nAgenda \n11:45 am Lunch Buffet \n12:00 pm Presentation by Lorcan Tyrrell\, Head of Development at Dublin Airport Central\n \n12:45 pm Networking \n1:00 pm Meeting Concludes
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/ibc-meeting-dublin-airport-central/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20190925T022929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T030350Z
UID:4992-1571940000-1571947200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective
DESCRIPTION:       \n2019 is Deutschlandjahr USA.  To commemorate the Year of German-American Friendship\, please join us for dinner and a special presentation on ‘Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective.” \nOur guest speaker\, Dr. Stefan Schlüter\, will provide special insight on contemporary Germany in the context of its history\, German-Israeli relations\, Jewish life in Germany\, and the rise of anti-Semitism and populism in Europe. \nDr. Schlüter joined the German Foreign Office in 1979 and draws upon his impressive foreign service career experience to prepare the next generation of diplomats as a Program Director at the German Foreign Office’s Diplomatic Academy in Berlin. \nProgram hosted in partnership with Wunderbar Together\, World Affairs Councils of America\, and the American Council on Germany. \n  \n \nAgenda \n5:45 PM Registration  \n6:00 PM Buffet Dinner \n6:35 PM Speaker Presentation with Q&A \n7:45 PM Networking \n8:00 PM Event Concludes \n  \n  \n                        \n  \n  \nAdditional program partners include:
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/wunderbar-together/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Europe,Geopolitics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wunderbar Together":MAILTO:deutschland-usa@goethe.de
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20190926T180031Z
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SUMMARY:Business Briefing Featuring H.E. David Bakradze\, the Republic of Georgia's Ambassador to the USA
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, Georgia has been working to strengthen their own technology and innovation ecosystem with the help of the U.S. technology industry. The government of Georgia supported the establishment of entrepreneurial programs StartUp Grind Tbilisi and Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency. \nH.E. David Bakradze\, Ambassador of Georgia to the USA\, and his delegation\, will provide an overview of specific opportunities available to central Texas businesses. \nGeorgia is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Georgia is recognized as one of the easiest places to do business in the world. World Bank’s Doing Business 2019 report placed Georgia in sixth place in the Ease of Doing Business category among 190 countries. The country’s friendly business climate offers access to an un-tapped region of about 200 million people. The business environment continues to strengthen as the government prioritizes reforms and investment in a strong\, open economy. \nAGENDA \n12:30 PM Lunch \n1:00 PM Business Briefing with Q&A \n2:00 PM Event Concludes  \n \nDavid Bakradze was appointed Ambassador of Georgia to the United States in Washington\, D.C. in December 2016. Ambassador Bakradze has a long and distinguished career in diplomatic service. Since 1997\, he has served in a number of senior official posts in Georgian public service. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador to the U.S.\, Ambassador Bakradze served as the State Minister of Georgia for Euro-Atlantic Integration. In that role\, he was responsible for the coordinating the Government of Georgia’s work on implementing key instruments of integration\, such as the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA)\, the Annual National Program (ANP) with NATO\, etc. He also coordinated Strategic Communication and European Assistance Programs for the Government of Georgia. Ambassador Bakradze’s career includes a number of notable and senior positions. He served as Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia (2012 – 2014); Senior Counsellor and Chargé d’Affaires  in the Republic of Finland (2008 – 2012); Head of First European Division\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2005 – 2008); Counselor and DCM of the Permanent Mission of Georgia to the U.N. (2002—2005); advisor in the National Security Council of Georgia covering Human Rights\, Information and Analysis\, Law Enforcement Institutions (1997 – 2002); staff member in the press office for the office of the President of Georgia (1996 – 1997). Ambassador Bakradze graduated from Tbilisi State University with a degree in International Economic Relations and International Law. He speaks Georgian\, English and Russian.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/republic-of-georgia-business-briefing/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20190903T053655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T195929Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Texas – Latin America Business Summit Helps Texas Companies Access Nearshore Expanding Markets\n \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 3\, 2019.  Forbes reported in March that LATAM’s economy has the potential to grow faster than that of Asia.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with  Latin American nations. \n \nDRAFT AGENDA \n1:00 PM Welcome by emcee Andrew (Andy) Martinez\, Business Development Executive\n \n1:02 PM Nearshoring in LATAM remarks by Anurag Kumar\, CEO & Co-Founder\, iTexico \n1:15 PM Secrets to Success in Latin America\n \nModerator: Doug Smith\, Assistant Director\, International Trade Center – UTSA \nPanelists: Sebastian Gomez\, Trade & Investment Representative\, PROCOLOMBIA; Kevin Koym\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Tech Ranch; and Jake Le\, Head of Jala Ventures Colombia \n2:20 PM Using Mexico as a Nearshore Base \nModerator: Roy Austin\, Business Development Director\, The ILS Company \nPanelists: Cindy Blanco\, Co-Founder & Executive Director\, StartupGDL; Alvaro Quezada\, CPA\, J.A. Del Rio; and Javier Lopez de Obeso\, Attorney\, ScottHulse \n3:25 PM Spotlight on Brazil \nModerator:  Bill Hulsey\, Principal\, HULSEY PC \nPanelists:  Elizabeth Jennings\, Principal\, Venture Atlas Labs; Mark MacBeath\, Senior Product Manager\, PerkinElmer; John L Howard Jr.\, Director of Global Public Policy\, DELL Technologies; and Felipe Costi Santarosa\, Deputy Consul General and Head of the Trade Section\, Consulate General of Brazil in Houston \n4:40 PM Closing Remarks \n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Happy Hour Cash Bar Social at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine  300 W. 6th Street\, Suite 100\, Austin TX 78701 \n  \nSummit parking suggestions:\n \nhttp://www.bestparking.com/austin-parking/  \n  \nWith gratitude to our supporting partners:
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/fourth-annual-texas-latin-america-business-summit/
LOCATION:IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor\, 500 W. 5th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T214842
CREATED:20190827T201019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T180953Z
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SUMMARY:Trade\, Technology and the New Global Political Order
DESCRIPTION: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 achieve American global strategic priorities in the Middle East\, East Asia and Latin America; and Brexit’s impact on the European Union’s cohesion and prospects for a bilateral U.S.-U.K. trade agreement.  We have also asked Dr. Peterson to offer advice on courses and professional internship opportunities for students considering careers in international business\, economics and finance.  Dr. Peterson’s lecture\, sponsored in cooperation with World Affairs Council Austin\, will be held in the Jones Global Events Center on the St. Edward’s University campus from 7:00-9:00 PM. \n \nIn 2013\,   Dr. Peterson has advised firms across a range of sectors\, including financial services\, consumer goods\, automotive\, industrial products\, energy and mining\, life sciences\, technology and telecommunications. From 2006 to 2012\, he led the Corporate Advisory Services practice at Eurasia Group\, where he and his team of 13 business developers and client-relationship managers served large-cap clients in North America\, Europe\, and Japan. Dr. Peterson also founded and led the firm’s Operating Committee driving growth in areas such as business development\, client services\, product innovation\, business planning\, project management\, and human capital. From 1998 to 2006\, he served on the staff at the RAND Corporation where he directed major research projects in technology futures\, natural resources management\, homeland security\, and other global security policy topic areas. In addition\, Dr. Peterson organized and led RAND’s Environment\, Energy and Economic Development Program.  Dr. Peterson received his BA from Duke University and PhD in Political Science from UCLA. He is a frequent contributor to major news networks on global business issues including Bloomberg Businessweek\, Wall Street Journal\, New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, CNN and CNBC. \n  \nParking instructions for off campus guests is here: https://stedwards.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/74e16e59-169c-4e05-8192-328c5ed35ff4 \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/contemporary-challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-global-economy-tariffs-political-risks-and-trends/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational,Geopolitics
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