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  • Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective

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

           2019 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." Our 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, […]

  • Accessing the European Market via Dublin

    BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

    The next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition will feature guest speaker Lorcan Tyrrell, Head of Development at Dublin Airport Central. Dublin 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Be Part of Aguascalientes (Mexico) – Business Opportunities Briefing

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    Consulate General of México in Austin 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, United States

    Attend this seminar and learn why Texas companies should consider doing business in Aguascalientes Aguascalientes 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 […]

  • 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 Shifting Role and Impact of Diplomacy in a World in Disarray

    St Edwards University St Andre Apartments Multipurpose Room 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    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. Nicholas Kralev is an author, journalist and entrepreneur specializing in diplomacy and international affairs, whose work of more than 20 years has taken […]

  • Ireland: Creating Space for Business to Grow

    BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • America’s Air Force: An Overview Featuring Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb

    TX, United States

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED   The 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • CxC Amplified Week of Global Issues Webinar Programming

    World Affairs Council of Austin members have access to several daily webinars during the week of May 4th including: 4th Ambassador (ret.) Bill Taylor, EVP, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine 5th Global Leadership in Crisis featuring General (ret.) David Petraeus, Chairman, KKR Global Institute 5th Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking […]

  • Condoleezza Rice among featured speakers in May

    Additional programming during the month of May -- 26th at 6pm COVID and AI Impact on Japan's Economy featuring Nagasaki Yuta, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) 28th at 2pm Pandemics and Peace - The Road Ahead featuring Nancy Lindborg, President and CEO, US Institute of Peace 6:30 pm Build a Better World featuring Condoleezza Rice, […]