Former Ambassador Larry Andre, currently with the L.B.J. School, previously presented a program on Africa to the World Affairs Council. He will return to discuss a continent that has seen radical change in the very recent past. The media tends to focus on a continent facing civil war, militant Islam/terrorism, famine, and even genocide. Is […]
How does art reflect cultural values around the world? From Africa to the Asia Pacific to Europe or even to the Middle East, we share one commonality—the existence of art. Whether it is architecture, literature, music, sculpture, or visual art, everyone has their own beliefs and values. Starting from the Neanderthal cave paintings to […]
In his new political thriller The Human Scale, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright tells the story of an Israeli cop and a Palestinian-American FBI agent who join forces to solve the murder of an Israeli police chief in the West Bank – set against the backdrop of the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict. Wright joins us on […]
How will we define the vital interests of the U.S. related to our foreign policy in this new century? What should be our priorities, and how will we assess tradeoffs from Geostrategy to Economics? Also, what will be our role in promoting Human Rights, Democracy, and Development? Will we continue to lead America’s “Unfinished Fight […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our guest speaker Nina Means of ACC Fashion Incubator for “Ranch to Runway”—an elegant evening exploring fashion, trends, and global influence. Experience lively conversation, style inspiration, and forward-thinking insights. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the future of fashion. This event is invitation-only. […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners at the Texas Camino Real District Export Council invite you to attend a webinar featuring Ricardo Carnevali, Director of Capital Markets - Foreign Exchange at Comerica Bank. Global Trade Recalibrated: Understanding Today's Tariff Approach will provide a deeper look at the financial logic behind current U.S. […]
It is time for our annual social with the World Affairs Councils of Austin and San Antonio. Enjoy the afternoon and conversations with our friends from the Alamo City! This event is invitation-only. Please notify us of your interest to receive an invitation by completing the form linked below. Priority registration is available for World […]
As a country and world power, we are in a period of transition, from how we approach both our allies and potential adversaries to the impact of technology, from drone warfare to cybertechnology and even AI. We are in the process of redefining our role in the world. What are our vital interests? Is there […]
Join our friends at the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and their partners at the CT Mirror for a virtual conversation on the Supreme Court’s decisions this past term – from birthright citizenship and immigration rights to judicial oversight and healthcare. With Adam Liptak, New York Times Supreme Court reporter and moderator John Dankosky - […]
When Wilburn and Orville Wright built the world's first airplane, there was a lot of skepticism as to how reliable and worthwhile it was. Their first flight happened on December 17th, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. They are now considered to be inventors and pioneers, ushering in the aviation industry. Today, the average number of commercial […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and hear from our featured guest speaker, Kiersten Kullenberg, the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Outreach Director for Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Ms. Kullenberg will share details of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's (USGLC) brand new report, “Economic Security is National Security.” In addition to explaining USGLC’s work […]
The global threats to US national security increase day by day, with our adversaries and competitors working together to create chaos and disruption, not just on the military front, but also economically, and they are playing to win. Yet, too often, security and economic threats are addressed on separate tracks, not recognizing the connection between […]
As climate change accelerates the melting of Arctic ice, the region is rapidly emerging as a new geopolitical frontier. The Arctic holds immense strategic value due to its untapped natural resources—estimated to include 13% of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30% of its natural gas—as well as critical rare earth minerals essential for modern technologies. […]
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman – de facto ruler of one of the wealthiest states in the Middle East – has positioned himself as a transformative leader. His rule is defined by economic and social change, a close relationship with President Trump, and concerns about human rights abuses and power consolidation. Jordan’s King […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Association, the City of Austin Econonic Development Department, and Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation host the annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia. This day marks the 215th anniversary of the declaration of independence from Spain by the Mexican […]