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Karima Bennoune: Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here; The Side of Terrorism that Does Not Make Headlines

Austin International School 4001 Adelphi Lane, Austin, TX, United States

Karima Bennoune, an international human rights lawyer and activist, drew on experience, fieldwork, and interviews with Muslim writers, activists, and educators to create a book where the untold stories of those that fight the rise of Islamic fundamentalism can find a voice. Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here is the product of over 300 interviews of citizens […]

An Evening with RICK STEVES

The Paramount Theatre Austin, TX, United States

World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with Paramount Theatre presents RICK STEVES Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is America's most respected authority on European travel. Producer of more than 50 guidebooks, host of America's most popular travel series on public television as well as a weekly hour-long national public radio show and […]

Germany Trade & Invest “Texas Roadshow 2014”

Four Seasons Hotel 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

Texas Meets Eastern Germany: Business Opportunities in the New Federal States Save the date for this exclusive trade and investment conference, hosted by World Affairs Council of Austin, the City of Austin, Enviacon International and Germany Trade and Invest. Germany Trade and Invest will outline market potential and opportunities for Texan companies in the New […]

Alexandra I. Toma: “Turning Passion Into a Profession: NGO Advocacy and Philanthropy on Nuclear Terrrorism”

LBJ School 2300 Red River St, Austin, TX, United States

Join the RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service, the Clements Center for History, Strategy & Statecraft, and the LBJ School of Public Affairs for "Turning Passion into a Profession: NGO Advocacy and Philanthropy on Nuclear Terrorism" withAlexandra I. Toma, Executive Director of the Peace and Security Funders Group. Light lunch will be provided. Alex […]

Austin International Trivia Night

Austin International School 4001 Adelphi Lane, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin presents a fun event for world affairs-minded people like you!  On February 12 we will be holding Austin International Trivia Night. Have fun and show off your skills in geography, current events, global affairs, world leaders and international culture. We will have prizes for our 1st, 2nd and 3rd […]

$10

William K. Davis: “The World We Want”

Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join the United Nations Association of Austin and the World Affairs Council for “The World We Want,” with Mr. Will Davis, Director of the UNDP Representation Office in Washington, D.C. This event is complimentary and open to the public, but space is limited. Will is the Director of the UNDP Representation Office and is the […]

Free

In Pursuit of Prosperity: U.S. Foreign Policy in an Era of Resource Scarcity

The University of Texas Club 2108 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX, United States

In this age of globalization, it is clear that America's prosperity and security depends on that of our political and economic partners. Yet, today we see mounting evidence that our partners' stability is threatened by global environmental change. Increasing pressure on limited resources is disrupting global supply chains, causing social instability, destabilizing regional relations and […]

Free

Ambassador Joseph Stafford: The Making of Argo

ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

The Making of Argo: The real life story of the 1979 Tehran hostage crisis as experienced by two Americans who lived through it.  Please join the World Affairs Council of Austin to welcome Ambassador Joseph Stafford and his wife, Kathleen, for an unforgettable night of storytelling. In 1979, newly minted foreign service officer Joseph Stafford […]

Free

Fourth Annual TX-EU BUSINESS SUMMIT

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

Event Helps Texas Businesses Access the World’s Largest Economic Zone The World Affairs Council of Austin will co-host the 4th annual Texas-EU Business Summit, now 2 days, April 22nd- April 23rd, 2015 at Austin’s AT&T Center.  The event is held under the Auspices of the UT- EU Center of Excellence. The Summit brings trade promotion […]

Seminar: “Is This the End of the Civilized World?: The Visual Persuasion of ISIS”

ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

The Austin Chapter of the Dialogue Institute and the World Affairs Council of Austin cordially invite you to join us for a gripping discussion with Dr. David D. Perlmutter, expert on political communication and the tools of persuasion. Learn how popular tools of youth culture are evangelizing the ISIS message in a sophisticated recruiting campaign […]

Free

Summer Author’s Night

ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

You are cordially invited to the World Affairs Council of Austin's Summer Author's Night! Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we host four international authors in our Summer Authors' Night. Our featured writers, Kelly Luce, Mary Helen Specht, Usha Akella and Peggy Kelsey, have traveled the world and have written about their experiences […]

Free

Japan – USA Business Opportunities Dinner Panel & Discussion

The University of Texas Club 2108 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX, United States

In collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present "Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan: A Japan - USA Business Opportunities Dinner Panel & Discussion." Participants will learn more about the state of Japan's economy, its current business climate and specific trade opportunities which are available […]

Free

Luncheon with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, José Antonio Meade Kuribreña

Headliner's Club 221 W. Sixth Street,, Austin, TX, United States

The Austin Council on Foreign Affairs in conjunction with The Consulate General of México, The World Affairs Council of Austin, Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos, and The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce luncheon featuring José Antonio Meade Kuribreña Secretary of Foreign Affairs of México Secretary Meade was born in Mexico. He received a degree in […]

$40

Cover to Cover Author Series

WACA's July Cover to Cover Author Series features journalist Nina Ansary on her new book, Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran. The call will be held Tuesday, July 14, at 2:00 PM ET. WACA President Bill Clifford will moderate the call. Register for the Call Iranian-American author Nina Ansary challenges stereotypical assumptions by examining how the status of women has changed […]

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