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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Luncheon with H.E. Petr Gandalovič, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the USA

EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY Austin

The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with The Center for European Studies, and The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas host a luncheon featuring H.E. Petr Gandalovič, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the USA. Ambassador Petr Gandalovič arrived in the United States on May 20, 2011. […]

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Cover to Cover Author Series

DOMINIC TIERNEY, professor and contributing writer at The Atlantic The Right Way to Lose a War: America in an Age of Unwinnable Conflicts Award-winning scholar Dominic Tierney reveals how the U.S. has struggled to adapt to the new era of intractable guerrilla conflicts. This timely guidebook, based on interviews with dozens of top generals and policymakers, […]

Ireland in Austin, Ireland in the World: A Discussion with Adrian Farrell, Consul General of Ireland

Ireland House 515 Congress Avenue - Suite 1720, Austin, TX, United States

Adrian Farrell was appointed as Ireland's first Consul General in Texas in September 2014. Ireland's new Consulate is only the second foreign diplomatic representation in Austin. In his remarks Farrell will discuss Ireland's strong historic ties with the United States, and how the establishment of the new Irish Consulate in Austin will further strengthen Ireland's […]

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Performance of The Whirling Dervishes

Riverbend Centre 4214 Capital of Texas Hwy N. , Austin

See a live performance by The Whirling Dervishes of Kona and Turkish Sufi Music Ensemble, rarely on tour in the U.S. Members of World Affairs Council of Austin receive a discount on tickets. This event is brought to you by Dialogue Institute of the Southwest.

$15 – $100

Author’s Night: Ted Carpenter Discusses Perilous Partners

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

How do we resolve the dilemma of securing important American foreign policy objectives without betraying basic American values and making ethical compromises? American leaders have cooperated with regimes around the world that are, to varying degrees, repressive or corrupt. Such cooperation is said to serve the national interest. It also often contravenes the nation’s commitments […]

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Consequences of the Greece/European Union Economic Crisis: Implications for Security, Geopolitics, Economics, and Finance

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

Daniel B. Smith was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research at the U.S. Department of State on February 14, 2014. A member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Career Minister, Ambassador Smith served most recently as Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic from 2010 to 2013. Prior to […]

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Innovative Applications for Globally Emerging Clean Energy and Water Technologies for Micro-Communities

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

The Embassy of the Republic of France's Service for Science and Technology is organizing a series of French-American Climate Talks (FACTs) across North-America.  On November 13th, Austin will be the host city for these discussions on international collaboration.  Showcase projects include our sister, the City of Angers. 9:00am     Introductions - Sujiro Seam, Consul […]

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