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  • Greenland and the Geopolitics of the Arctic

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    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 […]

  • Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia Annual Celebration

    Republic Square Park 422 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • A Conversation with Lawrence Wright

    Join your fellow World Affairs Council of Austin members for a conversation with Lawrence Wright, author, screenwriter, and playwright. Mr. Wright received the Pulitzer Prize for this book, "The Looming […]

  • Japan Business Seminar during Oita Festival

    Long Center for the Performing Arts 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival!   You won't want to miss the "Doing Business in Japan" seminar from […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: Cultural Dimensions Around the World

    Khon Thai Kitchen 5800 Burnet Road, Austin, United States

    How each country views emotion, conflict, universalism, achievement, or even their environment can vary from one part of the world to another. In the United States and Western Europe countries tend […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: The Middle East – Where are We Now?

    Khon Thai Kitchen 5800 Burnet Road, Austin, United States

    What is the region’s future, starting with Gaza and the West Bank? What will be the role of the US and countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia,  the UAE, and Egypt? The […]

  • Ukraine and Innovation at the Edge

    Join your fellow World Affairs Council of Austin members for Ukraine and Innovation at the Edge featuring Ross Guieb, Executive Director for the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex at […]

  • World Music as Soft Power

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

    Music is a versatile and significant tool in diplomacy, serving as a universal language that crosses cultural and linguistic boundaries. Music also serves as a soft power instrument, enhancing a […]

  • 10th Annual Passport to the World Festival

    Austin Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Join members of the World Affairs Council of Austin and Austin Sister Cities International  on Saturday, November 15 from 12:00pm - 4pm at the Austin Central Library (710 W Cesar […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: US Currency & Its Global Influence

    5280 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United States

    In 1785, the US adopted the dollar sign as its official currency. Just three years later, in 1789, the very first dollar bill was issued. By 1791, Alexander Hamilton established the […]

  • Member Holiday Party

    Join us at the World Affairs Council of Austin Member Holiday Party! Invitations have been sent to our members.  If you would like to renew your membership, visit: www.wacaustin.org/membership