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SUMMARY:South Korea on the World’s Stage
DESCRIPTION:On June 4th and 5th South Korea held its first ever Korea-Africa Summit. They hosted representatives from 48 African nations\, including 25 heads of state. South Korea would like to expand its geopolitical influence and forge deeper global partnerships throughout the world. What does this new global perspective mean as it relates to Putin’s recent visit to North Korea\, the role of China\, working with Japan\, the Philippines and Asia-Pacific region? Now South Korea hopes to play a role in Africa and even the Middle East. Finally\, what about their politics internally? How do the Koreans themselves see their new role in the world and even their neighbors\, near and far? \nPlease join us at the Neill Cochran Historical House Museum on Thursday\, July 18 th \, 5:30 p.m.\nfor a wine and cheese “social” followed by a joint presentation by two excellent scholars in this field: Rodger Baker and Dr. Jooyoun Lee. \n  \n \nRODGER BAKER \nExecutive Director\, Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics \nRodger Baker has spent more than two decades with Stratfor/RANE\, where he’s focused on the Indo-Pacific region\, with special attention to China and the Korean Peninsula. He addresses the strategic dynamics of an evolving world system — looking at great power competition\, the role of middle powers\, and the impacts of technological\, environmental\, and demographic changes on geopolitical relationships. His core emphasis is the multidisciplinary approach to geopolitics and the evolution of international relations to develop mid- and long-term forecasts to assist companies\, governments\, and other globally engaged organizations make informed decisions. \nRodger is a Senior Fellow at the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations\, a Steering Fellow for the Mackinder Forum\, and teaches a certificate program in Geopolitical Analysis at Florida Atlantic University. \nDR. JOOYOUN LEE \nDr. Lee is a Professor of Global Studies and Political Science at St. Edwards University\, where she teaches Global Issues\, International Relations\, International Security and Conflict Resolution. Her research interests include identity politics\, collective memory\, East Asian international relations\, international security\, gender\, and popular culture. Prior to undertaking her Ph.D. at Syracuse University\, she worked as a research fellow at the Korean Institute for Women and Politics and at the Institute of Civil Society and New Governance at Kyung Hee University in South Korea as well as serving as a program coordinator for the International NGOs conference held in Seoul in cooperation with the United Nations.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/south-korea-on-the-worlds-stage/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Geopolitics,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T183000
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Global Regulation on AI\, Cybersecurity\, & Data Protection
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar. This month’s topic is: \nGlobal Regulation on AI\, Cybersecurity\, & Data Protection \nPersonal data protection\, also known as data privacy\, is a holistic approach to system design that incorporates legal\, administrative\, and technical safeguards for personal health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). \nHow does data protection vary from country to country? What universal regulations do you find would be beneficial to implement across the globe? What about the constant evolution of global cyber-terrorism and hacking\, i.e. “Scattered Spider\,” “Lazarus Group\,” and even “Dragonfly\,”and the role of Cybersecurity? And then there is AI\, as it relates to Cybersecurity. The Global entities managing AI (UN\, EU\, ICC\, etc.) – who has and will have the ultimate control? \nShould data breaches be categorized as a crime with minimum time served? What measures have you seen or learned about that you would like to implement across the board? \nPlease join us at the Shoal Creek Saloon for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-global-regulation-on-ai-cybersecurity-data-protection/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Communication with Sharon Schweitzer
DESCRIPTION:Conducting business on a global scale entails intercultural communication that at times can be intricate and difficult to maneuver. This is why it is important to understand the key elements that shape your global image and acumen in an organization in doing business  around the world.\n\n\n\n\nSharon Schweitzer\, JD\nExpatriate\nRelocation Coach\, Author & Attorney\nSharon Schweitzer is an internationally recognized cross-cultural business expert\, trainer\, and founder of Access to Culture. She is an award-winning entrepreneur and author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book in International Business\, Access to Asia\, named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2015.  Sharon has worked with brands such as CBS\, Hilton Hotels\, JPMorgan\, Lexus\, MD Anderson\, Toyota\, as well as sports athletes\, and student leaders\, to provide practical techniques for improving business communication and increasing revenue. \nSharon was named the winner of the British Airways International Trade\, Investment & Expansion Award (small business category) at the Greater Austin Business Awards. She was an honoree in the City of Austin program Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Austin Women. Her blog Access to Culture\, has been named one of the Top 10 Intercultural Communication Blogs. \nSharon is a media resource for NPR and BBC World News as well as a Huffington Post and Luxe Lifestyle Magazine contributor. She has been quoted in Investor’s Business Daily\, BBC Capital\, Wall Street Journal\, The New York Times and numerous other media outlets. Sharon has appeared on CBS\, NBC\, ABC\, FOX\, and BBC News as an expert in the field of cross-cultural business and global etiquette\, and has been a featured speaker for the Association of Legal Administrators\, IPMA\, Ohio State University\, SXSW\, and The Big Ten Academic Alliance. Sharon sits on the board of the Global Thinkers Forum in London\, U.K. and also served as a Chinese Ceremonial Dining Etiquette Specialist in the documentary series Confucius was a Foodie on Nat Geo People. \nSharon has traveled to over 85 countries across all 7 continents. Sharon lives with her husband John of 20 plus years and their golden retrievers in Austin\, Texas\, USA.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/intercultural-communication-with-sharon-schweitzer/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T210000
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SUMMARY:Austin and Saltillo Sister Cities' 55th Anniversary Celebration Dinner SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association invite you to participate in this special commemoration of 55 years of our sister city relationship! \n  \nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.  DINNER NOW SOLD OUT \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-and-saltillo-sister-cities-55th-anniversary-celebration-dinner/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,educational,Global Trade,Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T193000
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Russia & China
DESCRIPTION:The Russia/China  “Strategic Partnership.” Its impact on the rest of the world. \nThe next Globalist Coffeehouse discussion will explore the Russia/China “strategic partnership” and its impact on the rest of the world.  Are we in a period of contemporary transitional global order? Both countries have their own internal and regional dynamics which should also be taken into consideration. Then\, there is also the stalemate in Ukraine and China’s relationship with countries in the South China Sea and North Korea. How does the shifting security landscape influence major geopolitical powers? \nThis will be a continuing conversation to the presentation by Dr. Sharyl Cross\, and her program on Russia and China\, on Wednesday\, April 17th at the Neill Cochran Historic House Museum. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-russia-china/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T190000
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SUMMARY:Russia-China “Strategic Partnership” Geopolitics & World Order featuring Dr. Sharyl N. Cross
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this special evening as we welcome back distinguished speaker\, Dr. Sharyl Cross.  Dr. Cross will provide details about the contemporary transitional global order.  Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of the “Strategic Partnership” between Russia and China.  Dr. Cross will explore the major themes and U.S. considerations to address this “Strategic Partnership” as well as recent multi-national foreign policy responses.  The current stalemate in Ukraine and the future of collaborative arms control efforts will be among the challenges and priorities considered during this discussion on the shifting security landscape influences of major geopolitical powers. \n \nAbout our guest speaker\, Sharyl Cross\, PhD\, is Distinguished Professor of International Politics and former Director of the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence (2013-2023) at St. Edward’s University (Austin\, USA).  Dr. Cross is serving as Co-Chair (elected position) of the Research Committee on Geopolitics of the International Political Science Association and has been a Global Policy Scholar at the Kennan Institute\, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars since 2013.  Dr. Cross was Professor at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany (2005-2013) where she was Director of Academics for both the Program in Advanced Security Studies and Senior Executive Seminar\, and previously had been appointed Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the United States Air Force Academy and Associate Professor of Transregional Studies at the U.S. Air War College at Maxwell AFB.   She earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and was a resident fellowship scholar and consultant at the RAND Corporation completing programs in Russian area and policy studies. Professor Cross has published widely in leading academic and policy sources on US/NATO-Russia security Issues\, Russian foreign policy and Sino-Russian relations.  In 2018\, she published China\, Russia\, and Twenty First Century Global Geopolitics\, co-authored with Dr. Paul Bolt\, Oxford University Press.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/russia-china-strategic-partnership-geopolitics-world-order-featuring-dr-sharyl-n-cross/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T173000
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SUMMARY:Afghanistan: Where are we now and what’s next?
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. What followed was a period of turmoil\, as they turned on those who were in the Administration of President Ashraf Ghani or supported it. Then\, there was the diaspora of those associated with the Americans in any capacity. Rangina Hamidi\, who served as the first female Minister of Education for the country in 30 years\, was among those who were forced to flee. Please join us as she provides an update on the status/situation in Afghanistan in 2024. Ms. Hamidi will also provide her insights as to what the future holds for the Taliban regime and Afghanistan. \n\n\n\n\nRangina Hamidi\nRangina Hamidi is an Afghan American writer\, educator\, social entrepreneur\, and politician who served as Afghanistan’s minister of education until August 2021. She was the first cabinet-level\, female minister of education to hold that position in thirty years. Ms. Hamidi works tirelessly to advocate for women’s rights by empowering girls and women through social entrepreneurship and other initiatives to build their lives. \nShe earned a BA with a double major in religious studies and gender studies at the University of Virginia. She later completed an MA in Global Affairs and Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. Ms. Hamidi is currently a professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University\, Phoenix\, Arizona  \nShe has contributed to numerous publications and radio programs\, including TIMES Asia Magazine\, The Globe and Mail\, Der Spiegel\, Business Week\, The New York Times\, The Guardian\, The Telegraph\, NPR\, BBC\, and Voice of America. Ms. Hamidi has co-authored “Embroidering within Boundaries: Afghan Women Creating a Future\,” which takes the reader on a pictorial journey into her own life and tells the stories of the courageous Afghan women she serves.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/afghanistan-where-are-we-now-and-whats-next/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,author,peace and conflict,Women Empowerment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T193000
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Festivals Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s music\, food\, a religious\, or a cultural festival\, we all have been to at least one of them. From Diwali\, which is celebrated in India\, to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which is celebrated in Mexico\, to the Gion Matsuri celebrated in Japan\, there are hundreds of festivals around the globe. St. Patrick’s Day\, which is coming up in March\, is also another festival that is celebrated in Ireland.  \nThousands of traditions continue evolving as our society grows\, but the celebrations\, the joy\, and the laughter always remind us of the bond we share. What is your favorite memory of a festival you’ve attended? Were you surprised or shocked by any specific aspect of it?  How did it change your perception of that culture and/or country?  \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist_festivals/
LOCATION:5280 Burger and Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T203000
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SUMMARY:Asia x Austin International Market Summit
DESCRIPTION:Explore exciting business opportunities between Central Texas and some of Asia’s most dynamic and innovative markets.\nExperience the two-way highway of opportunity between Asia and the Greater Austin region. \nLearn what’s next in AI\, blockchain\, the Metaverse\, clean energy\, and more. \nPlug into the startup landscapes in Asia and Central Texas. \nMeet the leaders forging new\, bilateral business ecosystems. \n \nAgenda\nSchedule and details are subject to change. \n1:30 pm: Check-in\, Refreshments\, and Networking \n2:00 pm: Welcome Session\n– Regional Governments Welcome\n– Central Texas Asian Population Landscape & Economic Impact\n– Central Texas Economic Outlook & Forecast \n2:30 pm: Business in Central Texas & Austin\n– Business Opportunities in Central Texas\n– Regional Development Partners Introduction\n– Talent Ecosystem & Workforce Development \n3:00 pm: Asian Markets Briefings\nConnect directly with economic and business leaders from Asia’s most powerful markets:\n– Singapore\n– Hong Kong\n– Malaysia\n– Korea\n– India\n– Indonesia\n(tentative lineup) \n4:30 pm: Asia x Austin Innovation Ecosystem \n– Asian Startup Pitch Sessions\n– Greater Austin’s Startup Landscape (introducing local investors\, VCs\, incubators\, etc.) \n6:30 pm: Networking Party
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/asia-x-austin-international-market-summit/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:EU at SXSW 2024
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \nSunday\, March 10th \n10:00 AM – 11:00 PM \nMore than Food and Drinks\, Savoring Stories \n\nJoin us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart.\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nNavigating Food Waste and Loss: Insights and Strategies \n\nWhether you’re an individual or a business\, get ready for valuable insights that go beyond just talk. Tech companies\, universities\, NGOs – everyone can be part of the solution.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nEuropean Innovations in MedTech: Driving Change\, Saving Lives \n\nParticipate in this engaging discussion about the groundbreaking European technologies that are disrupting healthcare – tools that can help doctors achieve better outcomes for patients and their families.\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nInnovation in the Age of Regulation \n\nWhat is the future of groundbreaking technology in the wake of recent AI regulation?\n\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 11:00 PM \nEuro Night \n\nHelp us kick off two days of enlightening conversation and cultural festivities at the EURO TECH HOUSE\, the European Union’s celebration of the transatlantic partnership!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 11th \n10:00 AM – 11:00 PM \nMore than Food and Drinks\, Savoring Stories \n\nJoin us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart.\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nAI & The Future of Loneliness \n\nHave you ever said “thank you” to Alexa? Or “goodbye” to a customer service chatbot? From self-checkout registers to digital menus and delivery apps\, today there are fewer opportunities for a human to ask: “How are you?”\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nTracing Music Royalties and Revenues in Gaming and the Metaverse \n\nIn this panel discussion\, experts will delve into compelling use cases for the metaverse and the music business\, offering their insights on seizing business opportunities in music licensing and shaping industry trends.\n7:00 PM – 11:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nEU Music Showcase \nEnjoy an incredible night featuring talented artists from across Europe! On the EURO TECH HOUSE stage upstairs\, you can hear performances from different corners of the continent\, offering a diverse array of talent that will captivate every taste\, guaranteeing a fun evening for all.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/eu-at-sxsw/
LOCATION:Parkside\, 301 East 6th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Climate and Global Change
DESCRIPTION:Climate and weather extremes have been called an “existential threat” to life as we know it.  What can we expect as the associated extreme weather and changing weather patterns threaten infrastructure and lives throughout the world?  What opportunities might exist for the role of transnational organizations such as the UN to address this crisis? Finally\, what about the EU\, China\, India\, the US\, and their leadership roles? \nThis is a follow-up conversation to a presentation by Dr. Dev Niyogi to the World Affairs Council on February 13th. Please see the link below to register. \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-climate-and-global-change/
LOCATION:5280 Burger and Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:climate change,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T130000
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SUMMARY:2024 Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ Competition
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER your high school team before February 14th at 5:00 pm if your team is ready to compete in the Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ (AWQ) competition. \nEach 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 test their knowledge of international affairs\, global current events\, and foreign policy. The winning high school teams at each local competition becomes eligible to participate at the Carlos and Malú Alvarez National Academic WorldQuest™ Competition in Washington DC (April 19-20\, 2024).  Our competition consists of 10 rounds of 10 questions about specific global themes.  Each team is comprised of currently enrolled students from the same high school.  All high schools located in our five-county metro region (Bastrop\, Caldwell\, Hays\, Travis and Williamson) are eligble to send a team to compete. \nThe partner organizations for the competition are the World Affairs Council of Austin\, Austin Community College\, the Center for European Studies\, and Hemispheres: The International Outreach Consortium at the University of Texas at Austin. \nWhat is it? \nAcademic WorldQuest™ is a flagship youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. It is a team competition that engages more than 4\,000 high school students annually across the United States to test their knowledge of global issues and foreign policy. In the competition\, four-person teams compete by answering multiple-choice questions divided into ten unique and engaging thematic categories.  AWQ is a terrific opportunity to engage students in global affairs in a competition against fellow high school students in the Austin metropolitan area.  We have had great success and participation in this competition in past years and want to make it even bigger! \nJoin the competition! \nDate: Saturday\, February 22\, 2024 at Austin Community College’s Highland Campus from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \n  \nRegistration Information \nTeams consist of four high-school students and at least one alternate team member.  High Schools may register teams of 4 students in grades 9 – 12\, however; the contest is especially relevant to students in World Geography\, AP Human Geography\, and Economics.  REGISTER YOUR TEAM BEFORE 5:00 pm on February 14\, 2024. \nHow do we prepare? \nAcademic WorldQuest™ competition student study guide is available here. \n2023-2024 AWQ Topics \n\n\n\nThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Alliance and Collective Defense in a Changing World\nDemographic Dividends – Population Shift in Africa\nThe Global South\nPromoting a Green Europe\nSports and Diplomacy\nWomen’s Contributions to Track II Diplomacy\nNavigating AI: The Global Workforce\nCountry in Focus: South Korea\nGreat Decisions\nCurrent Events
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/2024-central-texas-academic-worldquest-competition/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T190000
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SUMMARY:Climate and Global Change: What to Expect
DESCRIPTION:Climate and Global Change: What to Expect and How to Build Resilient Infrastructure and Lives Throughout the World. \nClimate and weather extremes have been called an “existential threat” to life as we know it.  What can we expect as the associated extreme weather and changing weather patterns threaten infrastructure and lives throughout the world?  What opportunities might exist for the role of transnational organizations such as the UN to address this crisis? Finally\, what about the EU\, China\, India\, the US\, and their leadership roles? Prof. Dev Niyogi will present a program on what we\, and the world\, can expect in the decades ahead\, and possible options for our response. \n \nDr. Dev Niyogi is the William Stamps Farish Chair with the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences. He is also part of initiatives such as Planet Texas 2050\, Good Systems for AI and Smart Cities\, and the Oden Institute Computational Engineering and Sciences and Center for Space Research\, Energy and Earth Resources.  Dr. Dev Niyogi is also an Emeritus Professor at Purdue University\, Indiana\, where he was a Professor in Atmospheric Sciences and served as the State Climatologist for Indiana.  He has also worked with the United Nations and UNESCO.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/climate-and-global-change-what-to-expect/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:climate change,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20240105T184035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T223233Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Lincoln\, Democracy & The American Experiment with Princeton Professor\, Allen Guelzo
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and Global Santa Fe\, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to this ONLINE event on Lincoln’s birthday with award-winning historian and author Allen Guelzo. Mr. Guelzo will join a conversation with Jim Falk on the American President whose firm and powerful beliefs in democracy guided him through one of the most tumultuous periods in American history – and how his beliefs continue to shape our country. \nAbout the Book\nOur Ancient Faith: Lincoln\, Democracy\, and the American Experiment \nAn intimate study of Abraham Lincoln’s powerful vision of democracy\, which guided him through the Civil War and is still relevant today—by a best-selling historian and three-time winner of the Lincoln Prize. \nAbraham Lincoln grappled with the greatest crisis of democracy that has ever confronted the United States. While many books have been written about his temperament\, judgment\, and steady hand in guiding the country through the Civil War\, we know less about Lincoln’s penetrating ideas and beliefs about democracy\, which were every bit as important as his character in sustaining him through the crisis. \nAllen C. Guelzo\, one of America’s foremost experts on Lincoln\, captures the president’s firmly held belief that democracy was the greatest political achievement in human history. He shows how Lincoln’s deep commitment to the balance between majority and minority rule enabled him to stand firm against secession while also committing the Union to reconciliation rather than recrimination in the aftermath of war. In bringing his subject to life as a rigorous and visionary thinker\, Guelzo assesses Lincoln’s actions on civil liberties and his views on race\, and explains why his vision for the role of government would have made him a pivotal president even if there had been no Civil War. Our Ancient Faith gives us a deeper understanding of this endlessly fascinating man and shows how his ideas are still sharp and relevant more than 150 years later. \nPurchase Our Ancient Faith here. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author\nAllen C. Guelzo is Senior Research Scholar at the Council of the Humanities at Princeton University. He is the author of several books about the Civil War and early-nineteenth-century American history. He is a recipient of the Guggenheim-Lehrman Prize for Military History and has been awarded the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize three times. He lives in Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator\nJim Falk is President Emeritus of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Now residing in Santa Fe\, New Mexico he is member of the Board of Global Santa Fe where he chairs the program committee. Jim co-hosts Perspectives Matter\, a McCuistion Program\, that airs weekly on KERA-Dallas (PBS). He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. \n\n\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/lincoln-democracy-the-american-experiment-with-princeton-professor-allen-guelzo/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:author,educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Connecticut":MAILTO:info@ctwac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20240126T171415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T193346Z
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SUMMARY:NATO and the Future of American Security Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin\, the Atlantic Council\, NATO ACT\, the Canadian Consulate General\, and UT-Austin’s Center for European Studies\, Strauss Center for International Security and Law\,\nand Clements Center for National Security for a public conference of NATO officials\, former policymakers\, and scholars engaging in a critical discussion about the role of the transatlantic alliance and its enduring value for Texans\, featuring keynote remarks from General Philippe Lavigne\, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation\, and Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison\, Former U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO and United States Senator for the state of Texas. \nThis year’s historic NATO Summit will take place in the United States from July 9 to 11. As Allies gather to celebrate 75 years of NATO\, the future of the world’s strongest military alliance will be a key topic of discussion for Heads of State and Government preparing for an era of unprecedented strategic competition and endemic geopolitical disruption. \nJoin us at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and does not guarantee admission. Parking is available for a fee at Manor and Brazos garages.  Complimentary lunch will be available. \n \nAgenda: \n9:30 am – 10:00 am   •   Registration \nCoffee available \n10:00 am – 10:15 am   •   Welcome Remarks \nRobert Chesney\, Dean of UT-Austin School of Law \n10:15 am – 10:30 am   •   Keynote 1 \nGeneral Philippe Lavigne\, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation \n10:30 am – 12:00 pm   •   Panel 1: Securing NATO’s Future: The Challenges of a New Era  \nAudra Plepytė\, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States \nGeneral (Ret.) Robert Neller\, former Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps \nChris Skaluba\, Director\, Transatlantic Security Initiative\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\,  Atlantic Council \nKevin Rex\, Former Ambassador of Canada to Latvia\, Lithuania and Estonia \nModerator: Sewell Chan\, Editor-in-Chief\, Texas Tribune \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   •   Lunch \n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm   •   Panel 2: North America and NATO: Fostering Political and Policy Dialogue \nMarie-Doha Besancenot\, Assistant Secretary General of NATO for Public Diplomacy \nLieutenant General (Ret.) Christine Whitecross\, Former Commandant of NATO Defense College \nValbona Zeneli\, Nonresident Senior Fellow\, Transatlantic Security Initiative\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, Atlantic Council \nModerator: Adam Klein\, Director of the Strauss Center for International Security and Law \n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm   •   Keynote 2 \nSenator Kay Bailey Hutchison\, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO \n3:00 pm   •   Conference Adjourns \nPlease note\, this agenda is subject to change. 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/nato-and-the-future-of-american-security/
LOCATION:University of Texas
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Europe,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20240111T004319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T011156Z
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SUMMARY:Republic of Slovenia Business Delegation B2B Meetings and Social Mixer
DESCRIPTION:EVENT AGENDA\n\nInsightful Presentations | 3:00pm\n\nGain valuable insights into Slovenia’s thriving business environments: A land of champions in business and beyond!  Industry sectors represented include: manufacturing\, cleantech\, healthcare\, and fintech. \nAustin Business Ecosystem – with Roland Peña\, Senior Vice President\, Global Technology & Innovation\, Opportunity Austin \n\nB2B Meetings | 4:00pm\n\nEngage with influential players and delegates from – manufacturing\, cleantech\, healthcare\, and fintech sectors – as well as representatives from state institutions and economic diplomacy in Slovenia. \nLearn how your business can become a gateway for Slovenian companies interested in expanding into the Texan market. \n\nSocial Mixer | 5:15pm\n\nFoster meaningful connections during a social mixer with the representatives from business\, state institutions\, and economic diplomacy in Slovenia. \nSocial Hour with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres \nMake sure to register for an opportunity to meet with the members of the Slovenian delegation during one-on-one B2B meetings \n\nMembers of the Slovenian Business Delegation:\n\nEmbassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington: \nBojan Škoda\, Minister Plenipotentiary \nSpirit Slovenia:    \nRok Capl\, Acting Director \nDaša Avsec\, Regional Secretary \nAmCham Slovenia:  \nAjša Vodnik\, CEO \nVida Dolenc Pogačnik\, COO & International Cooperation Director \n \nVisiting Companies Represented: \nInstrumentation Technologies | Measuring instruments supplier \nSince 1998 the Company has grown from a garage company to a world leader in cutting-edge instrumentation for the accelerator beam diagnostics market\, as well as solutions for other technologically demanding fields. \nIntectiv | Electronics Manufacturer \n“Decades of experience\, know-how and development of a technologically advanced production line of highly complex (HDI – High-Density Interconnect) prototype printed circuit boards. In compliance with the highest current environmental and technological standards\, our products are becoming the blood vessels of modern technology products. The production range includes single-sided\, double-sided\, and multi-layer printed circuit boards (up to 24 layers)\, Flex and Rigid-Flex.” \nRePublis | Consulting \nRepublis Consulting is a Slovenian-based legal and business boutique consulting firm\, focusing on T.I.M.E. industries (Telecoms\, Internet\, Media\, Entertainment). RePublis provides legal and business support to foreign investors in media\, entertainment\, gaming\, blockchain\, advertising\, internet\, and telecommunication sectors in Slovenia. \nROBOTINA  |Engineering \nRobotina’s vision is to be a leading provider of SMART CONNECTED solutions\, components and platforms\, which will contribute to a new model of connected society through technology and expertise. \nVernar Consulting | Consulting \nSince 1995\, we have been promoting the growth and development of companies through proven approaches. With reliable analytical tools\, we uncover the potential that lies in every company’s employees. \nVZMD | Stakeholders’ Association \nVZMD is a non-governmental organization that emerged spontaneously as an explicitly civil society movement\, especially in the face of an increasingly evident and pronounced need for networking and coordinated action among small shareholders. \nGuild Mortgage  |  Mortgage \nGuild Mortgage has become one of the nation’s leading independent ‭mortgage providers by following a ‭simple rule—doing what’s right for our customers. Since 1960\, we’ve grown ‭through every economic cycle. ‭Today\, no other mortgage lender ‭has our stability\, experience\, and ‭uncompromising focus on ‭customer service. \nAdriatic Finance | Financial Advisory \nCaretronic | Healthcare \nAt Caretronic\, we provide the highest quality nurse call systems and e-nursing solutions to healthcare organizations around the world. \nD2S energetske in poslovne rešitve  |  ESG \nD2S Energy & Business Solutions LLC creates a network of energy professionals with technical capabilities and expertise that are unsurpassed in the power industry. With the ever-changing environment facing utilities and businesses\, strategic planning and resource management are essential for continued success. \nEsgnovo | ESG \nWe’re building relationships and creating big\, sustainable energy projects\, helping us to maintain a livable climate. Our solar and wind electricity production and storage projects\, energy management and trading solutions\, and nuclear power plant expertise\, as well as the development of new technologies\, are excellent opportunities for technology and engineering producers and providers as well as researchers. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/republic-of-slovenia-business-delegation-b2b-meetings-and-social-mixer/
LOCATION:Texas Association of Business\, 316 W. 12th Street\, Suite 200\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="European American Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20240107T222536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T222716Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth\, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to a complimentary VIRTUAL event to learn more about the global power games\, leadership crises\, and shifts in the 21stcentury world order.  Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy\, will feature Malgorzata Zachara-Szymańska Associate Professor of International and Political Relations at Jagiellonian University in Krakow\, Poland. \n \nEven though globalization has become a negative concept for some\, the reality is that there is no going back. While the politics of globalization are debated\, Professor Małgorzata Zachara-Szymańska says\, “All social organizations have ‘gone global’ within the last several decades; they are more interconnected and more dependent on global processes\, so the question of effective leadership strategies matching these new realities is highly necessary…” Join us to learn about global power games\, leadership crises\, and how our world is shifting in the 21stcentury. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nMałgorzata Zachara-Szymańska is an associate professor at the Faculty of International and Political Relations\, Jagiellonian University in Poland and a lecturer in leadership\, global change\, and international relations. She has accumulated several years academic experience lecturing and conducting research at different European universities. Her articles on global public goods\, global leadership and diplomacy have been published in Leadership\, Society and Economy\, International Relations/Stosunki Międzynarodowe\, Sustainability and other journals. Her most recent publication Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy (Routledge: 2023) is available in open access. \nABOUT THE MODERATOR \n \nRobert Kissack has been at Instituto Barcelona de Estudios Internacionales (IBEI) since 2008. His research profile is at the intersection of the foreign policy of the European Union and international organization. More specifically\, it has centered on the EU as an actor in the multilateral system and his book Pursuing Effective Multilateralism (Palgrave 2010) was one of the first in this field. He specializes in examining the capacity of the EU to operate in many different multilateral organizations\, including the ILO\, FAO\, UN General Assembly and Security Council\, the WTO and the IMF. He is currently leading IBEI’s participation in the Horizon 2020 ENGAGE project\, as well as the Jean Monnet Networks NORTIA and RENPET. He also work closely with colleagues at IBEI\, including Esther Barbé\, Oriol Costa and Elisabeth Johansson-Nogués in many projects on European foreign policy.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/online-global-political-leadership-in-search-of-synergy/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20231211T235109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T210226Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse - China: What next collaboration\, competition\, conflict?
DESCRIPTION:China:  What’s next – collaboration\, competition\, or conflict?\nWith China and the U.S. dominating the world’s economies\, what will China’s role be globally? There is China in the Indo-Pacific – the South China Sea and Taiwan?  What are the lessons learned from Putin’s war in Ukraine? Then there is “soft power” with the  Belt and Road Initiatives. What about China internally? There is the stagnation of the Chinese economy\, the implications of an aging workforce\, and a recent phenomenon called “lying flat.” There is also internal dissension with persecuted minorities/religious sects\, like the Uyghurs and others.  \nThis Globalist Coffeehouse will be a follow-up to a joint program earlier this month with the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. This “China Town Hall” featured presentations by some of the most knowledgeable scholars on this topic.  Please join us for what will be a very timely and wide-ranging discussion.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/world-affairs-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20231023T012729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T184203Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Passport to the World Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and Austin Sister Cities International ASCI on Saturday\, December 9 from 12pm – 3pm at Austin Central Library\, Austin Public Library (710 W Cesar Chavez) for the Annual Passport to the World International Family-Friendly Festival. \nEnjoy an afternoon of FREE programming exploring Austin’s rich international community through live performances\, interactive games and crafts\, and much more! Learn about all of Austin’s incredible Sister Cities with fun\, hands on booths and activities by our sister cities. \nVolunteers also needed! We’re looking for friendly faces to assist with activities\, set-up and tear-down\, and helping our Festival run smoothly for our attending families — a certificate of volunteer service will be provided! Register to volunteer here. \nA special Thank You to Austin Public Library and our Partners and Sponsors for your support! \nThis project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. \nAustin Public Library | City of Austin | Sister Cities International| World Affairs Council of Austin \n \nAbout Austin Sister Cities \nASCI’s mission is to cultivate global relationships with Austin’s sister cities that engage our communities in citizen diplomacy while offering educational\, cultural and economic benefits to all – one individual\, one community at a time. ASCI manages the Sister Cities programs for the City of Austin and supports a variety of programs including the annual Passport to the World Festival showcasing Austin’s 14 Sister Cities. Learn more at https://austinsistercities.com/ \nAustin Sister Cities \n-ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA) \n-ANGERS (FRANCE) \n-ANTALYA (TURKEY) \n-GWANGMYEONG (SOUTH KOREA) \n-KOBLENZ (GERMANY) \n-LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY (UK) \n-LIMA (PERU) \n-MASERU (LESOTHO) \n-OITA (JAPAN) \n-PUNE (INDIA) \n-SALTILLO (MEXICO) \n-TAICHUNG (TAIWAN) \n-XISHUANGBANNA (CHINA)
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/8th-annual-passport-to-the-world-festival/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,Cultural Heritage Series,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20231206T191314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T193522Z
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SUMMARY:The World Ahead Online Event
DESCRIPTION:Join World Affairs Council of Austin members for this special event with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth in a VIRTUAL event\, featuring Tom Standage – Deputy Editor of The Economist and moderated by Jim Falk\, Global Santa Fe.\n\n\n\nEach year\, The Economist publishes “The World Ahead” series: an informed prediction of the major themes that will dominate the coming year. Spanning topics from politics to technology to sociology and more\, this series edited by Tom Standage is as ambitious as it is awe-inspiring. On December 8\, Standage will discuss his publication’s analysis for 2024.\n\n\n\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-world-ahead-online-event/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20231115T182254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T233559Z
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SUMMARY:China Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating China Town Hall event cohosted by the World Affairs Council of Austin and San Antonio\, set to take place on December 2nd at Texas State University. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of insightful discussions and engaging presentations by well-accomplished industry experts and scholars who bring a wealth of knowledge about China’s dynamic landscape. After the China Town Hall\, we invite you to join us for a post-event social at the local Ivar’s River Pub. \nChina Town Hall Details: \nDate: December 2nd\, 1 pm-3 pm \nLocation: Texas State University\, McCoy College of Business- Room 125 \n601 University Dr\, San Marcos\, TX 78666 \nPost-Town Hall Social: \nContinue the conversation and networking at Ivar’s River Pub for a post-town hall social. Share your thoughts\, connect with fellow attendees\, and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere by the river. \nDate: December 2nd\, 3 pm \nLocation: Ivar’s River Pub – 701 Cheatham St\, San Marcos\, TX 78666 \n \nSpeakers Include: \nJustin Payne: VP of Frost Bank in San Marcos & Board Chair of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. \nNicholas Burns: Ambassador Burns has had a distinguished career in American diplomacy\, serving six U.S. Presidents and nine Secretaries of State over 27 years. His State Department roles include the State Department’s third-ranking official and most senior career diplomat\, U.S. Ambassador to NATO\, U.S. Ambassador to Greece\, and State Department spokesman. Before that\, he worked at the National Security Council at the White House\, where he served as Special Assistant to President Clinton and Senior Director for Russia\, Ukraine\, and Eurasia Affairs and as Director for Soviet Affairs for President George H.W. Bush during the collapse of the USSR. \n[Ambassador Burns will not be present\, but will offer opening remarks via a pre-recorded message] \nTyler Johnson: Founder of Laowai Enterprises & Global Fortune 50 Executive\, shares his wealth of experience from years spent in Shanghai\, China\, while working for Dell Technologies. He led sales and operational organizations for Dell within China and across Asia\, and his organization was responsible for Dell’s Global Asia Business Unit\, which represented the largest companies in the world (Global Fortune 500). \nGina Tam\, Ph.D.: Associate Professor of Modern Chinese History and co-director of Women and Gender Studies at Trinity University in San Antonio\, Texas. She is also a Public Intellectual Fellow at the National Committee on US-China Relations\, a Wilson Center China Fellow\, and the Book Review Editor for the Journal of Asian Studies. She completed her Ph.D. in modern Chinese history at Stanford University in 2016. \nXiaobo Lü\, Ph.D.: Associate Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Lü’s research focuses on how fiscal policies are distributed in authoritarian regimes\, with a particular emphasis on China. In 2011\, Dr. Lü earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University. Currently\, he is engaged in several paper projects concentrating on the correlation between fiscal extraction and state-society relations\, as well as a book project focused on party building in authoritarian regimes. \nLiza L.S. Mark: Partner\, Chief Representative and Shanghai Office Managing Partner. With over two decades of legal expertise across the U.S.\, Hong Kong\, and Shanghai\, her key figures lie in private equity\, securities\, and cross-border M&A. Her proficiency lies in advising private equity clients on international investments\, skillfully navigating legal complexities across jurisdictions. Liza is well-versed in diverse financing transactions\, including SPAC acquisitions\, PIPEs\, and Hong Kong IPOs. Her sought-after counsel extends to foreign private issuers for U.S. and Hong Kong securities offerings\, coupled with strategic insights into corporate governance and compliance. \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/china-townhall-event/
LOCATION:Texas State University\, San Marcos\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20231031T231834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T231834Z
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SUMMARY:Business2Business Opportunity with Thailand
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, and Capital Factory Austin\, we invite you to an International Market Series Reception fostering business connections with Thailand. \nThe event features opportunities to connect with a Thai business delegation led by Lisa A. Buzenas\, Consul General\, United States Consulate General Chiang Mai. The delegation includes representatives from the Federation of Thai Industries Chiang Mai Chapter\, the Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce\, Chiang Mai University Science and Technology Park\, and prominent cultural and business leaders representing renewable energy companies\, food industries\, tech entrepreneurs\, and more. \n \nAgenda\n2:00 pm: Registration & Networking \n2:15 pm: Welcome Remarks & Introductions \n2:30 pm: The benefits of doing business in Austin and Central Texas \n3:00 pm: Startup Pitches \n3:25 pm: GAACC – Serve Local. Think Global. \n3:30 pm: B2B Networking \n4:00 pm: Open Networking \n4:50 pm: Closing Remarks \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business2business-opportunity-with-thailand/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20231101T203929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T203929Z
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SUMMARY:Chiang Mai (Thailand) Delegation MOU Signing Celebration and Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Attend this public celebration of the official Memorandum of Understanding linking Chiang Mai with Austin.  Attendees will be able to meet the visiting delegates from Chiang Mai as well as enjoy the food and culture of Thailand. \nNo RSVPs required. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/chiang-mai-thailand-delegation-mou-signing-celebration-and-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Wat Buddhananachat\, 8105 Linden Road\, Del Valle\, TX\, 78617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20231017T230057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T213711Z
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SUMMARY:US Foreign Policy in the Middle East and the Changing Dynamics of the Region
DESCRIPTION:************UNFORTUNATELY DR. CASAGRANDA IS NOT FEELING WELL TODAY\, AND WE WILL HAVE TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT**********************\n  \nAbout Dr. Roy Casagranda \nDr. Roy Casagranda is a Professor of Government at Austin Community College (ACC). He is ACC’s Middle East Affairs expert. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the founder and president of the Austin School\, lecture series. \nHis research interests lie at the intersection of politics\, history\, economics\, psychology\, and philosophy. He is a firm believer in a multidisciplinary approach. Circa 1025 A.D. Ibn Sina (Avicenna) said\, “The knowledge of anything\, since all things have causes\, is not acquired or complete unless it is known by its causes.” \nIn addition to his responsibilities at ACC\, from September 2010 until early 2012 he wrote regularly for Merhnameh\, a leading Tehran-based reformist socio-political monthly on US and Arab politics and history\, until the magazine was shut down by the Islamic Republic.  He has also written articles for Hamshahri and Donya-e-Eqtesad Daily newspapers in Iran.  In the US he has written for the Austin American Statesman on the Arab Spring. \nDr. Casagranda will have just returned from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain\, and consequently\, should bring a very interesting perspective on the Hamas-Israeli conflict. \n\nParking at Neill-Cochran House House Museum: Free in the museum lot\, accessible via 23rd between Leon and San Gabriel; additional street parking available.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-future-of-the-middle-east-a-discussion-with-dr-roy-casagranda/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Middle East
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Global Disinformation in a “Post-Truth” World
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar. This month’s topic is:  \nGlobal Disinformation in a “Post-Truth” World\nWe are experiencing a global circulation of misinformation and disinformation\, especially via digital media. What are the international and regional contexts in which disinformation is generated\, harvested\, circulated\, and weaponized? How do we generate policy recommendations and solutions for the looming problems of the “post-truth” world? \nThis will be a follow-up to a presentation\, on October 18th\, by Dr. Michael Mosser\, on essentially the same topic. He is the Ex. Director of the Global Disinformation Lab (GDIL) at the University of Texas. You are welcome to attend both events. \nPlease join us at the Shoal Creek Saloon for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-global-disinformation-in-a-post-truth-world/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20231008T220512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T220512Z
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SUMMARY:B2B Connect with Technology Decision Makers from Argentina
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to attend this exclusive B2B roundtable meeting with technology company decision makers from Argentina. \nOpportunity Austin and the Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce will assist your company’s buyers by selecting suppliers from Argentina. Based on your buyer’s selections\, specific 10-min\, one-on-one meetings (speed dating) will be arranged.  Please register no later than October 10th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 19th\, 2023 \n4:00 – 6:30 PM \n200 W 6th St\, Ste. 1750 | Austin\, Texas 78701\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:30 PM Austin & Argentina Overviews\n4:30 – 4:45 PM Break\n4:45 – 5:30 PM Business Round\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Networking Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen registering with the link above\, please indicate which suppliers or partners you’d like to meet and specify who will be representing your company.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/b2b-connect-with-technology-decision-makers-from-argentina/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T220130Z
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SUMMARY:Disinformation is Global
DESCRIPTION:We are experiencing a global circulation of misinformation and disinformation\, especially via digital media. What are the international and regional contexts in which disinformation is generated\, harvested\, circulated\, and weaponized? How do we generate policy recommendations and solutions for the looming problems of the “post-truth” world? As the Ex. Director of “the Global Disinformation Lab (GDIL) at the University of Texas\, Dr. Mosser will address the issues we currently face with the proliferation of Disinformation.\n\n\nDr. Michael W. Mosser is at the University of Texas with a joint appointment in the Department of Government\, the Center for European Studies (CES)\, and the International Relations and Global Studies (IRG) program. He is the Executive Director of the Global Disinformation Lab (GDIL)\, the Assistant Director of the Center for European Studies (CES)\, as well as a Distinguished Scholar at the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law. He teaches courses in European and international security\, European environmental policy\, comparative and European politics\, international organizations\, and foreign policy analysis.\nDr. Mosser received his Ph.D.\, in political science at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  He has published articles and book chapters on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as well as in the fields of military art and science and military sociology more generally.\n  \n\nParking at Neill-Cochran House House Museum: Free in the museum lot\, accessible via 23rd between Leon and San Gabriel; additional street parking available.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/disinformation-is-global/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20230111T222341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T215643Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 12th year\, the Texas-EU Business Summit is the premier event for Texas businesses\, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Europe. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The Summit builds on that foundation\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \n \nEvent hosts include: \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\,  \nCenter for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, IDA Ireland\, \nPedraza Customhouse Brokers\,  \nScalo\,Inc.\,\n \nPolish Investment and Trade Agency (Houston)\, \nAccess to Culture\, \nand \nPendas International
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/12th-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20230623T150509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T153205Z
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SUMMARY:Global Security Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Global Security Forum (GSF) convenes the nation’s top leadership and experts to discuss security and strategy in the decisive decade to come. Panelists will explore areas in which acting now will be vital to advancing our national and global security interests. \nAgenda: \n7:30 am CT      Welcome and Opening Remarks \n2:00 pm CT         Forum Concludes \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-security-forum/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Connecticut":MAILTO:info@ctwac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T085606
CREATED:20230906T231300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T231300Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Communicating with Pets Around the Globe
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar. This month’s topic is: Communicating with Pets Around the Globe \nRegardless of what nationality\, country\, or even religion we come from\, we all grew up having some type of pet in our households. Whether it’s a cat\, a dog\, a parrot\, a bunny\, or even a goat\, we all communicate with our animals. One interesting aspect of this subject is that it’s not necessarily in English that we talk to them; it might be Spanish\, Hindi\, Hebrew\, Italian\, or any other language for that matter. Pets adapt to whatever style of communication their owners use. So\, if you begin speaking to your animal in one language versus another\, they’ll most likely get used to it. For example\, we know that dogs listen to commands\, and it’s the intonation of the voice that tells them what kind of command it is\, however\, there is a significant difference between saying “Stay” in English versus let’s say in French.  \nWhat are your experiences with your furry loved ones? Do they understand what you say in a variety of languages? Do they respond well to a particular one the most? Tell us about your international/multilingual communication pet stories. \nPlease join us at the Shoal Creek Saloon for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-communicating-with-pets-around-the-globe/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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