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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Global Art as “Icons of Cultures”
DESCRIPTION:The next Globalist Coffeehouse will be on Thursday\, July 15th\, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd.  Yes\, it will be in person! See below for the details. \nThe topic will be: Global Art as “Icons of Cultures” \n  \nFor centuries art has played a role in culture – whether religion\, colonialism\, revolution\, and war.  Think about the collecting (some would say looting) of artifacts from South and Central America by the Spanish and Portuguese or Africa and Asia (including the Indian Subcontinent) by colonials and the French and British in the Middle East.  Then there are religious wars and revolutions\, from the art appropriated or destroyed by the Germans in WWII – whatever happened to the famed “Amber room” – to the Taliban destroying the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan.  The U.S. has also “played this game\,” if you think about Native American artifacts in our major museum collections. \nSo\, what about more contemporary efforts at repatriation – to locate\, restore and even return artifacts to the original owners or societies? \nJoin us for our first “in person” discussion about this fascinating topic. We are certain that you will all have wonderful stories to tell about experiencing temples\, statuary\, art collections\, and the historical “back-story” of how it ended up on that wall or pedestal. \nRegarding the new location and format. We will be in a private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon. It is an Austin “icon” in its own right.  Please check out their website and menu. The discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. but do come a little early – get a craft beer\, perhaps order something to eat\, and enjoy meeting your fellow “globalists” in person! \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-july/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T193000
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SUMMARY:The Globalist Coffeehouse: The Global Rise of Populism - What Does it Mean for the World’s Democracies?
DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade\, there has been a rise in populist and authoritarian regimes around the world.  From the increasing influence of authoritarian countries like China to  the retreat of democracy across Eurasia and the former Soviet Bloc countries. You have Marine Le Pen and xenophobia in France and Modi in India where the rise of Hindu nationalism threatens Muslims and other minorities. The same trend is found in the Americas and Africa. \nRight-wing populism is not a monolith\, yet there are some common elements: nationalistic traits\, xenophobia\, a tendency towards authoritarianism\, opposition to immigration\, discontent with multi-culturalism/social liberalism and an anti-elitist message. \nSo what is the solution? How do democracies address this trend? While the focus of our discussion will be mostly global\, some would also suggest that recently even the U.S. has been experiencing a similar process. \nPlease join us for what will certainly be a lively conversation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details contact:\nEllen Murry\, WAC Advisory Board\nellen.murry@yahoo.com\nPolina Anastassieva\, WAC Management Team\npolina@wacaustin.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-globalist-coffeehouse-the-global-rise-of-populism-what-does-it-mean-for-the-worlds-democracies/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211037
CREATED:20210511T022410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T232502Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Todd Chapman\, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special conversation with Todd C. Chapman\, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil.  Ambassador Chapman will discuss current events in Brazil as well as the Texas-Brazil relationship with Political Officer Ian Brown at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil. \n \nTodd C. Chapman is the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil.  He was nominated by President Donald Trump on October 30\, 2019\, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 20\, 2020 and arrived in Brazil on March 29\, 2020.  A career member of the Senior Foreign Service\, Ambassador Chapman earlier served as U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador from 2016 – 2019. \nAmbassador Chapman’s career has focused on promoting economic development and security partnerships around the world.  He previously served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Political Military Affairs at the Department of State (2014-2016); Deputy Chief of Mission\, U.S. Embassy Brasilia\, Brazil (2011-2014); Senior Deputy Coordinator for Economic Affairs\, U.S. Embassy Kabul\, Afghanistan (2010-2011); and Chargé d’Affaires at U.S. Embassy Maputo\, Mozambique (2007-2010).  Earlier assignments included Bolivia\, Costa Rica\, Nigeria\, Taiwan\, and several tours at the Department of State in Washington D.C. \nAmbassador Chapman first came to Brazil in 1974 when his father’s U.S. company transferred the family to Sao Paulo.  He attended Escola Maria Imaculada (Chapel School) where he graduated in 1980.  Before joining the Foreign Service\, he worked as a commercial banker in New York and Saudi Arabia\, and later as a business consultant in Brazil and his hometown of Houston\, Texas.  Altogether\, he has lived in Brazil for 11 years. \nAmbassador Chapman earned an A.B. in History from Duke University in 1983\, and a M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the Joint Military Intelligence College in 2000. \nHe is joined in Brazil by his wife of 34 years Janetta Chapman and they are the proud parents of two sons\, Joshua and Jason\, and daughter-in-law Brooke\, all who reside in Denver\, Colorado. \n  \nEvent hosted by:
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/conversation-with-todd-chapman-u-s-ambassador-to-brazil/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Americas,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T123000
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CREATED:20210525T153559Z
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SUMMARY:Iran: Upcoming Elections & U.S. Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Iran’s elections and the impact on U.S. diplomacy. \nPanelists include:\n-Ambassador Thomas Shannon Jr.\nSenior International Policy Advisor\, Arnold & Porter\n-Dr. Roxanne Farmanfarmaian\nUniversity of Cambridge\, Department of Politics & International Studies\n-Dr. Ben Radd\nUCLA Center for Middle East Development \n \nSpeakers: \n\n\n \n\nAmbassador Thomas Shannon Jr.\nSenior International Policy Advisor @Arnold & Porter\nAmbassador Thomas A. Shannon\, Jr. brings more than three decades of government service and diplomatic experience to his practice\, providing strategic counsel to clients across a range of legislative\, foreign policy\, and national security issues. Most recently\, Ambassador Shannon served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs\, the third highest ranking position at the State Department. Holding the personal rank of Career Ambassador\, he was the highest ranking member of the United States Foreign Service\, the country’s professional diplomatic corps. During his tenure as Under Secretary\, Ambassador Shannon was in charge of bilateral and multilateral foreign policymaking and implementation\, and oversaw diplomatic activity globally and in our missions to international organizations. He managed the State Department during the presidential transition\, led bilateral and strategic stability talks with the Russian Federation\, worked with our allies to oversee Iranian compliance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nDr. Ben Radd (MODERATOR)\n@UCLA Center for Middle East Development\nDr. Benjamin Radd is a Political Scientist at the University of California\, Los Angeles\, where he teaches global studies\, international relations\, public diplomacy\, and comparative law. Dr. Radd is an expert on the government and politics of the Middle East\, with an emphasis on Iran and US-Iranian foreign policy. He is also a teaching fellow at the UCLA Center for Middle East Development and a member of the UCLA International Institute. Dr. Radd holds a PhD in Political Science from UCLA and a JD from Stanford Law School.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nDr. Roxanne Farmanfarmaian\n@University of Cambridge\, Department of Politics & International Studies\nDr Roxane Farmanfarmaian is a University of Cambridge academic\, specialist in Iranian and Gulf politics\, media commentator and public speaker. She is Director of International Studies and Global Politics at the University of Cambridge Institute for Continuing Education and a Senior Associate Fellow at the European Leadership Network. Her publications include Blood and Oil: A Prince’s Memoir of Iran From the Shah to the Ayatollah\, and recently\, articles in The Hill\, Foreign Policy and Responsible Statecraft. She has a PhD and MPhil from the University Cambridge and a BA from Princeton. She lives in London and has a son attending the University of Southern California.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/iran-elections-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T130000
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SUMMARY:Extend your Business to France with the French Tech Visa
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to join a session hosted by our friends at French Tech Austin.  The French Tech Visa is a simplified\, fast-track option for non-EU startup employees\, founders and investors to obtain a residence permit for France.  Attendees will learn what the French Tech Visa is and the criteria to obtain one.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/extend-your-business-to-france-with-the-french-tech-visa/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Law and regulations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T193000
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Food Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. Depending on COVID-19 numbers\, we hope to host an in-person series of the Globalist in June or July! \nThis month’s topic is:\nFood Diplomacy \n“Food Diplomacy” can be described as an interesting international business strategy that can bring countries together or even divide them. Think back to the days when kings would host banquets and lure their enemies to share secrets. At the same time\, food has also brought us closer. Think about all the varying restaurants and neighborhoods in our country – Thai\, Persian\, Indian\, even Italian. \nWhat about cultural and religious food taboos in business and diplomacy?  What is the role of food as “soft power” or food scarcity as a source of conflict\, especially as we face the impact of climate change? Let’s discuss some of your own business and personal culinary experiences abroad. Food always has and will be a common denominator amidst all our differences. \n \nFor more details contact: \n  \nEllen Murry\, WAC Advisory Board \nellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, WAC management team \npolina@wacaustin.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-may/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211037
CREATED:20210511T013909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T013909Z
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SUMMARY:NATO 2030: Strengthening the Alliance to Address New Security Threats
DESCRIPTION:With the next Summit of Allied Leaders set to take place at NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 14\, the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) will host a forward-looking online speaker series from May 17th-27th.  High-level NATO officials and ambassadors from Allied countries will discuss the following critical topics: \nMay 17th: “NATO as Strategic Anchor – Arms Control and Russia” \nMay 19th: “21st Century Dilemmas of a Nuclear Alliance” \nMay 20th: “Climate\, Security\, and Green Defense” \nMay 24th: “Outer Space as a Domain” \nMay 25th: “Energy Security and Resilient Trade” \nMay 27th: “Emerging and Disruptive Technology (EDT) and Cybersecurity” \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the NATO2030 Series Website!\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\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: Separate registration is required for each and every program in this special series.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/nato-2030-strengthening-the-alliance-to-address-new-security-threats/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,Europe,Geopolitics
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T130000
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SUMMARY:Texas-Europe Union Business Seminar and Summit Online Preview
DESCRIPTION:After a year off due to the global shutdown\, the Summit is back with a virtual mini-event preview on May 11th and a full day in-person event scheduled for September 21\, 2021. Participants in the May event will be briefed on the business climate and opportunities within key EU markets and sectors. They will also have the opportunity to interact and make connections with European trade representatives. \nAgenda \n\n\n\n9:30am\nWelcome Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45am\nEU Market Access Part I: Ireland\, Italy and Luxembourg\n\n\n\nHighlights three very different EU nations with compelling stories to tell: Ireland\, Italy\, and Luxembourg. Seasoned trade representatives from each country describe what sets their country apart and discusses the opportunities it offers.\n\n\n10:30am\nEU Market Access Part II: Pomerania\, Poland and Hungary\n\n\n\nTakes a look at the fast-growing countries and regions at Europe’s heart. While they share many advantages\, there are differences as well. Panelists will highlight both similarities and differences as well as what they mean for Texas businesses.\n\n\n11:30am\nA New Digital Humanism: A European perspective for tech companies on both sides of the Atlantic\n\n\n\nAustria is leading initiatives in tech diplomacy and cultural tech diplomacy. This discussion will highlight the experience of companies working with artists and governments on how technology can change and shape our common future and help us overcome our most pressing global challenges based on a set of common principles and values.\n\n\n12:15pm\nHealthcare and Cleantech: Sustainable Growth and New Transatlantic Opportunities in Science Innovation\n\n\n\nHealthcare and Cleantech: Sustainable Growth and New Transatlantic Opportunities in Science Innovation. As the pandemic and previous administrations fade into hindsight\, we take a dive into the shifts in investment and business environments\, the impact of technology adoption across advances in healthtech and renewables alike\, and the opportunities that we anticipate to unfold over this year.\n\n\n12:55pm\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00pm\nEnd of Program\n\n\n\nThe May 11th Texas EU-Business Summit preview speakers bios and registration are available here: \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/texas-europe-union-business-summit-online-preview/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211037
CREATED:20210403T215945Z
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SUMMARY:Ambassador Hyoeun Jenny Kim among Featured Speakers in April
DESCRIPTION:April events: \n6th at 12:00pm Kozmetsky Forum featuring Donovan Blaylock\, Research Principal at Sailpoint\, on Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges// \n15th at 10:00am Europe Webinar Series: Doing Business in Germany // \n15th at 6:30pm Globalist Coffeehouse on the Quad and its Role in the Indo-Pacific // \n16th at 9:00am UK Fireside Chat on Smart Cities with British Consul General Richard Hyde // \n19th-25th Climate Week 2021 featuring Ambassador Hyoeun Jenny Kim\, Deputy Director-General of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) // \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/april-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211037
CREATED:20210403T203723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T203723Z
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SUMMARY:UK Fireside Chat on Smart Cities
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, and The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) host a series of fireside chats. Learn from successful entrepreneurs who have successfully expanded their business to the UK. Find out what worked well as they share their lessons and tips on how to make global expansion work for your business. The Fireside chat series is live and interactive; attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. The series will be recorded as a podcast if you can’t attend each session. \nDuring this session\, Consul General Richard Hyde will talk with Paul Kallee-Grover\, Group Planning Director for the Leith Group. He is a chartered city planner and economist who advises clients on all aspects of commercial development and real estate. Paul is also the CFO & VP of Investor Relations at the Barcelona based CREA IDEA LAB where he provides expertise in Smart Building & Urban Development globally for smart cities. \nPaul is a regular speaker on inward investment and exporting goods and services and has been an Export Champion for the UK government since 2013. In 2018 he was awarded an inaugural Board of Trade Award in recognition of his role in international trade with a specific focus on his work in North America and Asia. In 2019 Paul was invited to become an Export Champion for the Northern Powerhouse. Paul is also an expert in Foreign Direct Investment from overseas markets into British businesses and UK real estate. \n \nThe Leith Group is a fast moving and dynamic company\, built on a strong foundation of family values and providing exceptional client care. Leith Group provide a range of professional services across the UK\, to both national and international clients with a vision to become the most trusted and respected brand in the development industry. \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/uk-fireside-chat-on-smart-cities/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Europe,Global Business Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211037
CREATED:20210327T012751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T204218Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse on the Quad and its Role in the Indo-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:The Austin World Affairs Council\, in association with the San Antonio WAC Young Professionals\, will host the Globalist Coffeehouse on Thursday\, April 15th\, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The topic is:  \n \n\n\nThe “Quad” and its role in the Indo-Pacific as a counterbalance to China.\nRecently\, the Quad has been in the news. Since 2004 the “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue\,” composed of Australia\, India\, Japan\, and the US\, has been meeting informally and conducting joint regional military exercises. \nNow China’s politically motived sanctions of Australian commodities\, Japan’s alarm over incursions by the Chinese Navy into disputed waters in the East China Sea\, and a deadly clash between India and China in the Himalayas have all caused relations between the Quad countries and China to plummet. \nPresident Biden recently hosted a summit of the Quad to address China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. What are the next steps in the process? Will the Quad evolve into an organization along the line of NATO as a counterbalance to China? Will the Quad be able to demonstrate that they can address and even solve the economic\, transnational\, and environmental challenges in the Indo-Pacific region? \nPlease join us\, along with the San Antonio WAC Young Professionals\, in what will be a very interesting discussion on the future of everyone’s relationship to China. \nJeffery Tunis will provide an introduction to this topic. He is a retired foreign service officer who had numerous postings throughout Asia and will bring a very insightful focus to the conversation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen Murry\, WAC Advisory Board\n\nellen.murry@yahoo.com\n\nPolina Anastassieva\, WAC management team\npolina@wacaustin.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211037
CREATED:20210311T041952Z
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment\, Finance\, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum featuring guest speaker Donovan Blaylock\, Research Principal with Sailpoint\, will focus on Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges. \nDonovan Blaylock is a Research Principal for SailPoint Technologies. SailPoint provides Identity and Access Security globally for organizations looking to effectively secure who has access to what for all Applications and Data\, both on-premise and in the cloud. He has held several positions within the company previously including leadership roles in product\, engineering and sales. Previous to SailPoint\, he spent over 14 years in the US Defense and Federal government space working on some of the largest identity systems worldwide.  Donovan grew up in Washington\, DC but now calls Austin\, TX home. He spends a lot of his spare time involved in technology roundtables\,  startup social events\, and enjoying the famous live music scene that the city is known for. All of his remaining time is spent with his two children\, travelling the globe and taking on a new woodworking projects in his woodshop.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T170000
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SUMMARY:Stavros Lambrinidis\, European Union Ambassador to the United States\, among Featured Speakers in March
DESCRIPTION:March programs: \n2nd at 12:00pm Kozmetsky Forum on Developing a Diverse Internship Portfolio // \n3rd at 9:00am UK Fireside Chat with Kunal Khatri\, UK’s Deputy HM Trade Commissioner for the USA and Geoffrey Camp\, Aerospace and Defense State Director at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce // \n3rd at 1:45pm Case Study on Social Entrepreneurship in Latin America use promo code VIP01 // \n3rd at 5:00pm Global Perspectives with Richard N. Haass\, President of the Council on Foreign Relations // \n6th at 4:00pm Promoting US-Japan Exchange during COVID and Beyond // \n16th – 20th EU@SXSW Programming with European Union Ambassador to the United States Stavros Lambrinidis among featured speakers // \n18th at 6:30pm Globalist Coffeehouse on the Future of Currencies // \n24th at 5:00pm Walter Isaacson: The Code Breaker – Gene Editing and the Future of the Human Race\, Professor of History at Tulane\, former CEO of the Aspen Institute //
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/featured-speakers-in-march2021/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T180000
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SUMMARY:Walter Isaacson: The Code Breaker - Jennifer Doudna\, Gene Editing and the Future of the Human Race
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to partner with the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston in hosting David Rubenstein in a discussion with Walter Isaacson on his new book\, The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna\, Gene Editing and the Future of the Human Race.  The bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a gripping account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases\, fend off viruses\, and have healthier babies. \nWhen Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade\, she came home one day to find that her dad had left a paperback titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside\, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved. When she read it on a rainy Saturday\, she discovered she was right\, in a way. As she sped through the pages\, she became enthralled by the intense drama behind the competition to discover the code of life. Even though her high school counselor told her girls didn’t become scientists\, she decided she would. \nDriven by a passion to understand how nature works and to turn discoveries into inventions\, she would help to make what the book’s author\, James Watson\, told her was the most important biological advance since his co-discovery of the structure of DNA. She and her collaborators turned a curiosity of nature into an invention that will transform the human race: an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as CRISPR\, it opened a brave new world of medical miracles and moral questions. \nThe development of CRISPR and the race to create vaccines for coronavirus will hasten our transition to the next great innovation revolution. The past half-century has been a digital age\, based on the microchip\, computer\, and internet. Now we are entering a life-science revolution. Children who study digital coding will be joined by those who study genetic code. \nShould we use our new evolution-hacking powers to make us less susceptible to viruses? What a wonderful boon that would be! And what about preventing depression? Hmmm…Should we allow parents\, if they can afford it\, to enhance the height or muscles or IQ of their kids? \nAfter helping to discover CRISPR\, Doudna became a leader in wrestling with these moral issues and\, with her collaborator Emmanuelle Charpentier\, won the Nobel Prize in 2020. Her story is a thrilling detective tale that involves the most profound wonders of nature\, from the origins of life to the future of our species. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nWalter Isaacson\, a professor of history at Tulane\, has been CEO of the Aspen Institute\, chair of CNN\, and editor of Time. The bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a gripping account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases\, fend off viruses\, and have healthier babies. He is also the author The Innovators;  Einstein: His Life and Universe; Benjamin Franklin: An American Life; and Kissinger: A Biography\, and the coauthor of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made. Visit him at Isaacson.Tulane.edu \nABOUT THE MODERATOR \nDavid M. Rubenstein is a Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group\, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. Mr. Rubenstein co-founded the firm in 1987. Since then\, Carlyle has grown into a firm managing $246 billion from 29 offices around the world. \nMr. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Council on Foreign Relations; a Fellow of the Harvard Corporation; a Regent of the Smithsonian Institution; a Trustee of the National Gallery of Art\, the University of Chicago\, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center\, Johns Hopkins Medicine\, the Institute for Advanced Study\, the National Constitution Center\, the Brookings Institution\, and the World Economic Forum; a Director of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; and President of the Economic Club of Washington. \n  \nTo redeem your exclusive membership price ticket for this event\, add one “Non-members -3/24” ticket to your cart. After clicking Get Tickets\, click Proceed to Checkout on the following page when ready.  On the Checkout page\, please click on the green box containing the text “Have a coupon? Click here to enter your code”. Enter “houston” in the box and press Apply coupon to see your reflect discounted rate.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/walter-isaacson-the-code-breaker-jennifer-doudna-gene-editing-and-the-future-of-the-human-race/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:author,educational,healthcare,MedTech
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse on the Future of Currencies
DESCRIPTION:The future of currencies in a digitalized world.  \nAs e-commerce has come to the forefront of how we purchase goods and services\, digital currencies such as Bitcoin have risen as a means of exchange for payment. Bitcoin\, unlike other currencies\, is not regulated\, and therefore its value has skyrocketed. Throughout recent history\, we have relied on banking institutions to hold our money\, but what happens when they are no longer needed? Can we rely on digital currency on the same scale? Banks are ensured; but how are we supposed to trust digital currency? What about security issues with digital services\, i.e.\, breaches and hacks? There have been numerous “boom and bust” economic cycles in the past. Are Bitcoin and similar entities the future or a potential bust?\n\nWhat about your own personal experience? Have you or your friends invested in digital currencies like Bitcoin? Would you do so in the future and under what circumstances?\n\n\n\nFor more details contact:\nEllen Murry\, WAC Advisory Board\nellen.murry@yahoo.com\nPolina Anastassieva\, WAC Management Team\npolina@wacaustin.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-on-the-future-of-currencies/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20210311T002935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T003821Z
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SUMMARY:EU@SXSW Programming
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased once again be a promotional partner for the European Union programming during SXSW®.   Highlighting European innovation and culture from March 16 through 20\, the festival will for the first time be virtual.  Notable speakers include European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager; European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel; European Commission Vice President Věra Jourová; Director-General for Research and Innovation Jean-Eric Paquet; Co-Founder and President\, Center for Humane Technology Tristan Harris; and Michelle Patron\, Senior Director of Sustainability Policy\, Microsoft (US). \n“This year’s festival comes at a special time for the EU-US relationship\,” said European Union Ambassador to the United States Stavros Lambrinidis. “We are witnessing the dawn of a new transatlantic era with a strong focus on how Europe and the United States can collaborate on everything from digital transformation to the greening of our economies. And that collaborative spirit – how we can work closely together and learn from each other – is also very much at the heart of our South-by-Southwest programming.” \nJoin the EU for thought-provoking discussions and presentations about connectivity\, collaboration\, and innovation. Learn how to participate in EU funded research\, take part in a future-focused discussion about what a new social contract for big tech could look like\, and discover how privacy and surveillance has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics range from Europe’s recently released “Democracy Action Plan” to the latest in tech. The EU will participate in the SXSW Panel Picker official events\, which require a SXSW badge for access\, as well as five open-to-all conversations. The SXSW Panel Picker events can be viewed by logging in with a SXSW Online badge at sxsw.com and will be available for streaming from March 16-20. \nEU@SXSW events listed below will be livestreamed and are free to attend with no badge required. \nThe full line up of EU@SXSW events and viewing details are available here: https://euinaustin.org/ \n  \nTuesday\, March 16 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. CST / 2:00 p.m. EST / 19:00 CET \nHorizon Europe: Investing in a Sustainable\, Fair Prosperous Future: Europe’s recovery from the pandemic will be firmly rooted in research and innovation and in pursuit of Europe’s goals of green and digital transitions. The Horizon Europe funding program will be key to turning an immense challenge into an opportunity by not only supporting the recovery but also by investing in Europe’s future. Presenter: Jean-Eric Paquet\, Director-General for Research and Innovation\, European Commission. Moderator: Senior Media Advisor and Content Advisor\, Delegation of the European Union to the United States Kasper Zeuthen. \nWednesday\, March 17 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. CST / 11:00 a.m. EST / 16:00 CET \nJoining Forces: A Techno-Democratic Approach to Big Tech: Citizens everywhere are questioning the power wielded by “Big Tech” in their daily lives – from online privacy protections and facial recognition systems to unabridged access to news and facts. Building upon their shared democratic values\, can the United States and the European Union stand together against unaccountable surveillance and online disinformation campaigns to prevent the erosion of democratic social institutions? Are techno-democratic “rules of the road” for Big Tech necessary? Presenters: Marietje Schaake\, International Policy Director\, Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center;  Dr. Joan Donovan\, Research Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media\, Politics\, and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School; and Anne Marie Engtoft Larsen\, Tech Ambassador (Denmark). Moderator: Evi Fuelle\, Advisor\, Digital Economy Policy\, Delegation of the European Union to the United States. \nThursday\, March 18 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. CST / 12:00 p.m. EST / 17:00 CET \nEuropean Green Deal: Innovative Ideas for the Recovery: In the past thirty years\, the European Union has reduced its emissions by 23 percent while growing GDP by 61 percent – and has committed to the goal of zero emissions by 2050. Will COVID recovery derail this goal\, or can new tools like the digital services tax\, carbon border adjustment mechanism and a commitment to growth through green trade help to advance the recovery and fight climate change? Presenter: Thomas Gerassimos\, Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union\, European Commission. Moderator: Ben Beachy\, Director of the Sierra Club’s Living Economy program. \n  \nFriday\, March 19 \nTime: 12:00 p.m. CST / 1:00 p.m. EST / 18:00 CET \nGetting to Net-Zero with Digital Tech: The European growth model based on green recovery turns the immense challenge we face into an opportunity by investing in our future. The digital tech sector is driving the development of new services and solutions to optimize responses to the climate crisis. The integration of new technologies such as AI will further amplify this trend. Join the world’s leading technology companies to hear how new tech is supercharging climate action across the Atlantic. Presenters: Ditte Juul Joergensen\, Director General for Energy\, European Commission; Lubomila Jordanova\, CEO\, Planet-A; Kate Brand\, Sustainability Officer\, Google; Michelle Patron\, Senior Director of Sustainability Policy\, Microsoft and Daniel Schmid\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, SAP. Moderator: Justin Worland\, Senior Climate Correspondent\, Time Magazine. \nSaturday\, March 20 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. CST / 11:00 a.m. EST / 16:00 CET \nTune Up! Raising the Bar on Gender Parity In Music: This interactive conversation with music sector experts will look at gender equality initiatives in Europe and assess their potential to grow in the US. How divided or connected are states in the US compared to countries in the EU\, and what responsibility do cities/funders have? What is the role of the commercial music sector\, and how has that been harnessed in Europe? What organizations are becoming more involved in social justice\, and does it work? Presenters: Natalie Mets\, Co-founder of the community radio IDA operating in Tallinn and Helsinki; Corinne Sadki\, Advisor for the Centre National de la Musique\, in charge of European Affairs and Gender Equality; Lena Ingwersen\, Project Manager for the Music Cities Network and Cultural & Artist Manager\, professional DJ and a member of the European Keychange Development Program 2020. \nThe full line up of EU@SXSW events and viewing details are available here: https://euinaustin.org/ \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/eusxsw-programming/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T173000
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CREATED:20210213T215550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T220535Z
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SUMMARY:Promoting US-Japan Exchange during COVID and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Embassy in Japan has invited alumni of the U.S. Department of State programs to apply and participate in a unique 6-day virtual event discussing Japan-U.S. relations and encouraging Japanese students to return to U.S. institutions of education. The delegation\, composed of members from education and business sectors\, will “visit” three cities during the program: Washington D.C.\, Austin\, and Boston. \nBeginning at 4pm on Saturday\, March 6th\, GlobalAustin\, along with the World Affairs Council of Austin\, is hosting a networking event to connect area Texans to members of the Japanese delegation. This 90 minute event will provide an opportunity for local residents to bridge communications between Japan and the U.S.\, fostering and cultivating global relationships and applying international skills to engaging local communities. \nIn order to encourage more conversation\, space for this virtual event is limited. To join us\, please register here.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/promoting-us-japan-exchange-during-covid-and-beyond/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Austin":MAILTO:info@globalaustin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20210214T015629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T020248Z
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on Developing a Diverse Internship Portfolio
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment\, Finance\, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will focus on Developing a Diverse Internship Portfolio. \nCarlos Balderas is currently a Global Supply Manager\, HUB Coordinator for Tesla. A native of Austin\, Texas\, Carlos Balderas graduated from St. Edward’s University in 2002 with a degree in Humanities. He served the State of Texas as HUB Coordinator for 15 years under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission\, Texas Department of Public Safety\, and Texas Department of Transportation. Mr. Balderas established HUB Programs at each of these agencies\, which generated a growth for minority and women-owned businesses. He has also worked with and coordinated initiatives with various community partners and local and state representatives for the purpose of increasing minority and women-owned participation in state government. In addition\, he is a member of El Amistad\, Round Rock’s oldest organization\, aimed at providing scholarships to seniors in the community. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-developing-a-diverse-internship-portfolio/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20210206T163817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T235723Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. \nThursday\, February 25th\, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. \nThis month’s topic will be: \n“US” in the 21st Century \nThe retrenchment from global leadership over the last few years has caused many to question and possibly reassess U.S. global leadership. With a new administration\, what actions can we take to reassert our leadership in the world?  Or\, has the country and the world changed too much to let this happen?  Will we be driving the train or just listening and partnering in multi-polar world? \nOn the other hand\, official policies do not necessarily reflect personal relationships. What are some of your own experiences living and traveling abroad? What did you learn from the people you met and befriended about their attitude towards our country? Do you think that they still feel the same way today?   Please join us for what will be a very interesting and lively discussion. \nInitially this event will be a virtual zoom discussion. \nTo register and receive the zoom invitation\, please click below:  \n  \nFor more details contact: \n  \nEllen Murry\, WAC Advisory Board \nellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, WAC management team \npolina@wacaustin.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20210224T222755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T190024Z
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SUMMARY:Angela Pegas among February Speakers
DESCRIPTION:2nd at 12pm Kozmetsky Forum on China featuring David Firestein\, President & CEO\, George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations // \n3rd at 1:45pm  Innovative Approaches to Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin America with Luis Pasquotto\, President of Cummins South America and Vice President of Cummins\, Inc.; Rafael Torres\, Head of Innovation at Cummins in Latin America; and Cristina Moreira\, Human Resources LA ABO Leader at Cummins in Latin America // \n10th at 1:45pm Diversity and Inclusion in Latin America with Angela Pegas\, Partner\, Services Practice of Egon Zehnder in Latin America; and Cristina Manterola\, Director and Regional Leader\, Diversity and Inclusion Council of Egon Zehnder in Chile — use promo code VIP01 // \n16th at 9am The Honorable Richard Hyde\, the United Kingdom’s Consul General in Houston\, speaks with Chad Costello\, General Counsel for WP Engine\, on the company’s expansion into the UK  // \n17th at 1:45pm Panel Discussion on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Latin America with Rodrigo Frias Rivas\, Director of Entrepreneurship Division at CORFO; Susana Sierra\, CEO of BH Compliance in Chile; and Gonzalo Villaran\, CEO of TUMI Genomics in Peru  — use promo code VIP01 // \n18th at 1:00pm Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a New Global Order // \n23rd at 1:00pm Haiti: The Path to a Stronger Democracy featuring H.E. Bocchit Edmond\, Ambassador of Haiti to the U.S.A. // \n24th at 1:45pm Syncing Local and Global Initiatives to Culture and Leadership Behavior in Latin America with Luis Carrillo\, President of General Electric in Central Area of Latin America — use promo code VIP01 // \n25th at 12:00pm European Union Medium-term Economic Outlook // \n25th at 6:30pm Globalist Coffeehouse “U.S.” in the 21st Century //
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/angela-pegas-among-february-speakers/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20210128T014348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T015003Z
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SUMMARY:UK Fireside Chat Series: The Honorable Richard Hyde\, Consul General\, and Chad Costello\, General Counsel for WP Engine
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, and The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) will be hosting a series of fireside chats. Learn from successful entrepreneurs who have successfully expanded their business to the UK. Find out what worked well as they share their lessons and tips on how to make global expansion work for your business. The Fireside chat series is live and interactive; attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. The series will be recorded as a podcast if you can’t attend each session. \nFor our first session\, Consul General Richard Hyde will talk with Chad Costello\, General Counsel for WP Engine\, on the company’s expansion into the UK. Chad Costello was instrumental in WP Engine’s expansion in the UK\, Ireland\, Australia and Poland. Learn how WP Engine is growing its international footprint\, the benefits of international expansion for your business and when and how to contemplate a similar move for your company. \nThe WP Engine WordPress Digital Experience Platform gives companies of all sizes the agility\, performance\, intelligence\, and integrations they need to drive their business forward faster. WP Engine’s combination of tech innovation and an award-winning team of WordPress experts are trusted by over 100\,000 companies across 150 countries to provide counsel and support\, helping brands create world-class digital experiences.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/uk-fireside-chat-series-the-honorable-richard-hyde-consul-general-and-chad-costello-general-counsel-for-wp-engine/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,diplomatic,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20201209T010135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T005309Z
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on U.S.-China Relations: What are the near- and mid-term prospects for 2021 and beyond?
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment\, Finance\, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will focus on U.S.-China Relations. \nHow will the transition from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration affect U.S. policy toward China? In what policy areas will we see continuity and in what areas will we see change? What are the near- and mid-term prospects for the U.S.-China relationship in 2021 and beyond? George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations president and CEO David Firestein\, a former U.S. diplomat and prominent expert on U.S.-China relations\, will share his assessments and predictions.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-featuring-david-firestein/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20210112T222602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T182053Z
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SUMMARY:The Globalist Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. \nInitially this event will be a virtual zoom discussion with break out groups. \nThis month’s topic will be:\nThe Middle East – Challenges and Opportunities.  \nWe now have a new administration which will face opportunities but also challenges in the Middle East almost immediately upon taking office. With Turkey\, we have a NATO member often aligning itself with Russia. In Israel\, we have territorial expansionism with domestic uncertainty. \nAnd then there is Iran\, where provocations abound – from seizing a Korean tanker in the Strait of Hormuz to increasing their uranium enrichment quota – in a response to US sanctions. While in Saudi Arabia and some of the Gulf States\, there is a rapprochement with Israel over the perceived Iranian/Shia threat. \nWhat should our priorities be in addressing these issues? Dr. Roy Casagranda\, with Austin Community College\, and an expert on the Middle East\, will join us initially and provide a brief context to begin what will be a very lively discussion.\nTo register and receive the zoom invitation\, please click here.\nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, WAC Advisory Board\nellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, WAC Management Team\npolina@wac.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-globalist-coffeehouse-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:educational,Geopolitics,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20201203T222503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T224925Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation between Steve Adler\, Mayor of Austin and David Langner\, Lord Mayor of Koblenz
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin together with the City of Austin and the City of Koblenz\,  Austin-Koblenz Sister Cities Committee\, and the Partnerschaft Koblenz-Austin\, for the First (virtual) Town Hall between Austin and Koblenz.  This is a project of the American Council on Germany (ACG) Transatlantic Town Halls:  German-American Mayors Forum held under the auspices of WunderbarTogether USA 2020\, a comprehensive and collaborative initiative funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by the Goethe-Institut.\n\n\n\nDavid Langner\, born and raised in Koblenz\, was elected as Lord Mayor of Koblenz in 2018 to an eight-year term. Prior to his election as mayor and beginning in 2013\, Mr. Langner served as the State Secretary in the Ministry of Social Affairs\, Labor\, Health and Demography for the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. From 2011 to 2013\, he worked as vice president at a state agency working on planning\, nature conservation\, and construction supervision. Prior to that\, Mr. Langner served as a representative in the state parliament for five years\, and as environmental policy spokesman\, he focused on renewable energy\, nature conservation\, consumer protection and forestry. Mr. Langner studied political science and literature at universities in Oldenburg\, Marburg and Mainz and completed his master’s degree in 2003. Prior to attending university\, he completed his civil service volunteering at a home for the blind which had a deep impact on his life.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/conversation-between-steve-adler-mayor-of-austin-and-david-langner-lord-mayor-of-koblenz/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20201114T004932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T211655Z
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SUMMARY:UK-US Trade Negotiations Update
DESCRIPTION:During this special session\, attendees will obtain an update on the current round of negotiations from the perspective of our distinguished guests representing the United Kingdom\, including Kunal Khatri\, Deputy HM Trade Commissioner\, USA; Jonathan Marrs\, Consul and Regional Director\, South Central USA; Christina Luhn\, Consul – Senior Trade Policy Adviser; and Tim Cork\, Deputy Consul General at the British Consulate General in Houston. \n\nThis program is presented by the World Affairs Council of Austin\, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council. \nOn May 5th of this year\, trade negotiations between the United Kingdom and the United States of America began with a video conference between UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. In advance of the negotiations\, the US and UK set out their respective negotiating objectives.  Attendees will learn more about these objectives and obtain a preview of the next steps in the negotiation process.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/uk-us-trade-negotiations-update/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20200706T193508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T175240Z
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum featuring Melissa Sanderson on Global Business Operations and Investment in Africa
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment\, Finance\, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk.  Our next Forum will feature Melissa Sanderson\, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Vice-President of Global Affairs at Freeport McMoRan\, Inc; Chair of the Arizona District Export Council; Chair of the Mining Committee\, Arizona Mexico Commission; and President of Mel Sanderson Consulting.   Ms. Sanderson will discuss her extensive work in the Congo and throughout the world on the topic “Perspective on Global Business Operations and Investment in Africa: Importance of Empathy and Values.”
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-featuring-dr-sharyl-cross-on-political-risk-forecasting/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Africa,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20201105T031737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T031901Z
UID:11208-1606132800-1606140000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:America and the World: U.S. Ambassadors' Perspectives on Diplomacy in Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:On November 23\, 12:00-2:00 PM\, the World Affairs Council of Austin and the Kozmetsky Center will offer a panel discussion with U.S. Ambassadors assessing the importance of the diplomatic tool in American foreign policy with reference to professional experience and U.S. global interests. \nThe session will be moderated by Kozmetsky Center Director\, Dr. Sharyl Cross and will feature Mary Ann Peters\, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh 2000-2003; Ken Yalowitz U.S. Ambassador to Belarus 1994-1997 and Georgia 1998-2001; and Roger Harrison U.S. Ambassador to Jordan 1990-1993. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/america-and-the-world-u-s-ambassadors-perspectives-on-diplomacy-in-foreign-policy/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20201109T064642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T221303Z
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SUMMARY:The Globalist Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a lively monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. \n6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nThis month’s topic will be:\n\n\nClimate Change/Global Warming – we know the problem\, but what are the potential solutions? \nClimate Change/Global Warming has been called an “existential threat” that must be addressed. The question is how? We are increasingly aware of the symptoms – the list is endless. Yet\, the solutions are varied and complex. Fossil fuels represent only 25% of the contribution to greenhouse gasses. What about the other 75%?  In a global sense\, if cows were a country\, they would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (methane). What about the impact of manufacturing – plastic\, steel\, and cement? Cement production releases huge quantities of carbon dioxide.  There are dire implications for the world’s people\, especially for those in less developed countries\, and those most impacted by drought and changing weather patterns like monsoons or intense weather phenomena. Among the world’s poor\, who will have access to air conditioning\, potable water\, and drought-resistant seeds?  We need to reconsider how we make things\, grow food\, and move people and goods. What are your ideas? As members of a global community\, what should be our priorities in the next decade? \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInitially\, this event will be a virtual zoom discussion with break out-groups.\n\nPolina Anastassieva polina@wacaustin.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-globalist-coffeehouse-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20201124T210335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T221538Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala among Featured Speakers in November 2020
DESCRIPTION:3rd at 12pm Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment\, Finance\, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk featuring Ian T. Brown\, U.S. Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil //  \n12th at 1 pm Conversation with Jordan Price\, Malawi’s only Honorary Consul General in the United States of America // \n16th-20th World Affairs Councils National Conference watch Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Keynote Address // \n17th at 11am Educating Toward and Anti-Racist World: Global Competence & Systemic Racism  // \n19th at 6:30pm The Globalist Coffeehouse // \n23rd at 6am International Court and Mock Trial Competition for High School Students //
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/dr-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-among-featured-speakers-in-november-2020/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211038
CREATED:20201027T214648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T010300Z
UID:6058-1605186000-1605187800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with Jordan Price\, Honorary Consul General of Malawi
DESCRIPTION:Malawi’s Honorary Consul General Jordan Price will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about events and opportunities in Malawi\, as well initiatives in Austin and Texas.  This program will be moderated by Abdallah Mahmoud\, the City of Austin’s Emerging Markets Program Specialist.\n \n  \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/conversation-with-jordan-price-honorary-consul-of-malawi/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Africa,Agriculture,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,diplomatic,educational,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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