Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman – de facto ruler of one of the wealthiest states in the Middle East – has positioned himself as a transformative leader. His rule is defined by economic and social change, a close relationship with President Trump, and concerns about human rights abuses and power consolidation. Jordan’s King […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Association, the City of Austin Econonic Development Department, and Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation host the annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia. This day marks the 215th anniversary of the declaration of independence from Spain by the Mexican […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival! You won't want to miss the "Doing Business in Japan" seminar from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Gallery 701. Texas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan. Japan is also a top five […]
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins us on WorldNow with Jim Falk to explore the global rise of autocracy, new challenges posed by an assertive Russia and China, and an increasingly insular America – and what it all means for democracy and security in a changing world. In Autocrats vs. Democrats, Ambassador McFaul […]
Members, please check your newsletter for registration details. Non-members may join by visiting our Membership page. August -- 20th at 6:30 pm Globalist Coffeehouse: Economic Security is National Security // September -- 9th at 6:00 on ONLINE World Now: A Tale of Two Kings // 15th at 6:00 pm Fiesta de El Grito […]
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