Egypt: The Arab Spring and Beyond
The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to host Roy E. Casagranda, PhD and Professor of Government at Austin Community College for a discussion on Egypt: The Arab […]Read more
What are Your Observations on Culture?
“Culture is not made up but something that evolves which is human“-E.T Hall Culture is an extremely broad concept and can be interpreted in various ways, however, the definition of […]Read more
United in Strength: Recap on Fiesta de El Grito 2017
Despite a climate of political uncertainty, el Fiesta de El Grito brought a lively crowd, captivating performances and themes of belonging to mark 207 years since Mexico gained independence from […]Read more
Brits Debate Brexit as Austin Moves Forward
Ask Fred Schmidt what he thinks about Brexit, the June 23 referendum on whether Britain should continue as part of the European Union, and he doesn’t hesitate: “Linking the EU […]Read more
The irony of “green card soldiers”
There are thousands of non-United States citizens—immigrants and asylum-seekers—serving in our military. They are called “green card soldiers,” and there are currently 37,401 on active duty.Read more
Author’s Night: Ted Carpenter Discusses Perilous Partners
How do we resolve the dilemma of securing important American foreign policy objectives without betraying basic American values and making ethical compromises? American leaders have cooperated with regimes around the […]Read more
