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.
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. The session will be moderated by Kozmetsky Center Director, Dr. Sharyl Cross […]
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, […]
Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. Initially this event will be a virtual zoom discussion with break out groups. This month’s topic will be: The Middle East – Challenges and Opportunities. We now have a new administration which will face opportunities […]
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. How will the transition from the Trump Administration to the Biden […]
Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. Thursday, February 25th, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. This month’s topic will […]
March programs: 2nd at 12:00pm Kozmetsky Forum on Developing a Diverse Internship Portfolio // 3rd 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 // 3rd at 1:45pm Case Study on Social Entrepreneurship in […]
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: […]
April events: 6th at 12:00pm Kozmetsky Forum featuring Donovan Blaylock, Research Principal at Sailpoint, on Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges// 15th at 10:00am Europe Webinar Series: Doing Business in Germany // 15th at 6:30pm Globalist Coffeehouse on the Quad and its Role in the Indo-Pacific // 16th at 9:00am UK Fireside Chat on Smart Cities with British […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn more about Iran's elections and the impact on U.S. diplomacy. Panelists include: -Ambassador Thomas Shannon Jr. Senior International Policy Advisor, Arnold & Porter -Dr. Roxanne Farmanfarmaian University of Cambridge, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University host a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets […]