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 […]
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 […]
Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. Due to the Delta-Variant, this will be an online zoom discussion. Hopefully, […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin is a partnering with the World Affairs Council of Connecticut to present the annual Global Security Forum 2021. From space to cyber, the Forum […]
In its 10th 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. Texas is already […]
The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward's University and the Center for European Studies and Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas at […]
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 […]
Since the end of World War II, Germany and the United States have maintained strong political, trade, and security relations. As a NATO Ally and one of the largest and economically prosperous EU member states, Germany has been a crucial partner for the United States in ensuring security on the European continent and fostering a global […]
Cybersecurity has been called “one of the most serious national security threats facing the U.S.” It has been estimated that malicious cyber activity costs the U.S. economy between $57 to $109 billion dollars a year. We have already fallen victim to cyber-attacks, one example being the hacks and leaks targeting the 2016 elections. And then […]
***We are very pleased to announce that this month's Globalist will be in person on Thursday, April 21st, 6:30–7:30 p.m.!! Please join us in the private dining room at La Madeleine's located at 9828 Great Hills Trail, Suite 650, Austin, TX 78759.*** International Waters: The Law of the Sea vs. a Country's Coastal Sovereignty When we refer […]
Explore way to learn from, and cooperate with, some of Poland’s most elite cybersecurity experts as they discuss their work in Europe combating one of the 21st centuries most pressing threats. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Panel, Lunch, & Networking: 12:00pm-2:00pm Capital Factory, Captain America Room, 8th floor, 701 Brazos St, Austin, 78701 RSVP: Rafal.Sordyl (at) […]
Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room […]
On the first anniversary of the U.S.-NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s takeover, WACA presents Elliot Ackerman to talk about his experience in the war-ravaged country. Ackerman left the […]