• “Nothing to See Here, Folks”: The U.S. – China Relationship in 2023

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    The already deeply strained relationship between the United States and China has been particularly rocky in 2023. Bilateral controversies over the Chinese balloon, Taiwan, TikTok, and Xi Jinping’s visit to […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: China – What’s Next?

    5280 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United States

    We will be meeting in person at the 5820 Burger and Taphouse. This month's topic is: China: What's next? What will be China’s role in the global economy and geopolitics […]

  • Global Security Forum

    ONLINE

    The Global Security Forum (GSF) convenes the nation's top leadership and experts to discuss security and strategy in the decisive decade to come. Panelists will explore areas in which acting now will be vital to advancing our national and global security interests. Agenda: 7:30 am CT      Welcome and Opening Remarks 2:00 pm CT […]

  • Disinformation is Global

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    We are experiencing a global circulation of misinformation and disinformation, especially via digital media. What are the international and regional contexts in which disinformation is generated, harvested, circulated, and weaponized? How do we generate policy recommendations and solutions for the looming problems of the “post-truth” world? As the Ex. Director of “the Global Disinformation Lab […]

  • US Foreign Policy in the Middle East and the Changing Dynamics of the Region

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    ************UNFORTUNATELY DR. CASAGRANDA IS NOT FEELING WELL TODAY, AND WE WILL HAVE TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT**********************   About Dr. Roy Casagranda Dr. Roy Casagranda is a Professor of Government at […]

  • China Townhall

    Texas State University San Marcos, TX, United States

    Join us for a captivating China Town Hall event cohosted by the World Affairs Council of Austin and San Antonio, set to take place on December 2nd at Texas State […]

  • The World Ahead Online Event

    ONLINE

    Join World Affairs Council of Austin members for this special event with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth in a VIRTUAL event, featuring Tom Standage – Deputy Editor of […]

  • ONLINE Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy

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    In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to a complimentary VIRTUAL event to learn more about the global power […]

  • NATO and the Future of American Security Conference

    University of Texas

    Join the World Affairs Council of Austin, the Atlantic Council, NATO ACT, the Canadian Consulate General, and UT-Austin’s Center for European Studies, Strauss Center for International Security and Law, and […]

  • Intercultural Communication with Sharon Schweitzer

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Conducting business on a global scale entails intercultural communication that at times can be intricate and difficult to maneuver. This is why it is important to understand the key elements that shape your global image and acumen in an organization in doing business  around the world. Sharon Schweitzer, JD Expatriate Relocation Coach, Author & Attorney Sharon […]

  • South Korea on the World’s Stage

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    On June 4th and 5th South Korea held its first ever Korea-Africa Summit. They hosted representatives from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state. South Korea would like to expand its geopolitical influence and forge deeper global partnerships throughout the world. What does this new global perspective mean as it relates to Putin’s recent […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: South Korea Follow-up Discussion

    Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

    Join  us at the Globalist Coffeehouse on Thursday, July 25th, 6:30 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Saloon on North Lamar. The topic will be on South Korea. This will be a follow-up discussion to a program on July 18th with two top scholars in this field.  Please go to the link below and register. I […]

  • WorldNow: End of Ambition with Steven Cook

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    What’s next for the U.S. in the Middle East? Join author Steven Cook, senior fellow for Middle East & Africa at the Council on Foreign Relations, in conversation with Jim Falk on what went wrong with U.S. involvement in the region, and how the U.S. should reimagine our strategic interests in the Middle East amid […]

  • WorldNow: Ronald Reagan – His Life & Legend with Max Boot

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    Historian, author, and CFR foreign policy expert Max Boot reintroduces us to one of America’s most consequential and controversial presidents – and his lasting impact on the U.S. and the world. In conversation with Jim Falk. “A timely and fascinating book, just what we need to understand, and perhaps transcend, our current age of political […]