Venezuela and the U.S.: What Comes Next?
Gunboat diplomacy, armed conflict, or all-out regime change? As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to rachet up, all outcomes and more seem to be on the table. The […]
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America’s Changing Strategic Assumptions about China: Implications for the Bilateral Relationship
In his talk, David Firestein will examine how key U.S. assumptions about China and strategic aspirations and intentions have changed over the last ten to fifteen years and analyze and assess the […]
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WorldNow: The Architect of Espionage – The Man Who Built Israel’s Mossad
ONLINEHow did Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service, come to be one of the world’s most notorious and prominent players in global intelligence? Just look to Meir Dagan, the Mossad’s former director […]
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WorldNow: Trillion Dollar War Machine with Bill Hartung
ONLINEThe U.S. spends nearly a trillion dollars on its military each year, more than any other nation. Is it really keeping us safe? Bill Hartung, author and senior fellow at […]
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Globalist Coffeehouse: China in the First Decades of the 21st Century
5280 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United StatesNEW DATE: February 4th In the decades to come, what will China's role be in the global world order? The relationship with the U.S. has been one of competition but […]
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World Now: 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy – The Best & Worst
ONLINEFrom the Marshall Plan, the Louisiana Purchase, and the creation of the United Nations to the bombing of Nagasaki, Indian Removal Act, and the invasion of Iraq, U.S. foreign policy decisions throughout its 250-year history have had an immense impact in reshaping our nation and the world. James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on […]
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Critical Rare Earth Minerals & Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
ONLINECompetition on critical rare earth minerals has moved to the forefront of the global geopolitical landscape with many policy leaders and industry experts contending that this issue could be the defining feature of the international security and economic system for decades ahead. In April 2026, the World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the […]
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Student Presentations on Critical Rare Earth Minerals & Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
St Edwards University St Andre Apartments Multipurpose Room 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin the World Affairs Council of Austin along with others interested in geopolitics, political risk, and critical rare earth mineral issues to hear from St. Edwards University students as they present conclusions from their semester-long major projects on geopolitical risk. Given the turbulence in today’s world, governments & businesses are increasingly prioritizing assessing geopolitical risks […]
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World Now: The Iran War – What We Know, What Comes Next
ONLINEWith the U.S. and Iran now in open conflict and the world’s energy supply under threat, the stakes could not be higher – or more uncertain. Join us on WorldNow with Jim Falk as we sit down with Steven Cook, senior Middle East expert at the Council on Foreign Relations; Amb. Deborah Jones, U.S. Ambassador […]
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Globalist Coffeehouse: Rare Earth Minerals and Global Geopolitics
5280 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United StatesREMs (Rare Earth Minerals) and REEs (Rare Earth Elements) and their role in the global economic system and even national security will be defining issues in the decades ahead. The terms […]
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WorldNow: The Global AI Race with Sebastian Mallaby
ONLINEArtificial intelligence is reshaping the global balance of power. What does the AI race mean for security, power, and the world economy? Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global balance of […]
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Fireside Chat with the Honorable Susan Harper, Consul General of Canada
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for a discussion about Canada’s role in a shifting global landscape. This fireside‑chat–style discussion will explore how Canada is navigating a more fragmented […]
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The Middle East: Where are We Now, and What are the Geopolitical Implications for the Future?
Recent developments in the Middle East have raised important questions about regional stability, international relations, global energy markets, and the broader geopolitical landscape. How might current tensions shape the future […]
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Globalist Coffeehouse: The Middle East
Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United StatesPlease join like-minded “global thinkers” for what will be a very lively discussion with your fellow World Affairs Council members. This month, our open social group discussion will focus on […]
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WorldNow: The Future of War
ONLINEOn this special edition of WorldNow with Jim Falk, we sit down with Elliot Ackerman, author of 2084: A Novel of the Future of War. What will war look like […]
