• Globalist Coffeehouse on the Quad and its Role in the Indo-Pacific

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    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:    The “Quad” and its role in the Indo-Pacific as a counterbalance to China. Recently, the Quad has been in the news. Since 2004 the “Quadrilateral […]

  • Ambassador Hyoeun Jenny Kim among Featured Speakers in April

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    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 […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: Food Diplomacy

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    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 series of the Globalist in June or July! This month's topic is: Food Diplomacy “Food Diplomacy” can be described as an interesting international business strategy that […]

  • Iran: Upcoming Elections & U.S. Diplomacy

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    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, Department of Politics & International Studies -Dr. Ben Radd UCLA Center for Middle East Development Speakers: Ambassador Thomas Shannon Jr. Senior International Policy Advisor @Arnold & […]

  • Conversation with Todd Chapman, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil

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    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 the Texas-Brazil relationship with Political Officer Ian Brown at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil. Todd C. Chapman is the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil.  He was […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: Afghanistan – What’s Next?

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    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, in the future, we will be able to return to an in-person discussion at the Shoal Creek Saloon.  The topic will be Afghanistan.   Over […]

  • After Merkel: The Future of Transatlantic Security

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    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 […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: Cybersecurity as a National Security Threat

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    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 […]