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SUMMARY:The Shifting Role and Impact of Diplomacy in a World in Disarray
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin welcomes Nicholas Kralev\, Executive Director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy\, who will discuss the shifting role and impact of diplomacy in a world in disarray. \nNicholas Kralev is an author\, journalist and entrepreneur specializing in diplomacy and international affairs\, whose work of more than 20 years has taken him to almost 100 countries. \nHe is the founding executive director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy\, an independent organization that provides practical professional training in diplomacy and international affairs. \nA former Financial Times and Washington Times diplomatic correspondent\, he witnessed firsthand the conduct of American diplomacy while accompanying U.S. Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton\, Condoleezza Rice\, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright on their travels around the world. \nHe is the author of “America’s Other Army” and “Diplomats in the Trenches\,” as well as the host of the TV series on diplomacy “Conversations with Nicholas Kralev.” His work has been published in The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, Foreign Policy Magazine and the Huffington Post. He has appeared on NPR\, CNN\, BBC\, Fox News and local stations across the globe. \nHe holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School and speaks five languages. \n  \nEVENT LOCATION ON CAMPUS MAP \nPARKING REGISTRATION LINK \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/the-shifting-role-and-impact-of-diplomacy-in-a-world-in-disarray/
LOCATION:St Edwards University St Andre Apartments Multipurpose Room\, 3001 South Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:author,cultural,diplomatic,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T133000
DTSTAMP:20200122T214310Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Security Challenges in the Middle East: Perspectives on a ‘Second Arab Spring’ and the U.S.-Iran Confrontation
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to partner with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward’s University in offering a presentation by Theodore “Ted” Karasik\, PhD\, Senior Advisor at Gulf State Analytics.  Dr. Karasik will share his perspective on the security challenges in the Middle East\, the potential of a Second “Arab Spring” and the recent diplomatic and military confrontation between the United States and Iran. \nFor the past 30 years\, Dr. Karasik worked for several U.S. agencies involved in researching and analyzing defense acquisitions\, the use of military power\, and religio-political issues across the Middle East and Eurasia including the evolution of violent extremism and financing networks. From 2006 until 2016\, Dr.Karasik lived in Dubai\, UAE where he worked on Arabian Peninsula foreign policy and security issues surrounding cultural awareness\, cybersecurity\, maritime security\, counter-terrorism\, and infrastructure and national resilience. \nDr. Karasik was formerly a Senior Political Scientist in the International Policy and Security Group at RAND Corporation serving as Director of Research for the RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy. He earned his PhD in History from the University of California\, Los Angeles in four fields: Middle East\, Russia\, the Caucasus with additional concentration in Cultural Anthropology focusing on tribes and clans from Central Asia to East Africa. Dr. Karasik has been a frequent commentator for major Arab news media (Al Arabiya\, Al Jazeera\, Sky News Arabia\, and others).
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/strategic-security-challenges-in-the-middle-east-perspectives-on-a-second-arab-spring-and-the-u-s-iran-confrontation/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Carter Auditorium\, 3001 S. Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Geopolitics,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T190000
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SUMMARY:Ireland Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to feature at our next members-only meeting an evening with Ireland’s Consul General Claire McCarthy and Vice Consul Paul Breen.  During this special meeting\, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about current events in Ireland as well as Ireland’s inititiatives in Austin\, America and the world. \n \nJoin us and meet your fellow members and hear how to become more engaged in Central Texas’ international community. \nPlease RSVP via your emailed invitation. \nIf you are not yet a member\, please visit our membership page to sign up
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/ireland-report/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Europe,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T173000
DTSTAMP:20200116T202414Z
CREATED:20200116T202414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T202414Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Global Food Security Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eleanor Crook Foundation\, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)\, the World Affairs Council of Austin\, and UT Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs for the inaugural Texas Global Food Security Summit. The summit will provide a platform to discuss and promote the unique leadership of the state of Texas in advancing global food security and nutrition. Summit speakers will include members of the Texas congressional delegation\, state government officials\, and leaders from the university\, agriculture\, business\, and civil society communities. \n*Dress code is business casual \nOpening Keynote Remarks 1:00-1:30pm \n\nWilliam Moore\, Executive Director of the Eleanor Crook Foundation\nDale Moore\, Executive Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation\nDr. Rob Bertram\, Chief Scientist at USAID’s Bureau for Food Security\n\nPanel I: U.S. Agriculture and Farming Community Leading the Way in Global Food Security 1:30-2:15pm \n\nDr. Jim Butler\, Rancher and Former Deputy Director General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization\nDr. Chris Boleman\, Chief Mission Officer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo\nSteve Olson – Farmer Ambassador of the Farm Journal Foundation\nDr. Jean Lonie\, Director of Farmer Engagement at the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance\n\nPanel II: Driving Research and Innovation 2:15-3:00pm \n\nDr. Catherine Weaver\, Associate Dean at the LBJ School of Public Affairs\nDr. Elsa Murano\, Director of the Borlaug Institute\nDr. Rob Bertram\, Chief Scientist at USAID’s Bureau for Food Security\nChytanya Kompala\, Nutrition Research Program Officer at the Eleanor Crook Foundation\n\nPanel III: Civil Society Leadership in Combating Global Hunger 3:00-3:45pm \n\nJeremy Everett\, Founder and Executive Director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty\nMortada Mohamed\, President\, World Affairs Council of Austin\nDr. Jenny Dyer\, Founder of the 2030 Collaborative\nBig Kenny Alphin\, Country music singer and activist\, Big & Rich\n\nClosing Keynote Remarks 3:45-pm \n\nRepresentative Will Hurd (R-TX23)\nSid Miller\, Texas Agriculture Commissioner\n\nReception: 4:00 – 5:30pm
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/texas-global-food-security-summit/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Austin\, 110 E Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,educational,food security,Geopolitics,Livestock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T203000
DTSTAMP:20191008T002231Z
CREATED:20191008T001627Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Army Major General (Ret.) Mari K. Eder Discusses the "Information Apocalypse"
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to partner with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward’s University in welcoming U.S. Army Major General (Ret.) Mari K. Eder\, PhD to Austin.  Dr. Eder will assess the erosion in confidence regarding public information and suggesting ways that we might safeguard society from disinformation. \nMaj. Gen. Eder will share her perspective on the media and information in influencing perceptions of institutions\, public leaders and elections.  The lecture will analyze developments in the information space for national security and the future of warfare.  Maj. Gen. Eder will offer suggestions on how policymakers and society might respond to challenges in obtaining credible information or limiting vulnerability to deliberate attempts on the part of domestic and foreign sources or adversaries to shape perceptions with non-factual information. \nMajor General Eder served as the Army’s Deputy Chief of Public Affairs\, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command\, Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve\,  leader of the Army Reserve Ambassador Program\, Director of Public Affairs at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies\, and professor and lecturer in communications and public diplomacy at the NATO School in Germany and Sweden’s International Training Command.  She was inducted into the Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame in 2017 and received the Joe Galloway Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in strategic communication. In addition to numerous military awards and recognition\, Maj. Gen. Eder received the Vatican award of the Knight\, Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great from Pope Benedict XVI in 2011. \nMaj. Gen. Eder’s book\, Leading the Narrative: The Case for Strategic Communication\, is used in university communication courses\, and she is the author of numerous case studies and articles on strategic communication topics. She holds a PhD from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and has spoken for the World Affairs Council\, Atlantic Council and at major universities throughout the country on issues of national security\, communication (including cyber and artificial intelligence)\, ethics and leadership. \n  \nEVENT PARKING INFORMATION: \nOff-campus/WAC guests should register their cars if they are parking on campus.\n\nhttps://stedwards.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/8a31ddb3-70cb-4428-bb75-34c56c3d9c7a
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/information-apocalypse/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T200000
DTSTAMP:20191018T030350Z
CREATED:20190925T022929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T030350Z
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SUMMARY:Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective
DESCRIPTION:       \n2019 is Deutschlandjahr USA.  To commemorate the Year of German-American Friendship\, please join us for dinner and a special presentation on ‘Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective.” \nOur guest speaker\, Dr. Stefan Schlüter\, will provide special insight on contemporary Germany in the context of its history\, German-Israeli relations\, Jewish life in Germany\, and the rise of anti-Semitism and populism in Europe. \nDr. Schlüter joined the German Foreign Office in 1979 and draws upon his impressive foreign service career experience to prepare the next generation of diplomats as a Program Director at the German Foreign Office’s Diplomatic Academy in Berlin. \nProgram hosted in partnership with Wunderbar Together\, World Affairs Councils of America\, and the American Council on Germany. \n  \n \nAgenda \n5:45 PM Registration  \n6:00 PM Buffet Dinner \n6:35 PM Speaker Presentation with Q&A \n7:45 PM Networking \n8:00 PM Event Concludes \n  \n  \n                        \n  \n  \nAdditional program partners include:
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/wunderbar-together/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Europe,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T140000
DTSTAMP:20191001T052315Z
CREATED:20190926T180031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T052315Z
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SUMMARY:Business Briefing Featuring H.E. David Bakradze\, the Republic of Georgia's Ambassador to the USA
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, Georgia has been working to strengthen their own technology and innovation ecosystem with the help of the U.S. technology industry. The government of Georgia supported the establishment of entrepreneurial programs StartUp Grind Tbilisi and Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency. \nH.E. David Bakradze\, Ambassador of Georgia to the USA\, and his delegation\, will provide an overview of specific opportunities available to central Texas businesses. \nGeorgia is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Georgia is recognized as one of the easiest places to do business in the world. World Bank’s Doing Business 2019 report placed Georgia in sixth place in the Ease of Doing Business category among 190 countries. The country’s friendly business climate offers access to an un-tapped region of about 200 million people. The business environment continues to strengthen as the government prioritizes reforms and investment in a strong\, open economy. \nAGENDA \n12:30 PM Lunch \n1:00 PM Business Briefing with Q&A \n2:00 PM Event Concludes  \n \nDavid Bakradze was appointed Ambassador of Georgia to the United States in Washington\, D.C. in December 2016. Ambassador Bakradze has a long and distinguished career in diplomatic service. Since 1997\, he has served in a number of senior official posts in Georgian public service. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador to the U.S.\, Ambassador Bakradze served as the State Minister of Georgia for Euro-Atlantic Integration. In that role\, he was responsible for the coordinating the Government of Georgia’s work on implementing key instruments of integration\, such as the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA)\, the Annual National Program (ANP) with NATO\, etc. He also coordinated Strategic Communication and European Assistance Programs for the Government of Georgia. Ambassador Bakradze’s career includes a number of notable and senior positions. He served as Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia (2012 – 2014); Senior Counsellor and Chargé d’Affaires  in the Republic of Finland (2008 – 2012); Head of First European Division\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2005 – 2008); Counselor and DCM of the Permanent Mission of Georgia to the U.N. (2002—2005); advisor in the National Security Council of Georgia covering Human Rights\, Information and Analysis\, Law Enforcement Institutions (1997 – 2002); staff member in the press office for the office of the President of Georgia (1996 – 1997). Ambassador Bakradze graduated from Tbilisi State University with a degree in International Economic Relations and International Law. He speaks Georgian\, English and Russian.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/republic-of-georgia-business-briefing/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T203000
DTSTAMP:20190910T180953Z
CREATED:20190827T201019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T180953Z
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SUMMARY:Trade\, Technology and the New Global Political Order
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Kozmetsky Center is pleased to have Dr. DJ Peterson\, Founder of Longview Global Advisors in Austin.  Dr. Peterson will share his perspective on the looming U.S.-China trade war;  U.S-Mexico/Latin America business and trade relations in the context of hardened border policies; the use of tariffs to achieve American global strategic priorities in the Middle East\, East Asia and Latin America; and Brexit’s impact on the European Union’s cohesion and prospects for a bilateral U.S.-U.K. trade agreement.  We have also asked Dr. Peterson to offer advice on courses and professional internship opportunities for students considering careers in international business\, economics and finance.  Dr. Peterson’s lecture\, sponsored in cooperation with World Affairs Council Austin\, will be held in the Jones Global Events Center on the St. Edward’s University campus from 7:00-9:00 PM. \n \nIn 2013\,   Dr. Peterson has advised firms across a range of sectors\, including financial services\, consumer goods\, automotive\, industrial products\, energy and mining\, life sciences\, technology and telecommunications. From 2006 to 2012\, he led the Corporate Advisory Services practice at Eurasia Group\, where he and his team of 13 business developers and client-relationship managers served large-cap clients in North America\, Europe\, and Japan. Dr. Peterson also founded and led the firm’s Operating Committee driving growth in areas such as business development\, client services\, product innovation\, business planning\, project management\, and human capital. From 1998 to 2006\, he served on the staff at the RAND Corporation where he directed major research projects in technology futures\, natural resources management\, homeland security\, and other global security policy topic areas. In addition\, Dr. Peterson organized and led RAND’s Environment\, Energy and Economic Development Program.  Dr. Peterson received his BA from Duke University and PhD in Political Science from UCLA. He is a frequent contributor to major news networks on global business issues including Bloomberg Businessweek\, Wall Street Journal\, New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, CNN and CNBC. \n  \nParking instructions for off campus guests is here: https://stedwards.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/74e16e59-169c-4e05-8192-328c5ed35ff4 \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/contemporary-challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-global-economy-tariffs-political-risks-and-trends/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T130000
DTSTAMP:20190910T180626Z
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SUMMARY:International Political Risk: Implications for Business Leaders  with DJ Peterson
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward’s University\, the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present Dr. DJ Peterson at the next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition.  Our guest speaker\, Dr. DJ Peterson\, is President of Longview Global Advisors. \nDr. Peterson has 28 years of research and consulting experience focusing on politics\, economics\, business\, technology\, and society.  Prior to founding Longview Global Advisors in 2013\, he held senior positions at Eurasia Group and The RAND Corporation.  DJ earned his PhD in Political Science from UCLA.  He is based in Los Angeles. \n  \nAgenda \n11:45 am Registration \n12:00 pm International Political Risk presentation by Dr. DJ Peterson \n12:45 pm Networking \n1:00 pm Meeting concludes
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/international-political-risk-analysis-with-dj-peterson/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Geopolitics,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T130000
DTSTAMP:20190828T010517Z
CREATED:20190826T031359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T010517Z
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SUMMARY:European Politics and the State of Transatlantic Affairs
DESCRIPTION:On September 13th\, Mr. Karl Matthias Klause\, Head of the Economic Section of the German Embassy in Washington DC  will offer an overview on transatlantic trade\, European politics\, and the importance of the EU-US relationship to Texas.  Mr. Klause’s responsibilities at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany include economy\, trade\, business\, finance\, science\, transport\, and agriculture.  \nAgenda \n11:45 AM Registration\n \n12:00 PM Speaker Introduction by Roland Pena\, Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\n \nRemarks on European Politics and the State of Transatlantic Affairs offered by Mr. Karl Matthias Klause followed by Q&A \n1:00 PM Event Concludes \nReserve your seat now for this informative session on the current state of transatlantic affairs.\n \nEvent partners include:  \n \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/european-politics-and-the-state-of-transatlantic-affairs/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T190000
DTSTAMP:20190611T145935Z
CREATED:20190607T002302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T145935Z
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SUMMARY:The European Union - Turmoil or Transition? BREXIT vs. Regionalism
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the state of the European Union?  Reserve your seat now for our next World Spins Series event:  The European Union – Turmoil or Transition? BREXIT vs. Regionalism \nYves Dubus \n  \nOur guest speaker\, Mr. Yves Dubus\, Belgian Trade Commissioner in Houston\, will help us understand what is taking place in Europe.  As you read in the news headlines\, the United Kingdom is still trying to resolve Brexit.  Italy’s left-right coalition government struggles to maintain its commitment to the EU.  Germany’s political realignment and transition to new leadership will have a long term impact on policy and budgetary needs.  Many French cities have seen historic protests every weekend since last year.  Hungary and Poland want to chart a new path for the EU.  Catalan nationalism has been contained for now in Spain.  Is Russia fueling all the unrest?   Interested in learning more?   Join us: \n \n6:00 PM Registration\n \n6:05 PM Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A \n7:00 PM Event Concludes \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/eu-turmoil-or-transition/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Geopolitics,World Spins Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T190000
DTSTAMP:20190615T025927Z
CREATED:20190615T024234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T025927Z
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SUMMARY:World Spins Series: Venezuela Humanitarian Crisis Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Over the last three years\, approximately 3.4 million people have fled Venezuela for other countries around the world. It is estimated that of these\, approximately 2.7 million have fled to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean with the total number expected to exceed 5 million people by the end of 2019. This migration is the largest to affect the Western Hemisphere in modern history\, creating an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.  Access to health care\, education\, food and nutrition\, and safety and security are among the highest priorities. The Resource Foundation will provide a briefing on the situation on the ground and strategies to provide support to those affected. \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to host our guest speaker\, Marcela Lopez-Macedonio\, Esq.\, President & CEO of The Resource Foundation.  Ms. Lopez-Macedonio is responsible for driving the strategic execution of The Resource Foundation and its programs. Building on her ties to Latin America and her decades of experience working with families\, corporations\, and organizations to achieve sustainable growth\, Marcela focuses on ensuring TRF’s mission is met now and in the future. \nPrior to joining The Resource Foundation\, Marcela worked as an Attorney at the New York City law firm of Goldfarb\,\nAbrandt\, Salzman & Kutzin\, where for over five years she assisted high net worth clients navigate complicated trust\nand estate issues and litigation. She often lectured on estate and tax planning and was published in the Practicing\nLaw Institute’s Trust and Estates publication and still found time to volunteer with The Resource Foundation. \nMarcela holds a Juris Doctor from New York Law School and B.A. degrees in Political Science and French from\nRutgers University. She is fluent in English and Spanish\, proficient in French\, and has a basic understanding of\nPortuguese. \nAgenda \n5:45 PM Registration and networking \n6:05 PM Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A \n7:00 PM Event Concludes \nJoin us!
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/world-spins-series-venezuela-humanitarian-crisis-briefing/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,diplomatic,Geopolitics,World Spins Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T200000
DTSTAMP:20190518T194329Z
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SUMMARY:World Spins Series: An Assessment of  U.S.-China Relations Midway in the Trump Administration
DESCRIPTION:Two years into the Trump Administration\, what is the current state of the U.S.-China relationship?  The U.S.-China “trade war” has dominated headlines in both the United States and globally throughout 2018 and into 2019. \nBut in what ways is the U.S.-China relationship of today different from that of early 2017?  In addition\, to trade and investment issues\, the United States and China have engaged on topics ranging from North Korea\, the South China Sea\, U.S. arms sales to Taiwan\, sometimes agreeing and sometimes disagreeing. \n  \nDavid Firestein\, former U.S. diplomat\, U.S.-China relations expert and founding executive director of the University of Texas at Austin China Public Policy Center and inaugural president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations\, will share his analysis and insights about the state of the U.S.-China relationship at this mid-way point of Trump’s current term in office. \nRSVP and join us!
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/world-spins-series-an-assessment-of-u-s-china-relations-midway-in-the-trump-administration/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,author,Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade,World Spins Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190409T163000
DTSTAMP:20190403T170845Z
CREATED:20190313T162939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T170845Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges in Transatlantic Security: Borders & Geopolitics in Europe & Eurasia
DESCRIPTION:The issues of borders and border security stand at the center of both United States and global policy relevance.  The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Kozmetsky Center will offer two days of discussion on the geopolitics of border security featuring participation of distinguished expert speakers and subject area academics.  Featured speakers will represent a broad range of international perspectives and approaches to the study of borders and border security. \nOn Monday April 8\, an evening forum entitled\, “Challenges in Transatlantic Security: Borders & Geopolitics in Europe & Eurasia” to be held in the Jones Global Events Center on the St. Edward’s University campus\, 7:00-9:30 PM. This annual collaborative multi-year conference series in transatlantic security is held in cooperation with the Center for Europe and Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas\, Austin funded with support of a grant by the United States Department of Education Title VI National Resource Program. \nEVENT PARKING INFORMATION: \nWAC Austin members can safely park on campus.  The parking link is here: https://stedwards.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/756be194-2924-4304-885e-255912ec1ef3. \nOn Tuesday April 9\, the interim session of the International Political Science Association (IPSA) Third International Workshop on Geopolitics devoted to the topic “Borders and Geopolitics of the 21st Century” also to be convened in the Jones Global Events Center at 9:30 AM-4:30 PM.  The IPSA session will feature paper presentations by academics traveling to Austin from nations throughout the world community offering research methods\, case studies and international perspectives on topics of geopolitics and border security. \nGiven the proximity of Austin Texas to the US-Mexico border\, the IPSA Workshop will also invite contributions from academic experts and students affiliated with both St. Edward’s University and the University of Texas\, Austin working on issues of border security and geopolitics in the Western Hemisphere and beyond providing additional comparative context for the session.   We very much hope to engage our faculty and students throughout the campus to participate in these sessions raising questions and offering perspectives and contributions to the discussions that promise to be quite fascinating and useful for broadening knowledge and understanding on issues of critical concern to all our nations. \n  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/wacaustin/videos/1915558778507135/ \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/challenges-in-transatlantic-security-borders-geopolitics-in-europe-eurasia/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T200000
DTSTAMP:20190319T212303Z
CREATED:20190317T215655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T212303Z
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SUMMARY:United States of America and Republic of Korea Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present a discussion on trade and security featuring the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea\, Harry Harris; The Republic of Korea Ambassador to the USA\, Yoon-je Cho; and President of the Korea Institute of America and former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea\, Kathleen Stephens. \nAmbassador Harry Harris was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 28\, 2018 as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK). \nAmbassador Harris commanded the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM)\, now known as the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)\, from May\, 2015 to May\, 2018.  He is the first Asian-American to hold four-star rank in the U.S. Navy and the first to head USPACOM.  Prior to USPACOM\, he commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet.  Other operational commands include the U.S. 6th Fleet\, Striking and Support Forces NATO\, Joint Task Force Guantanamo\, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 1\, and Patrol Squadron 46. \nFrom 2011 to 2013\, Ambassador Harris served as the representative of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Secretary of State.  In this role\, he traveled to over 80 countries with the Secretary and participated in most of the Secretary’s meetings with foreign leaders.  He also served as the U.S. Roadmap Monitor for the Mid-East Peace Process. \nAmbassador Harris was born in Japan and reared in Tennessee and Florida.  He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978.  He holds master’s degrees from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service.  He also did post-graduate work at Oxford University and completed the Seminar 21 fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. \nAmbassador Yoon-je Cho was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the United States of America by President Moon Jae-in in August 2017. He presented his credentials to President Donald J. Trump on November 29\, 2017. \nPrior to his appointment to the US\, Ambassador Cho was dispatched as President Moon’s Special Envoy to the European Union and Germany in May 2017. He previously served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the United Kingdom from 2005 to 2008. From 2003 to 2005\, he was an Advisor to President Roh Moo-hyun on Economic Policy. He was a core and advisor for President Moon Jae-in’s 2017 election campaign\, heading the thencandidate’s core think-tank\, “The Policy Space for People’s Prosperity”. \nAs one of the most prominent economists in Korea\, Ambassador Cho was trained in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University (BA\, 1976) and Stanford University (MA and Ph.D. in Economics\, 1984). Ambassador Cho began his career as an economist at the World Bank (1984-1989) and the International Monetary Fund (1989-1992). Before returning to the World Bank as Senior Economist in 1992\, he also taught at Georgetown University as an adjunct professor. \nAmbassador Cho has held various positions in the ROK government throughout his career\, including Member of the Financial Sector Development Committee at the Ministry of Finance and Economy (2000-2003)\, Member of the Policy Board at the Korea Center for International Finance (1999-2001)\, and Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy (1996-1997). He also served as Vice President of the Korea Institute of Public Finance (1995-1996). \nAmbassador (retired) Kathleen Stephens assumed leadership of KEI as President and CEO in September 2018.  Ambassador Stephens was a career diplomat in the United States Foreign Service\, 1978-2015.  She was U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea 2008-2011\, the first woman and first Korean-speaker to serve in that position.  Other overseas assignments included postings to China\, former Yugoslavia\, Portugal\, Northern Ireland\, where she was U.S. Consul General in Belfast during the negotiations culminating in the 1998 Good Friday Agreement\, and India\, where she was U.S. Charge ‘d Affaires (2014-2015). \nAmbassador Stephens also served in a number of policy positions in Washington at the Department of State and the White House.  These included acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (2012)\, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2005-2007)\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs (2003-2005)\, and National Security Council Director for European Affairs at the Clinton White House. \nKorea has been a leit motif of Ambassador Stephens’ life and career since she served in rural Korea as a Peace Corps volunteer and trainer\, 1975-1977.  She was in Korea 1983-1989\, first as a political officer at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul reporting on Korea’s domestic political and human rights scene\, and later leading the U.S. Consulate in Busan. \nStephens was William J. Perry Fellow for Korea at Stanford University’s Shorenstein Asia Pacific Research Center\, 2015-2018.  She has also been Endowed Chair Professor for Language and Diplomacy at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul\, and Senior State Department Fellow at Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy.  She is a Mansfield Foundation Distinguished Fellow\, Pacific Century Institute board chairman\, a trustee for The Asia Foundation\, and on the board of The Korea Society.  She is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy and the Council on Foreign Relations.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/united-states-of-america-and-republic-of-korea-dinner/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Asia,Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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