CxC Amplified Week of Global Issues Webinar Programming
World Affairs Council of Austin members have access to several daily webinars during the week of May 4th including: 4th Ambassador (ret.) Bill Taylor, EVP, U.S. Institute of Peace, and […]
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State of the Middle East
ONLINEThe World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to welcome back distinguished author and professor of Government at Austin Community College, Roy E. Casagranda, PhD for a discussion on the State of the Middle East. Attendees will obtain answers to these questions: What has three and of half years of Trump brought the Middle East? […]
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Exploring Private Sector Contributions to Sustainable Development Among Emerging Economies of European Union and Aspiring EU Nations in South Eastern Europe
This will be the Kozmetsky Center for Excellence in Global Finance's sixth annual collaborative multi-year conference series in transatlantic security held in cooperation with the Center for European Studies and […]
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Global Security Forum 2021
FeaturedONLINEThe 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 will explore the changing currency of power and ask: how will decisions made today come to define the future? Are U.S. battle systems prepared to […]
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After Merkel: The Future of Transatlantic Security
ONLINESince 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 […]
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Globalist Coffeehouse – Ukraine: What Next?
Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United StatesWe will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon, 909 N. Lamar. The topic for May will be: Ukraine: What next? “The Putin […]
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Globalist Coffeehouse – Drones: The Future of Warfare
Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United StatesPlease 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 at […]
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Cover to Cover – The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan
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 […]
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Global Security Forum 2022
The Global Security Forum convenes the nation's top military leaders, experts and thought leaders to address the most critical global security issues of today as well as the challenges and […]
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World Order, Challenges, Transition, Chaos? Western and Global Perspectives on Conflict in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine resulting in major population displacement, thousands of civilian and military casualties, jeopardizing global energy and food supplies and threatening potential escalation of clashes […]
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Diana Negroponte, author of Master Negotiator: James A. Baker, III’s Role at the End of the Cold War
*****EVENT CANCELLED *** We are pleased to feature Diana Villiers Negroponte as our special guest speaker. Author and professor, Diana Negroponte has focused on the Cold War and how it […]
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Peacemaking and the Arts with Big Telly Theatre Company
Ireland House 515 Congress Avenue - Suite 1720, Austin, TX, United StatesArtistic Director, Zoe Seaton will deliver a talk on 'Peacemaking and the Arts' and present the virtual reality headset experience 'The House'. 'The House' was developed by Big Telly using […]
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Afghanistan: Where are we now and what’s next?
Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United StatesIn 2021, the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. What followed was a period of turmoil, as they turned on those who were in the Administration of President Ashraf Ghani or supported it. Then, there was the diaspora of those associated with the Americans in any capacity. Rangina Hamidi, who served as the first female […]
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Global Security Forum 2024
ONLINEThe World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Connecticut presents the Global Security Forum (GSF), which 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 […]
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WorldNow: America’s Cold Warrior Paul Nitze and National Security
ONLINEAuthor James Graham Wilson joins us for another episode of WorldNow with Jim Falk on Paul Nitze, America's most influential national security strategist throughout the Cold War. “This book is […]
