In collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present "Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan: A Japan - USA Business Opportunities Dinner Panel & Discussion." Participants will learn more about the state of Japan's economy, its current business climate and specific trade opportunities which are available […]
The Austin Council on Foreign Affairs in conjunction with The Consulate General of México, The World Affairs Council of Austin, Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos, and The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce luncheon featuring José Antonio Meade Kuribreña Secretary of Foreign Affairs of México Secretary Meade was born in Mexico. He received a degree in […]
WACA's July Cover to Cover Author Series features journalist Nina Ansary on her new book, Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran. The call will be held Tuesday, July 14, at 2:00 PM ET. WACA President Bill Clifford will moderate the call. Register for the Call Iranian-American author Nina Ansary challenges stereotypical assumptions by examining how the status of women has changed […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with The Center for European Studies, and The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas host a luncheon featuring H.E. Petr Gandalovič, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the USA. Ambassador Petr Gandalovič arrived in the United States on May 20, 2011. […]
DOMINIC TIERNEY, professor and contributing writer at The Atlantic The Right Way to Lose a War: America in an Age of Unwinnable Conflicts Award-winning scholar Dominic Tierney reveals how the U.S. has struggled to adapt to the new era of intractable guerrilla conflicts. This timely guidebook, based on interviews with dozens of top generals and policymakers, […]
Adrian Farrell was appointed as Ireland's first Consul General in Texas in September 2014. Ireland's new Consulate is only the second foreign diplomatic representation in Austin. In his remarks Farrell will discuss Ireland's strong historic ties with the United States, and how the establishment of the new Irish Consulate in Austin will further strengthen Ireland's […]
See a live performance by The Whirling Dervishes of Kona and Turkish Sufi Music Ensemble, rarely on tour in the U.S. Members of World Affairs Council of Austin receive a discount on tickets. This event is brought to you by Dialogue Institute of the Southwest.
How do we resolve the dilemma of securing important American foreign policy objectives without betraying basic American values and making ethical compromises? American leaders have cooperated with regimes around the world that are, to varying degrees, repressive or corrupt. Such cooperation is said to serve the national interest. It also often contravenes the nation’s commitments […]
Daniel B. Smith was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research at the U.S. Department of State on February 14, 2014. A member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Career Minister, Ambassador Smith served most recently as Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic from 2010 to 2013. Prior to […]
The Embassy of the Republic of France's Service for Science and Technology is organizing a series of French-American Climate Talks (FACTs) across North-America. On November 13th, Austin will be the host city for these discussions on international collaboration. Showcase projects include our sister, the City of Angers. 9:00am Introductions - Sujiro Seam, Consul […]
"Transatlantic Relations & Global Challenges: What's on the Agenda for 2016?" David O'Sullivan took up his post as European Union Ambassador to the United States in November 2014. A long-time EU official, he has previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the newly-created European External Action Service now led by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, […]
A long-term advocate of liberty, democracy, tolerance and free market values, Zoltán Kész won by a great margin the by-election held in the West-Hungarian town of Veszprém on 22 February, 2015. In his victory speech, MP Kész stressed that although he and the supporting parties have many differences, all of them are working for the […]
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Texas Camino Real District Export Council offers a seminar explaining how business representatives may take advantage of opportunities made available by the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and other U.S. Trade Agreements. Confirmed speakers include: Arun Kumar Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and Assistant Secretary […]
Jeremy R. Haft has been starting and building companies in China for nearly two decades across the breadth of China's economy - from light and heavy industries to agriculture. He is the author of Unmade in China as well as All the Tea in China: How to Buy, Sell, and Make Money on the Mainland. He excels […]
In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward's University, a distinguished panel of specialists representing China, Russia, the United States and Europe will discuss shifting geopolitics and security among these major powers. The panel will feature the following participants: Dr. Artyom Lukin, Professor, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok; Dr. Gao Fei, Professor, […]