In this age of globalization, it is clear that America's prosperity and security depends on that of our political and economic partners. Yet, today we see mounting evidence that our partners' stability is threatened by global environmental change. Increasing pressure on limited resources is disrupting global supply chains, causing social instability, destabilizing regional relations and […]
The Making of Argo: The real life story of the 1979 Tehran hostage crisis as experienced by two Americans who lived through it. Please join the World Affairs Council of Austin to welcome Ambassador Joseph Stafford and his wife, Kathleen, for an unforgettable night of storytelling. In 1979, newly minted foreign service officer Joseph Stafford […]
Event Helps Texas Businesses Access the World’s Largest Economic Zone The World Affairs Council of Austin will co-host the 4th annual Texas-EU Business Summit, now 2 days, April 22nd- April 23rd, 2015 at Austin’s AT&T Center. The event is held under the Auspices of the UT- EU Center of Excellence. The Summit brings trade promotion […]
The Austin Chapter of the Dialogue Institute and the World Affairs Council of Austin cordially invite you to join us for a gripping discussion with Dr. David D. Perlmutter, expert on political communication and the tools of persuasion. Learn how popular tools of youth culture are evangelizing the ISIS message in a sophisticated recruiting campaign […]
You are cordially invited to the World Affairs Council of Austin's Summer Author's Night! Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we host four international authors in our Summer Authors' Night. Our featured writers, Kelly Luce, Mary Helen Specht, Usha Akella and Peggy Kelsey, have traveled the world and have written about their experiences […]
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 […]