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Cover to Cover Author Series
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The call will take place
tomorrow, December 16, at 2:00 PM ET.
America in Retreat identifies a profound crisis on the global horizon. As Americans seek to withdraw from the world to tend to domestic problems, America's adversaries spy opportunity. Vladimir Putin's ambitions to restore the glory of the czarist empire go effectively unchecked, as do China's attempts to expand its maritime claims in the South China Sea, as do Iran's efforts to develop nuclear capabilities. Civil war in Syria displaces millions throughout the Middle East while turbocharging the forces of radical Islam.
Meanwhile, long-time allies such as Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, doubting the credibility of American security guarantees, are tempted to freelance their foreign policy, irrespective of U.S. interests. Bret Stephens argues for American reengagement abroad. By embracing its historic responsibility as the world's policeman, America can safeguard not only greater peace in the world but also greater prosperity at home. Full Summary
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BoardSource Organizational Membership
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As a leader within the WACA network, you are now eligible to become part of BoardSource's membership community of more than 26,000 nonprofit leaders across the U.S., which will make it easy for you to access the latest news, resources, and best-practices webinars in nonprofit board leadership, as well as practical experience and suggestions from other members of BoardSource's community.
The National Office encourages all Councils to take advantage and sign up for this complimentary BoardSource membership. Please share the link - with Council colleagues, staff, and all Board members - and enjoy an array of benefits that will help strengthen your Council's performance!
BoardSource is widely recognized as the leading organization promoting exceptional nonprofit governance and board service. We are grateful to WACA National Board Member Martha Jones, of the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, for making this generous gift of BoardSource membership available to the network. Be sure to sign up today!
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December Best Practices Teleconference
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The World Affairs Councils of America hosted Ryan Traher, Director of Communication and Membership, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, for a Best Practices Teleconference on the organization's new and improved Young Professionals program, the Magellan Society. With YP growth and engagement stagnant over the last season, a decision was made this past summer to reinvigorate this program and Ryan was brought on board to do just that, working alongside an engaged Board Chair and committee. Listen Here
A recent graduate from the University of North Florida, Ryan brings both a current sensibility in appealing to the millennials paired with unstoppable energy and enthusiasm. Join the discussion and learn about such offerings as: Quarterly Saloons, I Digress socials, Monthly Luncheon Ladders, Global Exchanges, Community Service Projects, and the Mentorship Program.
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World Affairs Councils of America Wins 2014 DANDI Award
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 We encourage all Councils to post this exciting news on your Web sites and social media -- this is your award, too! The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that it was honored with the Diversity and Inclusion (DANDI) Award in the international category. Accepting the honor at the 3rd Annual DANDI Awards Ceremony in New York City on December 1st, WACA President and CEO Bill Clifford said:
"The World Affairs Councils of America believes everyone benefits when we create a public environment where a diverse community is challenged to share ideas about international issues while considering other points of view. For our Councils, which put a premium on civil dialogue, the commitment to the values of inclusion and diversity of thought and perspective makes us better learners, employees, leaders, and citizens."
See our short video, submitted following WACA's nomination for a 2014 DANDI Award.
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Weekly Highlights
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Monday, December 15
The International Relations Council of Kansas City hosts Ambassador Robert S. Ford, former U.S. ambassador to Syria, for its annual Berkeley Lecture. Details
The World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts "A Kurdish State: An Idea Whose Time has Come?" Details
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts "U.S.-Turkey Security Relations." Details
Tuesday, December 16
The World Affairs Council of Palm Beach hosts "The Turmoil in Latin America and What to Do About It." Details
The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts Susie Kitchens, British Consul General in Boston, for "UK-U.S. Relations." Details
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts its monthly Spanish Conversation Group. Details
Wednesday, December 17
The World Affairs Forum (Stamford, CT) hosts "The Psychological Dimension of the Arab-Israeli Conflict." Details
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts a holiday gathering celebrating Cleveland's diversity. Details
The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts "Surviving Invasion: American Indian Cultural Strengths." Details
Friday, December 19
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts Reza Marashi, Research Director, National Iranian American Council, for a Member to Member Lunch. Details
The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts "'Journey to HOME': Colored Pencils Art and Culture Night." Details
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts a new member networking event for its Young Professionals group. Details
Saturday, December 20
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Michael Mandelbaum of Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies for a KQV Global Press Conference on "The Global Economy." Details
Sunday, December 21
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts a KQV Global Press Conference on "Global Megatrends - and Why They Matter!" Details
Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:
L.J. Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Mysteries of Myanmar: February 20-March 5.
Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Tunisia: March 6-14.
Anna Berry, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, Burgundy & Provence River Cruise: May 3-14.
Ambassador Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador in Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Bilbao & Madrid: May 15-23.
Mimi Gregory, Vice President, Naples Council on World Affairs, Inside Iran: May 18-June 1.
Contact www.wacphila.org/travel or call 1-800-942-5004 x209 or x217.
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The World Affairs Councils of America's December Author Series hosts 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winner Bret Stephens, foreign affairs columnist and deputy editorial page editor for The Wall Street Journal. His new book is 