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SIGN UP NOW! 2015 National Conference
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Leading America: Foreign Policy
Challenges and the 2016 Election
Confirmed Speakers include:
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Ambassadors
Luncheon Keynote:
Chairman, Goldman Sachs' International Advisors, Former President of the World Bank Group and U.S. Trade Representative
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Great Decisions Keynote:
Dean
Emeritus, Yale School of Management
Author,
From Silk to Silicon: The Story of Globalization Through Ten Extraordinary Lives (Forthcoming in March)
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Leadership Day Keynote:
President, The Maccoby Group
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Gwen Holdmann
Director, Alaska Center for Energy & Power
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Assistant Secretary, U.S. Dept. of State
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Off-site Visit: Brookings
Emerging Powers and the Liberal International Order
Kemal Kirisci - Turkey
Tanvi Madan - India
Jonathan D. Pollack - China, East Asia
Harold Trinkunas - Latin America
Thomas Wright - Int'l Order & Strategy
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Off-site: Carnegie Endowment
Middle East and North Africa in Turmoil: Roots of Radicalization & the Refugee Crisis
Perry Cammack - Regional trends
Michele Dunne - Egypt
Frederic Wehrey - North Africa & the Gulf
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Staying at The Fairfax
We have secured a special group rate at The Fairfax at Embassy Row.
- Superior King: $249/night (Single/Double occupancy)
- Superior Two Doubles: $269/night (Single/Double Occupancy)
The Fairfax at Embassy Row is conveniently located in the Dupont Circle area. A Washington, DC landmark, The Fairfax's intriguing history spans more than 80 years.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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November Cover to Cover
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Historic general elections will take place in Myanmar (Burma) on November 8, 2015.
Rena Pederson (
Full Bio
) brings to light fresh details about the charismatic Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, the inspiration for the country's first steps towards democracy. Suu Kyi's party will be a major contender in the elections, a breakthrough after years of military dictatorship. Using exclusive interviews with Suu Kyi since her release from 15 years of house arrest, as well as recently disclosed diplomatic cables, Pederson uncovers new facets to Suu Kyi's extraordinary story.
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Academic WorldQuest 2015-2016
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Information for the 2015-2016 Academic WorldQuest program is now available!
Click here for the Study Guide, information on the
Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2016 Academic WorldQuest
National Competition, and more.
Councils: Please register your local competition by submitting your Pledge Form
by October 31
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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EU in the U.S. Program Series
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"EU in the U.S." is administered in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to the United States to raise awareness, understanding, and knowledge about EU policies, the EU's role as an international actor, and the value of strong EU-U.S. ties.
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Events this week:
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Rational Middle Energy Series
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 The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to continue its national program series in partnership with the Rational Middle Energy Series. The 22-episode documentary film series, with more than 3.5 million views and/or downloads, has sparked a movement based on productive conversation around the current energy challenge and what it will take to achieve a cleaner energy future. More Information.
Event this week:
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Migration Crisis
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With WACA's facilitation, several Councils over the coming months will host
Anne Richard,
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (
bio). A/S Richard will speak at some about the record number of refugees and migrants, and what Americans can do about the crisis.
Event this week:
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World Affairs Council of Harrisburg JOURNAL
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 The third issue of WACH Journal is out.
it features essays by experts from around the world, including WAC Harrisburg associates, on these topics
: Nuclear Agreement with Iran; Peace Building in Africa; Country Focus Analysis: Syria; Turkish Freedom of Press.
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Council Highlights This Week
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WorldDenver hosts "Complimentary Member Reception with International Visitors!"
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The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts "South Africa's Freedom Charter - Sixty Years Later"
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "The Honorable Rick Santorum" Details
Tuesday, October 13
The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas hosts "Dealing with Iran: Policy Dilemmas"
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The World Affairs Council of North California hosts "EU - U.S. Global Leadership in 2015"
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The World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California hosts "Syria - Iraq and the ISIS Threat: Rami Khouri"
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The World Affairs Council of Connecticut hosts two events: "Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan"
Details; and "The Refugee Crisis: Syria and Beyond" Details
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts "A Global Lens on Corporate Social Responsibility"
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The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "World Affairs Member Coffee and Discussion Group - Japan and the Threat from China"
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The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts "Shale Gas & The Potential For U.S. energy Independence - A Rational Middle Energy Series Panel Discussion"
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The Richmond World Affairs Council hosts "The Rise, Rule, and Future of the Islamic State"
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The Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosts "YP Consulate Series: Israel"
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The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "Nuclear Lies, Deceptions, and Hypocrisies"
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The World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts "EU in the U.S."
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The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council hosts "The World Politics of a Changing Energy Landscape"
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The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "Bulgaria: Crisis on Two Fronts, with Ambassador Elena Poptodorova"
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The World Affairs Council of Saint Louis hosts "U.S. - China Relations at the Crossroad"
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The World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "Africa: Challenges and Opportunities"
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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Hiram College Presents: Interconnected Crises: ISIS, Iran and Israel"
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The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts "2015 Atlas Award"
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The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts "The American Case for Macedonia"
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The World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads hosts "Myths of the Oil Boom"
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The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts two events: "Tour of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)"
Details; and "YPIN: Building Peace Between Israel and Palestine" Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "Saudi Arabian Regional Influence"
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The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts "Unification of the Korean Peninsula: Are Reconciliation and Prosperity Possible?"
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The Savannah Council on World Affairs hosts "Beyond Crimea: The Future of Western Relations with Russia"
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The Peoria World Affairs Council hosts "Uncovered: Why More Women Are Shedding Hijab in Egypt"
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The Indiana Council on World Affairs hosts "Is There a Crisis in China?"
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The International Affairs Forum hosts "Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security" Details
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "Syria and Iran: The Current State of Affairs and Challenges"
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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Case Western Reserve University Presents: 2015 Inamori Ethics Prize Ceremony"
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The World Affairs Council of Seattle, Washington hosts "Assessing the Global Framework for Combating Climate Change"
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The Olympia World Affairs Council hosts "The Nuclear Agreement and Future Directions in Iranian Politics"
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Friday, October 16
The World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts "U.S. Healthcare 2015: How Do We Compare with the Rest of the World?"
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World Worcester hosts "Sony, Target & OPM - A Look at Cyber Security at the National and Individual Level"
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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Case Western Reserve University Presents: Inamori Prize Academic Symposium"
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The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts "China, Russia, and Islamic Actors in Latin America"
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts two events: "Evan Thomas - Being Nixon: A Man Divided"
Details; and "32nd Annual H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner" Details
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Travel the World from WAC Philadelphia
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 Just Announced:
Council Leaders to Lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
Kay Maxwell
, Executive Director, World Affairs Forum Stamford, Vietnam and Cambodia: October 12 - 27, 2015.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs Council of Northern California, Cuba: December 6 - 14, 2015.
Ambassador Mark Johnson
, Board member, Montana World Affairs Council, The Mediterranean Through the Centuries: October 14 - 25, 2015.
Dr. Jerry W. Leach,
former President, World Affairs Councils of America, Legends of the Nile: February 23 - March 5, 2016.
Jim Falk
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Inside Morocco: March 4 - 17, 2016.
Ambassador Heather Hodges
, President & Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Lima & the Amazon: April 16 - 24, 2016.
Mimi Gregory
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ice President and Program Chairman,
Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain and Italy: October 5 - 13, 2016.
Craig Snyder
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Oman, UAE and Qatar: November 2 - 16, 2016.
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