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| Introducing Lian Esehaki |
Dear Council Leaders, Members, and Friends:
 I am delighted to introduce Lian Esehaki, WACA's new Communications and Marketing Officer.
Lian has experience working and living in the Middle East and Europe, and her most recent role included serving as a communication consultant to the International Rescue Committee on Syrian refugees in Jordan. Bilingual in Arabic and English, Lian holds an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies, and a BSBA in International Business from the American University in Washington DC.
Today marked her first day in the WACA National Office and she looks forward to working with all of you. Please extend a warm welcome to Lian!
Thank you,
Bill Clifford
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2015 WACA National Conference
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Leading America: Foreign Policy
Challenges and the 2016 Election
Held annually for over two decades, the WACA National Conference engages our Council leaders and members drawn from the business, civic, and education communities with leading policy-makers and experts on the most critical global issues facing America. In addition to a terrific roster of fresh, insightful keynote speakers and panelists, we will present off-site visits to DC think tanks: Brookings, CSIS, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Peterson Institute for International Economics. Sign up for your choice when you register.
Thank you for registering and, to Council leaders, special thanks for sharing this opportunity with your members across the country!
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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Ambassador of the European Union to the United States of America
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Editor in Chief and Co-founder, POLITCO
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Director, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, Wilson Center
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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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Weekly Highlights
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Tuesday, September 15
The Juneau World Affairs Council hosts "The Success of British Columbia's Carbon Tax and What It Means for Alaska with Eion Madden"
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The World Affairs Council of N. California (San Francisco) hosts "Film Night - Unfair Game: The Politics of Poaching"
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The Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council hosts "The World Politics of a Changing Energy Landscape with James Clad"
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The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts "The Global Music Industry Has Georgia on Its Mind"
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World Boston hosts "Chat & Chowder Series - Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the next World War"
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The World Affairs council of New Hampshire hosts "World Affairs at the Library"
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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Workforce Development and Alternatives in Higher Education"
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The Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council hosts "JASYP Conversation Table"
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "Nicholas Kristof: A Path Appears - Fort Worth"
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "Nicholas Kristof: A Path Appears - Dallas"
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The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy hosts "Amy Riolo - Culinary Diplomacy: Building Bridges Through Global Cuisine"
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Wednesday, September 16
The Alaska World Affairs Council hosts "UAE's Emergence on the World's Stage: Overview of UAE-US Relations"
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The World Affairs Forum (Stamford) hosts "Ambassador Peter W. Galbraith, Former U.S. Ambassador to Croatia & Sr. Diplomatic Fellow, Center for Arms Control & Non-
Proliferation, Iraq, ISIS and Syria"
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The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council hosts "The Wages of American War and Strategy: the Bad, the Ugly and the Scary"
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The World Affairs Council of Washington, DC hosts "Al Qaeda, The Islamic State, And the Global Jihadist Movement: What Everyone Needs to Know"
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The Pacific and Asian Affairs Council hosts "U.S.-India Relations: The Road Ahead"
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The Peoria Area World Affairs Council hosts "An Evening with 30/30 Coffee"
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The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "International and Multicultural Student Reception"
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The Minnesota International Center (Minneapolis) hosts "The U.S. and Morocco: Important Allies"
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The World Affairs Council of St. Louis hosts "The Future of U.S.-Korea Relations"
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The World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "Private Dinner: An evening with Lyle Goldstein, Professor and Author of Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging US-China Rivalry"
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The World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "WACC Speaker Series with Lyle Goldstein, Professor and Author of Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging US-China Rivalry"
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The Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council hosts "Steps to Starting Your own Business by the Warren County SBDC"
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The Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council hosts "Special Speaker Reception Investment Company Institute"
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World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts "YP International Trivia Night"
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The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts "Pope Francis: His Visit and Vision"
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The World Affairs Council of Austin hosts "Ireland in Austin, Ireland in the World: A Discussion with Adrian Farrell, Consul General of Ireland"
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The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts "Nicholas Kristof: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunities"
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The World Affairs Council of South Texas hosts "Guest Speaker: Joanne Cummings on Sectarian and Ethnic backdrop to Middle East"
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The Institute of World Affairs hosts "International Coffee Hour: Mexico!"
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Thursday, September 17
World Affairs Council of N. California (San Francisco) hosts "Our Lives Online: US vs EU"
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San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "Why Constitutional Structure Matters"
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The Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts "High School Symposium"
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The Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts "The Big Challenge in Latin America: Central America (Not Cuba ... Not Venezuela)"
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The Savannah Council on World Affairs hosts "Chinese Engagement with Latin America"
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The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "Great Decisions Dinner: Syrian Refugees"
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The Worcester World Affairs Council hosts "What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam"
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The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts (Springfield) hosts "Instant Issues Series: Dr. Laura Reed on the Iran Nuclear Deal"
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The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts "Latin American Film Festival"
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The International Affairs Forum (Traverse City) hosts "Water Insecurity: Reporting on a Global Crisis"
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The World Affairs Council of St. Louis hosts "Managing Your Financial Future in a Rapidly Changing Global Environment"
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Foreign Policy Association (New York City) hosts "The Andrew Carnegie Distinguished Lecture on Conflict Prevention in Honor of David A. Hamburg"
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The World Affairs Council of Rochester, New York hosts "Hiroshima: What Do We Know after Seventy Years old Debate about the Most Important Event in World History"
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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Welcoming Week 2015 Film Screenings"
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The Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council hosts "EACC Networking: L'Aperitif"
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The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts "RAPID-RESPONSE: Greece's Refugee Crisis
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The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts "The Rule of Law as Precondition to 21
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts "Pope Francis: Reshaping the Diplomatic Role of the Vatican"
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The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts "Rational Middle Energy Series"
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The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts "Young Professionals - FBI Forum - Doing Business Abroad: The Impact of Corruption and the FCPA"
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The World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts "Partnerships of the Future: Current Developments on the Republic of Namibia"
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The Olympia World Affairs Council hosts "Turkey at the Crossroads of History and Politics"
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Friday, September 18
The Alaska World Affairs Council hosts "Friendly Dictators: Should America Embrace or Shun Them? - featuring Dr. Ted Galen Carpenter"
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The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts "Latin American Film Festival"
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The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts "Doing Business in South Korea"
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The Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council hosts "U.S. EAR and ITAR Related Controls and Contract Requirements for Commodities and Defense Articles"
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "Global Forum: The Honorable Michael Chertoff"
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The Institute of World Affairs (Milwaukee) hosts "Retired USMC Commandant and Sen. Ron Johnson Speak on U.S. Global Leadership"
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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, 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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