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Week of April 28
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The World Affairs Councils of America held the 2014 Academic WorldQuest National Competition at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center this past weekend. The Embassy of the Republic of Singapore hosted a reception on Friday evening. Ambassador Ashok Mirpuri spoke on "Singapore and the United States - Why Asia Matters" and students enjoyed a presentation on the education system in Singapore. Thank you to Ambassador and Mrs. Mirpuri and the Embassy of Singapore for graciously hosting us.
On Saturday, Plano West High School from the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth defended their title and took first place. Keystone School from the World Affairs Council of San Antonio finished second. Georgetown Day School from World Affairs Council - Washington, DC took third place in an exciting sudden death tiebreaker round. Congratulations to all!
First Place
Plano West Senior High School
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
Defending Champions
Catherine Zhang, Jeffrey Chang, Qianqian Yang, Sidharth Kapur, and Coach John Scott (not ordered above) pictured with Bill Clifford, President and CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America
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Second Place
Keystone School
World Affairs Council of San Antonio
Nabil Kabasi, Katie Mansfield, Emily Ye, Chris Zu,
and Coach Raymond Boryczka
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Student runners up can each choose from over 30 languages
Third Place
Georgetown Day School
World Affairs Council - Washington, DC
Adam White, David Bergreen, James Stenger, and Alex Samaha
Thank you to Rosetta Stone for their generous prize contribution. Read about Rosetta Stone's sponsorship.
Special thanks also to Bill and Judy Wheelock, Michael Phillip, and Johnson Sterling, Inc. for their generous financial support, and to the ONE Campaign for promotional support.
Academic WorldQuest would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of students, teachers, parents, chaperones, and all World Affairs Council staff and volunteers across the country. Thank YOU for helping to make the 2014 Academic WorldQuest National Competition a great succes.
April Cover to Cover
 With unique access to Chinese leaders at all levels of the party and government, best-selling author David M. Lampton tells the story of China's political elites from their own perspectives. Based on over five hundred interviews, Following the Leader offers a rare glimpse into how the attitudes and ideas of those at the top have evolved over the past four decades. Here China's rulers explain their strategies and ideas for moving the nation forward, share their reflections on matters of leadership and policy, and discuss the challenges that keep them awake at night.
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 David M. Lampton is Hyman Professor and Director of SAIS-China and China Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, having also served as Dean of Faculty from 2004-2012. Formerly President of the National Committee on United States-China Relations, he is the author of many books including, The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money, and Minds (University of California Press, 2008), with prior publications appearing in: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The American Political Science Review, The China Quarterly, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many other venues popular and academic in both the western world and in Chinese speaking societies. He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University. Full Bio
The World Affairs Councils of America hosted a Hot Topics Conference Call with Dr. Chris Field, Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Working Group II, on Earth Day, April 22. Listen to a recording of the call.
Dr. Chris Field is the founding director of the Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology, Melvin and Joan Lane Professor for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies at Stanford University, and Faculty Director of Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. Field's research emphasizes impacts of climate change, from the molecular to the global scale. Full Bio
Understanding Muslim Societies
 The World Affairs Councils of America, with the generous support of Carnegie Corporation of New York, continues its very successful Engage America Series Understanding Muslim Societies. The program will be held throughout 2014 and focuses on countries in the Middle East, as well as Afghanistan/Pakistan, and those relevant rising economic powers that are competing globally with the United States, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Recent and upcoming events include:
April 29 -- Institute of World Affairs (Milwaukee, WI)
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Monday, April 28
The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas hosts Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius for "EU in the U.S. Conference: A Program of the World Affairs Councils of America in Partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to the United States." Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts Dr. Lindberg, Research Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, for "The United States and Moral Accountability". Details
The World Affairs Forum (Stamford, CT) hosts Dr. Jonathan Chanis, Managing Member, Mew Tide Asset Management, for "Energy Independence." Details
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts Vice President of Taiwan Annette Lu for "A Feminist's Fight for Taiwan." Details
Tuesday, April 29
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts a Great Decisions discussion: "Islamic Awakening." Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Tom Nazario, Founder and President of The Forgotten International, for "Global Poverty: What Everyone Needs To Know." Details
The Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosts former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Husain Haqqani for "The World's Most Dangerous Place." Details
WorldDenver hosts Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer for "Trading Up - Colorado's Relationship with Its Northern Neighbor." Details
The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts Prof. Laura Henry, Bowdoin College, for "Protesting Putin: The Power and Limits of Civil Society in Contemporary Russia." Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Julia E. Sweig, Council on Foreign Relations, for "U.S. Policy Toward Brazil and Cuba: Challenges and Opportunities." Details
Wednesday, April 30
The World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts Prof. Rufus Yerxa, Monterey Institute of International Studies, for "U.S. Trade Policy in a Globalizing Age." Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts a conversation with Helene Gayle, President and CEO, CARE USA. Details
The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Prof. Kevin Godfrey, Alvernia University, and Executive Director of the Association of Franciscan Colleges & Universities, Inc., for "Pope Francis I." Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Suzanne DiMaggio, Director and Senior Fellow, Southwest Asia Program at the New America Foundation, for "The U.S. & Iran: A Breakthrough Moment?" Details
Thursday, May 1
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council hosts "The EU in the US Discussion Series: The Impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership on Central Illinois." This program is part of the 2014 European Union Outreach program sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and the EU Delegation to the U.S. Details
The World Affairs Council of Austin co-hosts the 3rd annual Texas-EU Summit. This program is part of the 2014 European Union Outreach program sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and the EU Delegation to the U.S. Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts Mr. Jesus Benayas, President of the Casa de Espa�a, for "Spanish Influence on Early U.S. History." Details
The Sarasota World Affairs Council hosts Ambassador Daniel Hernandez Joseph, Counsel General of Mexico, for "Function and Dysfunction: How Mexico and U.S. Governments Interact Over Migration." Details
T he World Affairs Council of Mid-Hudson Valley hosts Prof. M. Glen Johnson, Vassar College, for "The Arab Spring Revisited." Details
The Columbus Council on World Affairs hosts a Great Decision discussion: "China's Foreign Policy." Details
The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts Dr. Fiona Hill, Brookings Institution, for "Defining Our Past, President and Future Relationship with Mr. Putin's Russia." Details
Friday, May 2
The Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council hosts "Euro Night at the Carnegie," which will screen 2014 Oscar Nominated Short Films, including works from Denmark, Finland, France, Spain, the UK and one from the U.S. This program is part of the 2014 European Union Outreach program sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and the EU Delegation to the U.S. Details
The Alaska World Affairs Council hosts Charles Ebinger, Brookings Institution, for "Offshore Oil and Gas Governance in the Arctic: A Leadership Role for the U.S. " Details
The Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts "Pikes Peak WorldQuest." Details
The World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts a tour of the Admiral Nimitz Museum. Details
Sunday, May 4
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts "Europe Day in Santa Fe." This program is part of the 2014 European Union Outreach program sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and the EU Delegation to the U.S. Details
The World Affairs Council of the Desert hosts James McFarlin, former Air Force Officer, for "Emerging Trends in Global Cyberterrorism." Details
Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:
Angela Weck, Executive Director, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Russian River Cruise: June 13 - 23.
L.J. Stambuk, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Croatia and Slovenia: September 7 - 20.
Ambassador Marilyn McAfee, Chair, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, Inside Iran: October 5 - 19.
Dr. Steven Sokol, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Turkish Treasures: October 17 - 31.
Ambassador Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador in Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, South American Tapestry: October 16 - November 2.
Ambassador Mark Johnson, Founder, World Affairs Council of Montana, Landscapes of the Mediterranean: October 23 - November 6.
Dr. James Nathan, Director, Alabama World Affairs Council, Cuba: November 8 - 15.
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This month, we kick off our newest program with the European Union Delegation to the U.S. With Europe Day (May 9) as a focal point, the program is designed to raise awareness, knowledge, and understanding about EU policies, the EU's role as an international actor, and the value of the EU-U.S. relationship. Activities will highlight the impact of local and regional economic, social, and cultural connections to Europe.