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Week of March 24
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AWQ 2014: Team Registration Forms Due
The 2014 Academic WorldQuest National Competition will take place Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC. Read about the 2013 Academic WorldQuest National Competition here.
Registration forms are due Wednesday, March 26. Teams who have won their local competition must submit these forms:
The 2013-2014 Study Guide is available here. More information and resources for councils and teachers can be found on our website.
Local Academic WorldQuest competitions are under way. Take a look at the local competition schedule on our website.
WACA National Conference Topics Survey
 The World Affairs Councils of America positions itself as a premier forum for international leaders and policy experts when the National Office and our Member Councils tackle two perennial questions: What kind of world do we want? How should America exercise its role in shaping the world? Our 2014 National Conference, "America and the World 2015," will be held November 5-7. We will engage on critical global and U.S. foreign policy issues, in a context that sheds greater light on the U.S. as a superpower in a world of the "rising rest." As always, we rely on your input and wisdom in shaping the Conference program and discussions. This year, from among 40 topics, we ask you to select the 10 topics that you see as most compelling. This survey will close April 1.
Livestream: Columbus Council on World Affairs
 The Columbus Council on World Affairs will livestream its Signature Luncheon, "Creating Global Leaders: Empowering Youth to Change the World," featuring Marc Kielburger, Activist, Humanitarian, and Social Entrepreneur. Mr. Kielburger is the co-founder of Free The Children, an international charity and educational partner that empowers youth to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change. Details
Register here to receive a reminder e-mail containing the livestream link prior to the webcast.
Congratulations to Jane Wales and the World Affairs Council of Northern California for an exceptional WorldAffairs 2014 Conference. The Council also graciously hosted more than 30 leaders from the national network and 1918 Society members in San Francisco, March 14-17.
Special thanks to Ambassador Marc Grossman, Vice Chair of the Cohen Group and former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, for a timely, off-the-record breakfast briefing to a dozen Council leaders.
Last Monday, WACA hosted the Spring Leadership Meeting. Thank you to the presenters and 27 Council leaders for a productive and inspiring day of sharing best practices and networking. Discussions centered on strategic planning, fundraising, membership, and global education programming. Please remember to take the survey, and thanks again!
Google - Freedom and Power in the Digital Age
 This month kicks off our newest program, Freedom and Power in the Digital Age. Eight councils were selected to host the program, which features notable Google experts as speakers and is supported by a grant from Google. The program also includes an Educators Seminar with a separate team of Google experts who will address how teachers and students can best leverage the tools of the new digital age to further their educational missions. More Information
This week's programs include:
March 27 -- The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Ross LaJeunesse, Global Head of Free Expression and International Relations, Google Details
Future of Korea 2014
 We continue our collaboration with the Korean Economic Institute on the Future of Korea program. The centerpiece of the program is a panel discussion consisting of one representative each from the U.S. Department of State, the Korean Embassy, KEI, or other relevant institutions. The panel participants typically offer a general overview presentation, followed by a Q&A period. The speakers address political, security, economic and financial issues pertaining to the Korean Peninsula and U.S.-Korea relations. More Information
Recent events included:
March 21 -- Savannah Council on World Affairs
Job Opportunity
Wayne Lord, President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, has announced that he will be retiring from the position on June 1. WAC Atlanta has begun the search process for a new president. Click here for position and application details.
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The Naples Council on World Affairs hosts Shuja Nawaz, Director of the South Asia Center, Atlantic Council, to discuss "Pakistan: Our Greatest Challenge to Conflict Resolution." Details
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg hosts a Great Decisions discussion: "Israel and the U.S." Details
Tuesday, March 25
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Fareed Zakaria, CNN host, Washington Post columnist, and best-selling author, to discuss "Globalization: A New World" as part of its International Educator of the Year Award luncheon. Details
The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas hosts Dr. Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution to discuss "China and the U.S. Pivot to Asia: The Strategic Challenges." Details
The World Affairs Council of New Orleans hosts award-winning political analyst Jon Allen and The Hill's White House correspondent Aime Parnes to discuss their recent book "HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton." Details
The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities hosts Dr. Ngan Hoe Lee, Fulbright Scholar from Singapore, to discuss his country's education system and nation-building efforts. Details
Wednesday, March 26
The International Relations Council of Kansas City hosts Columbia University Prof. Robert Jervis to discuss "Why Does the U.S. Spend So Much on Security and Feel So Insecure?" Details
The World Affairs Forum (Stamford, CT) hosts Marie Sam Roberts, Urban Correspondent, New York Times, to discuss "Grand Central: How a Train Station Transformed America." Details
Thursday, March 27
The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Ross LaJeneusse, Google's Global Head of Free Expression and International Relations, to discuss "Freedom and Power in the Digital Age." This program is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and is made possible by a generous grant from Google, Inc. Details
The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts Rick Barton, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, to discuss "Making a Stand: U.S. Leadership in Emerging Crises." Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts New York University Prof. William Easterly to discuss "Freedom as a Solution to Poverty." Details
The World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts Dr. Patrick Connolly, retired World Bank Senior Financial Advisor, to discuss "The World Bank: Evolution of a Vision." Details
The Alaska World Affairs Council hosts the Gaeltacht Minister of State Dinny McGinley to discuss "The Irish Comeback: How Ireland is Meeting the Challenges of its Economic Collapse." Details
The International Relations Council of Kansas City hosts Ukrainian scholar Dr. Alexander G. Tsiovkh, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Gregory J. Cook, and University of Kansas doctoral student Lidiya Zubytska to discuss "Ukraine: A Nation in Transition." Details
The Minnesota International Center hosts George Mason University Prof. Dr. Patrick Mendis to discuss "American Vision, Chinese Mission, and the Lake Woebegone." Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts John Caruthers, FBI Supervisory Special Agent, to discuss "The Cyber Threat: the Greatest Threat to our National Security." Details
Friday, March 28
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Stephen Biddle, George Washington University professor and Council on Foreign Relations Adjunct Senior Fellow for Defense Policy, to discuss "National Security on a Budget: Drones or Boots?" Details
The World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts Prof. Ryan Gingeras, Naval Postgraduate School, to discuss "Turkey's Crisis of Leadership." Details
Sunday, March 30
The World Affairs Forum (Stamford, CT) hosts Fordham University Prof. John P. Entelis to discuss "Islamic Awakening." Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth screens two films: "Alias Ruby Blade: A Story of Love and Revolution" and "An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story." Details
Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:
Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Iran. April 24-May 8, 2014.
Angela Weck, Executive Director, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Russian River Cruise. June 13-23, 2014.
L.J. Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Croatia and Slovenia. September 7-20, 2014.
Mimi Gregory, Vice President, Naples Council on World Affairs, Grand Danube Passage. September 1-15.
Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, South American Tapestry. October 16-November 2.
Steven E. Sokol, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Turkish Treasures. October 17-31.
Mark Johnson, Ambassador (Ret.) and Founder, Montana World Affairs Council, Undiscovered Landscapes of the Mediterranean. October 23-November 6.
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