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Cover to Cover Author Series
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Cover to Cover
in June will present author
Anja Manuel is a Lecturer at Stanford University and a cofounder and partner with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, in RiceHadleyGates LLC, a strategic consulting firm (
full bio
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Cover to Cover in July will feature author Jennifer M. Harris on her new book War By Other Means: Geoeconomics and Statecraft
on
Wednesday, July 13, at 2:00-2:30 PM ET
. Harris is a
senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously served as the
lead architect of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Economic Statecraft agenda (full bio).
COUNCIL LEADERS: Please share these opportunities with your members and supporters as a free benefit! Contact the WACA office if you are interested in hosting these authors at your Council.
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The Iran Nuclear Deal Program Series
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In partnership with The Iran Project
, WACA is pleased to introduce The Iran Nuclear Deal: Prospects for Cooperation, Competition and Confrontation as part of our WACA Engage America Series. The objective of this program is to deepen the understanding of implications of the U.S. policy towards Iran, the nuclear deal, and the Middle East. It is important to stimulate debate and air differences over U.S. dealings with Iran in Councils' nonpartisan forums. The centerpiece of the program is the panelists' presentations and audience Q&A.
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2016 WACA National Conference
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Book Your Hotel Now!
The World Affairs Councils of America's 2016 National Conference will take place on November 16-18, at The Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.
Staying at The Capitol Hilton
We have secured a special group rate:
- Queen/King bed Deluxe Room: $279/night (Single/Double occupancy) plus tax
- Queen/King/Double bed Executive Floor: $349/night (Single/Double Occupancy) plus tax
This distinguished hotel is
located in the heart of our nation's capital - just two blocks from the White House. Convenient to three Metro stations and Ronald Reagan National Airport, the hotel is within walking distance of museums and memorials, theaters and art galleries, shopping, dining, nightlife, and more.
Further announcements on National Conference speakers, and other program details will be made in the coming weeks.
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World Affairs Councils Highlights
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Monday, June 13
WorldBoston hosts "The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce Presents: Prospects for Russian-American Business Cooperation" Details
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts "Brexit and the Future of Europe" Details
World Affairs Council of Austin hosts "Smart Cities Innovation Summit" Details
Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosts "The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
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Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts "Global Youth Santa Fe Summer Program from June 13-18" Details
Tuesday, June 14
World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "Brexit:
Britain's Referendum on the EU" Details
World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "Private Dinner: An Evening with H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in New York"
Details
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "Shirin Ebadi - Until We Are Free: My Fight for Human Rights in Iran"
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Wednesday, June 15
World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts "India and China: This Century's Rising Powers" Details
World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "Annual Dinner with Specail Guest: Ian Brzezinski - On NATO and Russia" Details
WorldBoston hosts "Great Decisions Series - Refugee Resettlement: The Massachusetts End of the Pipeline" Details
Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Addressing the Needs of Underserved and At-Risk Youth"
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World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts "Travel to Cuba! Early Bird Registration" Details
Thursday, June 16
Foreign Policy Association hosts "Does the Use of Comparative Law Compromise the Rule of Law?" Details
World Affairs Council - DC hosts "Embassy Series: Embassy of Iceland" Details
WorldDenver hosts "4th Annual Global Cup Challenge!" Details
World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts "Assessing Global Health Security" Details
World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts 'Jacksonville: An International Sports Hub" Details
International Affairs Forum (Traverse City) hosts "What Future for Syria?"
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World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts "Bill McKibben: Climate Future - Beyond Paris" Details
World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "TMS End-of-Season Global Social: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery" Details
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts "Young Professionals - Hezbollah's Struggle within Lebanon, Its Fight in Syria and Its Long War Against Israel" Details
San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "Where Have All The Leaders Gone: How To Regain International Leadership" Details
Vermont Council on World Affairs hosts "VCWA's Eighth Annual Dinner: A tribute to Congressman Peter Welch" Details
Friday, June 17
World Affais Council Upstate (Greenville) hosts "Ramadan Dinner Celebration"
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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!
Ambassador Heather Hodges
, President & Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Across Spain and Portugal: September 6 - 22, 2016.
Kay Maxwell
, Executive Director, World Affairs Forum, Stamford
, Journey through Vietnam: October 3 - 18, 2016.
Mimi Gregory, Vice President and Program Chairman, Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain and Italy:
October 5 - 13, 2016.
Ambassador Sharon Wilkinson, former Board President, World Affairs Council of Arizona, Island Life in Cuba: October 23 - 31, 2016.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs Councils of Northern California, Tanzania: October 29 - November 8, 2016
Craig Snyder
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Oman, UAE and Qatar: November 2 - 16, 2016.
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