2013 National Conference
We, the National Office, extend our sincere thanks to all attendees, speakers, and sponsors for helping to make the World Affairs Councils of America's 2013 National Conference a great success. Held at the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, DC, this year's Conference focused on the Six Top Issues for 2014: Cybersecurity; U.S. Energy Independence; Global Economic Realignment; Middle East; Global Environment Issues; and K-12 Education. We look forward to Council programs nationwide on these key topics.
We also want to give you the opportunity to let us know what aspects went well and appealed to you most, and what areas for improvement deserve our attention. We depend on your feedback and welcome your ideas -- let's make next year's National Conference an even greater experience. Please take the following survey:
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Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Chevron, NATO, Google, The Gambrinus Company,
Raytheon, ExxonMobil, Duke Energy, Johnson Sterling,
Thomson Reuters, Goldman Sachs, and Coca-Cola
Academic WorldQuest 2014: Submit Pledge Form Now
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.
Councils, please fill out the 2013-2014 Academic WorldQuest Pledge Form, which is available here and in the WACA Leadership Network.
Competition Questions Available
Those who fill out and return the form will be given confidential access to questions prepared by the WACA National Office for local competitions in 2013-2014.
The 2013-2014 Study Guide has been released, as well as information and resources for councils and teachers. More Information
It's that time of the year! Local Academic WorldQuest competitions are under way. Recent and upcoming local competitions include:
Nov. 6 -- World Affairs Council of Charlotte
Nov. 15 -- World Affairs Council of Jacksonville
Nov. 16 -- Peoria Area World Affairs Council
Nov. 22 -- World Affairs Council of Oregon
Nov. 23 -- Pacific and Asian Affairs Council
Our newest national program series focusing on human trafficking and modern-day slavery continues. The program features screenings of the documentary film Not My Life by Robert Bilheimer and Worldwide Documentaries at over 35 World Affairs Councils. The program is made possible by a generous grant from Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation. See the participating councils here. Recent programs include:
Nov. 12 -- World Affairs Council of Charlotte
Nov. 13 -- World Affairs Council of the Central California Coast
Nov. 14 -- World Affairs Council of West Central Illinois
Spotlight on Turkey 2013
The Spotlight on Turkey program, sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and the Turkish Cultural Foundation, has entered Phase III of the 2013 program. Participating councils will be holding programs throughout the fall showcasing Turkish art, culture, and cuisine. More Information
Programs scheduled for this week include:
Nov. 15 -- World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
Nov. 23 -- Santa Fe Council on International Relations
CONTEXT: The Future of American Warfare: The Rise of Special Ops
Linda Robinson is a senior international policy analyst at RAND. She has been an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and Public Policy Scholar at the Wilson Center. She has conducted field research on special operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Latin America, and elsewhere over the past twelve years. Robinson's newest book is One Hundred Victories: Special Ops and the Future of American Warfare.
