2019 Qatar Leadership Mission; Wunderbar Together at WAC Charlotte; Star Speakers at Councils; WACA Convenes Turkish VIPs at Nat'l Press Club; 2019 National Conference; WAC Pittsburgh Seeks New CEO; Council of the Month; September Cover to Cover + more Council Highlights!
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WACA 2019 Leadership Mission to Qatar:
Deadline - Today!
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The World Affairs Councils of America is delighted to announce that the
Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington, DC will sponsor a WACA Leadership Mission to Qatar,
October 11-17.
This WACA Leadership Mission will be comprised of a Qatar Embassy representative, WACA President and CEO Bill Clifford, and a minimum of 10 delegates from the Council network. Applicants are asked to submit their materials to the WACA National Office by email to
lbrailsford@worldaffairscouncils.org
TODAY, Sept. 9
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for this unique travel opportunity.
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WACA
Engage America
: Wunderbar Together at WAC Charlotte
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The
World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host
Ambassador John Kornblum, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, for "
An Evening With John Kornblum" on
Wednesday, September 11. Ambassador Kornblum will share his perspective on the future of Europe, the importance of the U.S.-Europe relationship, and the complex policy issues impacting the region including migration, trade, and security. This event is part of WACA's Engage America programming as a participating organization in
Wunderbar Together: The Year of German-American Friendship (for recent programs at other Councils, see below).
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Speakers in the WACA Network This Week
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Condoleezza Rice
66th U.S. Secretary of State
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Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao
Ambassador of the African Union to the U.S.
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Ambassador (ret.) Kathleen Stephens
President & CEO, Korea Economic Institute
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Representative Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman
Kurdistan Regional Government Rep. to the U.S.
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WACA Convenes High-Level Turkish Roundtable at National Press Club
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The World Affairs Councils of America and the
Turkish Heritage Organization will co-sponsor a roundtable discussion on "
Turkey's Security Perspectives on Defense, Energy, and Economy in the Region" on
Monday, September 16
, at the National Press Club.
WACA President and CEO
Bill Clifford will moderate a panel comprised of Deputy Minister of Energy
Alparslan Bayraktar,
Professor Gulner Aybet, Chief Advisory to the President of the Republic of Turkey, and
Professor Akif Kirecci, Board Member/Foreign Defense Council of the President's Office.
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Register Now:
WACA 2019 National Conference!
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The WACA 2019 National Conference:
The 8 Forces Reshaping the Global Economy
will be held at the
Mayflower Hotel,
November 6-8, 2019, in Washington DC.
Visit our
2019 Conference website to view the developing agenda, learn about Conference speakers, register and purchase tickets, and view hotel block information.
We encourage Councils to promote the
Conference locally and on social media. The WACA National Office would be happy to assist with your publicity.
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WACA 2019 National Conference Speakers
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New Speaker Added
(Think Tank Off-Site)
Senior Fellow and Director, Energy, Economics, and Security Program
Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
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1919 Society Dinner Speaker: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Founding Editor
POLITICO
(For
1918 Society Members and WACA Conference Sponsors only.)
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President and CEO
World Food Program USA
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Chinese Embassy to Host Exclusive WACA Conference Reception
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Think Tank Off-Site Briefings
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New Partner!
Celebrating 30 Years
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Important Scheduling Notes:
- The 1918 Society Dinner will take place Tuesday night, Nov. 5 (1918 Society Members and Conference Sponsors only)
- The WACA National Board will meet Wednesday morning, Nov. 6 (not on Saturday)
- The Membership Meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 4:30 - 6:00 pm
- Think Tank off-site briefings will take place Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6
- Council Leadership Day professional workshops will take place Friday, Nov. 8
Hotel Information:
This year, because we will hold our signature Ambassadors Luncheon on
Wed., Nov. 6 - with former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III as our keynote speaker and honoree -
we encourage you to set the start date of your hotel reservations for
Tues., Nov. 5. You won't want to miss this luncheon!
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Remember to keep checking WACA Newsletters and the
2019 National Conference website
for important updates to the agenda as well as announcements of new speakers and program details.
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WACA will need volunteers throughout the Conference from morning until early evening each day. If you are interested, please use this
link to sign up. If you know someone who may be interested, please forward them the link and encourage them to volunteer!
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WAC Pittsburgh Seeks New CEO
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WAC Pittsburgh is seeking a candidate who has a strong passion for the Council's mission, a desire to operate the organization like an entrepreneurial, creative, and value adding business, and with a tempo that captures the energy of the issues which the Council brings to the community.
To apply please visit:
worldpittsburgh.org. (More Council jobs below).
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Council of the Month: WAC Connecticut
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The
World Affairs Council of Connecticut (CTWAC) invites fellow Councils to partner with and attend the
2019 Global Security Forum. With partners such as the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and the McCain Institute for International Leadership, this security conference is regional in its reach and open to expanding partnerships even further across the country. If your Council is interested in learning more about becoming a partner, please contact CTWAC CEO,
Megan Torrey at
mctorrey@ctwac.org.
The 2019 Global Security Forum: Power and Leadership will be held on
Saturday, September 28 in East Hartford. Some of the featured speakers include:
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General John R. Allen (USMC, Ret.), President, The Brookings Institution
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Her Excellency Roya Rahmani, Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States
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His Excellency Fareed Yasseen, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States
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David Sanger, National Security Correspondent, New York Times
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Lieutenant General Michael Moeller (U.S. Air Force, Ret.), Pratt & Whitney
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September
Cover to Cover
: Network Revolutions
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In this fascinating book, former FCC chairman Tom Wheeler puts past network revolutions into the perspective of today, when rapid-fire changes in networking are upending the nature of work, personal privacy, education, the media, and nearly every other aspect of modern life. Outlining “What’s Next,” he describes how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, blockchain, and the need for cybersecurity are laying the foundation for a third network revolution.
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WACA
Engage America
: The Alliance Working in America
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Global Minnesota will host former U.S. Director of National Intelligence and Commander of U.S. Pacific Command,
Admiral Dennis Blair (ret.), Chairman and Distinguished Senior Fellow at Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and
Dr. Satu Limaye, Vice President and Director of the East-West Center in Washington, for "
The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Evolving Indo-Pacific" on
Wed., September 18. Admiral Blair and Dr. Limaye will discuss the significance of and possibilities going forward for the U.S.-Japan alliance with a Q&A portion moderated by
Liz Brailsford, Chief Operating Officer at WACA.
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USIP Presents the Annual Peace Day Challenge
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The
United States Institute of Peace, a WACA partner, wants to encourage another great year of engagement in its
Peace Day Challenge, which is a big opportunity for people across the U.S. and around the world to recognize the
International Day of Peace on
September 21
. USIP encourages you to participate by taking an action to make peace possible and sharing it on social media. This will mark the 5th year of this signature USIP campaign, which has achieved huge reach and energy from the engagement of schools and organizations across the U.S., to collaborations with partners in conflict zones, to the involvement of tens of millions of people via social media. This year’s theme is:
Peace is Possible. It Takes Action. It Takes All of Us. Learn more
here and stay up-to-date and engaged via
Twitter.
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WACA
Engage America
: Recent Wunderbar Together Programs
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The
Tennessee World Affairs Council hosted
Ambassador John Kornblum, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, for "
Why Europe Matters" on
Wednesday, September 4. Ambassador Kornblum shared his insights into Europe's geopolitical reach and the way forward for the continent. This event is part of WACA's Engage America programming as a participating organization in
Wunderbar Together: The Year of German-American Friendship.
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WACA Welcomes New Fall Interns!
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Bronwen Tedrick
Lynn University
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Yidan Wang
University of Pittsburgh
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We are excited to have our two wonderful fall interns with us and work with them through this year's National Conference. Read more about them
here.
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the E.D. provides leadership, strategy development, and vision to the organization in keeping with the mission and strategy of WorldDenver. A keen interest in global affairs and promoting greater international understanding will be desired hallmarks.
To apply, please email your resume to
Lauren McElderry at
lmcelderry@eflassociates.com.
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The Director of Development is a new position at CIR and will be responsible for overseeing donor research, cultivating close relationships with New Mexico funders to position CIR for local/regional grants, leading business partnerships, and others. CIR is looking for a candidate with a passion for world affairs, globalization, and social justice; strong and demonstrated success as a fundraiser; experience with Planned Giving, and excellent written and spoken communication skills with social media expertise.
Apply here.
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The Office Manager & Executive Assistant ensures administrative functions are effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the organization. This role supports the Director of Operations, comprising several main areas of responsibility including office administration, facility management, social media, program support (program registration, membership and event promotion, materials order processing), intern program coordination, and Board of Directors support.
Apply here.
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WACA's National Speaker Database Needs You!
We have recently debuted WACA's
Speaker Database 2.0. In this new iteration, we have expanded our list of speakers and made it easier than ever for you, as Council staff and board members, to engage with it.
We want your speakers! Please submit your speakers through the "
Submit Your Speakers" button on our website.
You need to have an account through our website in order to view and interact with the database and submit your speakers. To check if you have an account, please visit your
Council Member page on the WACA website and see if you are listed as a staff or board member. If you are not, you will not be able to interact with the database yet.
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Monday 9/9
World Affairs Council of Central Illinois hosts professor
Mariela Shaker, Monmouth College, for “A Tribute To Syria.”
Details
Tuesday 9/10
WorldDenver hosts Ambassador
Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, for “Citizen Diplomat Award Evening.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Western North Carolina hosts
Jon Elliston, Senior Editor at WNC Magazine, for “Cold War Redux: Cuba in the Trump Era.”
Details
WorldOregon hosts adjunct professor
Robert Asaadi, Portland State University, for “40 years of The Islamic Republic.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts immigration attorneys
Matthew Hines and
Killa Mart for “Crisis at the U.S. Border: The Role of Immigration Law.”
Details
Wednesday 9/11
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts
Condoleezza Rice, 66th U.S. Secretary of State, for “A Conversation With Condoleezza Rice.”
Details
Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts
Ambassador (ret.)
Kathleen Stephens, President and CEO of the Korea Economic Institute, for “The U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Addressing North Korea and a Changing World.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts
Ambassador
John Kornblum, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, for “An Evening With John Kornblum.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
Alex Counts, President and CEO of the Grameen Foundation, to discuss his book,
Changing the World Without Losing Your Mind.
Details
Montana World Affairs Council hosts
Ana Luisa Moran Ahern, Executive Director of EcoViva, for “Resilience at the Roots: Community-Based Conservation in Central America.”
Details
Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts
Michael McFaul, Director and Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, for “From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts hosts award-winning author
Andrew Lam for “The Most Decorated Unit in U.S. Military History: Writing Repentance and Exploring the Remarkable History of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.”
Details
Alabama World Affairs Council hosts reporter and author
Sarah Chayes for “International Corruption and Its Discontents."
Details
Richmond World Affairs Council hosts professor
Chitralekha Zutshi, The College of William and Mary, for “Kashmir: History and Politics.”
Details
Thursday 9/12
World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts
Representative Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Kurdistan Regional Government Representative to the U.S., for “Kurdistan: An Island of Stability in a Turbulent Middle East.”
Details
World Affairs Forum (Stamford) hosts
Omar Samad, Founder and President of Silkroad Consulting L.L.C., for “Searching for Peace in Afghanistan.”
Details
International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts
Stephen Walt, Professor of International Affairs at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, for “Can America Still Have A Successful Foreign Policy?”
Details
Vermont Council of World Affairs hosts professor and local expert
Felicia Grey for “Great Decisions: Trade With China.”
Details
Dayton Council on World Affairs hosts author
David Wood for “Dayton Literary Peace Prize.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Charleston hosts a panel of experts for “Economic Vitality of India.”
Details
Friday 9/13
World Affairs Council of Maine hosts
Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, Ambassador of the African Union to the U.S., for “Africa and the U.S.: A Vision for Our Future.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Austin hosts
Karl Matthias Klause, Head of the Economic Section of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington DC, for “European Politics and the State of the Transatlantic Affairs.”
Details
Sunday 9/15
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts
Sarah Saldaña, former Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, for a diplomatic forum.
Details
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Travel the World with WAC Philadelphia
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Travel with Council Leaders - hear them lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
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2019 travel schedule includes trips to:
- Jacqueline Miller, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Seattle, Passage Along the Danube River: October 12-24, 2019
- Derrick Olsen, President, WorldOregon, Trade Routes of Coastal Iberia: October 13-21, 2019
- Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Exploring Saudi Arabia & Qatar: November 7-17, 2019
- Ambassador Mark Johnson, former Vice Chair, World Affairs Councils of America, Egypt & the Eternal Nile: January 28-February 11, 2020
- Ambassador Philip Hughes, former President, World Affairs Councils of America, South American Tapestry: February 27-March 15, 2020
- Ambassador Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador in Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Barcelona: April 18-26, 2020
- Megan Torrey, Chief Executive Officer, World Affairs Council of Hartford, Himalayan Kingdoms: Nepal & Bhutan: April 28-May 12, 2020
- Bill Clifford, President & CEO, World Affairs Councils of America, China, Tibet, and the Yangtze: May 9-24, 2020
- Lise Falskow, President & CEO, Alaska World Affairs Council, Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords: May 16-24, 2020
- Dr. Pamela Zeiser, Education Liaison, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, Berlin Uncovered: May 24-31, 2020
- Jim Falk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Arctic Expedition: Voyage Under the Midnight Sun: June 9-19, 2020
- Ljubomir (LJ) Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Sailing Ancient Trade Routes: Helsinki to Copenhagen: June 27-July 9, 2020
- Mimi Gregory, Vice President and Program Chairman, Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Adriatic and Aegean Seas: September 9-17, 2020
- Don Samford, Chairman of the Education Outreach and Program Committees, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Legendary Turkey: October 2-16, 2020
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