Tomorrow:
KNOW NOW on Family Terror Networks; Speakers in the WACA Network; Council of the Month; 2019 Conference Leadership Day Survey; August
Cover to Cover:
Jim Olson's
To Catch a Spy
; plus Council Jobs and Highlights!
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KNOW NOW: Family Terror Networks -
Tomorrow!
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Register now for WACA's
KNOW NOW conference call on
Tuesday, August 13, at 2:00-2:30 pm ET, featuring
Dean C. Alexander, Director of the Homeland Security Research Program and Professor at the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University.
Family affiliated terrorism, from the role of patriarchs to ISIS brides, poses significant and long-lasting security threats to the international community. Author of
several books on the subject, Professor Alexander is an expert on the issues surrounding global terrorism and the ways to combat these threats both foreign and domestic. Join WACA for a conversation with Prof. Alexander and former
Peoria WAC
President and WACA National Board Member Don Samford about the implications of family terror networks and countering international political violence.
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Speakers in the WACA Network This Week
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Richard Cincotta
Dir., Global Political Demography, Stimson Center
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Lee Hyung-Jong
Consul General, Republic of South Korea
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Rohit Agarwal
Senior Vice President of Product, CNN
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Hadi Esfahani
Professor of Economics, University of Illinois
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Scroll down to view more Council Highlights!
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Council of the Month: WAC Kentucky and Southern Indiana
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Through a unique lineup of programs, the
World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana is the regional hub for international exchange, dialogue, and learning. The organization crafts meaningful connections between the world’s emerging leaders and their industry peers in Kentucky and Southern Indiana through engaging meetings, workshops, volunteer activities, and site visits.
WAC Kentucky also inspires students to expand their world through global education programs. With its university partners,
Bellarmine University in Louisville and
Ivy Tech University in Southern Indiana, the Council is able to bring global programming to students in both urban and rural campuses.
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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.
We invite you to visit the
2019 Conference website to view the developing agenda, learn about Conference speakers, register and purchase tickets, and view hotel block information. Be sure to take advantage of individual
Early-Bird discounts, good through
Sept. 6!
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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Council Leaders:
Conference Leadership Day Depends on Your Input!
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Council leaders and staff (especially if you attend the Conference) should fill out the Planning Committee's
Council Survey by Sunday, September 1. The results will help the committee and WACA determine the topics and workshop sessions for the 2019 Conference Leadership Day (Friday, Nov. 8).
The survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes. Thank you for your participation in the survey; your feedback is valuable to us.
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Chinese Embassy to Host Exclusive WACA Conference Reception
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WACA 2019 National Conference Speakers
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Ambassadors Luncheon Keynote: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Secretary James A. Baker, III
61st U.S. Secretary of State (1989-1992)
67th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1985-1988)
10th (1981-1985) and 16th (1992-1993) White House Chief of Staff
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Great Decisions Luncheon: Thursday, Nov. 7
Secretary Chuck Hagel
24th U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013-2015)
Former U.S. Senator (R-NE, 1997-2009)
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Great Decisions Luncheon: Thursday, Nov. 7
Sarwar Kashmeri
Fellow, Foreign Policy Association
Adjunct Professor of Political Science and Applied Research Fellow, Peace and War Center at Norwich University
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Atlantic Council
Think Tank Off-site Briefing: Speakers TBA
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New Partner!
Middle East Institute
Think Tank Off-site Briefing: Speakers TBA
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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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August
Cover to Cover
: Jim Olson on
To Catch a Spy
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The United States is losing the counterintelligence war. Foreign intelligence services, particularly those of China, Russia, and Cuba, are recruiting spies in our midst and stealing our secrets and cutting-edge technologies. In
To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence, Olson offers a wake-up call for the American public and also a guide for how our country can do a better job of protecting its national security and trade secrets. Join Mr. Olson and
WAC Dallas/Fort Worth
President and CEO Jim Falk as they discuss national security and how the U.S. can bolster its counterintelligence efforts.
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Call for Applications: ACG's Sustainable Urban Development Tour
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The
Sustainable Urban Development Tour allows groups of urban professionals to receive an in-depth look at urban planning and city management as they improve the lives of their citizens and plan for the future. Building on the
American Council on Germany’s history of best practice exchanges among urban affairs experts, ACG is conducting a two-part immersive program on sustainable urban development. ACG will bring together American and German practitioners working in urban affairs and sustainability in
Germany in late Fall of 2019 and in the United States in Spring 2020. Deadline to apply is
Friday, August 23.
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Say Hello to Our New Office and a Bittersweet Goodbye to Our Interns!
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WACA relocated your National Office effective August 1! We are excited about our new space at
1010 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 516, Washington, DC 20005. With this move, WACA is "on our own" for the first time in three decades. We remain downtown and close to think tanks, embassies, and the White House.
The National Office also extends a heartfelt thank-you to our interns,
Olivia Carl,
Alec Scott, and
Sarah Stevens, who have been instrumental in the moving process. Their professionalism, dedication, and hard work throughout the summer has been an integral part of WACA operations. They will be greatly missed, but we wish them all the best as they finish out their undergrad careers and embark on their bright futures.
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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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IRC seeks a full-time program coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and events; contribute to organizational communications and marketing; serve as an ambassador for the organization in the Kansas City community; and support other IRC initiatives. This position reports to the executive director.
Apply here.
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Working closely with the executive director, the membership assistant will be responsible for managing, recruiting, and retaining members and donors; serving as an ambassador for the organization in the Kansas City community; and supporting other IRC initiatives. This position reports to the executive director. The contract period for this position is mid-September through the end of December 2019, and the role will average 20 hours/week.
Apply here.
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Tuesday 8/13
World Affairs Council of Albuquerque hosts
Richard Cincotta, Director of the Global Political Demography Program at the Stimson Center, for “The Demographic Timing of Global Political Change.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts
Rohit Agarwal, Senior Vice President of Product at CNN, for “CNN and Global News in the Digital Age.”
Details.
World Affairs (Northern California) hosts a "Kardashian-Free Conversation Club" on the Global Refugee / Migrant Crisis.
Details.
Wednesday 8/14
Olympia World Affairs Council hosts
Lee Hyung-Jong, Consul General of the Republic of South Korea in Seattle, for “South Korea/American Trade and Other Issues Affecting the Korean Peninsula.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts
David Lauderdale, Senior Editor at The Island Packet, for a “Summer Forum.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
Dan Fesperman, author and former reporter at The Baltimore Sun, for
Safe Houses: A Novel.
Details.
Thursday 8/15
Peoria Area World Affairs Council hosts
Hadi Esfahani, Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois, for “Iran in Perspective.”
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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