New WACA Conference Speakers; Councils' Convening Power; Council of the Month: Los Angeles; Wunderbar Together Series; AWQ Study Guide and Pledge Form; WorldDenver's New E.D.; plus Council Jobs and more highlights!
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Register Now
: WACA 2019 National Conference!
November 6-8, The Mayflower Hotel
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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.
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Student Scholars Welcome Reception: Wednesday, Nov. 6
President, U.S.-Europe Alliance
Eurasia Program Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute
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Student Scholars Welcome Reception: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Executive Editor, The American Interest
Senior Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council
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Awards Dinner and Program: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Mad Scientist
Executive Chair and Co-Founder, Socos Labs
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Ambassadors Luncheon Keynote: Wednesday, Nov. 6
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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The Corporation and the Future of Capitalism: Thursday, Nov. 7
Executive Vice President, Policy
Business Roundtable
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Remember to keep checking WACA Newsletters and the
WACA Conference website
for important updates to the agenda as well as announcements of new speakers and program details.
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Convening Power of the WACA Network This Week
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Ambassador (ret.) Susan Rice
Former Nat'l Security Adivsor and Amb. to the UN
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Marie Arana
Literary Advisor, Library of Congress
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Ambassador (ret.) Diego Arria
Former Amb. of Venezuela to the UN and President of the Security Council
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Thae Yong-ho
Former Deputy Ambassador of North Korea
to the United Kingdom
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Council of the Month: Los Angeles WAC & Town Hall
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One of the most innovative programs the
Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall (LAWACTH) offers is their High School Program, which allows high school students the opportunity to attend events, free of charge, with a wide range of international leaders, diplomats, scientists, and business executives. The students also have dedicated briefings with the speaker before the main event.
The program intends to open a window on the world for high school students, give them a more global outlook on current affairs and encourage them to set high goals in their ongoing studies and career aspirations. Charter, magnet, and public LA high schools, as well as parochial schools serving underprivileged communities, all take part in the program. Find out more
here!
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WACA
Engage America:
Wunderbar Together Grant Programs
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2019-2020 Academic WorldQuest Study Guide & Pledge Form
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WACA provides local Councils with a list of sources for each AWQ topic category in the official
AWQ Study Guide. All local competition and National Competition questions will be drawn from these sources, with the exception of Current Events.
To confirm your Council's participation in the 2019-2020 Academic WorldQuest season, please fill out and submit this
Pledge Form by
November 15, 2019. Please see the 2020 AWQ
Ops Paper,
Teachers Guide, and
Flyer for useful information.
The Carlos and Malú Alvarez
Academic WorldQuest 2020 National Competition:
April 24-25, 2020
Location
Hotel Block
WACA has arranged a group hotel block at
The Westin DC City Center (1400 M St. NW, Washington, DC). See the reservation link
here. The hotel block deadline is
Thursday, April 2, 2020.
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Ross Wilson, Board Chair of
Global Minnesota, writes an
insightful analysis of U.S. policy towards Syria, Turkey, and U.S. Kurdish allies. Wilson, a former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, discusses three main problems with U.S. policy toward the region - many of the mistakes predate the Trump administration.
Read as Wilson also details a way forward and provides policy recommendations for an effective path towards peace and security.
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John Krieger Named WorldDenver's New Executive Director
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WorldDenver is pleased to announce that
John Krieger has been appointed as its new
Executive Director, effective
October 28. Krieger brings to the role strong communications and marketing capabilities, policy advocacy skills, and experience in engaging and growing non-profit membership. Most recently, he was Director of Communications and Advocacy, as well as Director of Campaigns, at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado, where he helped make the ACLU of Colorado one of the fastest growing and most effective affiliates in the country.
Board Chair
Kim Savit said: “We are very excited to have such an effective and trusted, non-profit professional like John stepping up to lead our organization. His sustained civic focus, strategic mindset and deep passion for international human rights, as well as his experience with growing membership make him a great fit for us as we open the next chapter of WorldDenver’s story."
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Renée Bishai Joins Columbus CWA as New Global Fluency Director
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The
Columbus Council on World Affairs is happy to announce
Renée Bishai as the new Director of Global Fluency Training. Bishai enthusiastically jumped into her new duties on September 5 and is already training professionals in the region on how to work effectively with colleagues from other cultures. Her excellent and intricate work at the Ohio State University allowed her to interact with international students, faculty, and staff from more than 50 countries.
"Renée’s expertise in intercultural training, her education in international affairs, as well as her extensive work and travel in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia make her an excellent asset for CCWA and for our region," said
Patrick Terrien, President & CEO of Columbus CWA.
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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.
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The Director of Development is a new position at CIR and will be responsible for overseeing donor research and cultivating close relationships with New Mexico funders.
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.
Apply here.
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WACA 2020 Spring Internship Season Opens!
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The
World Affairs Councils of America is seeking bright and enthusiastic university students to
intern during our 2020 Spring Term. The candidate should be a voracious newsreader, possess a keen interest in foreign affairs, respond positively to constructive criticism, and have a desire to find creative solutions to complex challenges.
Deadline to apply is
November 15. See details and
apply here.
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Monday 10/21
The Foreign Policy Association hosts
Thae Yong-ho, former Deputy Ambassador of North Korea to the United Kingdom, for “Can North Korea Become a Democracy?”
Details
World Affairs Councils of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
Scott Smith, Diplomat in Residence for the Rocky Mountains, for “Reflections on a Career in Diplomacy.”
Details
Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall hosts
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for “LA: The Global City”
Details
World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley hosts professor
Jean-Claude Fouere, Marist College, for “Great Decisions: Decoding U.S.-China Trade.”
Details
Institute of World Affairs (Milwaukee) hosts photojournalist
Ron Haviv, Co-Founder of VII Photo Agency, for “Human Rights Through the Lens: Photojournalism and the Power of Visual Storytelling.”
Details
Tuesday 10/22
World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts
General (ret.) Wesley Clark, Director of the Atlantic Council, for “Challenged Like Never Before: U.S. National Security in the 2020’s.”
Details
WorldBoston hosts
Angela Stent, Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies at Georgetown University, to discuss her book,
Putin’s World: Russia Against the West and With the Rest.
Details
World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts
David Sanger, Chief Washington Correspondent at New York Times, for “The Threats to National Security in a 5G Era.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Palm Beach hosts
Ambassador (ret.) E. Anthony Wayne, Public Policy Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, for “The Importance of America’s Relations With Mexico.”
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World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts
Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor, to discuss his book,
The World as It Is: A Memoir of the Obama White House.
Details
Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts author and professor
Jeffrey Wasserstrom, University of California, for “Hong Kong on the Brink.”
Details
World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities hosts associate professor
Amber Brian, the University of Iowa, for “Revisiting the Conquest of Mexico on the 500th Anniversary.”
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Wednesday 10/23
Sarasota World Affairs Council hosts political and human rights activist
Ambassador (ret.) Diego Arria, former Ambassador of Venezuela to the UN and President of the Security Council, for “Venezuela: A Real Threat in Our Backyard.”
Details
Richmond World Affairs Council hosts
Ambassador (ret.) Thomas Pickering, Co-Chair of the International Crisis Group, for “U.S.-Iran Relations: What Is Next?”
Details
International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts
Stefan Schlüter, Program Director at the Diplomatic Academy in Berlin, for “Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective.”
Details
Columbia World Affairs Council hosts
Henry Tisdale, President of Claflin University, for “The Global Vision Award Dinner and Ceremony.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts
Ali Mokdad, Chief Strategy Officer for Population Health at the University of Washington, for “Health Outcomes in the United States vs. Globally.”
Details
World Affairs Councils of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
Marie Arana, Literary Advisor to the Library of Congress, to discuss her book,
Silver, Sword, & Stone: Three Crucibles in the Latin American Story.
Details
World Affairs Forum (Stamford) hosts
Farah Pandith, Senior Fellow in the Future of Diplomacy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, for “How We Win: Defeating the Extremist Threat.”
Details
Global Minnesota hosts
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, for “The Future We Want: The UN We Need.”
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World Affairs (Northern California) hosts former CIA Clandestine Service Officer and peace activist
Amaryllis Fox for “A Life Undercover in the CIA.”
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World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts hosts professor
Mark Jacobson, Amherst College, for “Instant Issues After Hours: Mark Jacobson on Political Warfare, Propaganda, and Disinformation.”
Details
Thursday 10/24
World Affairs Council of Rhode Island hosts
Omar Bah, Founder and Executive Director of the Refugee Dream Center, for “Refugees and the Global Immigration Crisis.”
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World Affairs (Northern California) hosts
Nancy Okail, Executive Director of the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, for “The Reconfiguration of Middle East Security and Politics.”
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World Affairs Council of Austin hosts
Stefan Schlüter, Program Director at the German Foreign Office’s Diplomatic Academy, for “Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective.”
Details
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council hosts
Jonathan Starr, founder of Flagg Street Capital, to discuss his book, It Takes a School: An American School in the World’s No.1 Failed State.
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World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts former U.S. Under Secretary of State and former TIME Editor
Richard Stengel to discuss his book,
Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About It.
Details
South Dakota World Affairs Council hosts Pulitzer Speaker
Phillip Martin, Senior Investigative Reporter for WGBH News, for “Caste Discrimination in America.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts
Pasquale Natuzzi Jr., Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Natuzzi Italia, for a speaker event.
Details
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts
Marie Arana, Literary Advisor to the Library of Congress, for “Silver, Sword, & Stone: How Greed, Violence, and Religion Made and Continue to Shape Latin America Today.”
Details
Friday 10/25
World Affairs Council of Maine hosts
Ambassador (ret.) Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, for “A Conversation with Ambassador Susan Rice.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts
Ambassador (ret.) Peter Ammon, former Ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom, for “U.S. and German Relations, Post 1989.”
Details
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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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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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