Bi-Monthly German American Stammtisch
Thursday, February 17th, 2022
6 pm - 8 pm (EST)
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The German American Business Chamber of South Florida, a Community Partner of the World Affairs Council of Miami, invites you to meet the German and international business community over German Beer at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus! 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Register here.
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Drug Policy and Migration in Latin America & the Caribbean: A Panel Discussion with Field Reporters
Saturday, February 26, 2022
11 am to 12:30 pm (EST)
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On Saturday, February 26 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, join the World Affairs Council of Miami for a discussion on Drug Policy and Migration in Latin America and the Caribbean. Moderating will be Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award recipient journalist Christina "Boomer" Vazquez, WPLG Local 10 News. The panel discussion will allow several field reporters to share their on-the-ground expertise and observations from across the region.
The event will take place the Miami-Dade Public Library at 101 W Flagler Street, Miami. Register here.
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2022 Academic WorldQuest Competition |
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Announcing an opportunity for high school students to exhibit their knowledge of world affairs!
Academic WorldQuest is a nationwide competition to test high school students’ knowledge of current international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures. Its purpose is to prepare the next generation of leaders, scholars, and decision-makers to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Each year, over 50 World Affairs Councils across the country hold local Academic WorldQuest competitions for high school students in their communities. The local competition in Miami-Dade County will take place in early April 2022, with the winning team then invited on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC later that month to represent their high school and compete in the Carlos and Malú Alvarez Academic WorldQuest National Competition at the United States Peace Institute!
If you are interested in forming a team for your high school, you can find out more and sign up here.
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Distinguished Speaker Series:
Space and U.S. National Security in 2022 and Beyond with John Galer, Assistant Vice President, National Security Space, Aerospace Industries Association
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
12 pm - 1 pm (EST)- Virtual
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Join the World Affairs Council of Miami for our next virtual Distinguished Speaker Series event! Guest Speaker John Galer, Assistant Vice President, National Security Space, Aerospace Industries Association will discuss Space and U.S. National Security: What to Expect in 2022 and Beyond.
The Distinguished Speaker Series is presented in association with with The Honors College at Miami Dade College.
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Great Decisions Discussion:
Russia - U.S. Foreign Policy featuring
Dr. Dina Moulioukova, Lecturer of International Studies at the University of Miami and Assistant Director and Co-Founder of the Global Security Initiative
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)
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Join the World Affairs Council of Miami for a Great Decisions Discussion on Russia and U.S. Foreign Policy! March 23 at 4:30 pm at the Miami-Dade Public Library in Downtown Miami. Our featured speaker is Dr. Dina Moulioukova, Lecturer of International Studies at the University of Miami; and co-founder and Assistant Director of the Global Security Initiative.
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In Case You Missed It: January Recap |
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We held a Great Decisions Discussion with Dr. Sean Foreman, Political Science Professor at Barry University, on changing demographics and its relation to world affairs. |
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The U.S. Department of State and the World Affairs Council of Miami held Coffee with a Diplomat. American Diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya with shared their insights on career paths in foreign policy. |
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The World Affairs Council of Miami was pleased to host our 2022 inaugural Distinguished Speaker Series event in association with The Honors College at Miami Dade College. Dr. Seth Jones, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Senior Vice President, Harold Brown Chair, Director of the International Security Program, and Director of the Transnational Threats Project presented on international security and Russia, China, and Iran.
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Become a World Affairs Council of Miami Member:
Become a member of the World Affairs Council of Miami for free or discounted admission to events, invitations to exclusive members-only programs, the opportunity to participate in the Council's travel programs, and to get connected with South Florida's international affairs community. Join us today!
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