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Week of February 10
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Cover to Cover
 February's Cover to Cover author program will feature Marwan Muasher, former Foreign Minister of Jordan, and current Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His upcoming book is The Second Arab Awakening: And the Battle for Pluralism. The call will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, at 2:00 PM ET.
Cover to Cover, launched in January, is a monthly conference call featuring the most influential authors on subjects of national and international importance. Over the first six months of 2014, our aim is to convene authors on the Six Top Issues that we addressed in our National Conference in November.
Hotel Deadline Near: Spring Leadership Meeting
 The World Affairs Councils of America will host Council executives, staff, and board members in San Francisco for this year's Spring Leadership Meeting. As those of you who attended the annual Leadership Meetings in New York, Denver, and Chicago know, the program provides a unique, concentrated opportunity to network with fellow Council leaders and discuss best practices, covered in a variety of workshops. We are excited to head west to San Francisco, where thought leaders in nonprofit management abound. The aim of our meeting will be to maximize opportunities to network and learn by scheduling the Leadership Day on March 17, right after the World Affairs Council of Northern California's annual conference - WorldAffairs 2014 - March 14-15.
Those who attend Leadership Day will be eligible to attend WAC Northern California's WorldAffairs 2014 at a discounted rate of $350 per person. (Regular charge is $395 for members, $490 for non-members to attend.) Price includes: Friday program and evening reception; Saturday program, including breakfast, lunch, and light reception.
The deadline to book at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel is Friday, February 21.
1918 Society Program at WorldAffairs 2014
 The World Affairs Councils of America's is offering a special opportunity to our 1918 Society members to attend the World Affairs Council of Northern California's annual spring conference - WorldAffairs 2014 - at a discounted rate of $300 per 1918 Society member and $350 per spouse or guest. Enjoy a terrific line-up of speakers including Thomas Friedman, Marc Grossman, Mari�me Jamme, Ray Suarez, and many others. Just prior to the conference (agenda here), WACA is organizing a 1918 Society members-only brunch event (speaker and location to be determined).
The deadline to book at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square is Friday, February 21.
Academic WorldQuest 2014: Team Registration Now Open and Hotel Booking Information
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.
We have secured a group rate of $119 per night at the Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center. To secure your rooms with this block, please dowload and submit the below two forms to Kelly Rodark, Guest Services Coordinator, via email at [email protected]. You will then be emailed your confirmation number.
- Rooming List Template
- Credit Card Authorization Form
Please note that if incidentals are not to be charged to the credit card used to book the room, the chaperone will need to provide an additional credit card at check-in for incidentals.
The cut-off date to book with the group rate is March 24, 2014, but the room block is likely to sell out before then.
Team registration forms are due by March 26. Teams who have won their local competition must submit the following forms:
The 2013-2014 Study Guide is available here. More information and resources for councils and teachers can be found on our website.
Local Academic WorldQuest competitions are under way. Take a look at the local competition schedule on our website.
Hot Topics Conference Call on Russia-U.S. Relations
 The World Affairs Councils of America hosted a Hot Topics Conference Call with Prof. Angela Stent, Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian & East European Studies at Georgetown University, on Sochi 2014 and Russia-U.S. Relations. If you missed the Feb. 5 the call, listen to a recording here.
 Georgetown Prof. Angela Stent is a Senior Fellow at Brookings, where she co-chairs the Hewett Forum on Post-Soviet Affairs. From 2004-06, she served as National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council. (Full Bio) Her new book is The Limits of Partnership: U.S.-Russian Relations in the Twenty-First Century. Prof. Stent's speaking tour includes the World Affairs Councils of Houston, Northern California, Los Angeles, and Orange County.
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| Weekly Highlights |
The World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts its weekly Great Decisions discussion. This week's topic is "Israel and the U.S." Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Thomas C. Goldstein to discuss "The Future of the Roberts Court." Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts its monthly Global Town Hall to discuss "Charities: How Can We Really Help?" Details
WorldDenver will host Ambassador David Shinn to discuss "China and Africa: The Current Relationship." Details
The World Affairs Council - Washington, DC hosts "An Evening of Turkish Culture" as part of the launch of its Young Professionals program. Details
The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts Cleo Paskal to discuss "How the Three Geos (Geopolitical, Geo-economics and Geophysical Changes) are Re-writing the World Map." Details
The International Institute of Buffalo hosts Dr. Jackie Sievert to discuss "Islamic Awakening." Details
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Thomas Sanderson and Daniel Simpson to discuss "The Ethical Dilemma Above: Drones and the 21st Century Security Debate." Details
The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Lee Feinstein to discuss "Crisis in Ukraine: Balancing Energy and Politics between East and West." Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Clement Leung to discuss "Honk Kong- Your Access to China and Asia." Details
The Vermont Council on World Affairs welcomes Ambassador Gary Doer to discuss "Canada and the United States: Friends, Partners and Allies." Details
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts Geoff Dyer to discuss "How the U.S. Can Beat China's Global Agenda." Details
Tuesday, Feb. 11
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts Terri Kelly to discuss "Nurturing a Culture of Innovation." Details
The Indiana Council on World Affairs hosts John Walbridge to discuss "Islamic Awakening." Details
The World Affairs Council of Western North Carolina hosts Major General Rick Devereaux to discuss "Defense and the Rise of New Technologies." Details
The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts Geoff Dyer to discuss "China and the US: Contest of the Century." Details
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Thomas Sanderson to discuss "Terrorism and Insurgency: Understanding the Levant after the Arab Spring." Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts an expert symposium to discuss "Japan Update: Abenomics, the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Economic Opportunities for Texas." Details
The Institute of World Affairs (Milwaukee) hosts Susan Giaimo and Robert Kraig to discuss "Beyond Obamacare: Comparing Healthcare Systems Abroad." Details
The Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosts General James Amos to discuss "The Few, The Proud: The Future of the US Marine Corps." Details
The World Affairs Forum of Stamford hosts Dr. Terry Lautz to discuss "China's Quest for Soft Power." Details
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts a "Morning Briefing on Mexico" moderated by Dennis P. Lockhart. Details
The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Wilfred Muskins to discuss "NAFTA: Twenty Years Later." Details
WorldDenver will host its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party and Member Meeting. Details
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts Michael Levi to discuss "The Politics of Energy." Details
The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts hosts Japanese Counsel General Akira Muto as part of their "Instant Issues Series." Details
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts Dr. Jay Bryson as part of its "Business Breakfast Series" Details
The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Marwan Muasher to discuss "The Second Arab Awakening and the Battle for Pluralism." Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Shibley Telhami to discuss "The World through Arab Eyes." Details
The World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads celebrates Le Ly Hayslip as the Fifth Annual Ryan C Crocker Global Citizen of the Year. Details
Friday, Feb. 14
The Minnesota International Center hosts its "Valentine's Day
The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts Allison Hensey to discuss "Food and Climate." Details
Saturday, Feb. 15
The World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads hosts Steve Yetiv to discuss "Energy Independence." Details
Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:
James Nathan, Executive Director, Alabama World Affairs Council. Inside Cuba. March 15-22, 2014.
Maria Zammit, World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads, Journey Through India. March 6 - 23, 2014.
Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Iran. April 24-May 8, 2014.
Angela Weck, Executive Director, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Russian River Cruise. June 13-23, 2014.
L.J. Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Croatia and Slovenia. September 7-20, 2014.
Mimi Gregory, Vice President, Naples Council on World Affairs, Grand Danube Passage. September 1-15.
Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, South American Tapestry. October 16-November 2.
Steven E. Sokol, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Turkish Treasures. October 17-31.
Mark Johnson, Ambassador (Ret.) and Founder, Montana World Affairs Council, Undiscovered Landscapes of the Mediterranean. October 23-November 6.
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