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2015 WACA National Conference
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Leading America: Foreign Policy
Challenges and the 2016 Election
Conference Registration - Early-Bird Pricing Ends Soon!
This year, early-bird rates are available until
September 11.
- Non-member Early Bird: $495
- Council member Early Bird: $465
- Council Board member Early Bird: $435
- and more...
Confirmed Speakers include:
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Ambassadors
Luncheon Keynote:
Chairman, Goldman Sachs'
International Advisors, Former
President of the World Bank Group and U.S. Trade Representative
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1918 Society Reception:
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Former WACA Chair
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Dean Emeritus, Yale School of Management. Dean Garten will give the
GREAT DECISIONS Keynote on Future of Emerging Markets
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Senior Associate, Middle East Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Vice President and Director of the Foreign Policy Program,
Brookings Institution
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Senior Associate,
East Asia Program,
The Stimson Center
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Staying at The Fairfax
We have secured a special group rate at The Fairfax at Embassy Row.
- Superior King: $249/night (Single/Double occupancy)
- Superior Two Doubles: $269/night (Single/Double Occupancy)
The Fairfax at Embassy Row is conveniently located in the Dupont Circle area. A Washington, DC landmark, The Fairfax's intriguing history spans more than 80 years.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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Cover to Cover: Wednesday, September 9
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Desert Diplomat
discusses Jordan's political relationships and historic decisions in both Saudi Arabia and Washington between
2001-2003
. While providing a candid and thoughtful assessment of the sometimes distressing dysfunction in the conduct of American foreign policy, warfare, and intelligence gathering, Jordan also offers important insights into the many changes occurring in this critical region, particularly Saudi Arabia.
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| Best Practices Teleconference: Thursday, September 10 |
To learn about how to get involved in the
#PeaceDayChallenge by promotin
g Peace Day activities in your local communities and schools, please join this special conference call with
Ann-Louise Colgan
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Director of the Global Peacebuilding Center at the United States Institute of Peace, Jennifer Kim, Chicago Build the Peace Committee Chair at the Peace School, and
Joyce Davis
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President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg.
The call will be held on
Thursday, September 10, from 2:00-3:00 PM ET
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| AWQ 2015/16 Information Coming Soon! |
Be on the lookout for a separate announcement this week. This will include the Study Guide, information on the Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2016 Academic WorldQuest National Competition, and more.
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| EU in the US Program Series |
EU in the U.S. is administered in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to the United States to raise awareness, knowledge, and understanding about EU policies, the EU's role as an international actor, and the value of the EU-U.S. relationship. More Information.
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| Future of Korea Program Series |
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Weekly Highlights
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Tuesday, September 8
The World Affairs Council of Northern California Hosts "International Forum Connect: Speed Networking"
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The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "Member Coffee and Discussion Group - The Migration Crisis in Europe"
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The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts "Agony & Hope in the Middle East"
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The World Affairs Council of Houston Hosts "Around the World with Bob Gomel: More than Meets the Eye"
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Wednesday, September 9
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "U.S.Foreign Policy in Central Asia" and "Faces of Power: Obama's Foreign Policy in Historical Perspective" Details
The World Affairs Councils of Inland Southern California hosts "Reflecting on American Foreign Policy from Truman to Obama" Details
The World Affairs Council of Connecticut hosts "The Iran Nuclear Deal - What's Next?" Details
The World Affairs Council - Washington, DC hosts "Should Congress Pass a Resolution of Disapproval of the Iran Nuclear Agreement?
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WorldBoston hosts "
Trade Deals: Perspectives on TPP and TTIP" Details
The World Affairs Council of Mid-Hudson Valley hosts "The U.S. & Russia Today: New Cold War, Hot War, or Reconciliation?"
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The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts "Counterinsurgency Issues"
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The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts "The United States Navy and National Security"
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Thursday, September 10
The World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts "Anti-Semitism: The Global Resurgence of an Ancient Scourge"
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WorldDenver hosts "Robin Wright: Iran and the U.S., What Now?"
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The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts "Sustaining the Planet - What must be done?"
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The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Hosts "
U.S.-Cuba Relations: Will this thaw continue?" Details
The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts "The Look of Silence" Documentary Screening Details "
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The Minnesota International Center hosts "Global Conversations: Sectarianism in the Middle East"
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The Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts "Changing Energy Landscape"
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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Education-Oriented Non-Profits Operating Abroad: With HELP, COAR, and Bright Start Learning" Details
The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts "Jewish Resistance Against the Nazis" Details
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts "Off the Radar: A Father's Secret, a Mother's Heroism, and a Son's Quest"
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas, Fort Worth hosts "
Jason Matthews - Out of the Secrecy, Into the Plot" Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "Jordan: Stability in the Eye of Turmoil and Conflict"
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The World Affairs Council of Orange County Hosts "Premium Members Event: Private Luncheon with Dr. Seyom Brown" Details
The World Affairs Council of Rhode Island hosts "U.S. and Russia: Competitors, Collaborators, or Enemies?"
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Friday, September 11
The World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts "The Nordic Countries: Who Are They and What Makes Them Special?" Details
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Travel the World from WAC Philadelphia
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 Just Announced:
Council Leaders to Lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
Kay Maxwell
, Executive Director, World Affairs Forum Stamford, Vietnam and Cambodia: October 12 - 27, 2015.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs Council of Northern California, Cuba: December 6 - 14, 2015.
Ambassador Mark Johnson
, Board, Montana World Affairs Council, The Mediterranean Through the Centuries: October 14 - 25, 2015.
Dr. Jerry W. Leach,
Former President, World Affairs Councils of America, Legends of the Nile: February 23 - March 5, 2016.
Jim Falk
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Inside Morocco: March 4 - 17, 2016.
Ambassador Heather Hodges
, President & Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Lima & the Amazon: April 16 - 24, 2016.
Mimi Gregory
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ice President and Program Chairman,
Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain and Italy: October 5 - 13, 2016.
Craig Snyder
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Oman, UAE and Qatar: November 2 - 16, 2016.
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