Upcoming Events

February 8, 2023: An Evening with H.E. Santiago Cabanas, the Ambassador of Spain to the United States

Ambassador Santiago Cabanas will answer your questions about Spain's relationship with the United States, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, regional security in Europe, and more. 

January 24, 2022: BY INVITATION ONLY: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of Poland to the United States

H.E. Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of Poland to the United States, will talk about Poland's response to the war between Russia and Ukraine, its support for Ukraine, and the ongoing regional security and geopolitical challenges the European Union faces vis-a-vis Russia and China. In addition, he'll share his thoughts on the diplomatic relationship between Poland and the United States and discuss economic cooperation and business ties enhancement between Poland and Charlotte and North Carolina.

January 17, 2023: Tom Standage, Deputy Editor-In-Chief of The Economist & Editor of “The World Ahead 2023”

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, January 17 for a presentation by Tom Standage, the Editor of "The World Ahead 2023" (The Economist) as he offers informed predictions, comprehensive analysis from foreign policy and current event experts, summary of the global economic outlook, and critical insight into issues that will be major touch points in the new year.

October 25, 2022: WACC Global Economic Speaker Series with Yaya Fanusie, Digital Currency Expert and Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Yaya Fanusie, Adjunct Senior Fellow in the Energy, Economics and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Adjunct Fellow at the Center on Economic and Financial Power at the Foundation For Defense of Democracies (FDD), and Chief Strategist at Cryptocurrency AML Strategies, LLC who will share his expert insight into China's digital currency platform and what it means for the future of financial institutions, national security, and the global economy.

October 24, 2022: An Evening with Yaya Fanusie, Digital Currency Expert and Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Yaya Fanusie will answer your questions about China's digital currency platform and what it means for the future of financial institutions, national security, and the global economy. In addition, he'll address the future of digital currency 

October 18, 2022: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with H.E. Mariangela Zappia — Ambassador of Italy to the United States

As a longtime career diplomat in the Italian foreign service, Ambassador Zappia will offer her perspective on Italy's role in the world and regional alliances, including NATO. In addition, she will address Italy's response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, European politics, and geopolitical tsunamis affecting communities worldwide.

October 14: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Ambassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter, Program Director at the Diplomatic Academy of the German Foreign Office in Berlin

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte in partnership with American Council of Germany (ACG) for a conversation with with Ambassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter, Program Director at the Diplomatic Academy of the German Foreign Office in Berlin on  Friday, October 14 (Luncheon) as part of the Council's Ambassadors Circle Series program.

October 12, 2022: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Ambassador David Rank, Former Acting U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs

This new era of burgeoning hostility between China and the United States is evident. As the former Acting U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China with a 20-year tenure as a State Department Foreign Service Officer, Ambassador (ret.) David Rank will share unique insights into the future of the tumultuous US-China relationship in this new global order.

October 11, 2022: An Evening with Ambassador David Rank, Former Acting U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs

Dave Rank will answer your questions about China's relationship with the United States, its ongoing conflict with Taiwan, regional security in the Asia-Pacific region, and more. 

September 22, 2022: WACC CEO Series with Michael Marsicano, Chairman and CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas

Michael Marsicano will share his insight into philanthropy, corporate and individual engagement, and giving trends around the world. In addition, he'll offer his perspective on FFTC's role and impact in the Carolinas and beyond.

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