Featured Events

October 10, 2024: Transatlantic Relations – A Fireside Chat with EU Diplomats

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 10 for a captivating event: Transatlantic Relations – A Fireside Chat with EU Diplomats. Representing 15 countries and member states, this exclusive discussion offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from European Union diplomats about the evolving relationship between the U.S. and Europe.

October 3, 2024: WACC Speaker Series Panel with Dean Shelly Rigger (Davidson College) & Tate Nurkin (Atlantic Council)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 3 for an exclusive luncheon featuring two renowned experts on U.S.-China relations: Dean Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Tate Nurkin, a leading authority on defense and Indo-Pacific security. This in-depth presentation will examine China's expanding global role, including its growing economic and political influence, military modernization, and technological advancements.

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