Featured Events
October 17, 2024: H.E. Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive event on October 17, 2024. As part of the WACC's Ambassadors Circle Series, we will host H.E. Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani for enlightening discussions on the relationship between Qatar and the United States.
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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WACC in the News
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