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September 8: WACC Distinguished Speaker Panel in partnership with the Stimson Center and 38 North featuring: Gen. (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti, former US European Command, Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, Commander of US Forces in Korea and Afghanistan, and Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division Dr. Clint Work, Fellow at the Henry L. Stimson Center

The Stimson Center and Stimson’s 38 North program, working with the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, presents a webinar to discuss the importance of the US commitment to the Korean Peninsula. Moderated by Dr. Clint Work, a Stimson Fellow, the webinar offers a virtual conversation with featured speaker, Gen. (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti, former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and Commander, US European Command (2016-2019) and Commander, US Forces Korea (2013-2016). Based on Gen. (Ret.) Scaparrotti’s extensive experience and expertise, the webinar will offer informed commentary and engage audience members on the importance of the US relationship with the Korean Peninsula.

September 8: WACC Distinguished Speaker Panel in partnership with the Stimson Center and 38 North featuring: Gen. (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti, former US European Command, Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, Commander of US Forces in Korea and Afghanistan, and Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division Dr. Clint Work, Fellow at the Henry L. Stimson Center2024-07-31T01:04:09-04:00

September 1: TMS “Ask Me Anything” With Robert Pearson, Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be an ambassador? Movies and media can often depict this senior foreign service career as glitz, glamour, and Bond-like intrigue, but join us on September 1st to hear from former US Ambassador to Turkey, Robert Pearson, to discuss what day-to-day on the ground life can entail. Ask him anything!

September 1: TMS “Ask Me Anything” With Robert Pearson, Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey2024-07-31T01:04:12-04:00

August 27: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Earnest Winston, Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Join us on Thursday, August 27th at 2 p.m. EDT for a program with Earnest Winston, Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as he shares how CMS is adopting international curriculum in the classrooms, the importance of civic-mindedness and global citizenry among our students, and the significance of a broader worldview and critical thinking as students compete for jobs, resources, and networks that aren't located in the United States. He will also address CMS' goals in the new school year due to the impact of COVID-19 on learning and the strategic efforts of teachers and administrators to ensure that the needs of the students

August 27: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Earnest Winston, Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools2024-07-31T01:04:15-04:00

August 20: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta

Join us on Thursday, August 20th at 2 p.m. EDT for a program with Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta who will talk about the economic benefits of USMCA for North America, the challenges surrounding trade in the COVID-19 environment, and prospects for economic collaboration between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico as we head into an uncertain 4th quarter in 2020. 

August 20: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta2024-07-31T01:04:21-04:00

SOLD-OUT August 6: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with former Secretary of Defense Bill Perry and Ploughshares Fund Policy Director Tom Collina

Join us on Thursday, August 6th at 2 p.m. EDT for a conversation with William Perry,  Secretary of Defense in the Clinton administration and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in the Carter administration, and Tom Z. Collina, the Director of Policy at Ploughshares Fund as they share historical insight into the nuclear launch authority and the threat of nuclear war in the world today through interviews with former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, and others. 

SOLD-OUT August 6: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with former Secretary of Defense Bill Perry and Ploughshares Fund Policy Director Tom Collina2024-07-31T01:04:30-04:00

July 30: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series Presented by GreerWalker with H.E. Dirk Wouters, Ambassador of Belgium to the U.S.

Join us on Thursday, July 30th at 2 p.m. EDT as we listen to Ambassador Dirk Wouters offer his perspective on the current state of the relationship between Belgium and the United States, and by that extension, its (U.S.) relationship with Europe. In addition, he will share insight into Europe's response to COVID-19, the future of trade between the U.S. and the European Union in the challenging times, and the ongoing tension between the current U.S. administration and European leaders.

July 30: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series Presented by GreerWalker with H.E. Dirk Wouters, Ambassador of Belgium to the U.S.2024-07-31T01:04:33-04:00

July 14: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Aditya Bhave, Senior Global Economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Join us on Tuesday, July 14 at 2 p.m EDT for a conversation with H.E. Aditya Bhave, Senior Global Economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as he shares insight on economic stimulus plans to the impact of the coronavirus worldwide and his perspective on projected growth for 2021.

July 14: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Aditya Bhave, Senior Global Economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch2024-07-31T01:04:35-04:00

June 30 at 2pm: WACC National Security Series with Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (ret.) with the American Security Project

Climate change is increasing the likelihood of future pandemics, and the security & economic consequences of climate change are only getting worse. The military must act now to prepare. Join Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (ret.) of Asheville, North Carolina for a discussion with the Environmental Defense Fund and the American Security Project on what the military is doing and needs to do to mitigate the threat posed by future pandemics and climate change.

June 30 at 2pm: WACC National Security Series with Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (ret.) with the American Security Project2024-07-31T01:04:39-04:00

June 30 at 10am: WACC Private Coffee Hour Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (ret.) with the American Security Project

Join us on June 30th for a limited-seating, exclusive WACC Coffee Hour small group private conversation with Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (ret.). Each participant will be able to ask questions and participate in the dialogue on national security and climate change.

June 30 at 10am: WACC Private Coffee Hour Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (ret.) with the American Security Project2024-07-31T01:04:43-04:00

SOLD OUT: June 24: WACC Global Cafe Conversation Club (Economics & COVID-19)

Join us for the first gathering of WACC’s Global Cafe Conversation Club - the Council's version of a "book club." You'll read two articles on global issues from different viewpoints, discuss them with your peers, and engage with the world from your own home!

SOLD OUT: June 24: WACC Global Cafe Conversation Club (Economics & COVID-19)2024-07-31T01:04:46-04:00
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