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		<title>June 18th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with Zoran Krneta, General Manager at Charlotte Football Club</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner with Zoran Krneta, General Manager at Charlotte Football Club on June 18th. 

Limited to 24 individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for WACC members and supporters to have the opportunity to talk to Krneta about Charlotte as a soccer city and an emerging global sports destination, the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to North America, and sports as a unifying force around the world. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>June 17th, 2026: YPWACC Adventures in Dining &#8211;&gt; El Veneno (Mexican Cuisine)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spice up your summer with YPWACC’s next Adventures in Dining experience on June 17th.  Join us for an evening of authentic Mexican cuisine, culture, and community led by the team from El Veneno.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>May 28th, 2026: YPWACC Film Series Event: An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl)</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/ypwacc_filmseries_thequietgirl_05282026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join YPWACC at Independent Picture House for a FREE film screening and post-screening discussion with representatives from the Charlotte Irish community.

"Set in rural Ireland in 1981, An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) follows Cáit, a neglected nine-year-old girl from an overcrowded, dysfunctional family who is sent to live with foster parents for the summer. Under the care of the Kinsellas, she blossoms, but discovers a painful truth in this house of affection."

After the film, a panel of speakers representing Charlotte's Irish community will explore the film’s themes and cultural context.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>May 27th, 2026: WACC Speaker Series with David Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent at the New York Times, and Author &#8212; &#8220;New Cold Wars: China&#8217;s Rise, Russia&#8217;s Invasion, and America&#8217;s Struggle to Defend the West&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/wacc-speaker-series-david-sanger-new-cold-wars/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Few journalists have covered the shifting tides of American power more closely than Sanger. Geopolitics is playing a significant role in the new world order as the United States, Russia, and China fight for global supremacy through military strength, political maneuvering, technological advancements, and economic success. The war between Ukraine and Russia grinds on despite the international community's efforts to end the conflict. China and the U.S. are in a race to achieve AI greatness. America's global influence is waning, and its presence in the Middle East is destabilizing the region and creating major challenges for Americans right here at home.

Join us for lunch as Sanger brings his signature insight to one of the most pressing questions of our time: Can America still defend Western ideals in an era of historic geopolitical change?]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>May 14th, 2026: YPWACC International Artists Workshop Series: Threaded Memories with Ally Nolan and Nastassja Swift</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/ypwacc_international_artists_workshop_series_threadedmemories/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On February 4th, the Young Professionals of the WACC will host the next installment of our Drink About It program series at Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte in Midtown. This moderated panel discussion will explore the transformative power of art across cultures and borders and examine how artistic expression shapes global perspectives, challenges assumptions, and fosters connection in an increasingly interconnected world.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>May 5th, 2026: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Ambassador Philip Reeker, former Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, former Ambassador to North Macedonia, and Partner and Lead of the Europe and Eurasia Practice at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/may-5th-2026-wacc-ambassadors-circle-series-with-ambassador-philip-reeker-former-assistant-secretary-of-state-for-europe-and-eurasia-former-ambassador-to-north-macedonia-and-partner-and-lead-of-t/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The U.S.–Europe relationship is entering a period of growing uncertainty and lack of trust, as U.S. policy increasingly focuses on domestic priorities, transactional diplomacy, and national security. At the same time, pressures from the Russia–Ukraine war, instability in the Middle East, climate challenges, and economic volatility are forcing Europe to confront difficult strategic choices.

Join us on May 5 for a conversation with Philip Reeker, former Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, as he shares insights on Europe’s shifting role and America’s response in an age of disruption.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>April 20th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Steven Cook, Senior Middle East Expert at the Council on Foreign Relations; Ambassador Deborah Jones, U.S. Ambassador (ret.) to Kuwait and Libya; and Beth Sanner, CNN National Security Contributor and former Deputy Director of National Intelligence &#8212;  &#8220;The Iran War: What We Know, What Comes Next&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/april-20-2026-wacc-partner-program-iran-war-what-we-know-what-comes-next/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the U.S. and Iran now in open conflict and the world’s energy supply under threat, the stakes could not be higher – or more uncertain.

Join us on WorldNow with Jim Falk as we sit down with Steven Cook, senior Middle East expert at the Council on Foreign Relations; Amb. Deborah Jones, U.S. Ambassador (ret.) to Kuwait and Libya; and Beth Sanner, CNN National Security Contributor and former Deputy Director of National Intelligence.

We’ll explore what’s happened so far in the conflict with Iran, what may happen next, and the war’s long-term impact on the region and beyond.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>April 15th, 2026: WACC Global Business Series with the Honorable Elaine F. Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State &#8211; &#8220;Local Roots, Global Reach: Driving Economic Growth Through International Partnerships&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/wacc_global_business_series_with_elaine_marshall_04152026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall on April 15 for a timely conversation on how international partnerships are fueling record-setting economic growth across the state. Secretary Marshall will discuss the role of foreign direct investment, global business relationships, and international engagement in strengthening North Carolina’s economy, creating jobs, and positioning communities across the state for long-term success.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>April 7th, 2026: WACC 2026 China Town Hall Conversation on &#8220;The U.S.-China AI Race&#8221; +  2026 Annual China Town Hall Hosted by the  National Committee on United States-China Relations (Virtual)</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/2026chinatownhall/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As China rolls out its ambitious 2026–2030 five-year plan to lead in AI, robotics, and quantum computing, and the U.S. pursues its “Winning the AI Race” strategy, both nations are accelerating toward technological dominance. Dr. Min Jiang will help us understand the complex intersection between global politics, foreign policy, and the accelerating competition on AI between China and the U.S.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>March 31st, 2026: WACC Partner Program with James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations &#8211; &#8220;The Best &#038; Worst: 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy&#8221; (Virtual)</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/march-31st-2026-wacc-partner-program-with-james-lindsay-the-best-worst-250-years-of-u-s-foreign-policy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, reveals his definitive rankings of the best and worst U.S. foreign policy decisions over the past 250 years.]]></description>
		
		
		
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