Private Dinners

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate private dinner and discussion on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, with Daniel Runde is a a senior vice president, director of the Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD), and holds the William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a leading global think tank. He is also the author of "The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power" published in February 2023.  Daniel will answer your questions over dinner and explore how soft power shapes America's influence. He'll offer perspective on how diplomacy, economic engagement, and cultural exchange can address global challenges and shape a brighter future. His book, "The American Imperative" is a must-read for those passionate about revitalizing America's global leadership and driving positive change worldwide.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate private dinner and discussion on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, with with Dr. Nina Ansary, Author, UN Women Global Champion for Innovation, and Director of the WACA Global Women’s Lecture Series of America Global Women's Lecture Series. Dr. Ansary will offer her perspective on the challenges faced by Iranian women on a daily basis, analyzing social, cultural, and legal obstacles they encounter. Gain valuable insights into their realities and the barriers they must overcome and learn more about actionable ways that the global community can contribute to their empowerment.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate small-group discussion on Wednesday, May 17 with Dr. Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He will offer insight into military trends over the course of history and answer your questions about regional security, defense strategies, and the future of the military in a world that's constantly changing. 

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. 

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 

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. 

Michael will answer your questions about FFTC's role in the Carolinas, global giving trends, and the importance of philanthropy and community engagement in the Queen City.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner and small group discussion with Marc Polymeropoulos, former head of counterintelligence in Europe and Eurasia for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner and small group discussion with Roman Popadiuk, an American career diplomat of Ukrainian descent and the first U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. 

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner and small group discussion with Chuck Harrington, Executive Chairman & CEO of Parsons Corporation (2008-2021) on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 on the importance of critical cybersecurity policies for governments and companies and the implementation of global cybersecurity measures to combat technological threats from authoritarian governments and non-state entities.