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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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
One of the best ways to learn about a country is not just through its music, but through the rhythm and movement it inspires. Join us for a lively afternoon of the history of samba, culture, and dancing with the NC Brazilian Arts Project!
Join us for a WACC Distinguished Speaker Series virtual presentation with Dr. Carol Quillen, President of Davidson College on Tuesday, June 16. She will share her thoughts on the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 on higher education and learning, the future of global education, and civic engagement in this "new normal."
Join us for a WACC Distinguished Speaker Series virtual presentation with David Rennie, Beijing Bureau Chief and Chaguan Columnist at The Economist on Thursday, June 11. He’ll talk about the international response to the pandemic, China’s role as a global leader in fighting the pandemic, and the decline of America’s leadership in the world.
Join us for a WACC Distinguished Speaker Series virtual panel discussion on US-Iran relations with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, India, Israel, El Salvador, Nigeria, Jordan, and the United Nations and Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Founder and Publisher of Bourse & Bazaar.
Join us for a WACC Speaker Series virtual presentation with Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief at The Washington Post on Thursday, May 28 as she shares "the behind-the-scenes story of the rise and reign" of Kim Jong Un, North Korea's premier and elusive tyrant. She'll offer insight into his penchant for political drama, his obsession with provoking the United States (and others in the world) with threats of nuclear missiles and war, and North Korea's status in the world.
