WACC Partner Program

November 4th, 2026: WACC Program Partnership “Gänsebraten / Roast Goose Dinner” with Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co.

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is pleased to welcome Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, national security and foreign policy expert, Army Reserve officer and author of Why National Security Matters, for a conversation on America's next moves in the Middle East as the war in Iran stretches beyond six months. What does the Iran War tell us about the limits and future of American power? Castleberry-Hernandez will offer insight into lessons emerging from the war in Iran, from America's projection of power and deterrence, its alliance with Israel, threats to U.S. national security, and the broader implications of America's grand strategy in the Middle East.

November 4th, 2026: WACC Program Partnership “Gänsebraten / Roast Goose Dinner” with Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co.2026-10-19T08:53:34-04:00

October 27th, 2026: WACC Partner Program — An Evening with The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Former Prime Minister of Canada

WACC Partner Program with Queens University of Charlotte Navigating Change, Empowering Progress: A Roadmap for [...]

October 27th, 2026: WACC Partner Program — An Evening with The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Former Prime Minister of Canada2026-10-19T10:27:25-04:00

October 8, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) – All the Presidents’ Wars: 25 Years of America’s War on Terror

What will war look like in a climate-ravaged world? Join WorldNow host Jim Falk for a conversation with Elliot Ackerman, NYT bestselling author and Atlantic contributor on his novel 2084: A Novel of the Future of War. Co-written with Admiral James Stavridis, 2084 imagines a planet fractured between equatorial nations devastated by climate change and wealthier but politically unstable powers like the U.S. and China, the latest in their trilogy following 2034 and 2054.

October 8, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) – All the Presidents’ Wars: 25 Years of America’s War on Terror2026-08-18T13:00:36-04:00

July 15th, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) – The Future of War

What will war look like in a climate-ravaged world? Join WorldNow host Jim Falk for a conversation with Elliot Ackerman, NYT bestselling author and Atlantic contributor on his novel 2084: A Novel of the Future of War. Co-written with Admiral James Stavridis, 2084 imagines a planet fractured between equatorial nations devastated by climate change and wealthier but politically unstable powers like the U.S. and China, the latest in their trilogy following 2034 and 2054.

July 15th, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) – The Future of War2026-06-23T11:39:26-04:00

July 1st, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) — NATO in a Changing World

Kay Bailey Hutchison, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and U.S. Senator will draw on her experience representing the United States at NATO during a period of heightened alliance tension and transformation, to offer timely analysis of the current and future U.S.–NATO relationship and the leadership challenges facing the Alliance today.

July 1st, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) — NATO in a Changing World2026-06-04T13:24:04-04:00

June 16th, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) — Inside Iran: Context For Today’s Global Tensions

Join us for a timely and in-depth webinar examining the historical, political, and geopolitical dynamics shaping the current tensions between Iran, Israel, the United States, and the broader Middle East region. As headlines continue to focus on escalating conflict and uncertainty, this discussion aims to provide critical background, regional context, and informed analysis to help audiences better understand the roots of today’s challenges and their global implications.

June 16th, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) — Inside Iran: Context For Today’s Global Tensions2026-06-04T13:52:32-04:00

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 — “The Iran War: What We Know, What Comes Next”

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.

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 — “The Iran War: What We Know, What Comes Next”2026-04-17T16:43:41-04:00

March 31st, 2026: WACC Partner Program with James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations – “The Best & Worst: 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy” (Virtual)

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.

March 31st, 2026: WACC Partner Program with James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations – “The Best & Worst: 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy” (Virtual)2026-03-18T14:42:06-04:00

March 10th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Dan Schnur, Political Analyst – “Tensions and Transitions: Change and Uncertainty in a Time of Global Conflict”

Join us on March 10th for this timely discussion as Dan Schnur explores explore the unfolding situation in Iran following recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes and the subsequent formation of an interim leadership council as Tehran begins a constitutional transition process. The discussion will examine how these events have affected regional security, global responses, and broader international dynamics in 2026. 

March 10th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Dan Schnur, Political Analyst – “Tensions and Transitions: Change and Uncertainty in a Time of Global Conflict”2026-03-04T12:33:23-05:00

January 28th, 2026: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Tom Standage, Deputy Editor of “The Economist” and Editor of “The World Ahead” — “The World Ahead in 2026)

Annually, "The World Ahead" series by The Economist offers a forward-looking perspective on anticipated developments in the upcoming year. Tom Standage, Deputy Editor-In-Chief of The Economist and Editor of "The World Ahead 2026," will provide well-informed predictions, in-depth analyses from foreign policy and current affairs experts, a synopsis of the global economic forecast, and crucial insights into focal issues that are poised to be significant touchpoints in the coming year.

January 28th, 2026: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Tom Standage, Deputy Editor of “The Economist” and Editor of “The World Ahead” — “The World Ahead in 2026)2026-03-04T14:54:40-05:00
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