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Since 1990, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte has presented the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens (and organizations) who have enhanced our community's standing in the world through their accomplishments of international significance and contributions to the city, this region, and our international community.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a timely and thought-provoking luncheon discussion on June 12 with Ambassador John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Deputy Secretary of State. As one of America’s most experienced diplomats, Ambassador Sullivan will explore the complex and deteriorating relationship between the United States and Russia, one of our most critical foreign policy flashpoints.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on June 11 with Ambassador John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2020-2022) and Deputy Secretary of State (2017-2019), as he shares a candid and timely account of America’s evolving relationship with Russia through the lens of his book, Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia’s War Against the West.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive event on Thursday, May 29, featuring experts from the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States , as they unpack how countries like Russia, China, and Iran are actively shaping public discourse and influencing communities in North Carolina and across the country through digital propaganda campaigns and misinformation.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Wednesday, May 28 for an intimate dinner featuring experts from the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States as they lead a powerful and in-depth discussion on how foreign adversaries worldwide are actively shaping public discourse and influencing communities here in North Carolina and across the country.
Leading China experts Ryan Hass, director of John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, Matthew Turpin, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, and Lingling Wei, chief correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, will be the featured speakers for CHINA Town Hall 2025, a national conversation on how the U.S.-China relationship affects our communities across the country.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on April 24 for a timely and thought-provoking conversation that explores how information about China is gathered, interpreted, and sometimes misunderstood. From state-run narratives to Western media portrayals, academic research to firsthand accounts—this discussion will dive deep into the complexities of understanding modern China while addressing its often tenuous relationship with the United States.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on April 10 for an in-depth discussion led by experts from K&L Gates and Forvis Mazars covering the current tariff landscape, regulatory considerations, and impact to your business.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate dinner on April 9th as we delve into the complexities of recent tariff measures and their impact on global trade. This exclusive evening will provide a rare opportunity to engage in candid conversation with industry experts from Forvis Mazars and K&L Gates, gaining valuable insights into how businesses can navigate shifting trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility.
Join YPWACC on March 25th, 2025 for the next installment of Drink About It at Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte in Midtown. This session, "The New Paradigm of International Trade," will feature a moderated discussion with industry experts exploring how the rapidly evolving global trade environment is reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. As tariffs, trade regulations, and global alliances shift, the conversation will examine the profound impact on businesses and consumers, providing valuable insights into navigating this dynamic landscape.
