November 6, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States

Ambassador Urban Ahlin will offer valuable insight into the evolving political and security landscape of Europe, the Nordic region, and the broader transatlantic alliance. He will discuss Sweden’s historic decision to join NATO, the significance of that move for regional and global security, and how it reflects Sweden’s deepening commitment to collective defense in the face of mounting geopolitical uncertainty. With global attention centered on the war in Ukraine, rising tensions with authoritarian regimes, and urgent calls for climate leadership, Ambassador Ahlin will explore how Sweden is navigating these challenges through diplomacy, multilateral engagement, and its role as a bridge between Europe and North America.

November 6, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States2025-11-17T09:00:41-05:00

November 5, 2025: WACC Partner Program — Tamar Shapiro, Author of the Novel “Restitution and Urban Development Expert”

Tamar Shapiro’s debut novel Restitution tells the story of two American siblings who return to their mother’s East German hometown, from which their mother and grandparents fled in the 1950s, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, only to uncover long-buried family secrets and reckon with the meaning of home, memory, and loss. As we mark the 35th anniversary of German reunification in 2025, the novel offers a timely reflection on how the legacies of division and exile continue to shape both nations and families. The discussion will reflect on Restitution, Shapiro’s experiences living and working in eastern Germany, and her journey from a career in law and community development to fiction, through which she continues to explore how individuals and communities seek restitution – whether via legal frameworks, civic engagement, or the power of storytelling.

November 5, 2025: WACC Partner Program — Tamar Shapiro, Author of the Novel “Restitution and Urban Development Expert”2025-10-27T10:26:57-04:00

November 4, 2025: WACC CEO Series with Jörg Wuttke, Partner at DGA Group in Washington, former CEO of BASF in China, and former Head of the European Chamber of Commerce

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, November 4 for a timely CEO Series luncheon with Jörg Wuttke—one of the world’s leading voices on business in China. With decades of executive leadership and policy experience in Asia, including roles as CEO of BASF China and President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Wuttke brings rare, firsthand insight into the challenges of navigating China’s complex business landscape.

November 4, 2025: WACC CEO Series with Jörg Wuttke, Partner at DGA Group in Washington, former CEO of BASF in China, and former Head of the European Chamber of Commerce2025-10-27T10:06:50-04:00

November 3, 2025: WACC Partner Program with Alaska World Affairs Council – Ha-Joon Chang, “Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World” (Via Zoom)

Join the Alaska World Affairs Council for a thought-provoking conversation with renowned economist and bestselling author Ha-Joon Chang as he explores the surprising connections between food, economics, and global change. Drawing from his latest work, Edible Economics, Chang uses the stories behind everyday foods to illuminate big questions about globalization, climate change, inequality, and the future of capitalism.

November 3, 2025: WACC Partner Program with Alaska World Affairs Council – Ha-Joon Chang, “Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World” (Via Zoom)2025-10-27T10:26:25-04:00

October 30, 2025: WACC Foreign Relations Speaker Series with Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director, Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics; Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, and Author of “Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos”

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a timely and engaging luncheon conversation with Candace Rondeaux, a leading expert on global security, irregular warfare, and authoritarian power. As part of the WACC Foreign Relations Speaker Series, Candace Rondeaux will explore how Russian mercenary forces, especially the Wagner Group, are changing the face of modern warfare. She’ll explain how these groups operate outside traditional military structures to carry out Russia’s strategic goals through proxy wars, resource deals, and influence campaigns across regions like Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa.

October 30, 2025: WACC Foreign Relations Speaker Series with Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director, Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics; Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, and Author of “Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos”2025-07-28T16:34:24-04:00

October 29, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director, Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics; Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, and Author of “Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos”

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is honored to host renowned expert Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director of Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics at Arizona State University, Professor of Practice, and author of "Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos." Rondeaux will offer a compelling analysis of how Russia’s growing dependence on paramilitary forces signals a broader shift in modern warfare. She will explore the global implications of this mercenary strategy, highlighting its destabilizing impact in regions such as Ukraine, Africa, and the Middle East, and what it may signal for the future of international conflict and great power rivalry. Drawing on her groundbreaking research and firsthand reporting, Rondeaux will lead a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of authoritarian power, irregular warfare, and global security. This private, off-the-record dinner provides a rare opportunity for attendees to engage with her directly.

October 29, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director, Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics; Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, and Author of “Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos”2025-07-28T16:35:08-04:00

September 24, 2025: World Citizen Award Gala Dinner Honoring Sharon L. Gaber, Ph.D., Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Since 1990, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte has presented the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens and organizations that 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.

September 24, 2025: World Citizen Award Gala Dinner Honoring Sharon L. Gaber, Ph.D., Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte2025-10-06T16:07:28-04:00

September 17, 2025: YPWACC Drink About It Series –> “Civic Engagement: Before You Go Global, You Have to Know Local”

On September 17th, join YPWACC for the next installment of our Drink About It program series at Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte in Midtown. This session, "Civic Engagement: Before You Go Global, You Have to Know Local," will be a moderated conversation between our panel of experts. Join us for a dynamic conversation focused on increasing awareness and understanding of our local governance here in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County. We will provide participants with a foundational overview of how local government functions across Charlotte and equip you with the knowledge needed to become informed, engaged members of your community.

September 17, 2025: YPWACC Drink About It Series –> “Civic Engagement: Before You Go Global, You Have to Know Local”2025-09-08T16:05:23-04:00

September 9, 2025: “A Tale of Two Kings: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the Future of Power in the Middle East” — WACC Partner Program with Global Santa Fe, World Affairs Council of Connecticut, and World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth (FREE VIRTUAL PROGRAM)

Join WorldNow with Jim Falk for an inside look at two very different yet consequential leaders who are shaping the future of the Middle East - and redefining what it means to be king in the 21st century. With Pulitzer Prize-Winner Karen Elliot House, author of The Man Who Would be King: Mohammad Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia and Aaron Magid, author of The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan.

September 9, 2025: “A Tale of Two Kings: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the Future of Power in the Middle East” — WACC Partner Program with Global Santa Fe, World Affairs Council of Connecticut, and World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth (FREE VIRTUAL PROGRAM)2025-09-08T11:12:06-04:00

September 4, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson for the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United States (Standing in for HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud)

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte invites you to a presentation featuring Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson for the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United States, standing in for Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud on Thursday, September 4, 2025. In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the war in Gaza, Houthi attacks disrupting Red Sea shipping lanes, fragile diplomacy with Iran, and the shifting influence of external powers like China and Russia, Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional leader and U.S. strategic partner has never been more significant. Mr. Nazer will provide a timely and candid overview of Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy priorities, its efforts to promote regional stability, and the broader implications for the global economy, energy markets, and security cooperation.

September 4, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson for the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United States (Standing in for HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud)2025-08-18T14:59:55-04:00
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