January 21st, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Bill Hartung, Author and Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft (Virtual)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on January 21 for a national WAC program featuring Bill Hartung, senior fellow at the Quincy Institute. In conversation with Jim Falk on WorldNow, Hartung will break down the forces shaping the American military‑industrial complex and explore how rethinking a trillion‑dollar defense system could strengthen America’s future.

January 21st, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Bill Hartung, Author and Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft (Virtual)2026-01-08T10:16:52-05:00

November 18, 2025: WACC Voyagers Club Dinner with Dr. Tomislav Longinović, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Slavic, Comparative Literature and Visual Culture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Visiting Professor at Harvard University, and Award Winning Author, “The Future of International Education: Virtualizing the World”

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte’s Voyagers Club on November 18 for an extraordinary evening of conversation, cuisine, and curiosity as we welcome Dr. Tomislav Longinović, one of today’s most thought-provoking voices in global education, literature, and cultural studies. A renowned scholar and award-winning author, Dr. Longinović explores identity, language, and cultural transformation in a rapidly globalizing world. His upcoming talk, “The Future of International Education: Virtualizing the World,” will examine how technology, AI, and digital learning are reshaping cross-cultural exchange, redefining global citizenship, and expanding access to education beyond borders.

November 18, 2025: WACC Voyagers Club Dinner with Dr. Tomislav Longinović, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Slavic, Comparative Literature and Visual Culture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Visiting Professor at Harvard University, and Award Winning Author, “The Future of International Education: Virtualizing the World”2025-11-17T09:00:26-05:00

November 12, 2025: WACC Partner Program with WAC Connecticut, Global Sante Fe, and WAC Dallas/Fort Worth — “Autocrats vs Democrats: The New Global Disorder” with Ambassador Michael McFaul” (Via Zoom)

Join us on November 12th for a compelling WorldNow with Jim Falk conversation, in partnership with WAC Connecticut, Global Sante Fe, and World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul. Drawing from his forthcoming book Autocrats vs. Democrats, McFaul explores the global rise of autocracy, growing challenges from Russia and China, and the implications of an inward-turning America. Gain exclusive insight from one of the world’s leading experts on democracy, global security, and the future of U.S. leadership on the world stage.

November 12, 2025: WACC Partner Program with WAC Connecticut, Global Sante Fe, and WAC Dallas/Fort Worth — “Autocrats vs Democrats: The New Global Disorder” with Ambassador Michael McFaul” (Via Zoom)2025-10-27T10:26:38-04:00

November 11, 2025: An Exclusive Evening with Rick Steves, best-selling travel author and host of public television’s “Rick Steves’ Europe” and public radio’s “Travel with Rick Steves

Prepare to be transported on a cultural journey filled with captivating tales of exploration, thought-provoking global insights, and the secrets to unlocking the wonders of our world. The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is thrilled to present an unforgettable evening with the one and only Rick Steves, the iconic, best-selling travel author and beloved host of Rick Steves’ Europe on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

November 11, 2025: An Exclusive Evening with Rick Steves, best-selling travel author and host of public television’s “Rick Steves’ Europe” and public radio’s “Travel with Rick Steves2025-11-17T09:00:34-05:00

November 6, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States, on Thursday, November 6. As the world navigates challenges including the war in Ukraine, climate leadership, and Sweden’s recent accession to NATO, Ambassador Ahlin will provide valuable insight into his country’s foreign policy priorities, democratic values, and evolving partnership with the United States.

November 6, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States2025-08-18T14:43:27-04:00

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
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