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These are highlights from the more than 100 events happening around the national network in May.
Alabama
On May 14, the Alabama World Affairs Council hosts Air War College instructors, for "Report to Alabama." More Information
Alaska
On May 17, the Alaska World Affairs Council hosts Lewis Simons, for “The Obama Administration's Pivot from the Middle East to Asia: Opportunities for Alaska and the Entire West Coast.” More Information
Arizona
On May 31, the Arizona Council for International Visitors hosts “Cena Española.” More Information
Atlanta
On May 9, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts the Honorable Hans-Joachim Otto, for “The Ties that Bind: Transatlantic Trade & Investment.” More Information
Boston
On May 14, WorldBoston hosts Thomas Vallely, for “Myanmar and Southeast Asia.” More Information
Charleston
On May 20, the Charleston Foreign Affairs Forum hosts Ted Osius, for “America and Asia in the 21st Century - Our Growing Partnerships with India and Indonesia.” More Information
Charlotte
On May 30, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts Ebrahim Rasool, the Ambassador of South Africa to the U.S., as part of its Ambassador Circle Series. More Information
Cleveland
On May 22, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts their “Customs Broker and Border Compliance Seminar.” More Information
Colorado Foothills
On May 21, the Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council hosts Dr. Lawrence J. Korb, for “National Security in a Time of Austerity.” More Information
Colorado Springs
On May 2, the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts Will Dobson, for “Are Dictators Getting Smarter? The Battle Between Dictatorship & Democracy.” More Information
Columbus
On May 7, the Columbus Council on World Affairs hosts Ahmad Ashkar, for “Social Entrepreneurship: The Future of Doing Good.” More Information
Dallas/Fort Worth
On May 7, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts David Stockman, for “The Great Deformation: How Crony Capitalism Corrupted Free Markets and Democracy.” More Information
On May 8, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Orit Gadiesh, for “True North: An Executive’s Guide to Culture as a Competitive Advantage.” More Information
On May 20, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Timothy Beardson, for “Stumbling Giant: The Threat to China’s Future.” More Information
On May 22, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Kip Tindell, for “Organization with Heart.” More Information
Denver
On May 22, WorldDenver hosts Lawrence J. Korb, for “National Security in a Time of Austerity.” More Information
On May 30, WorldDenver hosts a viewing of the film Not My Life and a discussion. More Information
Western Michigan
On May 16, the World Affairs Council of W. Michigan hosts Todd Huizinga, for “U.S.-EU Free Trade Agreement Within Reach?” More Information
Greater Hampton Roads
On May 1, the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads hosts a human trafficking film screening of "Not My Life". More Information
On May 16, the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads hosts his Excellency Jose Cuisia, the Philippine Ambassador to the United States. More Information
Greater Reading
On May 7, the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, for a discussion Egypt. More Information
On May 8, the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Dr. Paul Esqueda, for “Venezuela after Chavez.” More Information
On May 9, the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts its annual bus trip to Washington, DC. More Information
Hartford
On May 6, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut hosts Ambassador Ryan Crocker as part of its Executive Forum program. More Information
On May 9, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut hosts a Foreign Affairs Discussion Group, moderated by Anne Knapp. More Information
Hawaii
On May 29, 30, and 31, the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council hosts the “New Global Citizens Teacher Institute.” More Information
Hilton Head
On May 3, the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts Margaret Spellings, for “Kids v. Adults: How Politics and Policy Conspire to Leave Children Behind.” More Information
On May 17, the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts Steven A. Cook, for “The Struggle for Egypt Continues: The Uprising Two Years On.” More Information
Houston
On May 1, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Adam Lyons and Scott W. Tinker, for “A Global View of Shale.” More Information
On May 1, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Ken Ballen, for “'Terrorists in Love': True Life Stories of Islamic Radicals.” More Information
On May 7, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Jeffrey Mankoff, for “From Cold Wars to Cold Shoulders: U.S. - Russia Relations.” More Information
On May 14, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Alexander Zakharov, the Consul General of Russia. More Information
On May 15, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Christian Burgsmüller, for “Transatlantic Energy Cooperation: Security Challenges and Opportunities.” More Information
On May 16, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Shannon O'Neil, for “Two Nations Indivisible: Mexico, the U.S., and the Road Ahead.” More Information
On May 16, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Shannon O'Neil, for “‘Moving in Opposite Directions?: Mexico & Venezuela’.” More Information
On May 21, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Reza Marashi, for “Reading the Tea Leaves: Iranian Politics and the Coming Elections.” More Information
On May 21, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Reza Marashi, for “Iran.” More Information
On May 30, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Jared Konczal, for “Entrepreneurship in Europe.” More Information
Indianapolis
On May 15, the Indiana Council on World Affairs hosts Sen. Richard Lugar, for "American Foreign Policy Challenges and Opportunities in a Partisan Era.” More Information?
Jacksonville
On May 20, the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts Donna Orender, for "The Language of Diplomacy Comes in Many Forms." More Information
Juneau
On May 1, the Juneau World Affairs Council hosts economic strategist Clyde Prestowitz. More Information
Kansas City
On May 16, the Int'l Relations Council hosts Dean Chris King, for "International Environmental Security." More Information
Kentucky and S. Indiana
On May 15, the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and S. Indiana hosts a Panel Discussion on the "Future of US-Korean Relations: Continuing Partnership & New Opportunities in the Global Economy." More Information
Los Angeles
On May 1, the Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosts Richard Walden, for “Operation USA: Cambodia Then & Now.” More Information
New Hampshire
On May 7, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts a Global Networking Event. More Information
On May 8, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts Diana Untermeyer, for "Qatar: Sand, Sea & Sky". More Information
On May 21, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts a viewing and discussion of “Not My Life.” More Information
Minnesota
On May 1-9, the Minnesota International Center hosts a Euro-American Celebration. More Information
On May 8, the Minnesota International Center hosts J. Brian Atwood, for “Development Challenges in the 21st Century.” More Information
On May 21, the Minnesota International Center hosts Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, for “Humanitarian Intervention.” More Information
Montana
On May 2, the Montana World Affairs Council hosts Udo Fluck, for “Why are people from other cultures different – Towards a Better Crosscultural Understanding.” More Information
Monterey Bay
On May 13, the World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay holds “What to do About the Nuclear Threat of North Korea and Iran?” More Information
On May 24, the World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts Professor Andrew Guzman, for “The Human Cost of Climate Change.” More Information
New York City
On May 1, the Foreign Policy Association hosts a lecture on conflict prevention with David A. Hamburg. More Information
On May 6, the Foreign Policy Association hosts a screening and discussion of the film “Imperfect Union: The Eurozone in Crisis.” More Information
On May 15, the Foreign Policy Association hosts a screening and a panel discussion of “The General and the Democrat: Burma in Transition.” More information
On May 16, the Foreign Policy Association hosts a panel to discuss “Private Equity Investments in Africa.” More Information
On May 29, the Foreign Policy Association hosts Ambassador Tsuneo Nishida, for “The UN and Japan’s Role in Global Governance.” More Information
Olympia
On May 18, the Olympia World Affairs Council hosts its annual reception. More Information
Orange County
On May 5, the World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts Dennis Prager, for "The Christians are the Jews Best Friends." More Information
On May 9, the World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, for "Korea’s Modern Journey: An American Ambassador’s Reflections." More Information
Oregon
On May 1, the World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts David Ensor, for “The Tough World of Soft Power.” More Information
On May 1, the World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts Martha Banyas, for a preview of the textile mastery of internationally acclaimed artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam. More Information
On May 11, the World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts his Holiness the Dalai Lama, for an environmental summit. More Information
On May 14, the World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts Evgeny Morozov, for “To Save Everything Click Here: The Folly of Technological Solutionism.” More Information
On May 17, the World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts Ted Wheeler, for “Keeping Oregon on the Map.” More Information
On May 18, the World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts Ted Wheeler, for a free conference for K-12 educators on "Africa Rising." More Information
Palm Springs
On May 5, the World Affairs Council of the Desert hosts Ambassador Sichan Siv, for “Religion in World Politics.” More Information
Peoria Area
On May 16, the Peoria Area World Affairs Council hosts Diana Untermeyer, for “Qatar: Sand, Sea, and Sky.” More Information
Philadelphia
On May 16, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts Edward J. Hanko, Thomas F. Minton, III, and Joseph P. Sullivan, for “The Second Decade of Homeland Security: Protecting America's Birthplace.” More Information
Pittsburgh
On May 8, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Jürgen Trittin, for “Transatlantic Energy Policy: The Implications of Shale Gas Extraction.” More Information
On May 10, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts his Excellency Ryszard Schnepf, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States, for “Looking Back, Leaning Forward: The U.S.-Polish Relationship and the Future of Europe.” More Information
On May 23, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Mr. Takashi Hatchoji and Mr. Matthew Goodman, for “Economic and Global Corporate Strategies.” More Information
On May 28, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Guy Martin, for “Reflections on the Boston Marathon Bombing Defending the Indefensible: The Militarization of the Civilian Realm since 9/11.” More Information
Portland
On May 14, the World Affairs Council of Maine hosts Anne Zill, for a Great Decision Dinner on Myanmar and Southeast Asia. More Information
On May 28, the World Affairs Council of Maine hosts David Zarembka, for “Democracy and the Recent Kenyan Elections.” More Information
Mid-Hudson Valley
On May 30, the World Affairs Council of Mid-Hudson Valley hosts Karen Malpede to discuss her play “Extreme Whether.” More Information
San Antonio
On May 7, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts a world religions and philosophies tour at the San Antonio Museum of Art. More Information
On May 14, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts Haekwan Chung and Dr. Abraham Kim, for “Future of Korea.” More Information
On May 21, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts Timothy Beardson, for “Stumbling Giant: The Threat to China's Future.” More Information
San Diego
On May 28, the San Diego World Affairs Council hosts Steven Pifer, for “The Opportunity: Making America Safer.” More Information
Santa Fe
On May 7, the Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts a book club meeting to discuss the book “Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty.” More Information
On May 11, the Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts Dr. Jim Joy, for “German Rearmament and the Legacy of its World War II Military.” More Information
On May 18, the Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts Bill Stewart, for “The Vietnam War and Its Impact on Subsequent U.S. International Relations.” More Information
On May 23, the Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts Diana Untermeyer, for “Qatar: Sand, Sea and Sky.” More Information
Northern California
On May 2, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Karen House, for “Saudi Arabia: Present and Future.” More Information
On May 6, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Rory Carroll, for “Venezuela in the Post Chávez Era.” More Information
On May 7, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts International Forum Connect. More Information
On May 9, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Susan Bissell, for “Protecting Children in Times of Crisis.” More Information
On May 15, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Niko Milonopoulos and Katharina Zellweger, for “North Korea: A Perspective of Civilian Society and Assessing the Nuclear Threat.” More Information
On May 15, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Evgeny Morozov, for “The Risks of Advanced Information Technology.” More Information
On May 16, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts, for members only, Richard Haass, for “Refocusing US Foreign Policy on the Home Front.” More Information
On May 20, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Eric Bing, for “A New Global Health Model: Scale Down to Help More.” More Information
On May 22, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Philip Yun, for “What Is North Korea Up To?” More Information
On May 22, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts a viewing of “The Class.” More Information
On May 23, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts General John Allen, for “Remarks by General John Allen.” More Information
On May 26, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts a discussion of the book “Country of My Skull.” More Information
On May 30, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Steven Pifer, for “Seizing the Opportunity to Reduce Nuclear Weapons.” More Information
Savannah
On May 16, the Savannah Council on World Affairs hosts Dr. Raul Madrid, for “The Origin of the Two Lefts in Latin America.” More Information
Seattle
On May 3, the World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts an Eden Film and panel discussion on sex trafficking. More Information
On May 23, the World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts a transnational trivia night. More Information
Sonoma County
On May 9, the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts Ambassador Maurice S. Parker, for “Diplomacy: Security Challenges in the 21st Century.” More Information
On May 24, the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts Hock Seng Chin, for “Singapore: A Strategic Partner in the Pacific Rim.” More Information
Western Massachusetts
On May 7, the World Affairs Council of W. Massachusetts hosts “Adventures in International Dining: Tokyo Asian Fusion Hibachi.” More Information
On May 29, the World Affairs Council of W. Massachusetts hosts Hugo Restall of the Wall Street Journal Asia. More Information
Stamford
On May 15, the World Affairs Forum hosts Evans J.R. Revere, for "Is the Curtain Lifting on North Korea?" More Information
On May 20, the World Affairs Forum hosts The Honorable Ebrahim Rasool, Ambassador of South Africa to the United States. More Information
Tacoma
On May 15, the World Affairs Council of Tacoma hosts “Travel Talk: An American Perspective on Southeast Asia - Emphasizing the rapid growth and change in Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and China.” More Information
Traverse City
On May 16, the Int'l Affairs Forum hosts Ambassador Mel Levitsky, for “Brazil: No Longer Just the Country of the Future.” More Information
Vermont
On May 20, the Vermont Council on World Affairs hosts John Isaacs, for “Les Misérables: The Nuclear Bombs Remaining in the Back Yard." More Information
Washington, DC
On May 7, the World Affairs Council of Washington, DC hosts Duncan Green, for “From Poverty to Power.” More Information
On May 16, the World Affairs Council of Washington, DC hosts Timothy Beardson, for “Stumbling Giant: The Threat to China’s Future.” More Information
Worcester
On May 10, the Worcester World Affairs Council hosts John Brandon, for “Prospects and Challenges to Burma/Myanmar’s Democratic Transition.” More Information
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