Calendar of eventsThe World Affairs Council of San Antonio brings experts on foreign affairs to the San Antonio community as part of our Distinguished Speaker Series. The Council hosts a multifarious array of prominent speakers from around the globe who offer perspectives on world events you cannot get from the evening news. As a member, you will meet foreign experts, policy makers and diplomats who are closely involved with today's crucial international issues. We strive to bring you current information from as many countries as possible throughout our season. Many of our programs are rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. on Friday nights on "The Newsmaker Hour" on KSTX-Texas Public Radio. Podcasts are available through this link. The Distinguished Speaker Series is scheduled from September through May. As programs are confirmed, they will be listed on this web-page. 2008 Great Decisions Discussion Dinner2008-10-16 | 6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner | DoubleTree Hotel | 37 NE Loop 410Join fellow members of the community at a expert-moderated, topic-specific table to discuss one of the Great Decisions 2008 topics over dinner. The topics for this years discussion dinner are: -The European Union- Great Decisions publications available for purchase through the Council Email matt@wacofsa.org with your selected topic. Next Program: Dr. Adam Posen speaks about the economy2008-10-28 | 11:30 am Registration, 12:00 Luncheon Program | San Antonio Country Club |Dr. Adam Posen, Deputy Director, Peterson Institute for International Economics Dr. Posen has been with the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington D.C. for over a decade. A widely cited expert on monetary policy, he is the author of multiple articles and books, including having co-authored Inflation Targeting: Lessons from International Experience with now Federal Reserve chairman, Ben Bernanke. Dr. Posen has had work published in Foreign Affairs, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post anong many other leading publications. $30 for World Affairs Council members $40 for non-members Upcoming program: Media and the Elections2008-11-18 | 11:30 am Registration, 12:00 Luncheon Program | El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel |Barbara Slavin of The Washington Times will talk about the global impact of the U.S. elections. About the speaker: Barbara Slavin is Assistant Managing Editor for World and National Security of The Washington Times and the author of a 2007 book on Iran entitled "Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S. and the Twisted Path to Confrontation.” Prior to joining The Times in July 2008, she was senior diplomatic reporter for USA TODAY, responsible for analyzing foreign news and U.S. foreign policy. Beginning in 1996, she covered such key issues as the U.S.-led war on terrorism and in Iraq, policy toward "rogue" states and the Arab-Israeli conflict. She accompanied three secretaries of State on their official travels and also reported from Iran, Libya, Israel, Egypt, North Korea, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Syria. Ms. Slavin, who has lived in Russia, China, Japan and Egypt, is a regular commentator on U.S. foreign policy on National Public Radio, the Public Broadcasting System and C-Span. Special Event: International Bazaar2008-11-19 | 6pm | The Argyle | 934 Patterson Ave, 78209INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR Enjoy wines and hors d'oeuvres from around thw world, while bidding on one-of-a-kind treasures and trips. Don't miss the adventure! Individual reservations are $75. Past programs in 20082008-09-30
Past Program: The Other Side: Journey to Middle East2008-06-11
Past Program: Annual Membership MeetingWith guest speaker, the Honorable Rainier Munzel, Consul General of Germany in Houston. 2008-05-15
Past Program: The China Diaries of President George H.W. BushDr. Jeffrey Engle gave a presentation over his latest book The China Diaries of President George H.W. Bush, an important documentary record of President George H.W. Bush's diplomatic work in and concerning China. 2008-04-10
Past Program: The Media and the Election with Ken WalshKen Walsh is the chief White House correspondent for U.S. News & World Report. 0000-00-00
Past Program: Scarce Water in a Growing World |
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 Great Decisions is a nation-wide program of the Foreign Policy Association to broaden public involvement with the most important foreign policy topics facing the U.S. The FPA's annual Great Decisions Briefing Booklets provide excellent background and analysis of these topics and serve as the focal point for the many small discussion groups in San Antonio and around the country.   World Affairs Council of San Antonio 40 NE Loop 410, Suite 608 San Antonio, TX 78216 Telephone: 210/308-9494 Fax: 210/308-9497 |