WACA National Conference
The World Affairs Councils of America is proud to announce the 2025 National Conference: The World, On Balance. For more than a century, World Affairs Councils have been a trusted […]
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Park Hyatt Hotel, Washington, D.C. 1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, United States
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WorldQuest 2026
Küsterer Brauhaus 642 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MIJoin us for dinner and a fun and entertaining international trivia contest held every year with college, corporate and community teams competing. Prizes will be given to the top three […]
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Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China with Emily Feng
Wisner-Botrall Applied Technology Center 151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWe welcome Emily Feng, NPR International Correspondent. In today’s China, questions of identity are no longer private. They are political, enforced, and deeply personal. This talk explores contemporary China […]
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Can the Post-WWII International Order Survive the 21st Century? With Joel Westra
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWe welcome, Joel Westra, Department Chair, Professor, Director, Pre-Law Program, Calvin University After World War II ended, countries created the United Nations Charter, which was meant to help organize […]
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Great Decisions Lunch and Learn: The Future of Multilateral institutions
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us for informal Lunch & Learn sessions tied to the World Affairs Council’s Great Decisions global discussion series, co-hosted with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum. […]
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Inside Kyiv: A Conversation with Ambassador (ret.) Bridget A. Brink
East Grand Rapids High School Little Auditorium 2211 Lake Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MIWe welcome Ambassador Bridget A. Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. What does it mean to defend democracy while living under daily missile attacks? Drawing on her experience leading […]
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Decolonizing African Agriculture: Food, Security, & the Need for Radical Transformation with Bill Moseley
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWe welcome Bill Moseley, Dewitt Wallace Professor of Geography, Macalester College This presentation examines the evolution of food security and agricultural development in post-colonial Africa and outlines a more […]
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Great Decisions Lunch and Learn: U.S. Engagement of Africa
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us for informal Lunch & Learn sessions tied to the World Affairs Council’s Great Decisions global discussion series, co-hosted with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum. […]
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Fostering a Fourth Democratic Wave: Countering the Authoritarian Threat with Hardy Merriman
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWe welcome Hardy Merriman, former President of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC) A powerful autocratic wave is sweeping the globe. According to various measures, authoritarian governments have […]
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The U.S. in a Changing Global Order with Ambassador (ret.) Michael McKinley
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWe welcome Ambassador (ret.) Michael McKinley, senior counselor, the Cohen Group What does it mean for the United States to navigate a world of intensifying conflicts, shifting alliances, and […]
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Great Decisions Lunch and Learn: U.S. Foreign Policy
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us for informal Lunch & Learn sessions tied to the World Affairs Council’s Great Decisions global discussion series, co-hosted with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum. […]
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POSTPONED: Nuclear Risk in a Changing World with Page Stoutland
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesNOTE: THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED, RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 12. We welcome Page Stoutland, former consultant, NTI The risk of nuclear weapon use is widely viewed as higher today […]
