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  • Miriam Gay Antaki(1)

    Power and Climate Change: How Inequality Impedes Effective International Collaboration with Miriam Gay-Antaki

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
    Hybrid Event

      We welcome Miriam Gay-Antaki, Geographer, University of New Mexico. While the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the most important international meeting surrounding climate change, it can perpetuate or contest socio-environmental narratives responsible for social and environmental inequalities. This program will examine the intersections […]

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    Across the Atlantic: NATO from a European Perspective with Gert-Jan Segers

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
    Hybrid Event

      We welcome Gert-Jan Segers, former Dutch Member of Parliament (2012-2023), former leader of the Christian Union Party and two-time member of a coalition government of the Netherlands. With the re-election of President Trump, the future of NATO and our relations with European allies will continue to evolve. From a European perspective, NATO plays a […]

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    Evolving U.S.-China Relations: Early Clues to the Next Chapter with Ali Wyne

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
    Hybrid Event

    We welcome Ali Wyne, senior research and advocacy advisor, China, International Crisis Group. Based on the record of the first Trump administration, statements that President Donald Trump has made in recent months, and appointments that he has made thus far to senior foreign policy positions, Mr. Wyne will deliver a keynote address that considers how […]

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    The Middle East in Transition with Ghaith al-Omari

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
    Hybrid Event

    We welcome Ghaith al-Omari, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation senior fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The Middle East is a region of profound historical, political, and cultural complexity and currently faces many challenges to future stability. Several key issues dominate the region, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the fall of […]

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    U.S.-India Relations: New Phase, Same Drivers with Richard M. Rossow

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
    Hybrid Event

      We welcome Richard Rossow, senior advisor, CSIS. Building relations with India has found support by both Republican and Democratic presidents for over 20 years. However, each leader has put their unique emphasis on different parts of the relationship. As both countries continue to deepen their ties, India is likely to play an even more […]

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    American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads with Emma Ashford

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
    Hybrid Event

    We welcome Emma Ashford, senior fellow, Stimson Center. American foreign policy under President Donald Trump’s first term was characterized by a dramatic shift in rhetoric, but was not nearly so distinct in practice, as his administration found itself stymied by a lack of experience and widespread opposition to change in foreign policy in Washington. Yet […]

    Free
  • 3.19.25 Global Mixer

    Global Mixer at Pind: A Flavorful Evening of Indian Cuisine & Connection

    Pind 241 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI

    Join us for our next Global Mixer at 6 p.m. on March 19th at Pind Restaurant, where you'll enjoy an authentic Indian dining experience! For $40, your meal will include delicious appetizers, four main courses—two of which are vegetarian—and a featured mocktail. Plus, the Pind team will share insights into the cultural and regional influences […]

    $40.00
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    True stories about the people making and breaking our digital and cyber world with Dina Temple-Raston

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
    Hybrid Event

    We welcome Dina Temple-Raston, host and managing editor of the Click Here podcast from Recorded Future News and PRX. Dina Temple-Raston is an investigative journalist perhaps best known for her work at NPR, where she covered topics such as terrorism, intelligence, and cybersecurity. Now at Recorded Future News, she continues her deep interest in cybersecurity, […]

    Free

  • South African Wine tasting, April 22nd

    Global Mixer: South African Wine Tasting

    Mother Victor Flannery Hall, Aquinas College 1905 Robinson Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    South Africa is home to some of the most dynamic and diverse wine regions in the world, blending centuries of tradition with innovative winemaking. Mike DeVivo, Professor of Geography at Grand Rapids Community College, will guide us through the unique terroirs and grape varieties that define South African wines. Join us on April 22nd to […]

    $35.00
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    CHINA Town Hall National Webcast with Moderator

    Barnes and Thornburg 171 Monroe Ave. NW #1000, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, CHINA Town Hall connects leading China experts with Americans around the country for a national conversation on the implications of China’s rise on U.S.-China relations and its impact on our towns, states, and nation.  The National Committee is proud to partner with a range of institutions and community […]

    $25.00

  • Consular Luncheon with Arun k. Singh

    Consul Luncheon featuring Former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Arun K. Singh

    Frederik Meijer Gardens 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Please join us for a dialogue with Arun K. Singh, former Indian ambassador to the United States. Ambassador Arun Singh has extensive experience across the globe, including as India’s Ambassador to the United States, Israel, and France. Throughout his distinguished 37-year career in the Indian Foreign Service, Ambassador Singh has served during pivotal periods in […]

    $50.00 – $500.00

  • Annual Meeting of Members, June 11th

    Varnum 333 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Members of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan (the “Council”) will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Varnum. Social time immediately precedes (5:00) and follows the meeting. There is no cost to attend. RSVPS are requested for attendance. RSVP to […]

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