World Affairs Council of Orange County

Engaging the public to better understand the world

Meet and learn from the people who shape our world

As a World Affairs Council member, you join a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about expanding international awareness. Members participate in world class events featuring speakers who provide the stories behind the headlines as well as special receptions and gatherings.

As a member you will have the opportunity to build relationships with other liked minded individuals and professionals that are in the local international affairs community. Your membership is valuable in supporting World Affairs Council programming and student outreach in the community.

Events

Luncheon Honoring Nisei Veterans

Date:

2024-11-06 11:30

Location:

The American Legion Newport Harbor Post 219, 215 15th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663-4556

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Luncheon Honoring Nisei Veterans Join us for a special Veterans Day Celebration as we honor all our military veterans and highlight the remarkable contributions of the Nisei soldiers. These second-generation ...

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Coast Film Festival: ‘Porcelain War’ OPENING NIGHT

Date:

2024-11-09 06:30

Location:

Rivian South Coast Theater, 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

The World Affairs Council of Orange County & Coast Film Festival presents: Coast Film Festival: 'Porcelain War' Opening Night Event with Ukrainian pianist Leyena Anatonyicq. Movie Summary: Documentary. Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, ...

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Coast Film Festival: ‘In Waves and War’ (VETERAN’S DAY Focus)

Date:

2024-11-11 18:30

Location:

Rivian South Coast Theater, 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

The World Affairs Council of Orange County & Coast Film Festival presents: Coast Film Festival: 'In Waves and War' Movie Summary: Documentary. Highly decorated Navy SEAL Marcus Capone returns from Afghanistan and attempts to readjust to civilian life. But ...

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Young Professionals and Intercollegiate Network (YPIN): Policy in the Park

Date:

2024-11-12 17:00

Location:

Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Young Professionals and Intercollegiate Network (YPIN): Policy in the Park Join us for an exciting town hall with Helen Haig, policy consultant Policy consultant under President Ronald Reagan, President George ...

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Partner Event: Gambling on the Law

Date:

2024-11-13 17:30

Location:

The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660

The World Affairs Council of Orange County & The Consumer Choice Center (CCC) co-presents: Gambling On Law: The Growing Problem of Third-Party Litigation Funding In collaboration with local partners in Southern California, CCC will gather together attorneys, legal ...

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State of War: MS-13 and El Salvador’s World of Violence

Date:

2024-11-26 00:00

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Gangs at Our Border: El Salvador's World of Violence & America's Dilemma Join us for an evening with author and journalist William Wheeler; moderated by Conor Friedersdorf, staff writer for ...

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Admiral Michael Rogers

Date:

2025-01-09 00:00

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Admiral Michael S. Rogers Join us for an evening with Admiral Michael S. Rogers. Admiral Rogers is a retired 4-star admiral of the United State Navy, serving as second commander ...

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How U.S Diplomacy Has Lost Its Way

Date:

2025-01-29 00:00

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: How U.S Diplomacy Lost its Way and how to fix it with Nicholas Kralev Join us for an event with author and journalist Nicholas Kralev, author of Diplomatic Tradecraft, discussing his ...

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