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

From Aid to Advocacy: Poland’s Impact on Russia’s War in Ukraine

Date:

2024-09-12 18:00

Location:

571 N Grand St, Orange, CA 92867

The World Affairs Council of Orange County & the War, Diplomacy, and Society program at Chapman University present: From Aid to Advocacy: Poland's Impact on Russia's War in Ukraine Join us for an insightful in-person evening program on ...

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Partner Event: Global Security Forum 2024: Power Plays

Date:

2024-09-19 00:00

Location:

Hartford, Connecticut

The World Affairs Council of Orange County is proud to support: Global Security Forum 2024: Power Plays The Global Security Forum 2024, themed "Power Plays," is an international event focused on critical issues in global security, geopolitics, and ...

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Partner Webinar: “Ronald Reagan: His Life & Legend” with Max Boot

Date:

2024-09-23 17:00

Location:

Zoom Webinar

The World Affairs Council of Orange County is proud to support: Ronald Reagan: His Life & Legend with Max Boot Historian, author, and CFR foreign policy expert Max Boot reintroduces us to one of America’s most consequential and ...

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100 Years of the Foreign Service: How It Serves the American People

Date:

2024-10-07 18:00

Location:

Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 92866

The World Affairs Council of Orange County and the American Foreign Service Association are proud to present: 100 Years of the Foreign Service: How It Serves the American People Thomas K. Yazdgerdi President, American Foreign Service Association The ...

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The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest non-profit grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues with 94 councils across 40 states reaching more than half a million people a year.

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