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

Partner Event: Global Security Forum 2023: Tipping Points & Tripwires

Date:

2023-09-21 11:00

The World Affairs Council of Orange County is proud to support: Global Security Forum 2023: Tripping Points & Tripwires featuring Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Jay Malave, Ambassador Susan D. Page, and Morgan Brennan GSF 2023 brings together ...
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Trustee Luncheon

Date:

2023-10-01 11:30

Location:

1099 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: 2023 Trustee Luncheon An In-Person Lunch Event Date & Time: Sunday, October 1, 2023 11:30 AM: Reception 12:30 PM:Lunch & Main Program Location: Newport Beach Yacht Club 1099 Bayside Drive ...
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The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination

Date:

2023-10-11 16:00

Location:

Zoom Webinar

The World Affairs Council of Orange County is proud to support: The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination Stuart A. Reid, author of The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA ...
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From Kyiv to Capitol Hill: Ambassador William Taylor on Ukraine

Date:

2023-11-06 11:30

Location:

610 Newport Center Drive, 17th Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: From Kyiv to Capitol Hill: Ambassador William Taylor on Ukraine An In-Person Lunch Event For WACOC Trustees & Premium Members* Amb. William B. Taylor served as the U.S. Ambassador to ...
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Annual Gala with LTG H.R. McMaster (Ret.)

Date:

2023-12-16 17:30

Location:

Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

2023 Gala Committee Co-Chairs Jayne Herring Dr. Mark Chapin Johnson cordially invite you to WACOC'S 2023 Gala "Regaining Strategic Competence" featuring LTG H.R. McMaster (Ret.) 25th National Security Advisor (2017-2018) Date & Time: Saturday, December 16th, 2023 5:30 ...
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WACOC Newsletter- Spring 2023

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