Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

An Evening Dinner Event

with

Professor Raghuram Rajan

Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

Former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund

Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago

LOCATION:

Center Club

650 Town Center Drive, Garden

Level, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  Valet Parking: $10 (Best value parking option.)

Click here for Center Club parking/valet map

DATE & TIME

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 

General/VIP Reception: 5:30pm

Dinner/Lecture: 6:00pm

TICKET PRICES:

Members Dinner + Program : $65

Premium Member Guests Dinner + Program: $65

General Member Guest/ Non-Members Dinner + Program: $80

Students Dinner + Program: $50

VIP Reception + Dinner + Program: $120

Books will be available for purchase.

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Thank you to our Promotional Sponsors!

*Luncheon Event*

“How Asia Is Reacting to A Less Dependable United States & More Assertive China”

with

Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian Affairs 

Daniel Russel

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership might be over, but the continual maneuvering of the United States and China towards the rest of East Asia continues.  As the US-China rivalry causes concern in Asia, the response from other countries in the region has created a new dynamic as they adapt to a less dependable America and a stronger, more assertive China.

Daniel Russel served as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 2013-2017 and as a major figure in the Obama Administration’s “pivot to Asia.”  He will be joining us to provide insights on:

*The changing relationship of America and China

*The reaction of other countries in the Asia-Pacific Region and how they are adapting to the dynamics between the two super powers

*How major economic powers such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan view the long-term impact of the changes

* Prospects for the negotiations with North Korea over denuclearization

Daniel Russel served as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 2013-2017. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Secretary, Mr. Russel was Special Assistant to the President and National Security Senior Staff Director for Asian Affairs. While working at the White House, he was a major figure in the Obama Administration’s “pivot towards Asia” strategy.  He also represented the Administration in negotiating with North Korea.

Date: Wednesday, June 5th

Time: 11:30am Reception/ Registration & 12pm Lunch/ Lecture

Location: Prego Mediterranean 2409 Park Ave. Tustin, CA 92782

Prices:

Members : $35

Premium Member Guests: $35

General Member Guests: $50

Non-Members: $50

Students: $20

Bundle of 10 Tickets : $350

Email us at: orangecounty@worldaffairscouncil.org or

Call us at: (949) 253-5751 for more information

Thank you to our Promotional Sponsors!

The World Affairs Council of Orange County is partnering with the Irvine Chamber of Commerce for 

Orange County World Trade Week 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Steve Wagner – Experian Decision Analytics, Global Managing Director

Program:

Orange County Trade & Export Overview

Export Success Panel

International Resource EXPO: Network and connect with international consuls, chambers, and trade organizations to explore and expand your exporting capacity

Date: Thursday, May 16th, 2019

Venue: Irvine Marriott

Time: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

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World Trade Week 2019

Limited Seating, if our members are interested in attending the event, please contact our office at (949)253-5751 or e-mail us at orangecounty@worldaffairscouncil.org

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Join the BABC OC and WACOC for the Annual British Garden Party!

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Let’s toast to health and happiness!

Enjoy stunning ocean views, live music, Pimms, British tea sandwiches and petite desserts and British charm. 

Date: Sunday, June 2, 2019 

Time: 11am-2:15pm

Location: Montage Laguna Beach 30801 Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651

World Affairs Council Premium Members have free admission to this event hosted by The Syrian Institute for Progress!

If you are not already a premium Member please contact us to upgrade!

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*Dinner and Lecture Event*

“What Next in Saudi Arabia After Khashoggi?”

with

Ambassador David D. Pearce

Ambassador to Greece (2013-16)

Ambassador to Algeria (2008-11)

Assistant Chief of Mission at the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan

Deputy United States Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan

United States Consul General in Jerusalem

The World Affairs Council of Orange County invites you to join us Wednesday, March 13 at 6 pm for a discussion with Ambassador (ret.) David D. Pearce on “What Next in Saudi Arabia After Khashoggi?”  Ambassador Pearce will discuss events leading up to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and examine the implications of his death for both Saudi Arabia’s internal stability and its external relations.  We encourage you to read Ambassador Pearce’s blogpost on the subject here: https://t.co/hzm8zUmKPi

Now retired to Maine and California, Ambassador David D. Pearce served 35 years at 11 diplomatic postings in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Europe, in addition to several Washington tours.  He was U.S. Ambassador to Greece and to Algeria, Assistant Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, and Deputy United States Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.  He is the recipient of numerous State Department awards, two Presidential rank awards for distinguished service, and a U.S. Army Commander’s Award for Public Service, presented by General David Petraeus for his work in Iraq. 

A native of Maine, Ambassador Pearce graduated from Bowdoin College in 1972 and received a Master’s degree in journalism from Ohio State University in 1973.  After working as a journalist for nine years, he entered the Foreign Service in January 1982, serving first as a vice consul and political officer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  He has professional proficiency in speaking and reading Arabic, French and Italian.  Elected in 2018 to the U.S. Academy of Diplomacy, he is a member of the American Foreign Service Association; the Association of Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired (DACOR); the Middle East Institute; and World Affairs Councils in both Portland, Maine and Orange County, California.  

Date: March 13th, 2019

Time: Reception: 6:00 pm/ Dinner& Lecture: 6:30 pm

Location: Caspian Restaurant, 14100 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA 92604

Price: 

Email us at: orangecounty@worldaffairscouncil.org or

call us at: (949) 253-5751 for more information

What is AWQ?

The World Affairs Councils of America’s flagship youth education program is a fun, fast-paced team competition for high school students. Academic WorldQuest tests players’ knowledge of current international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures. Academic WorldQuest engages more than 4,000 high school students annually to test their knowledge of global issues and foreign policy in competitions across the country.

Be a SPONSOR or an UNDERWRITER for the March 2019 Academic WorldQuest to give a high school team a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete in the national AWQ tournament in Washington DC!

To Become a Sponsor or Donate email us at
madeenarafiq@worldaffairscouncil.org or call us at (949) 253—5751.

Parents & Students:

The 2018-2019 local Academic Quest Competition will be held at Chapman University. Local Orange County winners will go on to represent the county at the national competition in Washington D.C. Topics for this years competition are listed below, however only schools/teams that register will receive the full study guide from the World Affairs Council of America. If you wish to register please fill and return the form linked below before December 14, 2018.

Competition Structure:
Four-person teams compete by answering rounds of questions projected onto a screen. A full competition is 100 questions, divided into ten rounds with distinct thematic categories. The winning team is the team with the most right answers.

 Local Competition:

Location: Beckman Hall, Chapman University

Date: Saturday March 2^nd, 2019

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

National Competition:

Location: Marriot Wardman Park, Washington D.C.

Date: April 26-27, 2019

Registration Form 2018-19