• Civil Unrest and Violent Suppression in Iran

    November 28, 2022

    People rise when civil unrest is met with violent suppression. This statement was confirmed following the violent events of the 1972 Iranian revolution, and it certainly holds true during Iran's…

  • Dean C. Alexander: The New Administration’s Challenges with Confronting the Islamic State/ISIL

    January 14, 2017

    Save the Date: January 12, 2017 Dean C. Alexander is Director, Homeland Security Research Program and Professor, Homeland Security at the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western…

  • Honoring Black veterans: Event Recap

    November 11, 2026

    On Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, the World Affairs Council of Orange County hosted its annual Honoring Veterans Program, which focused on Black veterans and the Buffalo Soldiers located at the…

  • Buffalo Soldier Spotlight:

    November 2, 2026

    On Friday, November 6, 2026, the World Affairs Council of Orange County is hosting its Annual Honoring Veterans Program at American Legion Post 291 in Newport Beach. This year, we…

  • Where Are They Now?

    October 23, 2026

    By Nathan Palomares The World Affairs Council of Orange County’s internship program is the backbone of the organization and its mission. Students and young professionals alike have the opportunity to…

  • Bosnia Reflection: A Story of War & Hope

    September 28, 2026

    9/25/2026 Author’s Note: My name is Nathan Palomares, and I am the current news intern at the World Affairs Council of Orange County. Over the summer, after graduating from Chapman…

  • 25 Years Later – My September 11 Story

    September 10, 2026

    “I know how quickly something happening somewhere else in the world can arrive on your doorstep”