![Africa Rising: Economics, Energy & Mineral Development, and Conflict](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AfricaUpdatedFlyer.png)
Africa Rising: Economics, Energy & Mineral Development, and Conflict
Date:
2024-07-24 11:30
Location:
35 Shady Canyon Dr. Irvine, CA 92603
![Young Professionals Policy in the Park: What is Policy & How Does It Work?](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/YPIN-Policy-in-the-Park-July10.png)
Young Professionals Policy in the Park: What is Policy & How Does It Work?
Date:
2024-07-10 17:30
Location:
Bill Barber Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
![Rick Caruso "What Can SoCal Learn From Cities Around the World?](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/UPDATEDCarusoFlyer-pdf.jpg)
Rick Caruso “What Can SoCal Learn From Cities Around the World?
Date:
2024-06-26 17:30
Location:
4110 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
![WEBINAR: Juneteenth & Global Emancipation: The Caged Bird Sings of Freedom](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JuneteenthGlobalEmancipationWebinar-Flyer.png)
WEBINAR: Juneteenth & Global Emancipation: The Caged Bird Sings of Freedom
Date:
2024-06-13 12:00
Location:
Zoom Webinar
![WEBINAR: "History in the Making: Mexico's Potential First Female President" with Ambassador Davidow, former U.S. Amb. to Mexico](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Amb.-Davidow-Webinar-Flyer.png)
WEBINAR: “History in the Making: Mexico’s Potential First Female President” with Ambassador Davidow, former U.S. Amb. to Mexico
Date:
2024-05-30 12:00
Location:
Zoom Webinar
![10th Annual Orange County World Trade Week Forum](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OCWTW-2024-Flyer-April-Version22-pdf.jpg)
10th Annual Orange County World Trade Week Forum
Date:
2024-05-23 17:00
Location:
18000 Von Karman Ave Irvine, CA 92612
!["Strategic Realities in the Indo-Pacific" with Congresswoman Young Kim](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CongresswomanYoungKimFlyer.png)
“Strategic Realities in the Indo-Pacific” with Congresswoman Young Kim
Date:
2024-05-11 17:30
Location:
12442 Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin, CA 92782
![Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S., Amb. Masood Khan](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Roundtable-with-Amb.-Khan-Flyer-4.png)
Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S., Amb. Masood Khan
Date:
2024-05-02 11:30
Location:
26772 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
![An Exclusive Event with French Ambassador to the U.S., Laurent Bili](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AMB-Bili-2.jpg)
An Exclusive Event with French Ambassador to the U.S., Laurent Bili
Date:
2024-04-02 08:30
Location:
Will be given at time of registration
![Global Business Outlook: Trends Shaping the Next Era of Commerce](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Global-Business-Outlook-Trends-Shaping-the-Next-Era-of-Commerce-4.png)
Global Business Outlook: Trends Shaping the Next Era of Commerce
Date:
2024-03-27 17:00
Location:
801 Narcissus Ave. Corona del Mar, CA 92625
![Generals and Admirals, Criminals and Crooks: Dishonorable Leadership in the U.S. Military](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/March-11-Generals-and-Admirals-Event-Flyer-1-pdf.jpg)
Generals and Admirals, Criminals and Crooks: Dishonorable Leadership in the U.S. Military
Date:
2024-03-11 18:00
Location:
Argyros Forum, Chapman University
![2024 Royce International Symposium](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image001-4-scaled.jpg)
2024 Royce International Symposium
Date:
2024-03-08 12:00
Location:
Nixon Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
![PREMIUM World Affairs Council Event: Tour of Italy in San Juan Capistrano!](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tour-of-Italy-Flyer-6.png)
PREMIUM World Affairs Council Event: Tour of Italy in San Juan Capistrano!
Date:
2024-02-29 18:00
Location:
26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
![Webinar: A Conversation on Russia's Attack on Ukraine and the Future of U.S.-Ukrainian Relations](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Conversation-on-Russias-Attack-of-Ukraine-Virtual-Event-Flyer-Feb-19-2024-PST-TIME.jpg)
Webinar: A Conversation on Russia’s Attack on Ukraine and the Future of U.S.-Ukrainian Relations
Date:
2024-02-19 08:30
Location:
Zoom Webinar
![SOLD OUT: Beyond the Battlefield: Breakfast with General David Petraeus](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1.17.24-General-Petraeus-V1.png)
SOLD OUT: Beyond the Battlefield: Breakfast with General David Petraeus
Date:
2024-01-17 08:30
Location:
215 15th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663
![Inside the War Room: An Evening with General David Petraeus](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/01-16-24_Petraeus_Evite_16_WACOC-pdf.jpg)
Inside the War Room: An Evening with General David Petraeus
Date:
2024-01-16 17:00
Location:
18000 Von Karman Ave. Irvine, CA 92612
![Annual Gala with LTG H.R. McMaster (Ret.)](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023GalaFlyer.png)
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
![Veterans Day: Honoring Our American Patriots](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Veterans-Day-Flyer-pdf.jpg)
Veterans Day: Honoring Our American Patriots
Date:
2023-11-12 12:00
Location:
215 15th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663
![From Kyiv to Capitol Hill: Ambassador William Taylor on Ukraine](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ambassador-William-B.-Taylor-2.png)
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
![Threats & Challenges Ahead: The Future for Korea](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Future-of-Korea-Flyer-5.png)
Threats & Challenges Ahead: The Future for Korea
Date:
2023-10-24 17:30
Location:
39 Shady Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603
![2023 World Korean Business Convention](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WKBC_Flyer-pdf.jpg)
2023 World Korean Business Convention
Date:
2023-10-11 00:00
Location:
800 West Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92802
![The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/lumumba-plot.jpg)
The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination
Date:
2023-10-11 16:00
Location:
Zoom Webinar
![Unraveling the Deadly Grip of Fentanyl on America & The World](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/StandardUmbergFlyer.png)
Unraveling the Deadly Grip of Fentanyl on America & The World
Date:
2023-09-20 17:30
Location:
Pavilion A, Titan Student Union at California State University, Fullerton (800 N State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92831)
![How The "Quad" Affects Southern California - Australia, India, Japan, USA](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Quad-Flyer.png)
How The “Quad” Affects Southern California – Australia, India, Japan, USA
Date:
2023-09-06 18:00
Location:
122725 Center Court Drive, South Cerritos, CA 90703
![A Bastille Day Parisian Soirée](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Frenchly_Yours_Bastille_Flyer_2023-pdf.jpg)
A Bastille Day Parisian Soirée
Date:
2023-07-15 18:00
Location:
201 Sandpointe Avenue Suite 150 Santa Ana, CA 92707
![Putin's Private Army: The Wagner Group's Global Influence](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Flyers-19.png)
Putin’s Private Army: The Wagner Group’s Global Influence
Date:
2023-06-28 17:30
Location:
Beckman Hall Rm 404, Chapman University Dr. Orange, CA 92866
![The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with Shannon O'Neil](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ONeil-webinar-flyer-2.png)
The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with Shannon O’Neil
Date:
2023-06-21 13:00
Location:
Zoom Webinar
!["Defending Digital Borders" with Admiral Michael S. Rogers (ret.), Commander of U.S. Cyber Command & Director of the NSA](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RogersJune7Flyer-2.png)
“Defending Digital Borders” with Admiral Michael S. Rogers (ret.), Commander of U.S. Cyber Command & Director of the NSA
Date:
2023-06-07 17:30
Location:
Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave. Irvine, CA 92612
![District Export Council of Southern California’s 2023 Orange County World Trade Week](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-21-172535.png)
District Export Council of Southern California’s 2023 Orange County World Trade Week
Date:
2023-05-17 17:00
Location:
18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612
![Doing Business With China--Managing Geopolitical Tensions](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/May11Flyer-5.png)
Doing Business With China–Managing Geopolitical Tensions
Date:
2023-05-11 18:00
Location:
South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, 9 Truman Street Irvine, CA 92620
![Tribute Luncheon](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Tribute-Luncheon-Flyer-5.3.23-pdf.jpg)
Tribute Luncheon
Date:
2023-05-03 11:30
Location:
Northwood Community Center 4531 Bryan Ave, Irvine, CA 92620
!["News, Propaganda, and Diplomacy" with Amb. David Pearce](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Copy-of-31-Premium-Member-Social-2.png)
“News, Propaganda, and Diplomacy” with Amb. David Pearce
Date:
2023-04-12 17:30
Location:
Antonello Ristorante 3800 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92704
![The Powerhouse of Europe: Germany's Renewed Political and Global Economic Influence](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/April11EmersonFlyer-2.png)
The Powerhouse of Europe: Germany’s Renewed Political and Global Economic Influence
Date:
2023-04-11 12:00
Location:
Westin South Coast Plaza 686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
![U.S.-India Relations: Today & Tomorrow featuring Former Ambassador to India (2017-2021), Kenneth I. Juster](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/March29RegularFlyer.png)
U.S.-India Relations: Today & Tomorrow featuring Former Ambassador to India (2017-2021), Kenneth I. Juster
Date:
2023-03-29 18:00
Location:
6501 Palm Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
![Academic World Quest 2023](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AWQ-Flyer.png)
Academic World Quest 2023
Date:
2023-03-18 11:30
Location:
Chapman Universtity, Sandhu Conference Center 571 North Center Street Orange, CA 92867
![Royce International Symposium](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-Royce-International-Symposium-pdf.jpg)
Royce International Symposium
Date:
2023-03-17 11:00
Location:
The Richard Nixon Library and Museum 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
![Confronting Challenges to Democracy and Security in the Americas](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/March-8flyer.png)
Confronting Challenges to Democracy and Security in the Americas
Date:
2023-03-08 11:30
Location:
Athenaeum, Soka University | 1 University Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
![Putin’s Ukrainian Misadventure: What has Russia Lost? Featuring Dr. William E. Pomeranz, Director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Flyers-3.png)
Putin’s Ukrainian Misadventure: What has Russia Lost? Featuring Dr. William E. Pomeranz, Director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center
Date:
2023-03-07 11:30
Location:
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
![Afghan Cultural Dinner: UNA-OC](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/unnamed.jpg)
Afghan Cultural Dinner: UNA-OC
Date:
2023-03-02 17:30
Location:
Pacifica Institute Orange County- Anatolia Cultural Center 13742 Jamboree Rd Irvine CA 92602
![A Conversation with Ambassador Colleen Bell](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Amb.-Bell-1-pdf.jpg)
A Conversation with Ambassador Colleen Bell
Date:
2023-01-24 11:30
Location:
4110 MacArthur Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92660
![Wine Tasting: California VS. France](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Wine-Tasting-Flyers-1-1.png)
Wine Tasting: California VS. France
Date:
2023-01-10 18:00
Location:
18952 Macarthur Blvd Ste 100 Irvine, Ca 92612
![World Cup Championship Watch Party](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/World-Cup-watch-party-8x11-1.png)
World Cup Championship Watch Party
Date:
2022-12-18 06:00
Location:
233 Social Sciences Quad, Irvine, CA 92697
![Overreach: How China Derailed Its Peaceful Rise](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/shirkkkkk.png)
Overreach: How China Derailed Its Peaceful Rise
Date:
2022-12-08 17:30
Location:
3350 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa CA 92626
![Is Democracy at Stake? Brazil's Electoral Battles](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/oct-6-flyer-12.png)
Is Democracy at Stake? Brazil’s Electoral Battles
Date:
2022-11-03 17:30
Location:
1 University Drive Aliso Viejo CA 92656
![Master Class: The War in Ukraine and the Struggle Against Authoritarianism](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Homecoming-Masterclass-with-Link-pdf.jpg)
Master Class: The War in Ukraine and the Struggle Against Authoritarianism
Date:
2022-10-01 14:00
Location:
Irvine Lecture Hall 1 University Dr Orange CA 92866
![WACOC's Annual Trustee Luncheon 2022](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/We-invite.png)
WACOC’s Annual Trustee Luncheon 2022
Date:
2022-09-25 11:30
Location:
Balboa Bay Resort 1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
!["Confronting Serious Challenges to U.S. National Security"](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/oct-6-flyer-7.png)
“Confronting Serious Challenges to U.S. National Security”
Date:
2022-09-13 17:30
Location:
686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
!["On the Brink: The Current State of Latin American Politics" with Dr. Kyle Longley](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Longley-Event-Flyer-.png)
“On the Brink: The Current State of Latin American Politics” with Dr. Kyle Longley
Date:
2022-07-21 17:30
Location:
Antonello Ristorante 3800 S Plaza Dr Santa Ana, CA, 92704
![Meet the New WACOC President: Trustees and Premium Members Social](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Copy-of-Save-The-Date-Final-3.png)
Meet the New WACOC President: Trustees and Premium Members Social
Date:
2022-07-07 18:00
Location:
33 Monaco Newport Beach CA 92660
![“Assessing Russia’s Military Invasion of Ukraine" with Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Peter B. Zwack](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/zwwaac.png)
“Assessing Russia’s Military Invasion of Ukraine” with Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Peter B. Zwack
Date:
2022-06-08 17:30
Location:
4110 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
![“Timely Perspectives On Our Nation’s Security" with Admiral Phil Davidson (ret) 25th Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (2018-2021)](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Davidson-Event-Flyer-2-2.png)
“Timely Perspectives On Our Nation’s Security” with Admiral Phil Davidson (ret) 25th Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (2018-2021)
Date:
2022-05-17 00:00
Location:
4110 MacArthur Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92660
!["American Reboot: An Idealist's Guide to Getting Big Things Done" with Will Hurd, Former Congressman (2015-2021) and CIA Operative](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Davidson-Event-Flyer-3-pdf.jpg)
“American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done” with Will Hurd, Former Congressman (2015-2021) and CIA Operative
Date:
2022-04-20 00:00
Location:
686 Anton Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626
![Fractured Himalaya: Understanding India-China Bilateral Relations with Nirupama Rao](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Fractured-Himalaya-Event-Flyer-2-2.png)
Fractured Himalaya: Understanding India-China Bilateral Relations with Nirupama Rao
Date:
2022-04-14 09:00
![Trustee & Premium Member Social with Dr. James Coyle on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: How We Got Here, and the Risks Moving Forward](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/31-Premium-Member-Social-1.png)
Trustee & Premium Member Social with Dr. James Coyle on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: How We Got Here, and the Risks Moving Forward
Date:
2022-03-02 18:00
Location:
3800 S Plaza Dr Santa Ana CA 92607
![Annual Holiday Event: Around the World in the Year Ahead with Dr. Greg Treverton](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/holiday.png)
Annual Holiday Event: Around the World in the Year Ahead with Dr. Greg Treverton
Date:
2021-12-07 17:30
Location:
500 Anton Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92626
![WACA 2021 National Conference - "BRIDGING DIVIDES AT HOME AND ABROAD"](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-Natl-Conference-Blue-Globe-35-Text-PNG.png)
WACA 2021 National Conference – “BRIDGING DIVIDES AT HOME AND ABROAD”
Date:
2021-11-16 14:00
Location:
The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
![October 17, 2021: Annual Trustee Luncheon](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Save-The-Date-Final-4.png)
October 17, 2021: Annual Trustee Luncheon
Date:
2021-10-17 11:30
Location:
1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
![October 7, 2021: Emerging Powers and the World Trading System with Professor Gregory Shaffer](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/We-invite-1.png)
October 7, 2021: Emerging Powers and the World Trading System with Professor Gregory Shaffer
Date:
2021-10-07 17:30
Location:
The Pacific Club – 4110 MACARTHUR BLVD, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
![British American Business Council 2021 Annual Garden Party - Partnered Event](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-garden-party-flyer-e1625554721160.png)
British American Business Council 2021 Annual Garden Party – Partnered Event
Date:
2021-08-08 09:00
Location:
Balboa Bay Resort - 1221 West Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA 92663
![July 22, 2021: Former Congressmen Dr. Tom Campbell - Trustee and Premium Member Social](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/odfmasdf.png)
July 22, 2021: Former Congressmen Dr. Tom Campbell – Trustee and Premium Member Social
Date:
2021-07-22 09:00
Location:
3800 S Plaza Dr Santa Ana, CA 92704
![June 24, 2021: Conflicts in the Horn of Africa and Implications for Regional Security](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Shinn-1.png)
June 24, 2021: Conflicts in the Horn of Africa and Implications for Regional Security
Date:
2021-06-24 06:00
![May 6, 2021: "Russia and China: Preparing America for Our Greatest Strategic Challenge"](https://worldaffairscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Devine.png)
May 6, 2021: “Russia and China: Preparing America for Our Greatest Strategic Challenge”
Date:
2021-05-06 06:00