Mission

The mission of the World Affairs Councils of America is to:

Empower citizens to participate in the national debate on world affairs

Build citizen support for American engagement in the world

Stimulate communities to interact effectively in the global economy

Help people relate their local concerns to global issues

Improve international education locally, nationally, and internationally

Foster international interests in America’s young people

Build alliances with counterpart organizations locally, nationally, and internationally

Increase council professionalism by disseminating best practices

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• Bruce W. MacDonald, US Institute of Peace on Thursday, October 7

  

  Senior Director, Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States.

• Save the Date: Sen. Jack Reed on Tuesday, November 9, 2010

  

  Enjoy an evening with the senior U.S. Senator from Rhode Island as he weighs in on the 2010 midterm elections.

• CIV-RI to host Int’l visitors from more than 28 countries in Sept.

  

  For more information about our Fall 2010 lineup, visit the International Visitors tab above.

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• Recent News and Events

  • Great Decisions with WRNI Political Reporter Ian Donnis on Thursday, September 23, 2010
  • The European Financial Crisis and Its Global Impact with Ambassador Thomas M.T. Niles
  • Providence City News: WACRI honors Mayor
  • Middle East Politics: Cradle of Unrest
  • Under Siege: U.S.-Mexico Relations & National Security with Eric L. Olson on Tues. March 16

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