World Affairs Council of ABQ

World Affairs Council of ABQ We are an independent, nonpartisan organization bridging our local community and global voices

📢 Join the World Affairs Council of Albuquerque for our 76th Program Year – Tenth Meeting featuring Celeste Nuñez!As tar...
05/27/2026

📢 Join the World Affairs Council of Albuquerque for our 76th Program Year – Tenth Meeting featuring Celeste Nuñez!

As tariffs and trade policy continue reshaping the global economy, this timely discussion will explore how U.S. trade policy has evolved from 2016 to today — and what it means for international relations, economic security, and the future of global commerce. 🌎📈

Students, young professionals, and future leaders are especially encouraged to attend and engage in the conversation during the Q&A session.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Albuquerque Country Club

Learn more and register at WACABQ.org or the link in our bio 🌐

How did the modern drug war begin, and why does it still shape policy today?Join us for our 76th Program Year, Ninth Mee...
04/25/2026

How did the modern drug war begin, and why does it still shape policy today?
Join us for our 76th Program Year, Ninth Meeting with historian Aileen Teague as she unpacks the U.S.–Mexico relationship and the decisions that set the course for decades of drug policy.

📅 Thursday, May 14
🕕 6:00 PM

We especially encourage students and future leaders to be part of this conversation! Join us!

Join us for the 76th Program Year – Eighth Meeting with renowned political scientist John J. Mearsheimer.This timely dis...
03/30/2026

Join us for the 76th Program Year – Eighth Meeting with renowned political scientist John J. Mearsheimer.

This timely discussion will explore the shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world, examining the growing influence of China and Russia and what it means for global stability and U.S. foreign policy.

Whether you’re a student, professional, or just curious about the future of international relations, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Albuquerque Country Club

Register now at wacabq.org!

🚨 How Much Defense Is Enough?Join William D. Hartung for the 76th Program Year – Sixth Meeting of WACABQ as he dives int...
02/04/2026

🚨 How Much Defense Is Enough?

Join William D. Hartung for the 76th Program Year – Sixth Meeting of WACABQ as he dives into the U.S. military budget, arms industry influence, and whether America’s “cover the globe” strategy really makes sense.

📚 Drawing on his new book The Trillion Dollar War Machine (with Ben Freeman)
📅 Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna Blvd SW

Thought-provoking discussion. Expert insights. Don’t miss it!
Register now → https://wacabq.org/events/76th-program-year-sixth-meeting/

🌍 Join the Conversation on Global Affairs! 🌍The World Affairs Council of Albuquerque, in partnership with Albuquerque Oa...
02/02/2026

🌍 Join the Conversation on Global Affairs! 🌍

The World Affairs Council of Albuquerque, in partnership with Albuquerque Oasis, is excited to offer Great Decisions 2026—America’s largest small group discussion program on world affairs, running for over 60 years! ✨

Participants will:
📖 Read the Great Decisions Briefing Book
🎥 Watch engaging topic videos
💬 Meet monthly to discuss current foreign policy issues with fellow community members

2026 Topics include:
•America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy
•Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy
•U.S.-China Relations
•Ruptured Alliances & Nuclear Risk
•Ukraine & European Security
•Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
•U.S. Engagement in Africa
•The Future of Human Rights & International Law

📅 When: Monthly, March–October, 2:30–4 PM
📍 Where: Albuquerque Oasis (3301 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite 18)
💵 Fee: $50 (materials included)
⚠️ Limited to the first 30 participants—full program registration only

Register today:
https://albuquerque.oasisnet.org/
📧 [email protected] | ☎️ (505) 884-4529

Engage, learn, and discuss the issues shaping our world! 🌐

Happening TONIGHT 📢Another fascinating conversation as part of our partnership with ! Hear Ambassador William H. Itoh br...
12/01/2025

Happening TONIGHT 📢

Another fascinating conversation as part of our partnership with !

Hear Ambassador William H. Itoh break down what cooperation, competition, and conflict could mean for East Asia in 2025.
Register now!
📍3301 Menaul Blvd NE
⏱️6pm

HAPPENING TOMORROW 🚨📢Join us for the next installment of our Lecture Series, featuring an in-depth conversation on today...
11/21/2025

HAPPENING TOMORROW 🚨📢

Join us for the next installment of our Lecture Series, featuring an in-depth conversation on today’s most pressing global issues. 🌍

This event brings together our community for thoughtful, accessible dialogue on international affairs and how global trends shape our world.

🔗 Learn more and registration details @ wacabq.org

Trade wars, tariffs, and Trump — what’s the real story behind it all? 👀Get the inside scoop with Nelson W. Cunningham at...
10/24/2025

Trade wars, tariffs, and Trump — what’s the real story behind it all? 👀
Get the inside scoop with Nelson W. Cunningham at our next WACABQ event!
📅 Thursday, November 6 • 6 PM
📍 Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna Blvd SW

RSVP by October 31 @ WACABQ.org or click the link in our bio!

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