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The mission of the Tennessee World Affairs Council is to promote, on a non-partisan basis, an understanding of important international issues throughout the community, with a special focus on the region’s schools.

10/16/2026

How do you invest with confidence when the world keeps changing?

From geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions to evolving economic policies and market volatility, today's investors face an increasingly complex global landscape.

Join us next month for an exciting webinar as we discuss Investing in an Uncertain World.

Moderated by Bill Hirschman (Portfolio Manager & Head of Nashville Office, Brown Advisory), Shay Gal (Founder and Principal, Line of State) will explore how global developments influence financial markets, investment decisions, and economic opportunities, and why understanding international affairs is more important than ever for navigating today's economy.

Whether you're a financial professional, business leader, student, or simply interested in how world events affect your financial future, you won't want to miss this conversation!

Learn more and register today: https://www.tnwac.org/event/investing-in-an-uncertain-world/

10/13/2026

What were America's greatest foreign policy triumphs? Its biggest mistakes? And what can 250 years of history teach us about navigating today's increasingly complex world?

As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, join TNWAC for a fascinating in-person luncheon exploring the decisions that shaped America's role on the global stage.

Moderated by Karl Dean (former Mayor of Nashville), this event will feature Dr. James Lindsay (Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations).

Drawing on insights from historians of American foreign relations, Dr. Lindsay will examine the successes, failures, and turning points that defined U.S. engagement with the world, from the Marshall Plan and the creation of the United Nations to the wars in Vietnam and Iraq.

Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on America's global legacy and consider what the next 250 years might hold!

Reserve your seat today: https://www.tnwac.org/event/the-best-and-the-worst/

10/12/2026

The Tennessee World Affairs Council is proud to welcome Dr. Steve Joiner to our board of directors as a distinguished leader in higher education, organizational leadership, conflict management, and public service.

At Lipscomb University, Dr. Joiner serves as Dean of the College of Leadership and Public Service, Executive Director of the Institute for Conflict Management, and holds the Randy and Rhonda Lowry Endowed Professorship in Conflict Management. He is also the Founding Dean of Leadership Tennessee, helping develop collaborative leaders who are making a difference in communities across our state.

His work reflects the global perspective at the heart of TNWAC's mission. Dr. Joiner has taught and consulted worldwide, including in Germany, Australia, Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Guatemala, and South Korea, sharing his expertise in leadership and conflict management across cultures and continents.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joiner's experience, insight, and passion for developing thoughtful, collaborative leaders to TNWAC as we continue connecting Tennesseans with the world.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Steve Joiner to the TNWAC Board!

Learn more about our incredible board members here: https://www.tnwac.org/board-members/

10/09/2026

The transatlantic alliance is at a crossroads, and today's decisions could reshape global business, international security, and America's relationship with its closest allies.

On October 28, we invite you to join the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce International Business Council, the American Council on Germany, and TNWAC for an exclusive in-person luncheon and panel discussion hosted at AllianceBernstein.

From growing trade tensions and tariffs to NATO, the war in Ukraine, and shifting geopolitical alliances, this conversation will explore the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S.-European partnership.

Moderated by Paul Gallagher, Nashville Warburg Chapter Director of the American Council on Germany, our panelists include:
• Dr. Daniel S. Hamilton – President of the Transatlantic Leadership Network and former senior U.S. State Department official, bringing decades of expertise in European affairs and international security.
• Stephanie Harwood – Director for Trade Policy at the Representative of German Industry and Trade, offering valuable perspectives on transatlantic business, economic competitiveness, and trade policy.

Whether you're a business leader, international affairs enthusiast, or simply curious about the forces shaping our global future, you won't want to miss this conversation!

Reserve your seat today: https://www.tnwac.org/event/the-way-forward-for-transatlantic-trade-and-security/

10/08/2026

We're excited to announce the FIRST Global Eats gathering of 2026!

Join us at Mesero - 12South, Nashville, for a fun, flavorful evening celebrating international cuisine, cultural connections, and community!

Our first stop: MEXICO!

Experience vibrant Southern Mexican cuisine while connecting with fellow world affairs enthusiasts, business professionals, community leaders, and new friends who share a curiosity about the world.

Why join us?
• Explore global culture through delicious food
• Expand your network in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
• Connect with Nashville's internationally minded community
• Enjoy meaningful conversations and make new friends

Whether you're a longtime TNWAC member or joining us for the first time, Global Eats invites you to experience the world, one meal and one conversation at a time!

Bring a friend, pull up a chair, and help us kick off a delicious new year of global connections!

Register here: https://www.tnwac.org/event/an-evening-at-mesero-nashville/

10/06/2026

From standing up to authoritarian powers to preventing catastrophic conflict, what lessons from Churchill and Kennedy still matter today, and how can we apply them in a new age of peril?

Join us for a timely webinar on October 30 to explore the leadership and statecraft of two of the 20th century's most consequential figures: Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy.

Featured speaker Joel Nelson, British historian and author of Kennedy's Only Hero, will reveal how JFK's fascination with Churchill influenced his presidency, and how Kennedy adapted Churchill's opposition to appeasement as he confronted the Soviet Union and the dangers of nuclear war. With Russia's invasion of Ukraine and renewed great-power tensions, the lessons of the 1930s and 1960s have taken on new relevance.

Nelson will be joined by moderator Lee Po***ck, historian, author, and Board Director of The International Churchill Society, for a fascinating conversation connecting history, leadership, diplomacy, and the challenges facing today's world.

Register here: https://www.tnwac.org/event/lessons-from-winston-churchill-and-john-f-kennedy/

10/05/2026

The world isn't as far away as it sometimes seems. In Nashville, global stories are our stories.

Join TNWAC on November 3 at First Bank for a special panel discussion exploring Kurdish history, identity, geopolitics, and the experiences of Kurdish Americans who have built new lives and strengthened communities here in Tennessee.

This timely conversation will bring together diverse perspectives to explore the Kurdish experience through both a global and local lens, connecting developments in the Middle East with the people, stories, and relationships that make Nashville an increasingly international city.

Moderated by Dr. Breck Walker, our featured panelists include:
• Tabeer Taabur (President, The Tennessee Kurdish Community Council)
• LT COL Michael Trotter (CENTCOM Theater Engagement and Regional Expertise Instructor, 5th Special Forces Group Airborne)

Join us and explore how immigration, identity, culture, and international affairs intersect right here in Tennessee.

Register today! https://www.tnwac.org/event/the-kurds-and-the-kurdish-american-experience/

10/01/2026

How can an airport undergo an extensive growth project while still reflecting Nashville’s warm and welcoming culture?

That was one of the questions explored yesterday at our event, featuring Douglas Kreulen, President & CEO of Nashville International Airport.

We also want to congratulate Mr. Kreulen on his 2026 induction into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame!

BNA is growing rapidly! It welcomed a record 26.7 million passengers in 2026, and its New Horizon program is expanding the airport’s capacity toward 40 million annual passengers. The reconstruction of Concourse A, scheduled for completion in July 2028, is one of the major projects underway.

But the story is about more than numbers and infrastructure.

As Nashville strengthens its connections with the world, BNA wants the airport experience to reflect the city itself - open, welcoming, and distinctly Nashville, with local brands, food, music, art, and spaces that make travelers feel connected to Music City.

It was a fascinating look at how Nashville is preparing not only for more passengers, but for an increasingly global role.

Thank you to our strategic partner, The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce International Business Council, and our event sponsor, Pinnacle Financial Partners, for your support in this engaging conversation.

09/30/2026

The Tennessee World Affairs Council is proud to welcome Oleksandr "Sasha" Strozhemin, Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Trinetix, to our Advisory Board!

A global technology entrepreneur and business transformation leader with more than 25 years of experience, Sasha helped grow Trinetix from a Ukrainian startup into a $70 million global AI and technology consulting company with more than 1,200 employees globally. Today, he is leading the company's evolution into an AI-native organization focused on helping global enterprises innovate and create sustainable value through the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.

Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, Sasha has demonstrated extraordinary leadership through times of disruption, guiding Trinetix through the challenges of Russia's invasion of Ukraine while protecting employees, supporting clients, and expanding the company's international presence.

Now based in Nashville, Sasha brings to TNWAC a powerful combination of global business experience, entrepreneurial leadership, technological expertise, and firsthand international perspective. We are honored to welcome him to our Advisory Board and look forward to the insight he will bring as we continue connecting Tennesseans with the world.

Welcome to TNWAC, Sasha!

Learn more about our board here: https://www.tnwac.org/board-members/

09/28/2026

What happens behind closed doors when lives, diplomacy, and the possibility of a ceasefire hang in the balance?

Join our partners at the World Affairs Council of Connecticut for a FREE webinar on 10/15, featuring Brett McGurk, former White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa and author of the forthcoming book Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7 Hostages.

McGurk will take us inside the high-stakes U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages taken on October 7 and negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza, offering a rare firsthand perspective on the negotiations, difficult decisions, and regional dynamics that continue to shape the Middle East. Jim Falk, host of WorldNow with Jim Falk, will moderate the conversation.

Register here: https://www.tnwac.org/event/inside-the-race/

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