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Community Programs

Community Programs

Community Programs brings the informed perspectives of international experts and renowned political figures to Greater Seattle. Events include lectures, panel discussions, town-hall meetings, discussion groups, trivia nights, and networking events. World Affairs Council members receive reduced rates on admission to Community Programs as well as special invitations to high-level receptions and intimate...

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Global Classroom

Global Classroom

Global Classroom extends the World Affairs Council’s message of global engagement to K-12 classrooms by providing curricular resources, professional development programs for teachers, and leadership activities for high school students. Education in global affairs builds a globally competitive workforce while enriching the learning experience through the examination of current issues, cross-cultural...

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International Visitor Program

International Visitor Program

The International Visitor Program (IVP) advances international understanding by connecting Greater Seattle community members with leaders from around the world through professional and youth exchange programs. The person-to-person meetings arranged by IVP allow people to see their shared values and powerfully diminish the boundaries of language, culture, and nation. IVP brings leaders from around the...

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Young Professionals International Network

Young Professionals International Network

The World Affairs Council’s Young Professional International Network (YPIN) brings together a diverse group of young people with a shared passion for the world around us. YPIN hosts a wide range of social and networking events, language groups, presentations, film nights, global-theme dance parties, and discussions – all with an international flavor attracting an eclectic crowd with a wide range of...

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Become a Member

Become a Member

The World Affairs Council is dedicated to providing opportunities for everyone in Greater Seattle to be a world citizen. By becoming a member, you are supporting activities that enrich Greater Seattle’s civic and cultural conversation with global perspectives.

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Featured Event: Gay Rights as Human Rights

Featured Event: Gay Rights as Human Rights

On May 15th, we were pleased to welcome Jessica Stern, Program Director of the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission, and Dr. Kapya Kaoma, Project Director at Political Research Associates, for a conversation on gay rights as human rights.

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60th Anniversary

60th Anniversary

Launched on September 12, 1951 by twenty-two Seattle community leaders, the World Affairs Council has enriched Seattle’s civic and cultural conversations with global perspectives. Since its founding, the World Affairs Council has connected the Seattle community with the world. It has been, and continues to be, a hub for discourse and discussion on world affairs. When it began in 1951, the World Affairs...

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Most Recent Articles

Baseball as an International Game

Baseball as an International Game

Posted on May 8, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The Seattle Mariners played a two-game set against the Oakland Athletics on March 28th and 29th in Japan as part of Major League Baseball’s Gloops Japan Opening Series 2012. Although Seattle ended up splitting...

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Obama and Romney on China

Obama and Romney on China

Posted on May 4, 2012 in Foreign Policy | 0 comments

A few weeks ago, Michael Moran of Renaissance Insights and Slate.com had a discussion with the World Affairs Council on the future of American power. In particular, he stressed the need for the US to come to terms...

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Could Africa feed itself by 2030?

Could Africa feed itself by 2030?

Posted on Apr 26, 2012 in Community Programs | 4 comments

How does the world feed itself? This issue is one of the most powerful...

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