Panel 1

The World Affairs Forum has hosted

• George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States
• L. Paul Bremer III, U.S. Administrator in Iraq
• Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman, Goldman Sachs International

-- and dozens of other national leaders in the recent past 

• Our discussions focus on the challenging world questions that face us, such as:
• Do my company’s executives and employees understand our global competition?
• What value does the UN have for America in the 21st Century?
• How can we balance tourism with the need for border security?
• Does America’s military dominance mean my son or daughter will be fighting wars around the world?

Panels 2&3

Programs That Fit Your Needs

We host some 40+ programs every year. We respect your schedule and make it easy for you to attend. Meetings are held at breakfasts, lunches, and evening receptions, on weekdays and occasionally on Sundays.

The Ambassadors’ Roundtable

To get the most out of the World Affairs Forum, join the Ambassadors’ Roundtable, our executive briefing series with renowned speakers. Membership is limited in number to allow for meaningful dialogue.

• The Roundtable offers seven breakfasts and two dinners between September and May.
• Events feature VIP speakers – ambassadors, policy makers, CEO’s, and top think-tank experts.
• Forums are “off-the-record,” freewheeling, and provocative.
• You’ll find ample opportunities for networking and one-on-one discussions in a friendly atmosphere.
• For one fee, members get free access to all Roundtable events and full membership in the World Affairs Forum for themselves and a family member.

World Affairs Forum

Or you may wish to try us out at the regular World Affairs Forum level. For a modest fee, you can be involved in our many opportunities to listen, learn, debate, and keep up with foreign affairs.

You will have free or reduced price admission to lectures, discussion groups, networking events, and other unique programs with an international twist. We guarantee you will meet like-minded people who share your interest in world developments.

Additional Benefits of Membership

The Forum. Our quarterly newsletter which provides program updates and news about members.

World Class, our education program. Helping teach high school and college students about their global future.

Altschul Award Gala Dinner. Honoring a national or world leader who has enriched the public’s understanding of international affairs.

WorldQuest, the international trivia competition of the World Affairs Councils of America. A fun annual event held locally that adds a light touch to our season.

The International Networking Group of young professionals. Featuring substantive discussions in relaxed settings at local restaurants and clubs.

Special travel opportunities with experts, including trips to the State Department, the United Nations, and other countries.

Discount subscriptions to publications such as Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy.

All this and more, when you join the World Affairs Forum.

The World Affairs Forum
...Taking the Pulse of the World.

Inside flap

Now more than ever...

If you want to stay on top of world events...keep abreast of social, political, and economic trends...look beyond the headlines of international geopolitics... 

Then join the World Affairs Forum, make your opinions felt, and mingle with 600 other members who share your interest in the world outside our borders. 

We invite you to join today

Simply fill out the enclosed membership application card. 

Remember that membership in the Ambassadors’ Roundtable includes free membership in the World Affairs Forum.

The World Affairs Forum
...Taking the Pulse of the World