WAC of Charlotte

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Tired of doom-scrolling for answers? Come to a WACC event.
We bring diplomats, policymakers, and global leaders you can actually talk to.
📷Ask the hard questions.
📷Get real answers.
📷No filter required.

That's what the World Affairs Council of Charlotte is all about.

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If you missed the WACC CEO Series conversation with Kurt Wilks, President and CEO of MANN+HUMMEL, you can now watch his talk on antifragility, leadership, and adaptability through the WACC's YouTube channel:.

🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/4fu7v9bexi

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Great Decisions lecture series is presented in partnership with UNC Charlotte - Charlotte Global:
📷 Final lecture: 03/04
📷 6:30–8:00 p.m.
📷 Attend in person or virtually (FREE)
📷 Link to register: https://t.co/DmJyhMnNax

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We bring Charlotte to the world. 🇵🇹 #IntlCLT

Missed our Ambassadors Circle luncheon with H.E. Francisco Duarte Lopes, the Ambassador of Portugal to the U.S.? 📷You can now watch his remarks on demand on our YouTube channel. - https://t.co/CiCC8zGgi9

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We’re excited to welcome Cynthia Lima to the WACC Board! ✨ Her global leadership experience as SVP & Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer at Albemarle Corporation strengthens our mission and our work ahead. #NewBoardMember

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The 2025–2026 Margaret Gragg Bissell Council Scholar Award supports K–12 teachers bringing global learning into their classrooms. Through this program, educators travel abroad and return with fresh perspectives that enrich students across our region - https://t.co/13iWQCl2Lm

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We bring the world to Charlotte.

Through speaker events, student programs, and educator opportunities, the WACC brings people together to learn, ask questions & better understand the global issues that impact our community every day.
Learn more: https://t.co/g45K6NYMdw #IntlCLT

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Make your New Year's resolution to become a member of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. Learn more about our membership levels and benefits --> https://t.co/8dkZHejjkF

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Join us for a luncheon w/ author Amar Shapiro discussing Restitution, a powerful story of family, memory & reconciliation as we mark 35 years of German reunification.
📅 Nov 5 | 🕛 12–1:30 PM | 📍 Parker Poe
💵 $25/$35 (lunch incl.)
🔗 https://t.co/lmKm62Fee9 #WACCPartnerProgram

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WACC President & CEO Ljubomir “L.J.” Stambuk welcomed global security expert & author Candace Rondeaux to Charlotte for our Foreign Policy Speaker Series. She shared how Russia’s use of mercenary groups like Wagner is reshaping global security & modern warfare. 🌍

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Curiosity sparks lifelong learning — and today’s students are tomorrow’s global leaders 🌍

Through our Global Student Leadership Program, @WACCCharlotte connects Charlotte-area students with diplomats & world leaders to build curiosity, critical thinking & global awareness.

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Join the WACC 4 an inspiring evening w/ Dr. Tomislav Longinović, renowned scholar & author.

“The Future of International Education: Virtualizing the World” explores how AI & digital learning are redefining global citizenship.

Reserve your spot 👉 https://t.co/eAlsv30N5C

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We look forward to celebrating with you all this evening. #worldcitizenawarddinner

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You can keep up with upcoming WACC events through our website —> https://t.co/b0mDJorbZT

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For this week's World Wednesday, our intern Anish Vedantham covers the governance and progress by South Korea's President, Lee Jae-myung.

Read this edition at https://t.co/IgWDEzOGB1

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#TuesdayWisdom

“Peace means the triumph of human rights in foreign policy as much as in our own communities.” – Malala Yousafzai

Malala’s powerful words remind us that building a peaceful world requires courage, compassion & an unwavering commitment to human rights everywhere.

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WACC is honored to welcome Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United States, standing in for Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud on 09/03-09/04. Visit https://t.co/b0mDJorbZT to register online. #intlclt

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Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we honor Sharon L. Gaber, Ph.D., Chancellor of UNC Charlotte. Host a table or purchase individual tickets online at https://t.co/qOlqLsVCuT #wcad2025

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This World Wednesday, written by intern Dean Neelsen, takes us to the Caribbean and the role CARICOM has had on geopolitics.

Read this edition at https://t.co/CyKUPhLDRu

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"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt.

A timeless reminder from one of history’s most influential advocates for human rights and diplomacy. 🌍💙 #TuesdayWisdom