Upcoming Events
Mexico
Mexico’s border with Central America, as well as the border it shares with the U.S., has been a pathway for people, goods, crime and contraband in both directions. What is the future of Mexico’s relations with its northern and southern neighbors? How will Mexico’s foreign relations affect its domestic politics? Read More ››
Energy Geopolitics
The energy markets have been shaken by the instability of Middle East oil and the vulnerability of nuclear power. Against the backdrop of European crisis and and high U.S. unemployment, what does this changing energy landscape mean for national and global economies in 2012? Read More ››
Politics and Principles
For more than three decades, Jim Lehrer has been one of the most respected voices in broadcast news—lauded as an “island of sanity in the madness of television news” by the American Journalism Review. Lehrer is uniquely qualified to set the stage for our examination of American politics and global engagement. Read More ››
Cybersecurity
The securitization of cyberspace has caused a sea change for both governments and the private sector, faced with new threats, new battlegrounds and new opportunities. Faced with brave new challenges, how will the U.S. and its democratic allies approach the cyber frontier? Read More ››
Indonesia
Having emerged from authoritarianism in the last 15 years, Indonesia has made remarkable strides politically, economically and socially, but is still facing considerable challenges. How can Indonesia continue its path of growth, reform and prosperity? What is Indonesia’s role in the global community? Read More ››
Recent News
Kosovo Youth Exchange Program to Bring Students to Oregon in 2012
The World Affairs Council is excited to announce that four high school students from Kosovo will be coming to Oregon for the 2012-2013 school year. The Council is currently seeking families from Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, and Riverdale high schools to participate in this experience and host the visiting students. Read More ››
High School Students: Now Accepting Applications for the 2012 Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program
In partnership with the U.S. Department of State and World Learning, the World Affairs Council of Oregon is recruiting Oregon participants for the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) in summer of 2012. IYLEP is a four week youth leadership program based in the U.S. for Iraqi and American teenagers ages 15-17. Read More ››
Japan Exchange Opportunity for High School Students and Educators
Cultural Vistas, a partner organization of the World Affairs Council of Oregon, is now accepting applications for the American Youth Leadership Program with Japan. Read More ››
Algerians Take the Stage
The World Affairs Council of Oregon and Ethos Music Center’s AmeriCorps Program host a night of rap and hip hop at Backspace. Read More ››
Council Board Transitions 2011-2012
The September Trustees meeting marked the end of PCC President Preston Pulliam’s tenure as Board Chair. Lawrence Wallack, Dean of the College of Urban and Public Affairs at PSU, will assume the role of Board Chair for 2011-2012. Chair-elect is Ambassador Harriet Isom of Pendleton. Read More ››
2012 Int'l Speaker Series Sponsors
Int'l Visitors Hosting Opportunities
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Multiregional | 26 visitorsSat, 02/18/2012 - Thu, 02/23/2012Global Economic Cooperation and RecoveryMore Information »
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Chile | 12 visitorsFri, 03/30/2012 - Tue, 04/10/2012Youth Ambassadors Program with South AmericaMore Information »
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Iraq | 12 visitorsSun, 07/22/2012 - Fri, 08/03/2012Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange ProgramMore Information »
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