Spring 2025 – Global Affairs & U.S. Foreign Policy Institute

Gain a better understanding of how the current world order emerged and the U.S.’s role in the world. Talk with and learn directly from former: FBI Agents, CIA Analysts, diplomats, journalists, energy geopolitical experts & more.

Part I – ‘How the Modern World Order Came to Be & the U.S.’s Role in the World’

With Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine and the growing global might of China, has a New Cold War Era begun? Arguably in the past 30 years, the impact of world events and the need to better understand geopolitical power has never been greater.

This course ‘Part I’ provides a general overview of how the world’s current geopolitical order has come to into being, and what has been and can be the U.S.’s role in influencing the world in the years to come. Particular focus will be placed on those parts of the world where the U.S. has been significantly involved in recent years, such as the broader Middle East. The discussion will include the challenges presented by other major players such as China and Russia, and how other factors shape the world, such as: energy, globalization, nuclear proliferation, alliances and cyber threats.

The Institute benefits those who are interested in global affairs, but have only a limited knowledge of the issues. It will also enhance the understanding of those who have an existing familiarity and experience with international issues, but desire to learn more and delve deeper.

At the end of Institute, all attendees will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ from the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston – which is a Certified Education Provider (CPE #501-096) by the Texas Education Agency.

To learn more about the Global Affairs and U.S. Foreign Policy Institute click here.

Schedule for Spring 2025

The Institute consists of 7 sessions held once per week on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30 pm.

PLEASE NOTE:

Classes will start on Tuesday March, 4th & conclude on Tuesday, April 22nd – There is NOT A CLASS on Tuesday, March 11th because of Spring Break.

Testimonials

“This course was fantastic! Thank you so much for offering it! I’d really like to take this course again. Perhaps WAC can offer follow-up courses”
Part I Graduate
“The class was quite interesting and I would highly recommend it to other WAC members…next best thing to traveling and fit my budget.”
Institute Graduate
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