Our Mission

To educate our community to become well-informed and engaged citizens about critical international issues as they affect the world, nation, and the local region and thus prepare Hampton Roads citizens to thrive in an increasingly complex and challenging world.

Upcoming Events

24

Sep

In Deep with David Rohde 5:00 PM

Join us for a webinar conversation with, to discuss his latest book: In Deep: The FBI, the CIA, and the Truth about America's "Deep State." David Rohde has had a distinguished career in journalism, as a former reporter for Reuters, the New York Times, and the Christian Science Monitor. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting in 1996 for stories that helped expose the Srebrenica massacre during the war in Bosnia and, in 2009, he shared a Pulitzer Prize with a team of New York Times reporters for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Maria Zammit, a past WACGHR and board member, will host the webinar discussion with Mr. Rohde. Q&A will follow, and questions may be submitted both in advance or during the program. Donation of $10-$20+ encouraged and appreciated!

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22

Oct

“America and China Head Towards Confrontation” 7:00 PM

Dr. Auslin is the author of a new book new book, “Asia’s New Geopolitics: Essays on Reshaping the Indo-Pacific”. The book consists of eight essays on topics ranging from China’s “rules" for the world to what a US-China war in the near future might look like. Join us for this most timely and interactive webinar discussing one of the most important geopolitical issues of our time. Details and registration available soon.

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12

Nov

Challenges to Immigration of Medical Professionals 7:00 PM

n partnership with the Hampton Roads Society of Hospital Medicine featuring Mr Ali Noorani, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Immigration Forum. There are many challenges for immigrant medical professionals who work in this country and COVID 19 restrictions have actually heightened the barriers faced by these badly needed physicians, nurses, and technicians. The ability of these health care professionals to get medical licenses and obtain visas has been hampered by the current crisis and the impact has been greatly felt throughout the country and here in Southeast Virginia.

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Letter from the President

About Us

Welcome to the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads website. Our aim is to provide you with the information you seek each time you visit. Whether you want to become more aware of international issues; become a member; sponsor a student, high school, or program; register for events; browse our photo gallery; become an intern; or learn more about the World Affairs Council, we are pleased you are here. Explore at your leisure and come back often. It is your world, know it!

Our central theme is education–we aim to promote a broader understanding of issues of global importance. We bring world and corporate leaders and subject matter experts to the region to facilitate a public awareness of key international issues as well as to raise the profile of Hampton Roads among national and international policy makers.

We appreciate your support through membership, donations, and sponsorship. Your contributions help shape future generations of leaders from Hampton Roads and help make the area more attractive to young professionals seeking a vibrant international community to live in.

Thank you for contributing to the growth and development of the Council and our outreach to high schools, colleges, businesses, and the community.

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