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The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh’s mission is to provide a pathway for a more globally minded region, offering students and the community a learning space that covers key international issues. The Council is a member of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA), a network of more than 90 nonprofit, nonpartisan member Councils around the country.

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Public Events

Defending the West’s Strategic Frontier: The Black Sea and Beyond

January 22 @ 4:45 pm - January 22 @ 5:45 pm

Join us and Carnegie Mellon University to hear from guest speaker George Cristian Maior,  Ambassador of Romania Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Time: 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Location: Carnegie Mellon University, Simmons Auditorium A, Tepper Quad  Over the past decade, the West has been faced with the strategic challenge posed by a resurgent Russia. … Read More

School Events

U.S. Army War College National Security Seminars for Students

February 13 - February 13

Join us at these exciting events, featuring senior military officials from the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience with military operations and tactics at home and abroad.

National Security Briefing for Teachers

February 14 @ 9:00 am - February 14 @ 2:30 pm

Join us at this exciting event, featuring senior military officials from the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience with military operations and tactics at home and abroad.

Council News

City High’s Jacob Osho gains a global perspective through his amazing internship.

October 23, 2018

When City Charter High School senior Jacob Osho showed up for his first workplace experience, an internship at the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, he made a fantastic first impression. “From the very first day (and I’m not exaggerating), I was impressed with Jacob’s professionalism,” reports Brittany Cheeks, Education Program Manager at the World Affairs … Read More

WACA Weekly World News Update 8/29/2018

August 29, 2018

  Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Remembering John McCain; Rohingya Crisis One Year On; Uganda’s Crackdown; Land Reform in South Africa; Australia’s New PM; Taiwan’s Allies Dwindle; Macron’s Call for European Defense; U.S. Foreign Aid Rollback?        Remembering John McCain   “Obituary: John McCain” Editorial Board — The Economist, August 26, 2018   “The … Read More

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