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Public Events
School Events
U.S. Army War College National Security Seminars for Students
February 13, 2019 - February 13, 2019
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, 2019 @ 9:00 am - February 14, 2019 @ 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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