The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston

In service to Greater Houston as a Global City, the mission of our Council is to promote understanding of the world – its people, politics, economies and cultures – to enable the Houston community to participate more effectively in the global world.

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Calling all high schoolers in the Houston Area! Brace yourselves for an electrifying experience because the grand return of the flagship program, Academic WorldQuest, is just around the corner, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before!

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GLOBAL AFFAIRS & U.S FOREIGN POLICY INSTITUTE 

For those pursuing a deeper understanding of global affairs and U.S foreign policy to benefit their professional development or personal knowledge, the institute is an excellent resource to gain a more comprehensive grasp of the world as it is today.

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Membership in the World Affairs Council offers you admission to all general programs at a reduced rate, or, in many cases, for free. At these programs, you will have access to a vast pool of thought-leaders and policy-makers as well as to fellow citizens who share your interest in world affairs.

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Student World Affairs Councils

Shaping the students of Greater Houston today into the global leaders of tomorrow.

Global Young Professionals

The Council’s Global Young Professionals discussions engage early career professionals, aged 21 to 40, in peer-driven learning and dialogue on leading international affairs issues.

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International Contacts

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