Wine & Wisdom: Spies in Saigon

Beginning in 1950, a small cadre of American intelligence officers arrived in Saigon under diplomatic cover to assess the Viet Minh, Chinese Communists, the French, and Nationalist political groups in […]
Wine & Wisdom: Secrets of the U.S. Secret Service

Join us for a fascinating Wine & Wisdom evening exploring the history, evolution, and enduring mission of the United States Secret Service. This intimate conversation invites you to look behind […]
Best & Worst Foreign Policy Decisions in U.S. History

This year, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding. Since 1776, the country has grown from a fragile union of small, loosely connected states with a questionable […]
Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, China & the Future of Tibet

The Tibetan Buddhist world is confronting an unprecedented challenge to religious authority and institutional continuity. The traditionally sacral process of reincarnation — historically governed by doctrinal principles, monastic authority, and […]
GYP: Energy is a Weapon

Join us for a conversation with energy expert Sean Kimiagar as he explores the growing role energy plays in the world’s most consequential geopolitical conflicts. We will examine how governments […]
Global Energy Summit 2026

At-door registration only – $70 4th Annual Global Energy Summit Where geopolitics meets the grid — Houston at the center of what comes next The global energy order is fracturing. […]
Central Asia’s Strategic Moment: Uzbekistan Ambassador to the U.S.

EVENT CANCELLED Join the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston for a timely conversation with Sidikov Furqat Axmedovich , Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the […]
Obama Speechwriter Ben Rhodes – The United States Identity in 15 Speeches

What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? This sweeping history of the United States told through fifteen speeches relives the battle over American identity, from a […]
Vice President Mike Pence – What Conservatives Believe

Vice President Mike Pence returns to Houston for one night only. He will be presenting his new book ‘What Conservatives Believe’. Vice President Pence argues Republicans must rediscover the principles […]
GYP – Enemy of the State: How the System Deletes You

Exclusive event for young professionals. What happens when the world’s most powerful governments decide you’re an “enemy of the state”? Join us for a conversation with renowned defense attorney Kent […]
Wine & Wisdom: Global Trivia

Member only event. Become part of a global community and get access to this series by joining today Think you know your flags from your facts? Your Cold War from your sports […]
Wine & Wisdom – Confessions Behind Presidential Visits

Jean Becker, Former Chief of Staff to President George H. W. Bush Ever wonder what really happens before the President walks into a room? (And more importantly, what happens when […]
Iranian Ambassador Seyed Mousavian: U.S., Iran & the Future

NO on-site registration. About the Event – MEMBER-ONLY EVENT 6:00 pm – Registration & Networking 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Program For years, Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian served as relative […]
Putin’s New World: Iran, Venezuela & Trump on Offense

About The Event 6:00 pm – Registration 6:30 pm – Program Begins 7:45 PM – Program End
Hot Take: AI… Hype or Horror?

Speakers will be announced soon. Event exclusively for young professionals. Join us for a formal Oxford-style debate examining the dual challenges of the AI revolution. This event brings together experts […]