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 […]
India’s Global Leadership with Ambassador Rahul Chhabra
Agenda Registration and Wine Reception 5:30 – 6:30 PM Program: 6:30 – 7:30 PM During his esteemed and extensive diplomatic career, Ambassador Rahul Chhabra represented India at the highest levels […]
Polar War: US, China & Russia Duel for the North
Agenda 6:00 pm – Registration & Networking 6:30 pm – Program Russian spies. Nuclear submarines. Sabotaged pipelines. Undersea communications severed in the dark of night. The fastest-warming place on earth […]
Red Scare: McCarthyism Today
Agenda: 6:00 pm – Registration & Networking 6:30 pm – Program Award-winning historian and New York Times reporter Clay Risen presents a timely examination of McCarthyism, laying out the many […]