CNN Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty on Putin’s Russia
CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief, Jill Dougherty At the height of the Cold War, as a high school freshman, CNN’s Jill Dougherty developed an obsession with Russia. Over the next half-century, […]
Council Cabinet Reception with Ambassador Michelle Gavin
Exclusive Council Cabinet Reception with Ambassador Michelle Gavin following the general program. Tuesday, February 3 6:00 PM Registration6:30 PM Program Begins7:45 Council Cabinet Reception at Junior League This reception is […]
Wine & Wisdom: Depopulation – New Global Reality
Member only event. Become part of a global community and get access to this series by joining today Everything you think you know about the future is wrong. For over […]
Wine & Wisdom: Saudi Arabia – Kingdom of Football
Member only event. Become part of a global community and get access to this series by joining today Why Saudi Arabia suddenly became impossible to ignore in world football? (And no—it’s not […]
Wine & Wisdom: Greenland – Reflections from the World’s Edge
SOLD OUT Member only event. Become part of a global community and get access to this series by joining today Ever wonder what Greenland is really like beyond the maps, […]
Francis, Leo & the Papacy on the World Stage
6:00 pm – Registration & Reception 6:30 pm – Program Begins Join the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston for an insightful conversation with Sean Theriault, Distinguished Teaching Professor of […]
Samuel Katz: Israel, Meir Dagan & Mossad’s Power Today
About the Event 6:00 pm – Registration & Reception 6:30 pm – Program Begins In The Architect of Espionage, Samuel M. Katz masterfully chronicles the life of Meir Dagan, a visionary […]
Ambassador Michelle Gavin – How Urban Youth Are Changing Africa
About the Event 6:00 – 6:30 PM Registration & Networking 6:30 – 7:30 PM Program Africa is undergoing an astounding transformation that will usher in a new era of political […]
Wine & Wisdom: Held at Gunpoint by the Cartel – FBI Daniel Fuentes
About the Event Member Only Event ‘How to Survive Being Held at Gunpoint by the Gulf Cartel’ – Fmr. Supervisory Special Agent Daniel Fuentes – Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI […]
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Jon Meacham: American Struggle
About the Event Saturday, February 28 at 4:00 PM Admission comes with a copy of the book ‘American Struggle’ In a polarized era, history can become a subject of political […]
Around the World in 60 Minutes
Don’t just visit new places; understand the world and connect with its people, cultures, and stories. These curated itineraries are designed to ignite your curiosity, broaden your perspective and create incredible memories that […]
Around the World in 60 Minutes: 2026 is for Travel
Don’t just visit new places; understand the world and connect with its people, cultures, and stories. These curated itineraries are designed to ignite your curiosity, broaden your perspective and create incredible memories that […]
The U.S., Oil & the Future of Venezuela
About the Event 6:00 – 6:30 PM Registration and Networking 6:30 – 7:30 PM Program In the early hours of January 3rd, at the command of President Trump and with […]
Ambition, Risk & Power: U.S. Defense Strategy Since the Revolution
Much of the history of U.S. defense over the course of 250 years has been a story of success. Insulated by two oceans and mostly friendly neighbors, but constantly ambitious […]
International Gala: World on Display
The World on Display: Your passport to the World. An evening where world cultures come to life. The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston invites you to the prestigious International […]