World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

“History of VOA Bethany Station and the VOA Museum Today”
2019-04-03 19:00 - 2019-04-18 20:30 (America/New_York) | National VOA Museum of Broadcasting,, 8070 Tylersville Road,, West Chester Township, OH, 45069, United States
The National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting and MidPointe Library System present “History of VOA Bethany Station and the VOA Museum Today”
Why did the Voice of America need a square mile of antennas to fight the Nazis during WW II? And what’s happening at the former VOA-Bethany Station today? Jack Dominic will talk about this unique museum in West Chester. A free MidPointe Library Series event.
RSVP by April 1 at admin@voamuseum.org.

Women City Club Speaker Event with Helen Thorpe
2019-04-03 19:00 | OH, United States
“Searching for Refuge, Friendship, and Hope: Perspectives on Immigration; What Does it Mean to ‘Be American’ Today?”
Helen Thorpe is an award-winning immersive journalist and author known for the profound insights of her books and articles. In her talk, she will explore what it means to “be American” as she presents her perspectives on the issues of immigration, multiculturalism, and America’s role on the global stage.
Helen Thorpe will be giving a talk on: Searching for Refuge, Friendship, and hope: Perspectives on Immigration — What Does it Mean to “be American” Today?
Register Here.

Sustainability and Equity Series at Xavier University
2019-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | OH, United States

GREAT DECISIONS : Cyber Conflict and Geopolitics
2019-03-10 12:45 - 14:15 | Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave,Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
Cyber Conflict and Geopolitics
By Richard Andres
Cyber conflict is a new and continually developing threat, which can include foreign interference in elections, industrial sabotage, and attacks on infrastructure. Russia has been accused of interfering in the 2016 presidential elections in the United States and China is highly committed to using cyberspace as a tool of national policy. Dealing with cyber conflict will require new ways of looking at 21st-century warfare. Is the United States prepared to respond to such threats?
This program will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.Brown bag lunches are welcome to be eaten while we watch the DVD together before the discussion.
If you did not purchase a briefing book in the fall and would like to do the same background reading as many others in the group, you can order one from the Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org. If not, try to do some research on the topic before coming. No registration is necessary.

Introduction to German Business Culture
2019-03-07 15:00 - 17:15 | OH, United States
The EACC’s Austrian-Swiss-German Committee will host an “Introduction to German Business Culture” event on March 7. The goal is to share the experience of our members in how to make the best first impression (and avoid embarrassing faux pas) when doing business with the German-speaking regions of Europe.
Companies considering business opportunities in German-speaking countries; employees dealing with German-speaking customers/suppliers; and new staff at German/Swiss/Austrian subsidiaries in the Cincinnati Tri-State region.
Topics include: geography, history, and legal structures of German-speaking regions of Europe; an in-depth
and interactive discussion about Germanic business culture and etiquette (including regional differences); and an introduction to language skills and business vocabulary.
Register Here.

White House Bureau Chief on “Covering the White House and the World”
2019-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | 8070 Tylersville Road, 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester Township, OH, 45011, United States
The White House Bureau Chief for the Voice of America in Washington, D.C., Herman will speak on “Covering the White House and the World” on Wednesday, March 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the National Voice of America Museum in West Chester.
The free event is the first of the museum’s four-part series with the MidPointe Library System on “The Voice of Truth in America: Celebrating 75 Years of the VOA Bethany Station.”
Herman will speak about the Voice of America today, what it’s like to cover the White House as a VOA correspondent and the VOA’s public diplomacy regarding disinformation campaigns from China and Russia.
For a complete museum event listing, including the “Voice of Truth in America” series, visit www.voamuseum.org. Museum opening hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. General admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children under 12.
RSVPs are requested by Tuesday, March 5 and can be made by emailing admin@voamuseum.org.

GREAT DECISIONS : Decoding U.S.-China Trade
2019-03-03 12:45 - 14:15 | Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave,Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
Decoding U.S.-China Trade
By Jeremy Haft
Though arguably the most advanced economy in the world, the United States still uses centuries-old numbers to measure trade. These antique numbers mangle understanding of the U.S.-China trade relationship, shrinking America’s true economic size and competitiveness while swelling China’s. Bad numbers give rise to bad policies that ultimately kill U.S. jobs and cede market share to China. What other tools can the United States employ to counter China’s unfair trade practices? There are several available, yet they remain mostly unused.
This program will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Brown bag lunches are welcome to be eaten while we watch the DVD together before the discussion.
If you did not purchase a briefing book in the fall and would like to do the same background reading as many others in the group, you can order one from the Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org. If not, try to do some research on the topic before coming. No registration is necessary.

SOTENI's Celebration of Hope
2019-03-01 17:30 - 21:30 | OH, United States
SOTENI’s Celebration of Hope on March 1st, 2019 from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM at The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The event will celebrate SOTENI’s mission and our vision for a brighter future for the people and villages of rural Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Support from community members like you is captured in the African philosophy of Ubuntu – often translated as “I am because You are”. Ubuntu manifests itself through human acts of generosity, openness, cooperation, and community. We look forward to joining together on March 1st and beyond to celebrate our connectedness to one another through compassion, courage, and community.
Ambassador Pamela E. Bridgewater will be us on March 1st, sharing stories from her extraordinary career as an ambassador appointed by Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. She was the first African-American woman appointed Consul General at Durban, from 1993 to 1996, where she worked with Nelson Mandela during the transition of South Africa away from apartheid.
The night will conclude with tours of the special exhibition, “Mandela—Journey to Ubuntu” in its last night at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. This exhibition helps us understand the role of forgiveness, leadership, truth, and sacrifice play in overcoming the challenges we face in society today.
Admission also includes hors d’oeuvres by Elegant Fare. Guests over 21 will enjoy an open bar during the welcome reception & immediately following the program, until 8:30 PM.
For tickets, please visit here.

Business with MEXICO under USMCA
2019-03-01 08:30 - 11:00 | OH, United States

FBI: The International Mission, with Special Agent Joseph M. Deters
2019-02-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
Join us for an evening with Special Agent Joseph M. Deters, who will discuss the international dimension of U.S. anti-crime efforts. Guests are welcome.
Payment for the Dinner/Dialogues can now be made thru www.fplcohio.org
If you are unable to pay thru the site, payment can be taken at the event. Please RSVP to Cynthia Cummins at cummins@xavier.edu
Temporary parking available, for more information please visit here.

International Affairs: Join the NKY YP's For An Overview of Krauss Maffei
2019-02-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 300 Buttermilk Pike #330, Fort Mitchell, KY, 41099
Join the NKY YP’s as they attend this International Affairs session to hear from Randy Hemmerle, Human Resouces Director at Krauss Maffei, give an overview of their organization.

GREAT DECISIONS : The Rise of Populism in Europe
2019-02-24 12:45 - 2019-04-05 14:15 | Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave,Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
The Rise of Populism in Europe
By James Kirchick
Mass migration and the problems associated with it have directly abetted the rise of populist parties in Europe. Opposition to immigration was the prime driver of support for Brexit, it brought a far-right party to the German Bundestag for the first time since the 1950s, and propelled Marine Le Pen to win a third of the vote in the French presidential election. In addition to calling for stronger borders, however, these parties are invariably illiberal, anti-American, anti-NATO and pro-Kremlin, making their rise a matter of serious concern for the national security interests of the United States.
This program will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Brown bag lunches are welcome to be eaten while we watch the DVD together before the discussion.
If you did not purchase a briefing book in the fall and would like to do the same background reading as many others in the group, you can order one from the Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org. If not, try to do some research on the topic before coming. No registration is necessary.

GREAT DECISIONS : Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future?
2019-02-17 12:45 - 14:15 | Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave,Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future?
by Ronald J. Bee
Nuclear weapons have not gone away, and the Trump administration has brought a new urgency, if not a new approach, to dealing with them. The President has met with Vladimir Putin as the New Start Treaty with Russia comes up for renewal in 2021, the first presidential summit ever with Kim Jong-un occurred to discuss denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, and President Trump has decertified the Obama nuclear deal with Iran. To what degree should past nuclear talks guide future U.S. nuclear arms control negotiations? Can the art of the deal apply to stabilizing our nuclear future?
This program will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Brown bag lunches are welcome to be eaten while we watch the DVD together before the discussion.
If you did not purchase a briefing book in the fall and would like to do the same background reading as many others in the group, you can order one from the Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org. If not, try to do some research on the topic before coming. No registration is necessary.

One World Gala and Global Trivia Game
2019-02-16 18:00 | Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is proud to announce that on February 16, 2019, the 6th Annual One World Gala and Global Trivia Game will be held at the Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Downtown Cincinnati.
Sponsored by The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation proceeds from the event will support global education programs which prepare students of all ages to thrive in the 21st-century global environment. The Council is committed to engaging more young people and community members in global events and activities.
Form your team today and play a part in this highly anticipated event supporting ongoing educational programs that help students live, work, and lead globally.
To purchase a ticket or obtain more information about this event, please visit www.oneworldgala.weebly.com or www.globalcincinnati.org.

Cincinnati World Cinema : The 2019 Oscar Nominated Short Documentaries
2019-02-16 - 2019-02-17 | Memorial Hall, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Mid-month we travel back to Memorial Hall for the OSCAR- NOMINATED SHORT DOCS, Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, with screenings at 4 and 7 pm each day. Coffee Emporium returns to provide food and coffee drinks between the programs.
For more information please visit here.

GREAT DECISIONS: The Middle East: Regional Disorder
2019-02-10 12:45 - 14:15 | Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave,Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
The Middle East: Regional Disorder
By Lawrence G. Potter
As the presidency of Donald J. Trump passes the halfway point, the Middle East remains a region in turmoil. The Trump administration has aligned itself with strongmen in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, which along with Israel have a common goal of frustrating Iranian expansion. What will be the fallout from policy reversals such as withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear accord and moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem? Does the United States see a path forward in troubled states such as Syria, Yemen, Libya, and Iraq? Is the United States headed toward war with Iran?
This program will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Brown bag lunches are welcome to be eaten while we watch the DVD together before the discussion.
If you did not purchase a briefing book in the fall and would like to do the same background reading as many others in the group, you can order one from the Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org. If not, try to do some research on the topic before coming. No registration is necessary.

Cincinnati World Cinema presents; JONI 75
2019-02-07 | The Garfield Theatre, 719 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Cincinnati World Cinema presents… JONI 75: The Joni Mitchell 75th Birthday Concert
Joni Mitchell gave us music and lyrics that deeply influenced listeners and musicians over many decades. Her creations in folk, rock, pop, and jazz turned her most intimate feelings and experiences into a universal, and often risky, public expression of art. Join us for JONI 75: The Joni Mitchell 75th Birthday Concert, one night only – 7 PM Thursday, February 7 at the Garfield.

Countdown to Brexit: What's Next?
2019-02-06 08:00 - 10:15 | Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 3 East Fourth St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
On June 23, 2016, UK voters made clear their desire to see the United Kingdom withdraw from the European Union. Since then, governments, businesses, and individuals have struggled to develop plans for an orderly “Brexit.” Despite those efforts, and with the formal Brexit date of March 29, 2019, just weeks away, the situation remains very unclear. Join us on February 6 for a discussion of how we got here, what may come next, and how you can prepare your business for the fallout. Click Here to Register

GREAT DECISIONS : Refugees and Global Migration
2019-02-03 12:45 - 14:15 | Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave,Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
Refugees and Global Migration
By Karen Jacobsen
Today, no countries have open borders. Every state in today’s global system has its own laws and policies about who is permitted to cross its borders, and how they will do so. Who determines whether someone is a refugee or a migrant? How have different countries, including the United States, reacted to migration? How effective are the international laws, policies, and organizations that have evolved to assist and protect refugees and migrants?
This program will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Brown bag lunches are welcome to be eaten while we watch the DVD together before the discussion.
If you did not purchase a briefing book in the fall and would like to do the same background reading as many others in the group, you can order one from the Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org. If not, try to do some research on the topic before coming. No registration is necessary.

RABBIE BURNS SUPPER 2019
2019-01-26 18:00 | Receptions West, 3301 Westbourne Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45248, United States
Every year Scots around the world gather together to celebrate the life and works of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati will be providing a whole evening of Scottish entertainment. There will be Bagpipes & Drums, Highland Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Scottish sing-alongs, haggis toss, bonnie knee contest and much more!
Kilt or other Highland are suggested, but not require, feel free to call with questions, Robert Reid 513- 227-3644 or email robertreid111@hotmail.com
Want a wee practice before the event? Come out to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society’s weekly practice on Wednesday, January 16th at the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. RSCDS members will be happy to instruct and some Caledonian Board members will be on hand to help too.
Register here.

Meet the Executive Directors of Greater Cincinnati's Chambers
2019-01-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 300 Buttermilk Pike #330, Fort Mitchell, KY, 41099
Welcome the Hispanic, Japanese, Indian, European & Chinese Chambers of Greater Cincinnati
Area Chamber Executive Directors discuss their mission, vision and what they do in this region. Lunch is included, and Registration is required.

Cincinnati World Cinema: Shoplifters
2019-01-19 19:00 | The Garfield Theatre, 719 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Shoplifters is just such a film. Kore-Eda immerses us in the lives of throw-away children – victims of abandonment and physical abuse – taken in by a group of plain people living by their wits, bound by poverty, whose kindness is remarkable in light of their own uncertain circumstances.
And, he speaks to our intellectual curiosity and our emotions about what makes a family in a harsh world: The bonds of blood or the bonds of love and acceptance?
There will be two encore screenings – Saturday, Jan 19, 7 pm and Sunday, Jan 20, 4 pm.
Get your tickets now.

2019 Annual Meeting
2019-01-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Graydon, Head, & Ritchey LLP
Join us as we begin the year with our 2019 Annual Meeting. This event will highlight the celebrations of 2018 and reveal 2019 goals and initiatives. Meet our new Board Member and Advisory Group.

This event is free and open to the public. Drinks and desserts will be served before and during the meeting. Register today and discover a world of impact!

Learn about our newest program, Art Meets World. To further develop intercultural understanding and awareness of being a good global citizen, students meet with local community members from Japan, China, Mexico, and India. Then together, they will create an art project respective to each country.

The Fabric of India Exhibition
2019-01-01, 2018-12-01 | Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Fabric of India Exhibition, from Oct. 19 to Jan 6th.
Organized by the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London, this exhibition is the first to fully explore the dynamic and multifaceted world of handmade textiles from India. The exhibition showcases the finest examples from the V&A’s world-renowned collection together with masterpieces from international partners, leading designers, and additions from the Cincinnati Art Museum’s own outstanding permanent collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a stunning range of historic dress, heirloom fabrics, and cutting-edge fashion.
India’s handmade textiles are embedded in every aspect of its identity and the history of these fabrics date back at least 6000 years. The oldest surviving cotton threads, from around 4000 BCE, were exported from India. Dyed textiles from the region are documented as far back as 2500 BCE. Textiles are so central to India’s identity that in ancient Greece and Babylon the very name ‘India’ was shorthand for ‘cotton’.
The six thematic sections will explore courtly splendor that was proclaimed by sumptuous fabrics, while religious worship found expression through finely crafted sacred cloths. Centuries of global trade shaped by the export of Indian textiles exemplify the robust aesthetic exchange engaged in by artisans who reflected the culture of their clients in their work. India’s celebrated textiles survived the threat of industrialization and were used to unite India as a symbol of power and protest in the quest for independence in the early twentieth century. Today, Indian designers are adapting traditional techniques to create exciting new fashion, art and design for a global audience, giving India’s textile history a new relevance in the modern world.

China's Maritime Aspirations
2018-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Graydon on Main, 1421 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
THE CURRENT CRISIS IN US-CHINA RELATIONS
US-China relations are in a troubling downward spiral. Washington takes strong exception to Beijing’s “Made in China 2025 Development Strategy” and related unfair trading practices, as well as China’s rapid military buildup. In particular, many US strategists are troubled by China’s creation of extensive reef bases in the South China Sea. The so-called Belt and Road Strategy has also prompted anxiety in Washington and other world capitals. For its part, China has strongly objected to America’s “Rebalance to Asia,” and feels that a containment strategy is in the offing now with Trump Administration’s “Indo-Pacific Strategy.” Beijing has also been rattled by Washington’s new support for Taiwan, as well as the North Korean nuclear crisis that is far from resolved. This lecture will touch upon all aspects of US-China relations, but will focus in particular upon the three noteworthy flashpoints: the South China Sea, the North Korea nuclear issue, and also the Belt and Road Initiative. Prof. Goldstein will discuss insights from his in-depth research in Chinese sources. He will also offer policy recommendations that could help to improve US-China relations, moving beyond the present crisis in the bilateral relationship.
Register Here

International Cybersecurity The Depth and Breadth of the Challenge
2018-12-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
International Cybersecurity –The Depth and Breadth of the Challenge
An evening with Gene Price, Attorney/Rear Admiral
Gene Price is an attorney with Frost Brown Todd and serves as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He recently was assigned as Deputy Commander of the U.S. Tenth Fleet and Fleet Cyber Command. He has experience involving multiple cybersecurity issues, and has supported the Navy, U.S. Cyber Command, and the Department of Defense in his career. Among other areas in private practice he counsels businesses and insurers on cybersecurity.
Reserve dinner for yourself and your guests at www.fplcohio.org “Events” page where you can pay by Paypal or Credit Card; or RSVP to fplcohio@gmail.com or Cynthia Cummins at (513 745-3922). Dinner is $30 for members* / $40 for non-members. *Members include: FPLC, Brueggeman Center and GCWAC.

Celebrating Human Rights at University of Dayton
2018-12-06 | University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH, 45469, United States
The events will serve to mark the twentieth anniversary of the creation of the Human Rights program on campus and the seventieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and provide an opportunity to look forward towards a new era of human rights at UD. The program includes two panels featuring alumni, distinguished speakers, and a reception.
Register Here.

How to do Business in India
2018-11-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Register now to join NKITA at the beautiful Cincinnati Art Museum as they host the Indian Chamber of Greater Cincinnati. Presenting will be local executives R. Mukund, Founder & CEO of Gensuite and Michael Tindall, Founder of Opus Global Services to talk about their challenges and rewards of doing business in both India and Cincinnati. A Cincinnati Art Museum Curator will talk about their current exhibit the “Fabric of India” organized by the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The exhibit explores the dynamic and multifaceted world of handmade textiles from India. Registration is required, and lunch will be provided.

African Night
2018-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 3500 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati OH 45226
Join Us for a true West African Experience
You are invited to attend a free presentation on Saturday, November 17, 2018, on Ivory Coast starting at 6 pm, followed by a dinner that will start at 7 pm. This event is open to the public. Doors open at 5.45pm.
The address is Junior League Building, 3500 Columbia Parkway, at the crossing of Delta and Columbia Parkway. The reception will take place in the Ballroom, on the second floor.
There is a free parking at the back of the building, using the entrance on Columbia Parkway.
The lecture will be in French, with slides in English.
Authentic West African food will be served, together with typical Ivory Coast drinks. Join us for this one-of-a-kind night of International Friendship!
