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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing international awareness, understanding and connections through its multifaceted programs.

11/22/2024

In the last year of Sec. Rex Tillerson’s tenure as CEO, the Washington Post noted that, were ExxonMobil a country, it would be the 41st biggest economy in the world. At that same time, ExxonMobil had double the number of employees of the U.S. Department of State, which Secretary Tillerson went on to lead (2017-2018) following his retirement. ExxonMobil’s board said of Secretary Tillerson, “He led the company with integrity and honor, ensuring that safety and environmental protection were at the forefront of everything we do, generating value for shareholders and highlighting the impressive accomplishments of the company’s diverse workforce throughout the world.” Join the Council in Westlake, TX at Circle T Ranch for a conversation with Sec. Rex Tillerson and Council President & CEO Liz Brailsford on December 4. Register today at dfwworld.org/ceo-series.

hank you to our series sponsors: Hillwood and PNC Bank

Additional support provided by: Paul Hastings LLC

Thank you to our media partner: D CEO

11/21/2024

The Council kicked off part one of the “Inspiring CEO Success Stories: An American Journey” with former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross at the Hotel Crescent Court to discuss his book “Risk and Returns: Creating Success in Business and in Life”. Ross was previously a successful business man known as the “King of Bankruptcy.”

During the discussion, Ross shared many life-lessons and wisdom learned throughout his distinguished career. He provided his insights into the ingredients for success including hard work and commitment, being over-prepared, how to communicate, how to effectively network, and negotiation best practices. Ross also answered questions from the audience on topics such as tariffs, the economy, and U.S. manufacturing.

The series continues on December 4 at Circle T Ranch (circletranch.com) with former U.S Secretary of State and former CEO of ExxonMobil Rex Tillerson. He’ll be in conversation with President & CEO Liz Brailsford discussing his inspiring American story from his birthplace of Wichita Falls, TX to the center of the world stage.

Individual tickets are available for parts two and three of this series on our website at dfwworld.org/ceo-series.

Thank you to our series sponsors: Hillwood and PNC

Additional support provided by: Paul Hastings

Thank you to our media partner: D CEO

11/15/2024

Thank you to PNC Bank and PNC’s Retail Banking team for meeting with participants from the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) group – Increasing Credit and Financial Services for Underserved Communities. International visitors had the opportunity to talk with representatives of PNC Bank about how it uses its Mobile Branches as community outreach tools to extend essential banking services into low- and moderate-income communities and strengthen relationships with unbanked or underbanked members of these communities

11/12/2024

THIS THURSDAY the Council partners with the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas at Music Hall in Fair Park Dallas to host Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. With the Fed's announcement to slash interest rates and a new administration coming in January, Powell will give insight for the year ahead.

11/06/2024

This Thursday, the Council hosts 39th U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross as part of the "Inspiring CEO Success Stories: An American Journey" series at the Hotel Crescent Court. He'll be in conversation with Regional President of PNC Bank and Council Chairman Brendan McGuire. Tickets are available online at dfwworld.org/ceo-series.

Thank you to our series sponsors: Hillwood & PNC Bank

Additional support provided by: Paul Hastings LLC

11/05/2024

THIS WEEK: The Council welcomes former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. He'll be joined on stage with Regional President of PNC Bank and Council Chairman Brendan McGuire to discuss his new book "Risk and Returns: Creating Success in Business and in Life." Ross kicks off part 1 of the "Inspiring CEO Success Stories: An American Journey." Series tickets (including the Ross event as well as Rex Tillerson and Elaine Agather) are available at dfwworld.org/ceo-series. You can purchase tickets to these events and more at dfwworld.org

10/15/2024

With unrest in the Middle East in a state of escalation, it is more important than ever to understand the background of conflict between nations and people groups of the region. The Council hosted Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations in conversation with Ambassador Robert Jordan, both experts on the topic, to offer our members just that. He shared insights from his recent book, "The End of Ambition America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East", which makes the case that, despite setbacks, the U.S. has generally been successful in protecting goals for and interests in the Middle East. Cook maintained the importance of the United States’ influence on the region without retrenchment.

Thank you to our event partners: The Council on Foreign Relations

10/14/2024

The third and final installment of the NATO 75th Anniversary Series wrapped up at the Fort Worth Club with former Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison in conversation with Congressman Jake Ellzey and General Michael Moseley. Attendees got to hear firsthand accounts from these experts on NATO and the importance of the United States' continued participation in the alliance.

Thank you to our event sponsor: Vistra
Thank you to our series sponsor: Billingsley Company

10/14/2024

The Council partnered with Alliance Française de Dallas at the Hotel Crescent Court to hear about the Rebirth of Notre-Dame. Michel Picaud went through the restoration process and showed users exclusive pictures from before and after the fire. The cathedral plans to reopen later this year. Picaud highlighted the cultural significance of the church and why the fire captivated the world.

10/11/2024

Last week the Council wrapped up the NATO Series with a third installment, celebrating its 75th Anniversary. The focus of the second event was on the Indo-Pacific and what the expansion of NATO in that region means to the rest of the world. Hudson Institute’s Daniel Kochis was in conversation with SMU’s Diana Newton to discuss the further implications of this influence, the importance of deterring China's power in the region, and the importance of Taiwan continuing its porcupine strategy.

Thank you to our event sponsor: NEC Corporation
Thank you to our series sponsor: Billingsley Company

10/02/2024

Last week, the Council had the pleasure of hosting Gary Kusin for the 2024 Mel Kusin National Security Lecture. Gary is the co-founder of Gamestop and Laura Mercier cosmetics, former CEO of Kinkos (now Fedex), and Mel’s son. He was joined on stage by former President of AT&T Business Rick Welday. Kusin discussed how he dedicated himself to writing 1,000 words a day for 90 days. He would wake up, get on his Peloton, get his endorphins running, and then write. Kusin discussed his successes and pointed to his failed 8th grade class election as the driving force propelling him towards success in his career. Notably, he offered details about his experience following 9/11; while in leadership at FedEx, he partnered with the FBI to bring down four of the most wanted terrorists responsible for the attacks.

10/02/2024

As global challenges evolve, such as the Russia-Ukraine War, NATO remains a key pillar of the strategy for international cooperation. Council friend and former Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison will be in conversation with Congressman Jake Ellzey at the Fort Worth Club in the final installment of the NATO Series: The Future of World Order on October 4. For more information on events like this visit our website dfwworld.org.

09/30/2024

The U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021 after twenty years, but the question that lingers in the foreign policy community is - what went wrong in those two decades? What was the impact of U.S. involvement? Today, the bloody Israel-Gaza conflict has raged on for a year. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading rocket fire across their border since October 7, and that conflict is escalating. On October 9, the Council welcomes Steven Cook to discuss his latest book, The End of Ambition, where he will discuss whether the U.S. has been successful in protecting core national interests in the Middle East. You can register for this event online at dfwworld.org.

09/27/2024

The Council hosted the 2024 Mike Rawlings Endowed lecture series with Showtime’s The Circus co-creator and producer Mark McKinnon. They discussed the unpredictability of Gen Z in this upcoming election and the future of No Labels. After the presidential debate, more than 400,000 people visited vote.gov because of Taylor Swift’s endorsement, but will they go out to the polls to vote? Many studies show that although social engagement is higher, younger voters aren’t registering to vote.

Thank you to our Mike Rawlings Endowed Lecture sponsors:
FOUNDING DONORS:

Billingsley Company, The Beck Group, Crow Holdings, HALL Group, Tim Headington & HEADINGTON COMPANIES, KDC Real Estate Development & Investments, and Laura & Jack Matthews

SUPPORTERS:
Doug Chestnut, Jill & Michael Dardick, Frank Mihalopoulos, Herb Weitzman, and Abigail & Todd Williams

Additional support provided by Cher & David Jacobs

09/27/2024

NEXT WEEK: The Council concludes the NATO 75th Anniversary Series sponsored by the Billingsley Company with Daniel Kochis and Diana Newton on Tuesday, October 1, and Amb. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rep. Jake Ellzey, and Gen. Michael Moseley on Friday, October 4. Learn about NATO expansion in the Indo-Pacific and the the importance of a strong alliance to the U.S. In between the NATO Series is “The Rebirth of Notre-Dame” featuring President of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris Michel Picaud. He’ll discuss the planned reopening of the cathedral at the end of this year. Tickets are still available online for all events at dfwworld.org.

09/27/2024

“What happens in Ukraine today can happen in Asia tomorrow.” This was a key takeaway from this summer’s NATO summit attended by four of the Indo-Pacific-located NATO alliance partners – Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. The Council's second installment in the NATO 75th Anniversary Series, sponsored by the Billingsley Company, focuses on NATO as it relates to the Indo-Pacific region. The Hudson Institute's Daniel Kochis will be in conversation with Diana Newton, Senior Fellow and Colin Powell Teaching Fellow at the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies. Register for this event today at dfwworld.org.

09/26/2024

As the Notre-Dame Cathedral plans to reopen this year, the Council welcomes President of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris Michel Picaud to discuss the rebirth of the cathedral. Learn more about the fire that captured the attention of the world and what was done to restore and preserve the historic structure. NOTE: this event is open to the public and complimentary for Global Forum members. You can register for this event online at dfwworld.org.

09/25/2024

The Council hosts co-founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics Gary Kusin as part of the 2024 Mel Kusin National Security Lecture series TOMORROW at the Hotel Crescent Court. He'll discuss Kinkos' (now FedEx) role in the aftermath of 9/11 and the ups and downs of running successful businesses. Get tickets on our website dfwworld.org.

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Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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