World Affairs Councils of America Hosts Annual Conference

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World Affairs Councils of America Hosts Annual Conference

Washington, DC
Friday, November 9, 2012

Former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, Ambassadors and experts in foreign policy discuss the top national security and policy issues for 2013, including economic competitiveness and the lingering effects of the Arab Spring.

Hadley begins with a broad look at the major foreign policy challenges for the upcoming year, and is followed by panels discussing the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, Iran and Israel, the Arab Spring's aftermath and economic competitiveness.

The World Affairs Councils of America has nearly 100 councils across 40 states dedicated to educating people about foreign policy.

Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012 at 3:48pm (ET)

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