Sarasota World Affairs Council

SWAC is a member of the World Affairs 

Councils of America. 

Click on logo below to visit WACA's site for news updates, podcasts, information from other World Affairs Councils, and much more.

WACA is running a great series of virtual events this year, click on the logo above for more information.

Thank you for your support of SWAC's 2020-21 Season!

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We will return for next season with a special event on Climate Change on October 14, 2021 at Selby Gardens.  Stay tuned for more information.

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We wish you a happy and healthy summer!

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Oct. 26, 2020 - U.S. Russia Relations

Dr. Angela Stent

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Nov. 17, 2020 - The U.S. and China in an Era of Competition

Mr. Richard Fontaine

(video available under "VIDEOS" tab)

​Dec. 7, 2020 - Why You Should Now Care Even More about

Public Health

Mr. Richard Skolnik

(video available under "VIDEOS" tab)

​Jan. 26, 2021 - Endless Wars, Refugees, and the U.S. Role in a Turbulent World

Ambassador Frederick Barton

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Feb. 23, 2021 - Rebuilding and Restructuring Security Alliances for Future Challenges

Dr. Michael O'Hanlon

​Mar. 23, 2021 – The United Arab Emirates & the U.S.: Copperation and Challenges

Mrs. Shaima Haussain Gargash, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the UAE

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Click HERE for Speaker Bios

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PLEASE NOTE

For the 2020-21 season we will host virtual lectures.  All meetings start at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom webinars.  Invitations and links will be provided on this page for each program in turn.  Members will also receive e-mails with registration details.

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