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The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America

Established in 1949, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to creating an informed citizenry on matters of national and international significance.

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A special 60th anniversary appearance: please note schedule change
*Due to a change in the General's schedule, we have been asked to reschedule this program to a LUNCHEON. Please note that only the time —not the date or location — has changed.* A luncheon program exclusively for members of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and their guests. Join today! Friday, February 12 — Luncheon General David H. Petraeus Commander, U.S. Central Command
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Monday, March 15 — Evening Assessing the Obama Administration's Response to the Great Recession Mark Zandi Chief Economist, co-founder of Moody's Economy.com The policy response to the financial panic and Great Recession has been unprecedented. Just how successful were the actions taken by the Federal Reserve, Congress and the Administration? What more do policymakers need to do, and will they be able to gracefully exit from their massive intervention in the financial system and economy?	Tuesday, April 6 — Evening Republican Turnaround? Mitt Romney Governor of Massachusetts (2003-2007) The former Governor of Massachusetts, successful business leader and likely future GOP presidential candidate details his plan to strengthen the economy and restore our sole superpower status. No lecture passes.
Wednesday, February 17 — Luncheon Lessons Learned from the Worldwide Financial Crisis Charles I. Plosser President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Due to forecasted inclement weather, this program has been postponed to Wednesday, February 17. All other details for venue and time remain the same. The recent financial crisis, which has greatly affected the economies of countries all over the world, has provided valuable lessons for policymakers, legislators, investors, and private citizens. What lessons have central bankers and bank regulators learned from this recent financial crisis? Did we take the lessons learned from past financial crises and apply them to this crisis?	Great Decisions 2010 overview: courtesy of the Foreign Policy Association February 1 - March 10 — Lunch Great Decisions 2010 Your opinion counts! Join us for discussion and debate on timely global affairs topics. Following each discussion, participants complete opinion ballots that are collected and tabulated for a national report, which is presented to the White House, the departments of State and Defense, members of Congress and the national media. This program is offered in association with the Foreign Policy Association.
Past event photos
Photos from our 2009 Atlas Award, honoring Jayne B. Garrison and featuring keynote remarks by Steve Forbes, are now available online at Flickr! Read more about the event!
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Travel the world

The World Affairs Council has offered tours to its members and to cooperating councils for more than 30 years. Our trips offer all the highlights of touring, as well as access to political leaders and local experts for behind the scenes briefings that make our trips unique. Our hallmark "Inside" tours are resource rich, featuring private briefings and expert lecturers.

Preview our 2010 travel line-up now!

April 26-May 1, 2010 Inside Washington. Our annual 5-night program of meetings and special events includes briefings with Congressman Lee Hamilton, Michael O'Hanlon, Washington Times journalist Jeffrey Birnbaum. $2,450.

May 3-15, 2010 Mandarin China. This comprehensive deluxe tour includes wonderful sightseeing in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and on a Yangtse cruise; classes on cooking and Tai Chi; and substantive briefings on political and economic issues. From $4,395.

June 20-29, 2010 Berlin, Prague, Budapest and Vienna with Dr. Pam Zeiser. Stay in superior Hilton hotels, enjoy regional cuisine, full sightseeing-including Dresden and Bratislava-embassy briefings and expert lectures. $2,514 plus airfare. $345 single supplement (limited space!)

60th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTING SPONSORS

BILL AND LESLIE MACDONALD and
THE MILL SPRING FOUNDATION

The Sabina and Raza Bokhari Foundation

The Council also thanks its most supportive members

The McEwen Family Foundation