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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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Mon, September 15, 2008
Thomas Friedman
Green is the New Red, White and Blue
SOLD OUT

For support of this program, the Council gratefully acknowledges

Wed, October 22, 2008
Impact '08
Join keynote Robert E. Rubin for an evening dedicated to gauging
the global challenges facing a 21st-century America

Thu, November 6, 2008
A View from Abroad: How the World Views the U.S. Presidential Election
featuring Trudy Rubin

Wed, November 12, 2008
Ted Turner
Chairman of Turner Enterprises

Thu, December 4, 2008
John W. Rowe
Chairman and CEO of Exelon

For support of this program, the Council gratefully acknowledges

Council members enjoy exclusive private dinner and reception with Pakistani Foreign Minister

Council director Dr. Raza Bokhari, H.E. Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of Pakistan, and Council president Claudia McBride at the July 11, 2008 event, hosted by Dr. Bokhari (click image for more event information)

Don't miss our
2008 Election Gala
Sat, October 11, 2008
A totally irreverent, completely unconventional, politically incorrect evening with cocktails, a mock election, dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Rich Posmontier Ensemble, and featuring MSNBC Hardball host, Chris Matthews

For support of this event, the Council gratefully acknowledges
Radnor Trust

Focus on Education

Bodine seniors Abiodun Azeez and Ben Conteh named 2008 Gates Millennium Scholars! Read more

A Celebration of Margaret Lonzetta - from Hoops to Hermes
On the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2008, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia celebrated Council vice president Margaret Lonzetta's 35 years of dedication and service. Read more

Learn more about the Council's Global Leadership Programs for students and teachers

The Council thanks its most generous supporters

Travel the world

The Council has been offering tours to its members and to Cooperating Councils for more than thirty years. These trips offer all the highlights of touring plus access to political leaders and other local experts for behind the scenes views and briefings that make our trips special and unique. Many trips include lecturers drawn from the fields of diplomacy, journalism, or academia. "Inside" trips are resource rich featuring private briefings, behind-the-scenes visits or expert lecturers.

Our 2009 travel line-up is now complete — don't miss these exciting travel opportunities as well as our new line-up of private jet trips!

Israel
Nile and Red Sea
Baja California

Now Booking

November 9-26, 2008 Ancient Sites of the Mediterranean with award-winning journalist Bill Moyers. Sail aboard the Corinthian from Athens to Malaga via Sicily, North Africa. Advance reservations now open from $6,995.

February 12-22, 2009 Antiquities of the Nile Valley and the Red Sea with Ambassador Mark Johnson. From $4195 plus airfare. Reserve by August 31 and save $1,000 a couple

April 7-15, 2009 Cruising the Canary Islands. From $2,995 plus airfare. Book by September 17 and save $1,000 a couple!

Now available — Visa and insurance services!