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Small groups meet to dive deeper into international topics
NCWA supports students exploring international issues
NCWA schedules 10 lectures on international affairs every season
Join Us in Person at New Venue! As we begin 2025, the NCWA lecture season is in full swing at our new venue, Naples United Church of Christ (NUCC), 5200 Crayton Road.This move follows feedback from our membership, who requested a more convenient, northern location. The NUCC offers top-notch sound and video equipment, managed by an in-house professional team. The venue's “Gathering Place” at the entrance provides a welcoming atmosphere for socializing, and the nearby Waterside Shops area offers great options for dining and drinks. We invite you to join us in person for lectures and events, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. We look forward to greeting you at this exciting new location! President's Club Luncheons Our President’s Club luncheons are in the Napa Room at Seasons 52, at 8930 Tamiami Trail North (at U.S. 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road), which provides a special large room, menu and staff. If you are not a member of the President’s Club, we suggest you consider joining by donating $250 to support NCWA and enjoy more intimate engagement with our distinguished lecturers. | Out of Peril and Chaos: Upcoming Lectures for 2025 Monday, January 27: "Will China become the World’s Strongest Power?" Ryan Hass Monday, February 10: "Iran’s New Patrons," Dr. Ray Takeyh Friday, February 21: The Ninth Biennial National War College Event: Multiple speakers, “Our National Security” Monday, March 10: "American Statecraft," Aaron David Miller, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Monday, March 24: "Artificial Intelligence," Monday, April 7: "Immigration," Eddie Aldrete, Senior Vice President of International Bank of Commerce; chairman, National Immigration Forum. |
NCWA Book Club to Discuss America's Strategy In Light of Chinese Power and Ambition The Book Club on February 4 will discuss Eldridge A. Colby’s book The Strategy of Denial: America's Defense in the Age of Great Power Rivalry. The discussion will begin at 12:00 noon and end around 1:30 pm. The Strategy of Denial discusses why and how America's defense strategy must change in light of China's power and ambition. Colby was the lead architect of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, the most significant revision of the US defense strategy in a generation. For more information and the Zoom link, click here. The Book Club meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month from 12:00 to 1:30 pm, November through April. In 2025, the club will meet February 4, March 4, and April 7. For further information, contact Bill Korstad, bkorstad@mac.com or 303-887-7116. |
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Join or Renew Your Membership! We would love to have you join us at NCWA for timely and robust programs about the international events we hear about every day. Family and individual memberships are available.* Click here or reach our Call Center at 239-649-3942 to join us! *Membership year runs July 1-June 30 of each year. What We Do: Our Mission We educate, inspire and engage our community in international affairs and global issues. |
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