Washington State has taken center stage in the legal battle over the Trump Administration’s proposed immigration reforms. As the legal battle unfolds, Washington State could see profound changes in our relationship with the rest of the world. Join our conversation with State Solicitor General Noah Purcell, who successfully argued in federal court to block Trump’s > Continue Reading

The World Affairs Council's Spotlight series is devoted to examining the changes and challenges in United States foreign policy under the new Trump administration. In no area are these changes more pronounced and controversial than relations with Russia. This panel presentation will draw upon the expertise of academics and practitioners to explain what choices America > Continue Reading

Join World Affairs Council Tacoma and Asia Pacific Cultural Center for a question and answer session featuring Evelyn Lopez, Jim Merritt and Victoria Woodwards. Learn where the candidates stand on international issues and how those issues connect to the city of Tacoma. This event is free to the public, but seating is limited. Please RSVP > Continue Reading

Jeff first traveled to Russia in 2010 with a fellow Saint Martin's professor and a group of students before returning in 2013 as a Fulbright Scholar. He lived and taught at Petrozavodsk State University (an overnight train ride northeast from St. Petersburg). He met no politicians on his travels (well, a couple of mayors), but > Continue Reading