2012 Alaska World Quest Competition

The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents Saturday, 4th February, 2012 – Lucy Cuddy Hall, UAA Doors open at 6 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. For More Information Please Contact Alaska World Affairs Council by telephone 276-8038 or by email to info@AlaskaWorldAffairs.org .

Kevin Book | “The Last, Best Chance for North American Energy Security”

The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents The Northrim Bank Oil and Gas Series               “The Last, Best Chance for North American Energy Security” Special Introduction by Senator Mark Begich “Gaining Ground: Outlook for Alaska Oil and Gas Development in Federal Lands and Waters” Friday, 3rd February, 2012 – Dena’ina Tikahtnu Ballroom […]

Larry Persily | “Alaska’s Natural Gas: Does Any Country Need It?”

The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents The Northrim Bank Oil and Gas Series Larry Persily Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects “Alaska’s Natural Gas: Does Any Country Need It?” Friday, 20th January, 2012 – Hilton Hotel in the Ballroom Doors open at 11:30 a.m. – Program begins at 12:00 p.m. For Reservations RSVP by […]

Panel Discussion | “Can Alaska Learn from Norway’s Oil and Gas Success?”

The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents “Can Alaska Learn from Norway’s Oil and Gas Success?” A Panel Discussion Featuring: Elle Ede, Statoil Alaska; Brad Keithly, Perkins Coie; Rebecca Logan, Alaska Industry Support Alliance; and Hugh Short, Alaska Growth Capital Friday, 13th January, 2012 – Hilton Hotel Doors open at 11:30 a.m. – Program begins at 12:00 […]

Marta Jara | “Global LNG – A Shell View”

The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents The Northrim Bank Oil and Gas Series Marta Jara President and Director General for Shell Companies in Mexico “Global LNG – A Shell View” Friday, 9th December, 2011 – Hilton Hotel Doors open at 11:30 a.m. – Program begins at 12:00 p.m. For Reservations RSVP by Wednesday, 7th December to […]

“Climate Change: Forest Conservation in the Republic of Suriname and the Way Forward”

The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents Ambassador Henry MacDonald Suriname Ambassador to the U.N. “Climate Change: Forest Conservation in the Republic of Suriname and the Way Forward” Friday, 2nd December, 2011 – Hilton Hotel Doors open at 11:30 a.m. – Program begins at 12:00 p.m. For Reservations RSVP by Wednesday,30th November to the Alaska World Affairs […]

Global I.Q. with the Economist | “Business in India”

The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents Global I.Q. with the Economist “Business in India” Speaker: Free Audiocast with, Jim Falk from The Economist Tuesday, 29 November, 2011 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Alaskan Standard Time Free event

Ambassador Peter Tomsen | “The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failure of Great Powers”

In partnership with The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents Ambassador Peter Tomsen Former Special Envoy to Afghanistan “The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failure of Great Powers” Special Guest Introduction by: Torrie Allen General and Artistic Director of the Anchorage Opera Friday, 18th November, 2011 – Hilton Hotel Doors open at 11:30 […]

Ambassador Peter Tomsen | “The Great Game: Afghanistan”

Cyrano’s Theater Company in partnership with The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents “The Great Game: Afghanistan” with special guest Ambassador Peter Tomsen Thursday, 17th November, 2011 – Cyrano’s Off Center Playhouse Program begins at 7:00 p.m. Free event, donations appreciated ” ‘The Great Game’ was a term used for the strategic rivalry and conflict between the […]