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OLYMPIA WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL

We offer informative, dynamic speaker programs by Northwest and national experts on the most important international topics of our time. Meeting monthly, we are an engaged group of South Sound residents who gather to listen and discuss global issues in a friendly, non-partisan environment.

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Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for events and Speaker Series Programs coming in September 2026!

For information about last season's events and where to watch them on YouTube check out the events page or click the button below.

LAST SEASON'S EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 29 | 6:30pm | Virtual
"Hot Topic" Discussion - Pop-up Zoom Event

National Security & Artificial Intelligence: What Should We Be Watching?

with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland

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Thursday, November 19 | 6:30 pm | SPSCC Lacey & Zoom

Can China Go Green? What Its Energy Transition Means for the World

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GLOBAL UPDATES

One of the primary goals of OWAC is to help keep our members informed about different critical topics in the world today. Accordingly, OWAC will be publishing short reports about a different topic each month or so.

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GLOBAL UPDATES

One of the primary goals of Olympia World Affairs Council is to help keep our members informed about different critical topics in the world today. Accordingly, one of OWAC's board members will be publishing short reports about a different important topic each month or so.

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GREAT DECISIONS

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch the videos and meet with members of their community to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Join the Olympia group today!

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