Seeking to inform and engage the citizens of Austin in international affairs and foreign policy.
Austin, TX
Joined April 2014
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International entrepreneurs contribute to Austin�s reputation for creativity and innovation, inspiring others to think beyond borders. #AustinInnovation #StartupInspiration na2.hubs.ly/H07rzfv0
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Last night on the sidelines of UNGA in NYC, USGLC hosted @DepSecStateMR Mike Rigas, senior government officials, private sector and community leaders for a conversation on America's role in the world and USGLC's new Blueprint for Effective International Assistance.
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🏛️ What can a 2,500-year-old military strategist teach us about the Iran crisis?
GMF's J.C. Lintzenich turns to Sun Tzu to explain the psychology driving Tehran's calculus, and what it means for deterrence.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4fTZAIV
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Empowering Small Businesses at the DECA Summit | New Legacy Leader Episode with Ali Khataw | Gain $7,5000 in Financial Assistance | MORE... - mailchi.mp/austinasianchambe…
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SECRETARY RUBIO: "The United States has always responded to humanitarian crises, especially in our own hemisphere. That's what we're focused on now."
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How is the U.S. strengthening its economic edge amid growing global competition?
At #ImpactForum2026, @DFCgov’s Bethany Aquilina Brez, @CrossBoundary’s Thomas Flahive, and @FDD’s @Bonnie_Glick explored how U.S. economic tools and international assistance can reinforce our competitiveness—supporting stronger partnerships, more resilient markets, and long-term economic growth.
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Secretary of State Jane Nelson welcomed the newly appointed Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Kyung-eun Lee, to the Texas Capitol today.
The Republic of Korea is one of our state’s largest economic collaborators, investing more than $50 billion into Texas-based projects. Welcome to Texas, Consul General Lee. 🇰🇷
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⏳ Just 3 weeks until hundreds of nationwide leaders converge on DC for #ImpactForum2026!
Check out our growing speaker lineup with bipartisan members of Congress, business execs and nonprofit leaders, retired Generals and Admirals, and even more big names soon!
➡️ forum.usglc.org
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Austin goes global - inaugural Global Impact Awards, presented by the @WACAustin honored Ambassador Joseph D. Stafford III, Kathleen Stafford, Fulori Kirikiti, George Friedman, Michael Cunningham, Marisa Vickers, the late Mayor Frank C. Cooksey, accepted by daughter Kathryn Pew. Special thanks to Slovak Honorary Consul Martin Valko, Sandor Foldi, Trade Attaché, Vice Consulate of Hungary, Rebecca Renzes, Matt Rabatin, Andrea Hrusovska, Jozef Hrusovsky for their support #global #WorldAffairsCouncil #AustinTX
Seats are still available. See y’all next week!
Delighted to participate in the 2026 Texas-Europe Business Summit and host the post- summit inaugural Global Impact Awards. @WACAustin @UTexasGlobal Read all about it at Newsletter #1 conta.cc/47VAXqB #texaseurope #worldaffairscouncil #universityoftexas #austin
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Line to get into Austin Airport goes out the doors Friday morning kxan.com/news/local/austin/a…
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A busy first day in #Texas for Minister of State @RobertTroyTD, focused on strengthening Ireland–Texas economic ties 🇮🇪🇺🇸
Meetings with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and state legislators, a visit to @TXStockEx, and an @Entirl
business reception to close out the day.
Fantastic Tri-National business briefing this afternoon at Opportunity Austin featuring @CanCGDallas and @ConsulMexAtn
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Immediately following the 14th Annual Texas-Europe Business Summit on March 31, join us from 4:30–6:00 p.m. for World Affairs Council Global Impact Awards. We will honor outstanding regional educators, authors, & public servants whose work has global impact 🤝
Enjoy appetizers and beverages as we celebrate partnerships positioning Texas as a global leader in exports and international collaboration. Let’s celebrate! 🥂
📷 Photo Credit: Christopher V. Sherman @cvsherman
#TXEuropeBusinessSummit #TXEuropeSummit #UTCES #WACA #GlobalBusiness #GlobalImpact #WACGlobalImpactAwards #WorldAffairsCouncil #TexasGlobal #TexasExports #GlobalLeadership #Austin #TexasBusiness #DiplomacyMatters #GlobalCitizen #CelebrateCulture
Tri-Lateral Investment Forum on March 12, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. eventbrite.com/e/tri-lateral…
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Celebrate. Inspire. Honor.✨
The conversation doesn’t end when the summit sessions conclude.
Immediately following the 14th Annual Texas-Europe Business Summit on March 31, join us 4:30–6:00 p.m. for World Affairs Council Global Impact Awards. We honor outstanding educators, authors, and public servants whose work has meaningful global impact.
Enjoy appetizers and beverages & celebrate partnerships that position Texas as a global leader in exports and international collaboration.
#TXEuropeBusinessSummit #TXEurope2026 #TexasEuropeSummit #WACA #GlobalBusiness
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Take a look at our roundup of some of the St. Patrick’s Day events happening across our consular region!
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Comment below if you know of any other St. Patrick’s Day events happening in your area! 🇮🇪
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Enjoy reading about these unique Czech Christmas traditions. Stay tuned for German Christmas customs in our next post. Happy Holidays 🎄Veselí Vanoce ✨- Merry Christmas! protocolww.com/unique-czech-… ✨}Czech #Czech #Slovak #Praha #Prague #Czechrepublic #customs #culture #heritage #gratitude #etiquette
