Looking for a way to kick off the summer with some good company, good food and a fun evening, then join us at the Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant at 1258 Windsor Street for dinner and showing of the 2004 comedy “Sideways" with Paul Giamatti.

We will meet at 6:30PM to enjoy a Japanese themed dinner at Kan-Kan's in house restaurant. We will be ordering off the menu. The movie begins at 8:00PM.

To pre-purchase movie tickets, go to the Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant website: www.kankanindy.com

Click on Films and Events.  Scroll to Coming Soon and then scroll down to June 11 - “Sideways” to select FILM ONLY. 

Please register in Wild Apricot just to let ICWA know you are coming so we can get together. Seats are not assigned, so there will be no problem gathering together with other ICWA members and friends.

Remember: Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 dinner and 8:00 movie at Kan- Kan Cinema, 1258 Windsor Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. On-site parking.

If you have any questions, please contact: info@indianaworld.org or 317-704-4689. 

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About Sideways: 

"Sideways," premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2004 and in the US the same year.

It's critically acclaimed as one of the greatest films of the 2000s and holds many national and international awards.

The compassionate film about friendship and all its imperfections, follows two men in their forties, one a depressed teacher and unsuccessful writer, and the other, a past-his-prime actor, who take a week-long road trip to the Southern California wine country to celebrate the actor's upcoming wedding; and the women they encounter during their trip.

About Kan-Kan: 

Featuring many award-winning films, including international films, Kan-Kan opened its facility in 2021 and is Indy's only locally owned arthouse cinema and restaurant.

Kan-Kan is powered by the Indianapolis Film Project, incorporated in Indianapolis in 2018 as a nonprofit organization focused on building community and social understanding for enriching Indianapolis through the power of film.

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Membership Renewal and/or Invitation to Join

Re: Membership 2025-2026

You are invited to renew/join your membership with the Indiana Council on World Affairs, Inc.

When you join, you are among thousands who participate in more than 90 world affairs councils across America.

As fascinating world events unfold, ICWA brings you presentations by credible, informed scholars, diplomats, business leaders, and others. Speakers who explain and help us understand complex matters of global significance.

Your membership supports our events presented in-person, hybrid, or via Zoom, including:

● Lectures with Q&A, such as Global Speakers (formerly Distinguished Speakers), and Great Decisions, and other selected topics.

● Youth education initiatives, such as Academic WorldQuest for high school students, a national competition of the World Affairs Councils of America. ICWA is a Member Council.

● Community outreach and encouragement, such as special events and ICWA's role as State Coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association's Books and Educational Resources.

Soon, you will be receiving our request to renew, and or join, the Indiana Council on World Affairs, Inc. When you join, please review and update your comments, "Topics you would like to explore."

Let's learn together! "Strive to Thrive in '25"

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06-10-25

Teachers, Study Groups, Students, and all those interested in learning and understanding world affairs! Learn what the students have been studying!

For carefully researched world affairs study content, the World Affairs Councils of America's Academic WorldQuest Study Guide is an interesting and worthwhile educational resource.

Although originally developed for the Academic WorldQuest competition, it has dual use in the classroom, community-based discussion groups, or even a "Quiz" fundraiser. 

This year's Indiana's Academic WorldQuest was held by the Indiana Council on World Affairs on February 22, 2025, at the University of Indianapolis. The national competition was held by the World Affairs Councils of America on April 28, 2025, at the United States Institute of Peace, Washington, D.C.

To support Indiana's winning team, Carmel High School, the ICWA held a "Watch Party" in-person at the Carmel Public Library and via Livestream.

To see the recording of the AWQ 2025 National Competition on April 28, 2025: https://www.youtube.com/@worldaffairscouncils/streams

For making your viewing even more informed and interesting, review: 2025 Academic WorldQuest Study Guide - World Affairs Councils of America. Following are the topics that are covered with Q&A and that you will learn about: 

1. The United States and Foreign Languages

2. Space and National Security

3. Nontraditional Approaches to Foreign Policy

4. Music and Globalization

5. Indigenous Peace Building

6. Critical Minerals in Africa

7. Borders and Boundaries

8. Mexico - 2025 Focus Country

9. Great Decisions 2025 (GD) Topics - Future of NATO and European Security. AI and American National Security.

10.Current Events

Note: The AWQ local Q&A and the AWQ Webinars are available, upon request, until June 30, 2025.Please contact the ICWA at 317-704-4689 info@indianaWorld.org. (Ref. Email File: 02-18-25)

Source: World Affairs Councils of America. May 15, 2025.

Indiana Council on World Affairs, Inc.

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• The ICWA 2025 Great Decisions Series was presented live via Zoom during 8 consecutive weeks during February and March 2025.
  
  

• During this Memorable Day Weekend, now, as an added benefit for ICWA members and supporters, the recorded sessions are available via the Indiana Council on World Affairs YouTube channel.
  
  https://www.youtube.com/@indianaworld/videos
  
  To access the recordings, you can go directly to YouTube or use the YouTube links placed below, next to each session's title.  
  

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• Below is a list of the 8 topics and speakers who presented during this informative series on timely, globally significant topics. 

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• ICWA Great Decisions 2025 

• Topics and Speakers

Watch the series via YouTube to hear what these esteemed scholars and diplomats say about current U.S. foreign policy!

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ICWA 2025 Great Decisions - Detail

FEBRUARY 2025

1. Tuesday, February 4 - Climate Change and Security with Prof. Daniel Cole

Recording: Great Decisions 2025: Climate Change and National Security with Professor Daniel Cole - YouTube

Order your Great Decisions 2025 Briefing Book: Books | ICWA (indianaworld.org)

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2.   Wednesday, February 12 - Taiwan with Dr. Paul Heer

Recording: Great Decisions 2025: US - Chinese Relations in Tense Times: Trade, Tech and Taiwan w/ Dr. Paul Heer - YouTube

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3.  Tuesday, February 18 - Gaza with Professor Pierre Atlas 

Recording: Great Decisions 2025: American Policy in the Middle East and Gaza with Professor Pierre Atlas - YouTube

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4.  Wednesday, February 26 - India with Ambassador Tim Roemer

Recording: India: China the U.S. and the Global South, with Ambassador Tim Roemer - YouTube

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MARCH 2025

5.  Wednesday, March 5 - AI and National Security with Professor Caleb Lucas

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6.  Tuesday, March 11 - American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads with Ambassador Kenneth Quinn

Recording: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroad: Ambassador Kenneth Quinn - YouTube 

Order your Great Decisions 2025 Briefing Book: Books | ICWA (indianaworld.org)

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7.  Tuesday, March 18 - NATO and Liberal Democracy with Prof. Eliot Cohen

Recording: NATO and European Security: Professor Eliot Cohen - YouTube

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8. Wednesday, March 26 - World Economy and U.S. Changing Leadership with Professor Michael J. Hicks

Recording: U.S. Changing Leadership in the World Economy - Professor Mike Hicks

Review the Indiana Council on World Affairs YouTube channel for accessing many presentations on world affairs: https://www.youtube.com/@indianaworld/videos

Membership in the Indiana Council on World Affairs is open: Join | ICWA (indianaworld.org)

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Current 05-22-25

INFO / ORDER: Books | ICWA (indianaworld.org)

The Indiana Council on World Affairs invites you to join the dialogue about current world affairs based on reasoned information, researched and written by experts on foreign policy.

To inform and support America's largest discussion program on world affairs, the Foreign Policy Association publishes its Great Decisions 2025 Briefing Book. It is a well-respected reference for public officials and educators to guide discussion on world affairs and foreign policy. 

The Indiana Council on World Affairs, FPA's State Coordinator for books and educational materials, offers publication discounts.

In Indiana, groups around the state organize Great Decisions groups to present lectures and facilitate discussion among those who want to learn about and understand the complex matters of world conditions. The presentations are held in schools, libraries, churches, community centers, retirement communities, homes, as well as virtually.

Great Decisions 2025 Topics:

The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) Great Decisions 2025 Briefing Book topics form the basis for lectures and group discussions around the country. For 2025, the topics, as listed in the book, include:

Topic 1: American Foreign Policy at the Crossroads     

Topic 2: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy    

Topic 3: U.S. - China Relations     

Topic 4: International Cooperation on Climate Change

Topic 5: The Future of NATO and European Security

Topic 6: AI and American National Security

Topic 7: India: Between China, the West, and the Global South

Topic 8: After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East

Order for Great Decision Series: Books | ICWA (indianaworld.org)

When you order your Great Decisions Briefing Book from the Indiana Council on World Affairs, you help support world affairs education in Indiana. The book will be mailed to your home or business. Plus, you'll receive notices for the ICWA Great Decisions 2025 Series to be presented during 8-consecutive weeks in February and March 2025.

MEMBERSHIP: Join / Donate | ICWA (indianaworld.org) An individual membership is $50.00. Join today! Includes on-going notices of up-coming events.

FREE BOOK! The Indiana Council on World Affairs Global Citizen Membership level ($150) includes one Great Decisions 2025 Briefing Book. 

ICWA GREAT DECISIONS SERIES: Indiana Council on World Affairs - Great Decisions. These are live Zoom events with selected experts speaking to each of the eight Great Decisions topics. Register for the 8-week series: Indiana Council on World Affairs - Great Decisions 2025 - Full 8-Week Series (wildapricot.org).  Or, as topic sessions are announced, registration is available for single sessions.

For more information: info@IndianaWorld.org or 317-704-4689.

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