Upcoming events
Tue
Sep
08
Afghanistan: Five Years After the Withdrawal
Featuring Lieutenant Commander Michael Sarraille (Ret.), U.S. Navy SEAL, and Dr. Geoffrey Wawro, Founding Director of the Military History Center at UNT
Thu
Sep
17
Understanding Cuba: Realities, Resistance, and Reform
Featuring John Suarez, Executive Director at the Center for a Free Cuba, and Jorge Baldor, Founder of After8toEducate
Tue
Sep
22
The Economy Today: Making Sense of the Numbers
Featuring Catherine Rampell, Contributor at MS NOW and Economics Editor at The Bulwark; moderated by Rachel Davis Mersey,...
Wed
Sep
23
America at a Crossroads: Isolationism vs. Globalism
Featuring Jeffrey Engel, Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, and David Kramer, Executive Director of...
Tue
Sep
29
Power & AI Data Centers: The Global Demand Shock
Featuring Diana Liebmann, Partner at Haynes Boone, Jeffrey Moerdler, Chair of the Haynes Boone Data Centers and Digital...
Tue
Sep
08
Afghanistan: Five Years After the Withdrawal
Featuring Lieutenant Commander Michael Sarraille (Ret.), U.S. Navy SEAL, and Dr. Geoffrey Wawro, Founding Director of the Military History Center at UNT
Thu
Sep
17
Understanding Cuba: Realities, Resistance, and Reform
Featuring John Suarez, Executive Director at the Center for a Free Cuba, and Jorge Baldor, Founder of After8toEducate
Tue
Sep
22
The Economy Today: Making Sense of the Numbers
Featuring Catherine Rampell, Contributor at MS NOW and Economics Editor at The Bulwark; moderated by Rachel Davis Mersey, Executive Vice President and Provost at Southern Methodist University
Wed
Sep
23
America at a Crossroads: Isolationism vs. Globalism
Featuring Jeffrey Engel, Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, and David Kramer, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute
Tue
Sep
29
Power & AI Data Centers: The Global Demand Shock
Featuring Diana Liebmann, Partner at Haynes Boone, Jeffrey Moerdler, Chair of the Haynes Boone Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Practice, and Haynes Strader, Chief Development Officer at Skybox Datacenters
Explore Memberships
General Membership ($120)
In addition to discounted pricing to Council speaker programs, members have access to exclusive members-only events and the remarkable Council network.
Contributor’s circle ($300/$600)
The Contributors’ Circle is a group of philanthropic global thinkers who are committed to lifelong learning and engagement with the world.
Global Forum ($1.2K/$3K)
The Global Forum offers special opportunities to engage with high-level speakers and Council members through exclusive events, briefings and trips.
President’s Circle ($6K)
At this top level of membership, the President’s Circle supports critical areas of the Council’s mission, including expanding investment in area schools, covering costs for student attendance at speaker events, diplomatic outreach, and much more.
Meridian Young Professionals ($120-$6K)
(ages 20-40)
Members who are early in their career have access to dynamic and enlightening programming tailored specifically for them. Meridian members come from all industries and backgrounds but share a common interest in community and global engagement, foreign policy, culture, and current events.
Reduced Rate Memberships ($30)
Our Council programming provides a unique opportunity to learn from some of the foremost thinkers and leaders in the world and expand their global knowledge. Students, educators, and active military can enjoy access to these opportunities – as well as the full benefits of Council membership – for just $25/year.
Explore Memberships
General Membership ($120)
In addition to discounted pricing to Council speaker programs, members have access to exclusive members-only events and the remarkable Council network.
Contributor’s circle ($300/$600)
The Contributors’ Circle is a group of philanthropic global thinkers who are committed to lifelong learning and engagement with the world.
Global Forum ($1.2K/$3K)
The Global Forum offers special opportunities to engage with high-level speakers and Council members through exclusive events, briefings and trips.
President’s Circle ($6K)
At this top level of membership, the President’s Circle supports critical areas of the Council’s mission, including expanding investment in area schools, covering costs for student attendance at speaker events, diplomatic outreach, and much more.
Meridian Young Professionals ($120-$6K)
(ages 20-40)
Members who are early in their career have access to dynamic and enlightening programming tailored specifically for them. Meridian members come from all industries and backgrounds but share a common interest in community and global engagement, foreign policy, culture, and current events.
Reduced Rate Memberships ($30)
Our Council programming provides a unique opportunity to learn from some of the foremost thinkers and leaders in the world and expand their global knowledge. Students, educators, and active military can enjoy access to these opportunities – as well as the full benefits of Council membership – for just $25/year.
Highlights
Here at the Council, we are focused on making an impact in DFW: educating North Texans about global issues that matter, connecting local citizen diplomats with visiting emerging leaders, and inspiring civic engagement and life-long learning.
The numbers aren’t the full story, but they do help to communicate some of that measurable impact.
View FY2025 Annual Report61
public programs
connecting North Texans with the world’s foremost leaders and experts on topics that matter
23
international
visitor groups
exploring ideas, sharing cultures, and building lasting relationships through professional and cultural exchanges
116
participating
north texas schools
providing high-quality programming on international affairs and civic engagement to educators and students
3,596
members
from generous corporate sponsors and business leaders to students, educators – all committed to global awareness