OUR programs
Do you enjoy broadening your knowledge of world affairs? Are you curious about how global events impact your local community?
Join one of our programs to expand your knowledge about international affairs, geography, history and culture, while broadening your knowledge and networking with other globally-minded people.
Check out some of our great programs.
ICWA Global Speaker Series
Indiana Council on World Affairs invites experts from different parts of our world to share their insight and knowledge on engaging global topics.
Presenters include persons of national and international sensibilities and prominence, such as: scholars, book authors, diplomats, political leaders, and business executives.
Meetings are open to both members and the public.
Our ICWA Global Speaker Series are currently open to anyone living anywhere in the world as they are all being held via online webinar.
The talk starts at 7:00 PM ET with interactive Q & A following the presentation.
Great Decisions Series
Gian a better understanding of the complex, poly-crisis world in which we live by participating in the Great Decisions programs.
The series focuses on current events and topics covered by the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions Briefing Book.
For each event, experts present information as well as insight, from various perspectives, on current international events.
Purchase your own copy of the Great Decisions Briefing Book from the Indiana Council on World Affairs so you can read ahead and more closely follow the key themes covered by each presenter.
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1. Human Rights and International Law ~ Tuesday, February 3, 2026
2. America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy ~ Thursday, February 12, 2026
3. Ukraine and the Future of European Security ~ Wednesday, February 18, 2026
4. Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy ~ Wednesday, February 25, 2026
5. U.S. Engagement in Africa ~ Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6. Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation ~ Tuesday, March 10, 2026
7. Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order ~ Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8. U.S.-China Relations ~ Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Great Decisions 2026 8-Week Series: Indiana Council on World Affairs - Great Decisions 2026 - ICWA's 8-Week Series (wildapricot.org) Sign-up now, plus order your book.
Academic WorldQuest™ 2026
a Global Education Experience - Free!
This study program and competition encourages students becoming globally aware peace builders in a wide range of careers, such as public service to international business.
More than 3,000 high school students from across the US compete in the World Affairs Councils of America's Academic WorldQuest competitions organized by more than 40 local world affairs councils.
Indiana Council on World Affairs' competition, for the 22nd year, is free of charge and offers open enrollment to any high school in Indiana grades 9-12.
For 2026. Lead Sponsor Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies is making possible the winning team's travel to Washington, D.C. for the national competition as well as scholarships for all four students of the winning team!
To prepare for the competition, the FREE Official Study Guide gives students and teachers direct on-line access to articles, interviews and videos to broaden understanding of complex conditions of global significance.
This fast-paced, interactive, game-style quiz of multiple-choice questions on ten topics tests world knowledge about geography, history, culture, and current world affairs.
Teams of four students, along with an academic coach, compete among Indiana high schools while networking with globally minded peers from around the state.
A school may include as many students as there are students who are interested.
To be held at the University of Indianapolis on February 14, 2026, lunch is provided for students and teachers at no charge. Lunch is available for purchase by others.
In addition to the students and teachers, friends and family, the public are encouraged to attend this engaging academic competition. Let's learn together!
Register for AWQ 2026: February 14th!
Academic WorldQuest™ 2025
100+ Students & Teachers.
For 2026, let's include more!
Social Studies - World Languages - Environment -
Language Arts - Journalism - Arts-Photography!
International Adventures
International Adventures is a social program where ICWA members and guests visit ethnic restaurants, attend festivals, movies or some other cultural program.
For dinners, the proprietor often discusses the menu to give us a cultural background of the food served.
It is a way to support Indianapolis' diverse international community as well as to learn about various traditions in an authentic environment.
Together we celebrate the unique, different areas around the world. With lively conversations, we enjoy dining and other experiences.
Join us!