The South Dakota World Affairs Council, based in Brookings, is formed exclusively for educational purposes to provide information and learning opportunities about world affairs to the people of South Dakota and the region. Membership is made up of outstanding leaders and participants in business, civic, and education communities in South Dakota who are committed to educating citizens about our role in 21st-century global affairs. The South Dakota World Affairs Council seeks to stimulate interest in and promote discussion of international relations, global cultures, and U.S. foreign policy but takes no stand on current issues.