VIDEOS
Catch up on select recorded CTWAC programs with ambassadors, leading journalists, economists, military leaders, and foreign policy experts discussing the issues shaping our world.
Browse our video library below, or click here to explore all upcoming and past events.
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global balance of power. What does the AI race mean for security, power, and the world economy? CFR's Sebastian Mallaby... -
Three top Middle East and national security experts join us to explore the latest in the US-Iran war and its impact on the region and...
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CFR's James Lindsay unveils his ultimate rankings of America's best and worst foreign policy decisions - from the invasion of Iraq to the Marshall Plan.
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Where are women in power around the world today? We ask Ambassador Susan Page, former U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, for International Women's Day.
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Journalist Yi-Ling Liu takes viewers behind the Great Firewall to tell the untold stories of thirty years of surveillance and censorship on China's Internet.
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Before Bad Bunny's historic Superbowl halftime performance, we sat down with Bad Bunny's album historian Jorell Meléndez-Badillo for a look at Puerto Rico’s history.
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The United States spends a trillion dollars on its military each year. Bill Hartung, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft senior fellow, asks: is America's trillion-dollar...
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Samuel Katz joins WorldNow to introduce us to Meir Dagan, the former Mossad director who transformed the service, modern espionage, and the Middle East.
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Tom Standage, Deputy Editor of “The Economist,” shares his bold predictions for 2026 - from an AI bubble and China's rise to Ozempic controversies and...
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Is the US headed towards war with Venezuela? Former Ambassador to Venezuela, Charles Shapiro, joins us to unpack U.S. military strikes in the region and...
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul explores the global rise of autocracy and new threats from Russia, China, and an isolationist America.
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David Sanger, Chief White House & National Security Correspondent for The New York Times on China, Russia, the U.S., and the unraveling world order.
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As the nuclear threat heats up, we sit down with Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, former Undersecretary of State for Arms Control & International Security.
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Learn about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Jordan's King Abdullah: two consequential leaders shaping the future of the Middle East.
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Steven Cook explores the aftermath of U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, and shares insights into escalating tensions and possible outcomes in the Israel-Iran conflict.
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In "Empty Vessel," Harvard economic historian Ian Kumekawa tells the story of the making and offshoring of the modern global economy through one versatile barge.
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Is shifting U.S. policy and rhetoric putting North American cooperation at risk? Hear Consuls General from Canada and Mexico discuss the changing relationship with the...
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As renewed conflict grips eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, hear from a former UN Ambassador on the M23 offensive, foreign involvement in the crisis, and...
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Pulitzer-Prize winning author Lawrence Wright explores the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict through his new novel, "The Human Scale."
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Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined us and fellow citizens nationwide for a town hall to explore shifting U.S. foreign policy, our role in global conflicts,...
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CFR’s Edward Alden explores the economic, social, and international impact of the new administration’s sweeping changes to immigration policies and mass deportations.
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From the threat of tariffs and supply chain instability to unpredictable policies, how will shifting global trade trends reshape the global economy in 2025?
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H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor to President Trump, joins us to break down the foreign policy priorities that will shape the next four years.
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Gregg Jones tells the story of Ben Kuroki, a Japanese American combat pilot and forgotten war hero who became the first Asian American to fight...
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Dr. Trita Parsi joined us November 6th to discuss escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. involvement, and whether the U.S. risks entering another "forever...
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State Department historian and author James Graham Wilson introduces us to Paul Nitze, “America’s Cold Warrior” and the architect of NSC-68 - the blueprint of...
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Historian, author, and CFR foreign policy expert Max Boot reintroduces us to one of America’s most consequential and controversial presidents – and his lasting impact...
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Capt. Florent Groberg, Recipient of the Medal of Honor, delivers the inaugural Paul W. Bucha Keynote Address at the GSF2024 opening VIP Reception. GSF2024 was...
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It's one of the biggest hotspots in global security, as the region is rife with competing alliances and multiple ongoing conflicts. Can we finally achieve...
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Climate change: threat multiplier or the threat? Sherri Goodman, the world’s top leader on climate change as a security threat, reveals how every global risk...
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“Climate change is not a threat multiplier. It is the threat.” Hon. John Podesta, the U.S. President's top climate advisor, gives a critical update at...
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The next domain: under the surface. From unmanned subs to stealth capabilities, how does our Navy keep us safe? The new Commander of the Undersea...
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Top leaders from NATO allies joined forces at GSF2024 to address the future of the alliance and its importance to the security of the world...
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Top cyber leaders confront the biggest issues of our time: from cyberattacks to the takeover of artificial intelligence in the military. How does new tech...
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Admiral Kevin Lunday, Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, joined us at GSF2024 to address the role of the Coast Guard in securing our global...
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Concerns about Russia tightening its military cooperation with China, Iran, and North Korea are mounting. What does this new axis of disruption mean for the...
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Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist David Sanger previews the U.S.’s return to superpower conflict at GSF2024: Power Plays. He confronts the volatile rivalries with China and Russia...
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Freedom of the press is a hallmark of our democracy. Steve Herman, VOA's senior White House reporter from 2017-2021, joined us to reveal what it's...
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What’s next for America in the Middle East? Steven Cook joins us to talk foreign policy priorities and how we should reimagine our strategic interests...
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Bestselling author and former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez tells her story of being a Cold War-era spy and “contract wife” and the challenges...
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For fans of "Oppenheimer:" hear science journalist and author Sarah Scoles on the reality of nuclear weapons in the present day and what it means...
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Ambassador William J. Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, joined us at the Centennial Celebration of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut...
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How can a nation reinvent itself? Historian and author Frank Trentmann tells us how Germany was able to rebuild itself and redefine its place in...
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On International Women's Day 2024, we were joined once again by H.E. Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S. on how the war in...
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Former Afghan Ambassador Roya Rahmani joined us in conversation with CTWAC CEO Megan Torrey to mark International Women’s Day on the issues facing women in...
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On Lincoln’s birthday, author Allen Guelzo joined us in conversation on the American President whose firm and powerful beliefs in democracy guided him through one...
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Previewing his book, Author Sung-Yoon Lee introduces us to North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, the sister of Kim Jong Un and “the most dangerous woman...
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Stuart A. Reid, author of "The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination," uncovers the truth behind the U.S.-sanctioned...
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Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) gives remarks at the 2023 Global Security Forum: Tipping Points & Tripwires on the state of global security and the war...
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Space is the new high ground. From hypersonics to quantum computing, this domain is ever-evolving and all-important. Chief Master Sgt Jacob Simmons, U.S. Space Command...
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Where will American leadership be most needed in the 21st century? How will the U.S. navigate this shifting security landscape? Two retired generals discuss the...
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to be at the forefront of our global community's pressing security concerns. Now in its 20th month, the current state...
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Lockheed Martin CFO Jay Malave sits down with CNBC's Morgan Brennan to address security innovations and challenges from the defense industry perspective in a new...
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A naval strategist, former Marine Corps leader, and a wargamer explore the all-important U.S.-China relationship and ask whether or not the issue of Taiwan will...
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Former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John M. Richardson keynotes the 2023 Global Security Forum with an address on sea power and the role of...
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Are tech tools undermining global democracy in favor of authoritarianism? TIME100 AI Honoree Paul Scharre sits down with West Point Cadet Trinity Stenger to discuss...
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Climate change is a major tipping point that will reshape more than just the world’s physical landscapes. How should the U.S. and the world respond...
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Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty (USA, Ret.) opens the 2023 Global Security Forum with his insights on the biggest threats we face and the tipping points...
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The war in Ukraine is at its most critical tipping point. Ukraine is now engaged in a hard-fought counteroffensive to liberate the rest of their...
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Hear Dr. Siegfried Hecker, author of "Hinge Points" and Director Emeritus of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, describe what he saw and heard during his...
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On International Women's Day 2023, we spoke with three remarkable women leaders from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iran to discuss the global fight for freedom, democracy,...
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The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020 between the U.S., Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, aimed to normalize relations between the countries and outline...
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Watch our live conversation over lunch with H.E. Ashok Mirpuri, Ambassador of Singapore to the U.S. and friend of the World Affairs Council. The Ambassador...
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Defense Industry representatives from across the Connecticut address the defense industry’s role in providing aid to Ukraine and how the industry in the U.S. is...
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Is the U.S. Navy prepared for this new Age of Instability? Council CEO Megan Torrey speaks with current Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday...
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David Sanger examines the new era of superpower conflict between Russia, China, and the United States; and how it differs from Cold War conflict, including...
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The continued rise of China has resulted in an increasingly unstable power dynamics in the Pacific. Admiral Dennis Blair discusses the shifting power and security...
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has ushered in a new wave of European security concerns, including NATO’s position in the world, energy security, and the global...
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Will China invade Taiwan? The resurgence of Chinese grey zone operations in and around Taiwanese territory, shifting U.S. policy, and the conflict in Ukraine have...
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What does it take to enforce sanctions against Russia? From mega-yachts to bank accounts to possible Fabergé eggs, learn how the US is capturing ill-gotten...
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The World Affairs Council, in partnership with Goodwin University, is live and in-person for a conversation with politician, diplomat, and activist Ambassador Andrew Young (Ret.)...
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Watch our live conversation with President Lech Wałęsa, former president of Poland, Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader, and founder of the Lech Wałęsa Institute.
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With global supply chain issues and rising inflation, are we facing a recession? With Paul Donovan, Chief Economist at UBS.
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Ambassador Charles Shapiro (Ret.), former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, recaps 2021 with Council CEO Megan Torrey and looks ahead to 2022.
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Executive Director of IRIS, Chris George discusses the global refugee crisis in the context of the U.S.' withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Chief Impact Officer at Planet, Andrew Zolli, walks us through how systems and people always bounce back from adversity.
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We hear from three future global leaders from different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Global Security Forum 2021: Competing for the Future
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In a new era of great power competition, is China the sole new global superpower? What is Beijing's vision of the new international order?
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We pair the future of our nation's military with current leaders to discuss the armed forces of tomorrow. What triumphs and challenges will these young...
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From leadership to cyber, this panel will explore the changing currency of power and ask: how will decisions made today come to define and secure...
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We pair the future of our nation's military with current leaders to discuss the armed forces of tomorrow. What triumphs and challenges will these young...
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Space and cyber are the emerging combat domains and are only becoming increasingly critical. From our nation's infrastructure to our warfighting capabilities, an attack of...
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We pair the future of our nation's military with current leaders to discuss the armed forces of tomorrow. What triumphs and challenges will these young...
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Innovation in our military, cyber and space industries isn't optional -- it's imperative. The United States might be leading the way in these domains, but...
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Connecticut has some of the largest defense companies in the world, but the world is constantly transforming. How can Connecticut remain competitive without falling behind...
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In the digital age, extremist groups are exploiting new platforms to promote their violent ideologies. How can we limit their reach?
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Following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, what will the future of Afghanistan look like, and will the United States get back involved?
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Global security starts at home. Is bipartisanship possible, and is disunity in the U.S. compromising national and global security?
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Tariq Farid, Founder & CEO, and Asma Farid, Vice President & Partner, share Edible Arrangements’ extraordinary success story.
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For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new prime minister. Benjamin Netanyahu has been ousted and Naftali Bennett enters office, promising to...
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The United Arab Emirates recently joined the small group of nations to have successfully launched a spacecraft to Mars, further...
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From cyberattacks to regional conflicts, US-Russia relations are at an all-time low. We talk to Fiona Hill ahead of the Biden-Putin meeting.
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This year, the world watched as 12 of Europe's richest and most famous soccer clubs attempted to form an exclusive Super...
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Roya Hakakian is a poet, journalist, and author, who came to the U.S. from Iran as a political refugee. She sits down with...
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On May 7, Colonial Pipeline, which is responsible for about 45% of the East Coast fuel supply, was hit with a crippling...
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Roy Kamphausen joins us to address U.S.-China relations and their competing outlooks for the future in 5 strategic areas.
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Some say no one could have predicted 2020. We challenge them to speak with geopolitical forecaster George Friedman.
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Sports and politics are two of the most polarizing topics in the world. Then again, they both have an undeniable ability to bring people together...
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Murithi Mutiga, Project Director for the Horn of Africa at the International Crisis Group, joins Council CEO Megan...
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Shahmahmood Miakhel, Designated Ambassador of Afghanistan to Qatar and Afghanistan's former First Deputy and...
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Brenda Gayle Plummer, Ph.D. joins the Council to discuss the deep global roots of today’s U.S. movements for social...
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Space defense systems and Harry Potter have more in common than you might think. Whether flying out of earth’s...
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When the massive cargo ship blocked the Suez Canal, it blocked billions of dollars in trade and exposed the fragility of global shipping.
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Yaya J. Fanusie, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American security discusses the launch of China’s new digital Yuan and the precedent...
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A discussion with the Embassy of Ireland in the U.S. on the partnership between Ireland and the U.S., and what's in store for the...
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Ambassador Derek Mitchell, former U.S. ambassador to Myanmar and current President of the National Democratic Institute, sits...
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Seamus Hughes, Deputy Director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University is an expert on terrorism...
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Dr. Trita Parsi, co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, talks about the Iran Nuclear Deal...
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Heather Fischer, senior advisor for human trafficking in the Philanthropy sector, most recently served as the first-ever White...
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Stephenie Foster joins Council CEO Megan Torrey to define what feminist foreign policy is and how it might make the United States, and world, more...
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Senator Chris Murphy, (D-CT), member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sits down with Megan Torrey, Council...
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On Thursday, October 1, we had the honor of celebrating the local, national, and global leadership of Paul Bucha, Recipient...
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Model United Nations went virtual this year for the first time ever! Hundreds of student delegates convened over the past...
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The election happened over a month ago, but state election certifications recently confirmed the presidential election results...
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Is the U.S. losing its military advantage? Christian Brose, author of "The Kill Chain," discusses why the U.S. urgently needs to...
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The National Guard has topped headlines in 2020, sparking debate over the military's role in domestic affairs...
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What impact does the polarization of U.S. civil society have on the world's security? How can we reckon with deep divisions...
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U.S. allies convene for a panel discussion of their respective nations priorities for international coalitions and what they want...
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This election is a defining moment for the U.S. and the world. Where do your fellow citizens stand? In this special pre-election...
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In a time of rapid change, how will COVID-19 transform the way we work? We're joined by Ravi Kumar, President of Infosys, to...
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Join us for a conversation with Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan, moderated by Former...
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In the opening event of the Global Security Forum 2020, Dr. Richard Haass sets the stage: how do we secure an increasingly...
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The World Affairs Council of Connecticut is honored to award the 2020 Luminary Award to Paul "Buddy" Bucha, Recipient of the...
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The U.S. is in the midst of a national conversation on police reform and racial justice. What can we learn from policing in other...
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How do CTWAC student leaders stay globally engaged in a time when it's more difficult - and more important - than ever before?...
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How do CTWAC student leaders stay globally engaged while socially distant? Anna Brown, CTWAC student leader from Enfield...
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From atrocities against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, to conditions in detention centers in China, to the individuals involved...
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The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in a new era of technology in health, from digital contact tracing and health data...
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What does it look like when a state collapses? This question was posed by Steven Cook while reporting on Lebanon one week...
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We discuss China-Connecticut trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a vision for our post-pandemic global economy.
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We discuss the impact of COVID-19 on education around the world and address questions such as: How will the pandemic...
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Today, the U.S. confronts policy challenges, shifting alliances, and escalating tensions in the Middle East. We explore the...
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The 2020 U.S. election is poised to be one of the most consequential in the history of the nation. It is also an election under...
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Ambassador Robert Ford (ret.), U.S. Ambassador to Syria from 2011-2014 and Emma Sky, Director of the Greenberg World...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed or halted migration around the world. At the same time, the U.S. administration last...
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From the anthrax scare to the HIV/AIDS crisis and pandemic influenza planning, Dr. Garcia has consistently been at the...
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The coronavirus pandemic has upended lives, economies, and systems across the world. In this special discussion, we discuss...
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We discuss if Lafayette Square is analogous to Egypt's Tahrir Square with Steven Cook and what implications these events...
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In this national moment, join us for a discussion on the roots of racism and inequality in our nation, the history of resistance...
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Oil prices are plummeting, energy markets are shifting, and new alliances are forming. Has the collapse of oil prices in the wake...
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Three countries, three different responses to COVID-19. Join us to explore the national COVID-19 responses of Sweden, the U.K...
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What should we expect from the U.S. private sector during a time of national and global crisis? Join Jeffrey Sonnenfeld for a...
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General John R. Allen (USMC, Ret.), President of The Brookings Institution, joins us for an expert conversation on disrupting the...
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How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect global security and policy in the years ahead? How can leaders rise to the challenge...
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A message from Council leaders across the country setting the stage for the week-long Ideas Summit, CxC:Amplified...
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See how COVID-19 may shift the economic trajectories of two major economies, India and China, and what this might mean for supply...
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With tensions between Iran and the U.S. at a boiling point, and continual escalation on the horizon, will COVID-19...
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From transforming the Convention Center to setting up field hospitals to delivering PPE to medical providers, the CT National Guard...
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In February of 2014, the U.S. and international partners launched the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) with the goal...
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Richard Fontaine, CEO, CNAS, discusses what the coronavirus means for U.S.-China cooperation, competition, and the power...
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Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy discusses the U.S. Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Packages and the ongoing worldwide health...
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A fantastic discussion about the national and global security implications of the coronavirus with David Sanger, National...
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We talk with Esam Boraey, student leader of the Egyptian Revolution in the World Affairs Council of Connecticut's debut global...
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Model United States student President Olivia Zhang addresses over 1,100 student delegates at the opening of the CTWAC MUN 2019...
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The shifting ways in which global power is exerted, extended and withdrawn will define the future security landscape of our world...
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Both the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars bring up broader issues about the effects of prolonged war on a nation and what state-building...
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General John Allen (USMC, Ret.), President of The Brookings Institution, delivers the keynote address of the Global Security...
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The US and other countries around the world keep implementing policies in the attempt to quell violent extremism, but to no avail...
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The versatility and anonymity of cyberweaponry causes it to be considered, as The New York Times correspondent David Sanger...
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At the 2019 Luminary Award, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut celebrated Connecticut’s global leadership...
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On November 31 and December 1, 1,000+ high school students from more than 35 schools across Connecticut convened to debate...
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"Power Clash: China on the Rise" confronts the increasing competition between the U.S. and China and assesses the threats...
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New World Powers discusses how the global order is shifting towards a multilateral power balance and how the emergence of these...
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Military and civilian experts discuss the critical role of cybersecurity on an international level. How do you balance security with...
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Top experts discuss the role of NATO in a global order where multinational alliances are falling out of favor Is the United States...
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Battlefields of the Future dives into the changing face of terrorism at home and abroad. From combating terrorism at the strategic...
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The Council is proud to honor Yale Cancer Center, a ground-breaking center for global health, as the 2018 Luminary Award recipient...
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The global security landscape is shifting as new alliances form, new threats emerge, and the global order continues to be re...
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Breaking down the South China Sea dispute, through analysis of the major players, allies and implications for global sec...
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An examination of the U.S. approach to security policy in the volatile regions in the world. How does the U.S. prepare and...
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The global security landscape is shifting as new alliances form, new threats emerge, and the global order continues to be redefined...
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How can nations protect their infrastructures in the age of cyber warfare? Is cyber warfare the main battleground of the future?...
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With President Trump and President Putin discussing modernizing their respective nuclear arsenals, are we likely...
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On December 1 and 2, 1,000 high school students from more than 35 schools across Connecticut convened to debate...
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Model United Nations student President Abishek Malani closes the CTWAC MUN 2017 session with a message to all delegates and...
