Second Monday with CTWAC | July 2026
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends in conversation over dinner on the issues impacting our world, every second Monday.
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends in conversation over dinner on the issues impacting our world, every second Monday.
What will war look like in 2084 – in a world devastated by climate change? Join us on WorldNow with Jim Falk as we sit down with Elliot Ackerman, author of 2084: A Novel of the Future of War; NYT bestselling author, and contributing writer at The Atlantic. In 2084, decorated military officers and award-winning […]
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends in conversation over dinner on the issues impacting our world, every second Monday.
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends in conversation over dinner on the issues impacting our world, every second Monday.
North Korea. China. Nuclear threats. AI. Cybersecurity. Defense. The future of America’s alliances. South Korea stands on the front lines of today’s biggest security challenges. As Korea emerges as a major defense, technology, and economic power, it is also navigating one of the most complex security environments in the world. The choices Korea makes – […]
How did 9/11 reshape America – and the world? Peter Bergen, the journalist who conducted the first televised interview with Osama bin Laden in 1997 and author of All the Presidents' Wars, joins WorldNow with Jim Falk to examine the decisions of four U.S. presidents over 25 years of conflict and their lasting consequences: from […]
Brett McGurk, former White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa and author of Brink (available Oct. 6, 2026), takes us inside the high-stakes negotiations to free the October 7 hostages and secure a ceasefire in Gaza. McGurk led U.S. diplomacy on some of the region's most consequential challenges, offering a rare firsthand […]
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends in conversation over dinner on the issues impacting our world, every second Monday.
China. Defense. AI. Energy. The resources powering global competition. Critical minerals are becoming a defining fault line in global security. From advanced weapons and defense systems to AI, energy, and emerging technologies, access to these resources is increasingly tied to national power and security. Dr. Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the CSIS Critical Minerals Security Program, […]