Now through March 21, HartBeat Ensemble presents the play, "Bee Trapped Inside the Window." Before or after watching the show, join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and HartBeat Ensemble […]

China is at the forefront of the world in its development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). What does this mean for the global financial system? What implications could […]

Space defense systems and Harry Potter have more in common than you might think. Whether flying out of earth’s orbit or running through bricks to reach Platform 9 ¾, special […]

The Ever Given captured the world's attention when it grounded itself across the Suez Canal, blocking not only the waterway, but billions of dollars in trade; it also exposed deep […]

After the murder of George Floyd, protests for racial justice erupted around the world. The words "I can't breathe" appeared on protest signs in cities from Berlin to Seoul. What […]

On April 14, Biden announced the U.S. will be withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan, starting on May 1 and concluding by September 11, 2021. This will bring to a close […]

Sports and politics are arguably the two most polarizing topics in the world (See? Already arguing). Alternatively, they have an undeniable ability to bring people together regardless of country, background […]

A humanitarian crisis develops in the Tigray region of Ethiopia; Uganda's confronts claims of a rigged election; Somalia faces the prospect of the eruption of political violence. We're joined by […]

Is this period of history the "storm before the calm?" Join master geopolitical forecaster and New York Times bestselling author of The Next 100 Years, George Friedman, as he explains […]