The New Space Race

The United Arab Emirates recently joined the small group of nations that have successfully launched a spacecraft to Mars, further proving space is the new domain for international cooperation—and competition. Join us as we speak with the woman who led the UAE's successful mission to Mars, and one of the world's rising stars in space […]

Edible Arrangements: the Power of Entrepreneurial Spirit

Over 20 years ago, Edible Arrangements founder and Pakistani immigrant Tariq Farid envisioned a new type of product: an edible ‘flower arrangement’ of fruit carved to look like bouquets of flowers. Investors were skeptical. Some even told Farid the business would fail. Fast forward. With over 1,300 stores worldwide, Edible Arrangements is a beloved American […]

Global Security Forum 2021: Competing for the Future

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Announcing Global Security Forum 2021: Competing for the Future From space to cyber, the currency of power is changing. GSF2021 will bring you an all-star lineup of leaders who redefined their fields, shattered barriers, and will reveal the technologies, strategies, and domains that will define the next decade of security and global competition. Featuring top […]

Model UN Briefing with Morocco

Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats.

Resilience: Why Things Bounce Back

Please join the highly acclaimed author and Chief Impact Officer at Planet, Andrew Zolli, as he opens a new season of State of the World. Andrew will explore how systems and people maintain their capacity to continue and recover from adversity. Join us as we tackle questions like, what causes one system to break down […]

Model UN Briefing with Egypt

Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats.

Model UN Briefing with Estonia

Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats.

Model UN Briefing with Armenia

Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats.

Refugee Crisis

Please join the Executive Director of IRIS, Chris George as he discusses resettlement for refugees as well as IRIS on the second episode of State of the World. Join us as we tackle questions like, what can we do to help the process of refugees being resettled in the United States? You won’t want to […]