Escalation or Negotiation? The world watches as the U.S. and the European Union enter a period of increasingly tense trade relations. As tariffs and trade uncertainty escalates, how will the global economy respond? How will this affect businesses here in Connecticut? Join us for an urgent seminar on tariffs and trade, featuring a panel discussion with […]
In his new political thriller The Human Scale, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright tells the story of an Israeli cop and a Palestinian-American FBI agent who join forces to solve the murder of an Israeli police chief in the West Bank – set against the backdrop of the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict. Wright joins us on […]
Join fellow World Affairs Council members in conversation over dinner on the issues impacting our world. Connect and engage with others, share your thoughts, and explore how we can secure our global future. Topic: So many elections - what do they all mean? Around the world, decisive elections have dominated headlines in Canada, Australia, Singapore, […]
This event is SOLD OUT. Please call us at (860) 241-6118 if there are any questions/concerns. A Conversation with Consuls General of Canada and Mexico Are major shifts in U.S. policy pushing our neighbors to the north and south away? Or will this reordering create pathways for a more productive and secure North American neighborhood? […]
Join fellow World Affairs Council members in conversation over dinner on the issues impacting our world. Connect and engage with others, share your thoughts, and explore how we can secure our global future. Topic: What’s at stake in the India-Pakistan conflict? In May, tensions between India and Pakistan reignited with deadly border clashes following the […]
This event is sold out. For last-minute accommodations, please contact our office at (860) 241-6118. Honoring Donald Allan, Jr., President & CEO of Stanley Black & Decker with the Luminary Award Mark your calendar for an unforgettable evening of international connection at The Diplomat. Hartford’s most anticipated global event brings together over 50 Consuls General […]
In his newly published Empty Vessel, Harvard economic historian Ian Kumekawa tells the history of the global economy through a single barge: which throughout the 20th century served as a floating prison, military barracks, housing for migrant workers, serviced offshore oil rigs, and anything else the market demanded. Ian Kumekawa joins us on WorldNow with […]
RSVP today In the last week, the U.S. struck nuclear facilities across Iran and coordinated a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, after more than a week of the two sides exchanging attacks on military sites and cities. Dr. Steven Cook from the Council on Foreign Relations joins us live to answer all of your […]
Join us to learn about the two most consequential leaders shaping the future of the Middle East. RSVP now. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - de facto ruler of one of the wealthiest states in the Middle East - has positioned himself as a transformative leader. His rule is defined by economic and […]
