Women's representation in global leadership has slowed and, in some places, backslid in recent years. We ask why this is occurring - and where women's leadership is thriving - with Ambassador Susan Page. Ambassador Page […]
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends 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: The Iran Question This weekend’s U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran – which killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior leaders […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut to welcome Rick Steves – America’s favorite travel guide – for a special one-night event in Hartford. Presented by Bradley International Airport, where your next journey to Ireland, UK, and Europe begins. RSVP Today. For decades, Rick Steves has helped Americans discover the world through his iconic travel guidebooks, […]
Ready to plan your next adventure? Join fellow explorers, globally curious friends, and Council members for an engaging morning of conversation, connection, and inspiration. We are delighted to welcome Andrew Haught, Director of Travel at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, who will share insider insights on upcoming international journeys designed to bring global learning and cultural […]
From the Marshall Plan, the Louisiana Purchase, and the creation of the United Nations to the bombing of Nagasaki, Indian Removal Act, and the invasion of Iraq, U.S. foreign policy decisions throughout its 250-year history have had an immense impact in reshaping our nation and the world. James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on […]
For 250 years, U.S. foreign policy decisions have shaped the course of history—often debated not only in government halls but in the taverns, inns, and meeting places where early Americans gathered to exchange ideas. From the Marshall Plan to the Louisiana Purchase, these decisions helped define the nation’s role in the world. On April 7, […]
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends 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: When Inequality Becomes Instability Economic pressure is rising worldwide – and so is political tension. From protests to polarization, […]
With the U.S. and Iran now in open conflict and the world’s energy supply under threat, the stakes could not be higher – or more uncertain. Join us on WorldNow with Jim Falk as we sit down with Steven Cook, senior Middle East expert at the Council on Foreign Relations; Amb. Deborah Jones, U.S. Ambassador […]
Around the world – and here at home – democracy is under pressure. What does the rise of authoritarianism actually look like? How do democratic systems erode? And are we seeing those warning signs now? Join us in conversation with Asha Rangappa, Senior Lecturer at Yale and former FBI special agent. Asha spent years investigating […]
