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 […]
A Conversation with Consuls General Tom Clark & Carlos Iriarte. RSVP Today. North America is at a turning point. Rising trade tensions, intensifying immigration debates, and a looming USMCA review are testing one of the world’s most important partnerships. Join the Consuls General of Canada and Mexico for a rare, timely, and candid conversation on […]
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: China’s Power in a Shifting World Global tensions are rising, and China is testing the limits of its global […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global balance of power. Nations are racing for advantage, companies are competing for dominance, and the quest for superintelligence is moving faster than ever. Join us on WorldNow with Jim Falk as we sit down with Sebastian Mallaby, author of The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, & the Quest for […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Diplomat + Luminary Award, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut's signature gathering of diplomats from around the world and Connecticut's top business, government, and community leaders. Over 50 nations will be represented as Consuls General, Ambassadors, and dignitaries gather in Hartford to offer unparalleled opportunities to connect, […]
From the early days of the republic to today’s headlines, the story of U.S.–Cuba relations offers a compelling window into the evolution of American foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere. This is a story of empire, revolution, crisis, and diplomacy - and it is far from over. Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and […]
Featuring Michael Brenes, Director of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy at Yale Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary with an all-American party and reflect on America's place in the world after 250 years. We’ll explore the pivotal decisions, influential leaders, and defining moments that propelled the nation onto the global stage. How has diplomacy […]
