Space Limited! With a national emergency declared over border protection, this discussion offers insight into the history of borders. The central question is: what exactly is a border? Seemingly stable lines separating two countries or geographical areas, borders have been contested throughout history and are frequently at the center of political conflict. Attention will be […]

An astrophysicist, global catalyst, and a member of the team that made history by sequencing the first human genome   On March 4, we celebrate global changemakers in innovation: women at the forefront of discoveries, innovation, and movements that will shape the future of our world.   Join us for a glimpse into our global […]

Space Limited! If tickets are sold out, please contact Amanda Jolly, Program Director, at [email protected] or (860) 241-6118 to be added to the wait-list. Recently Venezuela has dominated the headlines and the international stage. Countries are choosing sides, protests are raging, humanitarian health crises are piling up, and there is no definitive end in sight. […]

Over 20 nations will be represented. Be in the room for Connecticut's premier global event. Join us on the red carpet to welcome diplomats from around the world to our state. Network, make exclusive business contacts, and meet a new global connection at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Enjoy food and drink while mingling […]

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 | 7 TO 9 P.M. West Hartford Conference Center at Town Hall 50 South Main Street | West Hartford Validated parking is available in the Town Hall lot. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RSVP by Monday, March 18 at bit.ly/Friendship324 Or call 860.727.6103 What issues and forces divide the American Jewish […]

Monday, March 25 | 7 to 9 p.m. UConn Storrs Campus | Konover Auditorium at Dodd Research Center The Thomas J. Dodd Research Center is located at 405 Babbidge Road. Paid parking is available in the South Garage at 505 Jim Calhoun Way. Join us for a fascinating and important conversation about the relationship between […]

2019 Luminary Award Recipient The World Affairs Council is thrilled to announce Stanley Black & Decker will receive the 2019 Luminary Award. We are proud to honor Stanley Black & Decker, a global leader anchored in Connecticut. Stanley Black & Decker provides the ideas and tools for those who make the world™. Sponsorship Opportunities Available […]

SOLD OUT If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Jolly, Vice President, Programs and Communications at: [email protected] or call: (860) 241-6118.   You asked, we listened. After overwhelming requests to bring back our panelists from Global Security Forum 2018, we are bringing Dr. James Holmes and Dan Murphy back to Connecticut. Power Clash will […]

The Global Security Forum is New England's premier regional security forum. In its third year, the Global Security Forum has convened some of the brightest minds and most influential leaders in global security. From cybersecurity to nuclear arms racing, these experts bring their on-the-ground leadership experience and unparalleled analysis to bear on some of the […]