Conflicts in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and around the world have created a global refugee crisis. Join Chris George for his final appearance as part of IRIS to discuss the future of refugee resettlement - and his role in transforming refugee resettlement nationally. Chris has been Executive Director of IRIS – Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services […]
Ambassador Ted Osius, former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, joins us in Fairfield County to discuss U.S.-ASEAN relations and how the current U.S.-Vietnam relationship exemplifies the power of diplomacy in ensuring peace. The conversation will be followed by a reception and a book signing of Ambassador Osius’ latest book: Nothing is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam. […]
On Lincoln’s birthday, award-winning historian and author Allen Guelzo will join us in conversation on the American President whose firm and powerful beliefs in democracy guided him through one of the most tumultuous periods in American history – and how his beliefs continue to shape our country. In conversation with Jim Falk. Hosted by the […]
Ambassador Roya Rahmani, former Ambassador of Afghanistan to the U.S., joins us to celebrate International Women’s Day at the University of Saint Joseph. Ambassador Rahmani will discuss women’s rights in Afghanistan and her role as a changemaker. In conversation with CTWAC CEO Megan Torrey. This important event represents an ongoing collaboration between the Women’s Leadership […]
Ambassador Oksana Markarova joins us again this International Women’s Day to share with us how the war in Ukraine is impacting its people and human rights globally. In conversation with CTWAC CEO Megan Torrey. This important event represents an ongoing collaboration between the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph and the World […]
Starting this March, 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. March Topic: Western Consensus on Ukraine: What's next? The first Second Monday's with CTWAC will focus on one of […]
A fireside chat with Congressman Joe Courtney & Deputy Head of Mission for the Embassy of Australia, Paul Myler. Hosted by the Office of Congressman Joe Courtney. As China increases its aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have come together to form a historic trilateral security pact, AUKUS, […]
How can a nation reinvent itself? Author Frank Trentmann will join us April 2nd at 7PM EDT to tell the story of how the German people were able to rebuild after World War II and redefine their place in the world – and what we can learn from it today. In conversation with Jim Falk. […]
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. April Topic: War in Gaza: How did we get here, and where do we go now? Since the outbreak of Israel’s war […]
