Events

A new administration means a new foreign policy agenda. Senator Chris Murphy, member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins us to address the foreign policy priorities of the […]

What does it mean for a nation to have feminist foreign policy? Should the U.S. join nations such as Sweden, Canada, France, and Mexico in implementing such policies? Does the […]

Celebrate and learn about the Chinese Lunar New Year with us! On Thursday, February 11th, we will host a virtual dinner and celebration to learn about the history of the holiday […]

Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 24.9 million people around the world.* In the summer of 2020, the hashtag #SaveTheChildren/#SaveOurChildren coopted global concern over […]

Partner Event! Greater Hartford (CT) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Presents: The U.S. & Global Relevance of the Black Lives Matter Movement   RSVP Here    

The U.S. and Iran are currently in a stalemate. Though the Biden Administration has indicated it intends for the U.S. to rejoin the JCPOA, the U.S. and Iran are both unwilling to make the first move. As the U.S. and Iran navigate a rocky road ahead, who will take the first step? Where will the […]

Join us for this program in recognition of International Women's Day to learn more about the leadership styles of women through the pandemic. This important event represents an ongoing collaboration between the Women's Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph and the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. Our featured guests are Supriya Garikipati and Lynn Ricci. Dr. […]

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that domestic terrorism in the United States is on the rise. What are the roots of this homegrown violence? What are the motivations of these domestic extremist groups? What threat does growing extremism pose to the U.S. and the world? We're joined by Seamus Hughes, Deputy […]

On February 1, 2021, a coup d’état in Myanmar ousted the nation's democratically elected leaders and returned the state to full military rule. What led to this point? What happens next? Is this coup a sign that democracy is in retreat around the world? We're joined by Ambassador Derek Mitchell, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic […]