Peter Schwartzstein is a British American journalist from CT, currently based in Cairo, Egypt. He focuses on Middle Eastern geo-political issues—refugee movements, arms transfers, energy markets and water disputes. He frequently appears in National Geographic and The Daily Beast, and contributes to The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, Le Monde, VICE and other international outlets. Join us […]
We invite our members to attend an exclusive WAC member reception at our new offices. Come meet and greet with members, meet new members, and check out our new space! Reception is free, but please RSVP!
Join us for an interactive panel discussion on extremist groups like ISIS and Boko Haram featuring Haroon Ullah, Advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry and Heidi Hadsell, President of the Harford Seminary. Program 6-7:30 pm Program registration closes at 4:00pm on March 26. If you are trying to register after this time, we accept […]
Join us for a luncheon with the Romanian Consul General to New York. Dr. Ioana Gabriela Costache will discuss Eastern Europe 25 years after communism, and the political situation that faces Europe in the wake of the Ukraine crisis and Russian aggression. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Program 12:00 – 1:30 pm The Hartford Club, 46 […]
2015 Luminary Award Recipient The World Affairs Council of CT is honored to award Mr. Peter G. Kelly, of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, the 2015 Luminary Award for his committment to global democracy and his profound impact on global affairs. The theme of the evening will be “Islam and the West,” and will feature a […]
IT’S BACK! Join us on June 11, trivia competition from 6 – 8pm. Feel free to arrive earlier around 5:30 if you want to grab drinks or food before we start! Start picking your lineup for the ultimate global trivia game! Draft your smartest friends and colleagues to compete in WorldQuest, a global affairs and […]
UPDATE: Tickets are no longer for sale online as we are reaching capacity for the event. Please call the office at 860-241-6118 for registration details. Come join us for a luncheon and panel discussion at the Hartford Club featuring moderator Ned Lamont, Iranian-American businessman and Middle East expert Amir Handjani, and former Chief of Staff […]
Join us for a luncheon at the Hartford Club for a presentation on business and investment opportunities in the Republic of Macedonia. The delegation from the Republic of Macedonia will be led by the Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Nikola Gruevski. .
The World Affairs Council of Connecticut in conjunction with The University of Saint Joseph brings you an exciting program on the Syrian refugee crisis. Co-founder and Executive Director of Road to Mafraq Ellen Billard and Executive Director of the Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services Chris George are sure to paint a compelling picture of the […]
