Today, healthcare, education, and jobs are all online. Where does that leave the billions of people around the world without internet access? In Digitally Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass, author Nicol Turner Lee tells stories from across America – including two from Hartford – that highlight the challenges faced by communities […]
When an American is captured abroad, that’s when private hostage negotiators like Mickey Bergman step in to bring them home. Mickey Bergman, two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and CEO of Global Reach, has spent the past decade freeing Americans from the world's most insulated countries. He joins us in Stamford to reveal true stories from […]
South Korea is taking over the world. From legions of fans flocking to K-Pop artists to the undeniable impact of Korean cuisine, products, and culture, the world is taking notice. How did the nation rise to become the global powerhouse it is today? Ambassador Euy Whan Kim, Consul General of South Korea in New York, […]
A future-focused conversation on global trade, tariffs, and transformation featuring Anne Evans and Dr. Rhona Free. Register today. From the threat of tariffs and unpredictable new federal “auditors” to supply chain instability, how will shifting global trade trends reshape the global economy in 2025? Join us for a timely conversation in celebration of International Women's […]
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. Topic: NATO's Uncertain Future As the U.S. changes its tune, Europe is contending with the possibility of moving forward without reliable U.S. […]
Join us March 11th for a Swedish fika coffee hour and conversation with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the U.S. RSVP today. Global democracy has hit an all-time low, according to the 2024 Global Democracy Index. At the same time, U.S. relations with Europe are strained, with some saying that the souring transatlantic […]
Join us for a global spring celebration with friends – on the eve of the Albanian spring festival Dita e Verës. Celebrate the coming of spring with us at Stamford’s renowned Çka ka Qëllu, a rare museum-style restaurant featuring incredible Albanian cuisine. Çka ka Qëllu’s head chef has curated a special tasting menu designed exclusively […]
In its first few weeks, the Trump administration announced sweeping changes to immigration policy – from mass deportations and a migrant detention center at Guantanamo Bay to suspending asylum and trying to restrict birthright citizenship. What is the cost of these policies – to citizens and noncitizens alike? CFR’s Edward Alden joins us on WorldNow […]
Join Senator Murphy and fellow citizens across the nation for a town hall on U.S. Foreign Policy. We’ll address the massive changes to the State Department, the role of the U.S. in conflicts around the world, and relationships with allies and adversaries alike. The Details: When: Monday, March 31st | 12:00PM ET - 1:00PM ET […]
