Thirty years ago, the world began to discover the power of the Internet: a digital world and resource to connect, share ideas, learn, and earn. While the rest of the world connected, the Chinese government began creating a system of strict surveillance and censorship on its internet – now known as the Great Firewall. Today, […]
Join us for a candid conversation with Kica Matos, President of the National Immigration Law Center, on the realities of U.S. immigration policy today - and how these decisions resonate far beyond our borders. From ICE enforcement practices and detention policy to ongoing legal challenges and federal reform efforts, this timely program will examine how […]
Women's representation in global leadership has slowed and, in some places, backslid in recent years. We ask why this is occurring - and where women's leadership is thriving - with Ambassador Susan Page. Ambassador Page was the first U.S. Ambassador to the newly independent South Sudan and served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. Celebrate International Women's […]
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends 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: The Iran Question This weekend’s U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran – which killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior leaders […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut to welcome Rick Steves – America’s favorite travel guide – for a special one-night event in Hartford. Presented by Bradley International Airport, where your next journey to Ireland, UK, and Europe begins. RSVP Today. For decades, Rick Steves has helped Americans discover the world through his iconic travel guidebooks, […]
Ready to plan your next adventure? Join fellow explorers, globally curious friends, and Council members for an engaging morning of conversation, connection, and inspiration. We are delighted to welcome Andrew Haught, Director of Travel at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, who will share insider insights on upcoming international journeys designed to bring global learning and cultural […]
From the Marshall Plan, the Louisiana Purchase, and the creation of the United Nations to the bombing of Nagasaki, Indian Removal Act, and the invasion of Iraq, U.S. foreign policy decisions throughout its 250-year history have had an immense impact in reshaping our nation and the world. James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on […]
For 250 years, U.S. foreign policy decisions have shaped the course of history—often debated not only in government halls but in the taverns, inns, and meeting places where early Americans gathered to exchange ideas. From the Marshall Plan to the Louisiana Purchase, these decisions helped define the nation’s role in the world. On April 7, […]
Join fellow World Affairs Council members and friends 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: When Inequality Becomes Instability Economic pressure is rising worldwide – and so is political tension. From protests to polarization, […]
