Be in the room for Connecticut’s premier global event. The Diplomat 2023 will be bigger than ever before, bringing the Diplomatic Corps that serve Connecticut directly to Hartford. Still hosted within the stunning backdrop of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, we look forward to celebrating Connecticut as an important global partner. Join us in […]
**This event is sold out. To join the waitlist, please call us at (860) 241-6118 or email us at [email protected]. The World Affairs Council of Connecticut has teamed up with the Consulate General of Peru in Hartford to celebrate the culinary excellence of Peru at the James Beard-nominated Coracora restaurant. Join us for dinner with […]
Spend an evening with H.E. Masood Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S. and Asma Farid for an exclusive conversation on U.S.-Pakistan relations, the impact of the Pakistani-American community, and economic opportunities between our state and Pakistan. Tickets available here. __________________________________________________________________________ The Details: When: Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6:00 PM | Doors open at 5:45 […]
The war in Ukraine is at a critical tipping point. We sat down with Dr. Fred Kagan to discuss the current state of the counteroffensive and the U.S. role in setting Ukraine up for success.
Global Security Forum 2023: Tipping Points & Tripwires Visit the official GSF 2023 website The Global Security Forum will bring you the world’s biggest names in global security ever seen on our stage. Generals, experts, policymakers, and foreign leaders convene in Connecticut to address the most critical global security issues of today and the opportunities […]
Stuart A. Reid, author of The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination, joins us to discuss his upcoming book uncovering the truth behind the U.S.-sanctioned assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the democratically elected leader of a newly independent Congo. The Lumumba Plot is a page-turning spy thriller and a […]
Join us on November 15th as author Sung-Yoon Lee introduces us to Kim Yo Jong, the sister and named successor of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and “the most dangerous woman in the world.” Lee’s book takes us inside the inner circle of North Korea’s mysterious family dynasty, and tells the story of […]
CTWAC Model United Nations brings together over 1,000 students from across Connecticut to engage with each other through debate and diplomacy, preparing them to become future global leaders. The Council’s MUN program is exclusively student-run, offering students opportunities to take leadership positions and negotiate with peers. At #CTWACMUN, students experience the inner workings of international […]
SOLD OUT Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience at Le Mazet in West Hartford. Celebrate the holiday season with good company and French cuisine at Connecticut's newest and most acclaimed restaurant. Le Mazet's head chef will curate a special tasting menu designed exclusively for guests of the World Affairs Council that will be paired with […]
