Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins us on WorldNow with Jim Falk to explore the global rise of autocracy, new challenges posed by an assertive Russia and China, and an increasingly insular America – and what it all means for democracy and security in a changing world. In Autocrats vs. Democrats, Ambassador McFaul […]
This event is sold out. Please contact us at (860) 241-6118 with special requests. Join us for an exclusive off-the-record conversation with the Honorable Kevin Rudd, Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., 26th Prime Minister of Australia, and former President of the Asia Society, at the signature event of the 2025 Global Security Forum Series. […]
The CTWAC Model United Nations brings together over 1,100 Connecticut high school students to engage in debate and diplomacy, preparing them to become our future leaders. The Council’s MUN program is exclusively student-run, offering students opportunities to take leadership positions and negotiate with peers. Students experience the inner workings of diplomacy as they tackle global […]
Each year, The Economist publishes The World Ahead series: an informed prediction of the major themes that will dominate the coming year. Spanning topics from politics to technology to sociology and more, this series edited by Tom Standage is as ambitious as it is awe-inspiring. On December 8, Standage rejoins the Council to discuss his publication’s analysis for 2026. In conversation […]
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: Global Inequality & its Impacts on Societal Stability Inequality is rising across the globe. A recent UN report warns […]
Gunboat diplomacy, armed conflict, or all-out regime change? As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to rachet up, all outcomes and more seem to be on the table. The U.S. has declared an armed conflict with Venezuela, increased military pressure in the Caribbean, and accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of heading Cartel de los […]
You're invited to a fun and festive happy hour open house with fellow World Affairs Council members, board of directors, and special guests. Featuring festive drinks and snacks, and - above all - the chance to connect, discuss everything that happened in the world this year, and meet a new connection at the Council. We […]
What just happened in Venezuela? Join us for a special virtual briefing with Amb. Charles Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela (2002-2004), on the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. troops in Caracas and what's next for U.S.-Venezuela relations. Co-moderated by Aaron Rosen, President & Founder of the World Affairs Council of […]
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: What just happened in Venezuela? Early on January 3rd, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sending shockwaves through […]
