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 […]
How did Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service, come to be one of the world’s most notorious and prominent players in global intelligence? Just look to Meir Dagan, the Mossad’s former director who transformed the service into the leading force in counterterrorism and espionage it is today. Samuel Katz, bestselling author of The Architect of Espionage: The […]
Featuring Michael Brenes, Director of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy at Yale As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we're taking a closer look at the powerful force that is U.S. diplomacy. The World Affairs Council of Connecticut and the Pequot Library invite you to a special evening exploring the evolution of U.S. […]
Thank you for your interest in this event. Unfortunately, this discussion has been postponed as MG Jensen's schedule has changed due to the unprecedented current events that require his full attention. The Embassy of Denmark would like to share that MG Jensen highly values this discourse and we're working hard to reschedule. We will announce the new […]
