Join us for a special evening as we celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Navy. We’re thrilled to welcome you to a memorable gathering with senior Navy leadership and a special opportunity to meet the crew of the USS Hartford in her namesake city. You’ll have the chance to meet the people behind the uniform. You’ll […]
You're invited to a member-exclusive live intelligence briefing with LTG Robert Ashley, U.S. Army (Ret.), 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, moderated by MG Garrett Yee, U.S. Army (Ret.). General Ashley will share high-level insights on global threats from Iran-Israel tensions to the future of Ukraine, and from emerging technologies to what national security […]
In this special partnership between the Council and Goodspeed Musicals, you'll not only get to see a hilarious comedy about the war between Australia and a flock of emus (that actually happened!), but you'll also join a private Council reception and meet and greet with the writers behind the show. The Great Emu War: Remember […]
Join fellow friends and members of the World Affairs Council 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: A New Era of Foreign Policy America’s foreign policy is evolving. New approaches to global conflicts, rising tensions with […]
Nuclear risks are rising. At the same time global nonproliferation efforts are unraveling. A Harvard taskforce has just warned of a new "era of nuclear anarchy." As the temperature of the nuclear threat heats up, we sit down with Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, former Undersecretary of State for Arms Control & International Security Affairs (2021-2024). Join […]
RSVP Today With geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty on the rise, we’re thrilled to bring back David Sanger, Chief White House & National Security Correspondent for The New York Times, for this special event of the 2025 Global Security Forum Series. A four-time GSF fan-favorite, David is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of New […]
Presented by the World Affairs Council of Alaska What do okra, chocolate, and economic theory have in common? Join the Alaska World Affairs Council for a thought-provoking conversation with renowned economist and bestselling author Ha-Joon Chang as he explores the surprising connections between food, economics, and global change. Drawing from his latest work, Edible Economics, […]
We’re thrilled to be joined by H.E. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S., for this special edition of the 2025 Global Security Forum Series. We’ll discuss everything from the transformation of U.S.-Mexico relations to the impact of tariffs and remittance taxes, and the future of security cooperation. Thursday, November 6 | 5:30-7:00pm […]
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: Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Drones Ahead of a high-stakes summit with China’s Xi Jinping on October 30, President Trump […]
