Join us in conversation with President Lech Wałęsa, former president of Poland, Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader, and founder of the Lech Wałęsa Institute. We’ll explore how President Wałęsa pulled Poland into the democratic fold, what Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for the region, and how we can help Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis. All ticket proceeds from […]
The World Affairs Council, in partnership with Goodwin University, is live and in-person for a conversation with politician, diplomat, and activist Ambassador Andrew Young (Ret.) about the future of the United Nations — and democracy — and how current global crises might impact the world order as we know it. Moderated by Jeffrey Ogba, Professor […]
Be in the room for Connecticut’s premier global event. In its third year, The Diplomat will be bigger than ever. 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 welcoming diplomats from around the world to our state. Network, […]
What are the current U.S.-China relations under the Biden administration and how has it impacted trade? And how have China's closed borders impacted U.S. businesses and their supply chains? Join us as we speak with Ambassador Paul W. Speltz (Ret.), Chairman and CEO of Global Strategic Associates, LLC., and Jeffrey Goldstein, Owner of Onward Global, about […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and UCONN Law as we welcome a new class of international LLM — Master of Law — students from at least 15 countries around the world to our community for a networking reception. You won’t want to miss this. RSVP now. The Details: Light bites and first drink […]
From mega-yachts to bank accounts to possible Fabergé eggs - how the US is capturing ill-gotten gains of oligarchs to hurt Putin's warchest. What does it take to enforce sanctions against Russia? Featuring the Director of the DOJ's Kleptocapture Task Force, Andrew Adams, learn about how the US-coordinated seizure of Russian oligarchs' mega-yachts and other […]
The Global Security Forum brings the world's top leadership directly to the citizenry. Generals, experts, policymakers, and foreign leaders convene in Connecticut, a center for national defense, to address the most critical global security issues of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. The Global Security Forum has featured speakers including current Secretary of Defense Lloyd […]
Be in the room for an exclusive conversation with H.E. Ashok Mirpuri, Ambassador of Singapore to the U.S. over lunch. The Ambassador is highly respected around the world and a trusted source in international affairs. Singapore is Connecticut’s 8th largest trading partner, with over $1 billion in goods exchanged each year. Exclusive for CTWAC Members The Details: When: Oct. […]
The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020 between the U.S., Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, aimed to normalize relations between the countries and outline regional security concerns. Our expert panel will discuss the pivotal role the Accords will play in the future of the region. The Details: When: Thursday, October 13th | 7:00 PM […]
