The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that domestic terrorism in the United States is on the rise. What are the roots of this homegrown violence? What are the motivations of these domestic extremist groups? What threat does growing extremism pose to the U.S. and the world? We're joined by Seamus Hughes, Deputy […]
On February 1, 2021, a coup d’état in Myanmar ousted the nation's democratically elected leaders and returned the state to full military rule. What led to this point? What happens next? Is this coup a sign that democracy is in retreat around the world? We're joined by Ambassador Derek Mitchell, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic […]
CELEBRATE SAINT PATRICK'S DAY With music, poetry, and discussion on the Ireland-U.S. partnership Join us for special musical guests, connections with colleagues across the Atlantic, and a discussion with the Embassy of Ireland in the U.S. on the partnership between Ireland and the U.S., and what's in store for the bilateral relationship in the year […]
Now through March 21, HartBeat Ensemble presents the play, "Bee Trapped Inside the Window." Before or after watching the show, join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and HartBeat Ensemble for a virtual conversation with the playwright and director. Together, we'll explore the play's themes and the reverberating effects of human trafficking. Featuring: Playwright Saviana […]
China is at the forefront of the world in its development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). What does this mean for the global financial system? What implications could this new currency have for financial security and privacy in China and around the world? Should the U.S. develop a digital currency of its own? […]
Space defense systems and Harry Potter have more in common than you might think. Whether flying out of earth’s orbit or running through bricks to reach Platform 9 ¾, special circumstances require special countermeasures. While the United States is increasingly dependent on space systems, its ability to effectively deter attacks in space is in doubt. […]
The Ever Given captured the world's attention when it grounded itself across the Suez Canal, blocking not only the waterway, but billions of dollars in trade; it also exposed deep vulnerabilities in the global shipping infrastructure that have been ignored for far too long. Join Elisabeth Braw, resident fellow at AEI, for a long-overdue conversation […]
After the murder of George Floyd, protests for racial justice erupted around the world. The words "I can't breathe" appeared on protest signs in cities from Berlin to Seoul. What made these protests go global so immediately? How has the movement for civil rights always been a global movement? We're joined by Brenda Gayle Plummer, […]
On April 14, Biden announced the U.S. will be withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan, starting on May 1 and concluding by September 11, 2021. This will bring to a close the United States' longest war. But for Afghanistan, what comes after? Join us to speak with Shahmahmood Miakhel, Designated Ambassador of Afghanistan to Qatar, who […]
