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 […]
Sports and politics are arguably the two most polarizing topics in the world (See? Already arguing). Alternatively, they have an undeniable ability to bring people together regardless of country, background and beliefs. From Serena Williams to Antony Blinken and from the Olympics to the United Nations, how does sports diplomacy work to create a safer […]
A humanitarian crisis develops in the Tigray region of Ethiopia; Uganda's confronts claims of a rigged election; Somalia faces the prospect of the eruption of political violence. We're joined by Murithi Mutiga, Project Director for the Horn of Africa at the International Crisis Group. Looking ahead in 2021, what critical crises, movements, and trends might […]
Is this period of history the "storm before the calm?" Join master geopolitical forecaster and New York Times bestselling author of The Next 100 Years, George Friedman, as he explains his prediction that the 2020s will bring dramatic upheaval and reshaping of American government, foreign policy, economics, and culture. George Friedman is founder and chairman […]
