BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//World Affairs Council of Connecticut - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ctwac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for World Affairs Council of Connecticut REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220129 CREATED:20200828T134237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T134237Z UID:10000193-1599652800-1599654600@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Comm(Unity) Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Comm(Unity) Roundtable | What do you want to see this season? \nIn the first weekly episode of the Fall 2020 season\, our featured speaker is you. Join in the conversation with fellow Council members and friends to tell us what global issues are on your mind. \nWhat topics\, formats\, speakers\, do you want to see from the Council this coming season? Let us know! \nRSVP Here URL:https://ctwac.org/event/community-roundtable-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Digital-Series-Cover-Images-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220129 CREATED:20200914T222331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T222331Z UID:10000194-1600344000-1600345800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Global Lessons in Police Reform DESCRIPTION:New Date! Thursday\, September 17 \nThe U.S. is in the midst of a national conversation on police reform and racial justice. What can we learn from policing in other nations? What models of policing have succeeded – or failed – around the world? \nJoin Dr. Laurence Ralph\, professor of Anthropology at Princeton University\, to discuss his latest article in Foreign Affairs and how the conversation on police reform in the U.S. can be informed by lessons from around the world. Moderated by Megan Clark Torrey\, CEO. \nRead Dr. Ralph’s latest article in Foreign Affairs\, “To Protect and to Serve: Global Lessons in Police Reform” \nBuy Dr. Ralph’s latest book\, The Torture Letters: Reckoning With Police Violence \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-lessons-in-police-reform/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Copy-of-Copy-of-Digital-Series-Cover-Images-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220129 CREATED:20200914T222725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T222839Z UID:10000195-1600862400-1600864200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Rigged: U.S.\, Russia and 100 Years of Election Interference DESCRIPTION:How can the U.S. defend the 2020 election? What is Russia’s election interference playbook? \nWe’re joined by David Shimer\, Wilson Center\, to reveal decades of Russia’s strategies to “rig” the U.S. election process. We’ll address Russia’s operation in 2016\, what’s new\, what’s old\, and what to expect for the 2020 election. Moderated by Megan Clark Torrey\, CEO. \nSpecial opportunity! Reserve an exclusive signed copy of “Rigged” today through our friends at RJ Julia: https://www.rjjulia.com/product/signed-rigged  \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1BEFORE THE EVENT:On the day of the event\, before tuning in\, place your order at any of the following local spots and enjoy a great meal while we celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year!\nMention the World Affairs Council or this event when placing your order\, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Council to support this celebration! \nFENG CHOPHOUSE93 Asylum Street\, Hartford\, CT 06103 \nORDER NOWJUICY CAJUN SEAFOOD220 Main Street\, Middletown\, CT 06457 \nORDER NOWKALIUBON RAMEN54 Memorial Road\, West Hartford\, CT 06107 \nORDER NOWSAKURA GARDEN - GLASTONBURY120 Hebron Avenue\, Glastonbury\, CT 06033 \nORDER NOWSAKURA GARDEN - SOUTH WINDSOR800 Evergreen Way\, South Windsor\, CT 06074 \nORDER NOWSHU - FAIRFIELD1795 Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT 06824 \nORDER NOWSHU - HARTFORD156 Shield Street\, West Hartford\, CT 06110 \nORDER NOWSMOKEKING RESTUARANT280 Main Street\, New Hartford\, CT 06057 \nORDER NOWSONG RESTAURANT74 LaSalle Road\, West Hartford\, CT 06107 \nORDER NOW URL:https://ctwac.org/event/rigged-u-s-russia-and-100-years-of-election-interference/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Copy-of-Copy-of-Digital-Series-Cover-Images-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T153000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220129 CREATED:20200213T231957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T190706Z UID:10000174-1601380800-1601652600@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Global Security Forum 2020 | Battlefronts DESCRIPTION:Global Security Forum 2020 | Battlefronts\nA cyberattack. A satellite takeover. A climate crisis. A global pandemic. These are some of the emerging battlefronts we face in 2020 and beyond. \nGlobal Security Forum 2020: Battlefronts is coming to you virtually from Tuesday\, September 29 through Friday\, October 2 and packed with more powerhouse leaders in national and global security than ever before. Be a part of the national conversation about the security of our nation and the future of the world. Majority of the events are free – RSVP today. \nSometimes\, our biggest battles are faced outside the field. \nExplore + RSVP URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-security-forum-2020/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/YouTube-Covers-Thumbnails-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T144500 DTSTAMP:20260507T220129 CREATED:20200915T161707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T194535Z UID:10000196-1601388000-1601390700@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The World: A Brief Introduction DESCRIPTION:The World: A Brief Introduction\nIn a time in which many of our biggest challenges come from the world beyond our borders\, Dr. Richard Haass\, President\, Council on Foreign Relations\,  joins us to discuss how we can navigate and secure an increasingly connected world. \n​This is the Opening Event of the Global Security Forum 2020. \nRead more about Dr. Richard Haass’ latest book\, The World: A Brief Introduction and order your copy here. \nExplore + RSVP URL:https://ctwac.org/event/the-world/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Richard-Haass_GSF2020.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T093000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220129 CREATED:20200918T174002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T180722Z UID:10000084-1601456400-1601458200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:U.S. Foreign Policy at a Crossroads: A fireside chat with Ambassador Kurt Volker DESCRIPTION:U.S. Foreign Policy at a Crossroads: A fireside chat with Ambassador Kurt Volker\nAmbassador Kurt Volker\, leading expert in U.S. foreign and national security policy\, US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations from 2017-2019\, and US Ambassador to NATO in 2008-2009\, sits down for a fireside chat with Luke Knittig\, Senior Director of Communications\, McCain Institute for International Leadership. \nBrew your morning coffee\, join in the conversation\, and discuss the path ahead for U.S. foreign policy with a leader with over three decades of experience on the frontlines of diplomacy. \nExplore + RSVP URL:https://ctwac.org/event/ambassador-kurt-volker/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/YouTube-Covers-Thumbnails-3-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220129 CREATED:20200915T163949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T185530Z UID:10000197-1601467200-1601470800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:U.S. Security Alliances Panel DESCRIPTION:U.S. Security Alliances Panel\nU.S. allies convene for a panel discussion of their respective nations priorities for international coalitions and what they want from the U.S. as a partner in global security. Featuring Major General Paul Ormsby\, Canadian Defence Attaché to the U.S.; Major General Andrew Freeman\, Australian Defence Attaché to the U.S.; and Commodore David Gibbs\, New Zealand Defence Attaché to the U.S. \nExplore + RSVP URL:https://ctwac.org/event/u-s-security-alliances-panel/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/YouTube-Covers-Thumbnails-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T154500 DTSTAMP:20260507T220129 CREATED:20200915T164317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T185830Z UID:10000081-1601478000-1601480700@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Battlefronts 2020 DESCRIPTION:Battlefronts 2020\nWhat is the number one global security threat the U.S. and world will confront in the coming years? What is the single greatest opportunity before us to advance security around the world? \nJoin Dr. Asha George\, Executive Director\, Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense\, and Kara Frederick\, Fellow\, Technology and National Security Program\, Center for New American Security\, and get an inside look on the future conflicts\, forces\, and opportunities that will shape our world. \nExplore + RSVP URL:https://ctwac.org/event/battlefronts-2020/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Battlefronts_GSF2020.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR