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SUMMARY:An Evening with the Ambassador of Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with H.E. Masood Khan\, Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S. and Asma Farid for an exclusive conversation on U.S.-Pakistan relations\, the impact of the Pakistani-American community\, and economic opportunities between our state and Pakistan. \nTickets available here.  \n__________________________________________________________________________ \nThe Details:\nWhen: Tuesday\, Sept. 12 | 6:00 PM | Doors open at 5:45 PM \nWhere: CTWAC Office\, 4th Floor| Connecticut Public building\, 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford \nTickets: $25 |Only a few spots left \nFor available sponsorship opportunities\, contact Megan Torrey. \n\nAbout the Ambassador\nH.E. Masood Khan | Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S.  \nAmbassador Masood Khan is currently serving as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. He was the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir from August 2016 to August 2021. Immediately before becoming the President he was the Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad\, one of the top think tanks in Pakistan. Ambassador Masood Khan had a distinguished diplomatic career. Most notably\, he served as: \n\nSpokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2005;\nPakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva\, Switzerland\, from 2005 to 2008;\nPakistan’s Ambassador to China from 2008 to 2012; and\nPakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, from 2012 to 2015.\n\nIn his earlier diplomatic career\, he held important diplomatic positions in China\, The Netherlands\, United Nations (New York) and the USA (Washington D.C. from 1997 to 2002). \nAmbassador Masood Khan also remained Pakistan’s Chief Negotiator (Sherpa) for the US-led Nuclear Security Summits\, from 2009 to 2015. \nRead Ambassador Khan’s full bio here.  \n\nAbout the Moderator\nAsma Farid \nAsma is the Vice-President and Managing Partner of Edible brands\, LLC.\, the parent company of the international franchise company Edible Arrangements among other technology\, supply chain and real estate brands. \nAsma Farid was born and raised in Pakistan before moving to Connecticut in 2005. She currently serves on the board for the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and World Affairs Council of Atlanta. \nAdditionally\, she serves on the board of New American Pathways\, which is an Atlanta based nonprofit with the mission to help refugees become welcomed members of Georgia communities. She has previously served on the board of Connecticut’s Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS). She was honored in 2019 on Connecticut Immigrant Day for her contributions and dedication to the state. \nIn 2013\, Asma and her husband Tariq founded The Tariq & Asma Farid Foundation\, a philanthropic non-profit that works to provide the basic needs of food and healthcare as well as improve lives through the support of education and skill development opportunities. The foundation currently operates a free hospital in Pakistan that treats about 100 patients a day\, hosts free eye clinics and distributes food ration packets to the needy every month. \nIn honor of their philanthropic efforts\, Asma and Tariq were recipients of the 2017 Anti-Defamation League Greater New Haven Torch of Liberty Award. \nIn 2019\, Asma and Tariq moved their family from North Haven\, Connecticut to Atlanta\, Georgia. Asma looks forward to not only continuing to give back to the state of Connecticut\, but to also get more involved with philanthropy in her new home state of Georgia. The foundation supports many organizations around the globe in areas of medicine\, food\, and education. \n\nStay globally involved \nAs a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events\, low ticket prices\, and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you. \nTo renew your membership or become a member\, consider the member levels on our website. Join now so you don’t miss out on exclusive events like this. \nIf you want to check your membership status\, email Abby at anoyes@ctwac.org or log in on the membership site.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/an-evening-with-the-ambassador-of-pakistan/
LOCATION:Connecticut Public Broadcasting Building\, 1049 Asylum Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Premiere: State of the Ukrainian Counteroffensive
DESCRIPTION:Watch the full conversation here. \nThe war in Ukraine is arguably at its most critical tipping point.  \nHaving won their survival by resisting Russian advances at the beginning of the war\, the Ukranian people are now engaged in a hard-fought counteroffensive to liberate the rest of their territory and citizens. \nOur Fellow Jonah Gosnay sat down with Dr. Fred Kagan to discuss the current state of the counteroffensive and our role in setting up Ukraine for success. \nPremiering: Friday\, September 15 | 4:00 PM | Live on our Youtube channel \nClick here to be notified for the premiere. \n\nThis conversation was recorded as part of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut’s 2023 Global Security Forum: Tipping Points & Tripwires. Register and learn more at www.gsf2023.com. Join us on September 21 and 22.  \n\nFeaturing: \nDr. Fred Kagan | Director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute \nFrederick W. Kagan\, author of the 2007 report Choosing Victory: A Plan for Success in Iraq\, is one of the intellectual architects of the successful “surge” strategy in Iraq. He is the director of AEI’s Critical Threats Project and a former professor of military history at the US Military Academy at West Point. His books range from Lessons for a Long War (AEI Press\, 2010)\, coauthored with Thomas Donnelly\, to the End of the Old Order: Napoleon and Europe\, 1801-1805 (Da Capo\, 2006). \n\nAbout the 2023 Global Security Forum \nFrom the disruptive potential of AI to Russian threats of nuclear war\, Global Security Forum 2023 will focus on areas that will be critical tipping points for global security in the coming decade. How can we identify these tipping points and prepare for an uncertain future? Learn more at gsf2023.com.  \n\nStay globally involved\nAs a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events\, low ticket prices\, and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you. \nTo renew your membership or become a member\, consider the member levels on our website. Join now so you don’t miss out on exclusive events like this. \nIf you want to check your membership status\, email Abby at anoyes@ctwac.org or log in on the membership site.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/premiere-state-of-the-ukrainian-counteroffensive/
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SUMMARY:Global Security Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:Global Security Forum 2023: Tipping Points & Tripwires\nVisit the official GSF 2023 website\nThe Global Security Forum will bring you the world’s biggest names in global security ever seen on our stage. Generals\, experts\, policymakers\, and foreign leaders convene in Connecticut to address the most critical global security issues of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. \nStay in the know about exciting speaker announcements and updates. \nJoin the World Affairs Council of CT\, the Charter Oak Chapter of the Military Officers Association\, Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS)\, and World Affairs Councils across the region for an all-day seminar featuring experts from top military and civilian institutions. This event is not to be missed. \n\nThe Details\nWhen: Thursday\, September 21 – Friday\, September 22\, 2023\nWhere: Locations across Hartford\nTickets: $25-$250 | Required | In-person\, virtual\, & bundle options \nView the full lineup and purchase tickets\n\nThe Global Security Forum has hosted Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin; Admiral Michael Gilday\, 32nd Chief of Naval Operations; Admiral (U.S. Navy\, Ret.) Michelle Howard; Gen. (U.S. Army\, Ret.) Wesley Clark; Admiral (U.S. Navy\, Ret.) Dennis Blair\, former Director of National Intelligence; Gen. (U.S. Army\, Ret.) David Petraeus; Gen. (U.S. Air Force\, Ret.) Lori Robinson\, former Commander\, USNORTHCOM & NORAD; Lt. Gen. (U.S. Army\, Ret.) Mark Hertling; Ambassador (Ret.) Bonnie Jenkins; Dr. Richard Haass; and many more distinguished security leaders. \n\nSponsors & Supporters\nBecome a sponsor\n\nPresenting Partners\n \n\nStay globally involved\nAs a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events\, low ticket prices\, and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you. \nTo renew your membership or become a member\, consider the member levels on our website. Join now so you don’t miss out on exclusive events like this. \nIf you want to check your membership status\, email Abby at anoyes@ctwac.org or log in on the membership site.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-security-forum-2023/
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