BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//World Affairs Council of Connecticut - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:World Affairs Council of Connecticut 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210326T193253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T193253Z UID:10000218-1619636400-1619638200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The Storm Before the Calm with George Friedman DESCRIPTION:Is this period of history the “storm before the calm?” \nJoin 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. \nGeorge Friedman is founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures\, which specializes in geopolitical forecasting. Prior to this Friedman was chairman of the global intelligence company Stratfor\, which he founded in 1996. Friedman is the author of six books\, including the New York Times bestsellers The Next Decade and The Next 100 Years. \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/the-storm-before-the-calm-with-george-friedman/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210426T210504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T184125Z UID:10000109-1620216000-1620217800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Briefing: China and the U.S. Across Strategic Domains DESCRIPTION:President Biden has made it clear that when it comes to the U.S.-China relationship\, the competition is on. “The autocrats will not win the future\,” he has vowed\, “America will.” \nWhere is this competition most fierce – and most consequential? We’ll look to five strategic domains: technology\, economy\, defense\, space\, and global leadership. In each\, we’ll explore the domain’s single most defining issue. Featuring one of the Council community’s favorite experts: Roy D. Kamphausen\, President of the National Bureau of Asian Research. \nThe U.S.-China relationship has the power to shape the world. Where do we stand? Where are we headed? RSVP today to find out. \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/briefing-china-and-the-u-s-across-strategic-domains/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/State-of-the-World-China.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210511T221835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T011519Z UID:10000111-1620820800-1620822600@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline: DarkSide\, Ransomware\, and U.S. Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities DESCRIPTION:Last week Colonial Pipeline\, which is responsible for about 45% of the East Coast fuel supply\, was hit with a crippling ransomware attack. The suspected culprit? DarkSide\, a group of hackers thought to have roots in Eastern Europe. \nAn attack of this scale on U.S. critical infrastructure is unprecedented. Unprecedented\, but not unexpected. \nCybersecurity experts have been ringing the alarm that a cyberattack of this kind was inevitable\, that U.S. critical infrastructure was particularly vulnerable\, and that the U.S. state and federal governments were unprepared to defend against imminent threats. \nWe’re joined by one of those very experts: Arthur House\, former Cybersecurity Risk Officer for the State of Connecticut\, Cybersecurity Policy Advisor to Connecticut’s Secretary of the State and Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut. \nBring your questions and join us to find out what happened during the Colonial Pipeline attack\, which adversaries continue to threaten U.S. infrastructure\, and what we can do about it. \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/cyberattack-on-colonial-pipeline-darkside-ransomware-and-u-s-critical-infrastructure-vulnerabilities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-29.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210419T190429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T212554Z UID:10000105-1620928800-1620932400@ctwac.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al Saud\, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States DESCRIPTION:Due to an unforeseen scheduling change\, this event with HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al Saud will be rescheduled to a later date. We are working diligently with the Saudi Embassy and our co-host the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire to find a new date\, so stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. URL:https://ctwac.org/event/a-conversation-with-hrh-ambassador-reema-bandar-al-saud-ambassador-of-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-to-the-united-states/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Amb.-of-Saudi-Arabia-Cover-Image-Updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210426T200431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T230957Z UID:10000107-1621425600-1621427400@ctwac.org SUMMARY:A Beginner's Guide to America: For the Immigrant and the Curious with Roya Hakakian DESCRIPTION:In the U.S.\, when the issue immigration is debated on the policy level\, the personal experience is often lost. Enter: Roya Hakakian\, poet\, journalist\, writer\, and U.S. citizen who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee from Iran. \nRoya shares her personal journey coming to the U.S. as a refugee and discusses her deeply personal new book\, “A Beginner’s Guide to America.” \nWritten as a “guide” for the newly arrived\, and providing “practical information and advice\,” Roya reveals what those who settle here love about the country\, what they miss about their homes\, the cruelty of some Americans\, and the unceasing generosity of others. Bring your questions\, your experiences\, and join us for this special conversation. \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/a-beginners-guide-to-america-for-the-immigrant-and-the-curious-with-roya-hakakian/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210519T205814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T205252Z UID:10000113-1622030400-1622032200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The Rise and Fall of Europe's Super League DESCRIPTION:This year\, the world watched as 12 of Europe’s richest and most famous soccer clubs attempted to form an exclusive Super League. \nThe effort collapsed in spectacular fashion\, and in the process\, drew the near unanimous ire of the world’s 3.5 billion soccer fans. \nWe’ll tackle the Super League’s rise and fall and ask: is this saga\, at its heart\, a battle between globalization and nationalism? \nJoin expert Stefan Szymanski to explore the role that the American sports model played in the creation of the Super League\, the global populist backlash\, and what this means for the future of the world’s most popular sport. \nFeaturing\nDr. Stefan Szymanski\, Stephen J. Galetti Professor of Sport Management at the University of Michigan\, expert the economics and business of sport\, and author of Soccernomics \nWith Remarks by \nHarry Watling\, Head Coach of the Hartford Athletic \nIn partnership with the Hartford Athletic. RSVP below. \n\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/the-rise-and-fall-of-europes-super-league/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210519T210618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T144344Z UID:10000115-1623261600-1623263400@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The Russian Challenge with Dr. Fiona Hill DESCRIPTION:From cyberattacks to regional conflicts\, U.S.-Russia relations are the rockiest they have been for decades. \nThis month\, President Biden and President Putin will meet for the first time since President Biden entered office. What’s at stake for this historic summit? \nWe’re joined by Fiona Hill\, senior fellow at Brookings\, who recently served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council (2017 to 2019). \nDon’t miss this conversation with one of the nation’s most consequential leaders on US-Russia relations ahead of the historic Biden-Putin summit. \nBring your questions and RSVP today! \n\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 \n \n \n \n\n\nFiona Hill is the Robert Bosch senior fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe in the Foreign Policy program at Brookings. She recently served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council from 2017 to 2019. From 2006 to 2009\, she served as national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia at The National Intelligence Council. \nSponsored By Jeffrey Hoffman and the Hoffman Auto Group \n \n  URL:https://ctwac.org/event/the-russian-challenge-with-dr-fiona-hill/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-37.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210617T205016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T205116Z UID:10000118-1624276800-1624278600@ctwac.org SUMMARY:State of Israel: New Government\, New Era? DESCRIPTION:For the first time in 12 years\, Israel has a new prime minister. Benjamin Netanyahu has been ousted and Naftali Bennett enters office\, promising to lead a “government of change.” \nIs Israel entering a new era? \nWe’re joined by Ambassador Meron Reuben\, Consul General of Israel to New England. \nWe want your questions. This discussion will be a new format: an entirely crowd-sourced discussion. Be a part of the event by submitting your questions during the event or in advance by e-mailing your questions to: ajolly@ctwac.org. \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 \n \n \n \n\nIn partnership with  URL:https://ctwac.org/event/state-of-israel-new-government-new-era/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-43.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210628T205738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T204549Z UID:10000120-1626177600-1626179400@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The New Space Race DESCRIPTION:The United Arab Emirates recently joined the small group of nations that have successfully launched a spacecraft to Mars\, further proving space is the new domain for international cooperation—and competition. \nJoin us as we speak with the woman who led the UAE’s successful mission to Mars\, and one of the world’s rising stars in space and technology: Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri. She is the nation’s first-ever Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency. \nH.E. Minister Al Amiri will address the yet-to-be answered questions in the emerging space domain—from opportunities for technological innovation and global peacebuilding\, to what it means for national security—and beyond. \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 \n \n \n \nSponsored by \n \nIn Partnership with \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://ctwac.org/event/the-new-space-race/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-New-Space-Race-Event-Cover-Images-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210727T150909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T181319Z UID:10000212-1629201600-1629205200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Edible Arrangements: the Power of Entrepreneurial Spirit DESCRIPTION:Over 20 years ago\, Edible Arrangements founder and Pakistani immigrant Tariq Farid\nenvisioned a new type of product: an edible ‘flower arrangement’ of fruit carved to look like\nbouquets of flowers. Investors were skeptical. Some even told Farid the business would fail. \nFast forward. With over 1\,300 stores worldwide\, Edible Arrangements is a beloved American\nbrand\, growing sales by 45% year after year. The company has since expanded into flowers\,\nproduce\, cards\, and baked goods as well. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, August 17 at 12 PM ET as Tariq Farid\, Founder & CEO\, and Asma Farid\,\nVice President & Partner\, sit down with the Council to share Edible Arrangements’ extraordinary\nsuccess story. During the program\, we’ll learn how the entrepreneurial couple franchised the\nbusiness\, innovated their product lines\, and drew from their immigrant backgrounds to shape the\ncompany’s values and endeavors. \n\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/edible-arrangements-the-power-of-entrepreneurial-spirit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Edible-Arrangements-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T153000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20210604T175704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T161742Z UID:10000117-1633111200-1633188600@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Global Security Forum 2021: Competing for the Future DESCRIPTION:Announcing Global Security Forum 2021: Competing for the Future \nFrom space to cyber\, the currency of power is changing. \nGSF2021 will bring you an all-star lineup of leaders who redefined their fields\, shattered barriers\, and will reveal the technologies\, strategies\, and domains that will define the next decade of security and global competition. \nFeaturing top leadership from the U.S. military\, key allies\, emerging tech innovators and more\, including: The first woman to become a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy; former Commander of U.S. Pacific Command and Ambassador to South Korea; Advisor to the National Security Agency on Emerging Technologies; former U.S. Defense Attaché to China; the first female officer in U.S. history to command a major Unified Combatant Command\, and more. \nGSF has brought the world’s top leadership directly to you – from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to General Daniel Hokanson\, Chief of the National Guard. This October\, generals\, experts\, and foreign leaders will convene to address the most critical global security issues of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. \nInnovation isn’t optional. It’s imperative. \nSAVE THE DATE | OCT 1-2\, 2021\n\n \n \n \n Slide 1VISIT THE GSF WEBSITELearn about the conference\, view speaker lineup\, reserve your tickets\, and more! \nENTER SITE URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-security-forum-2021-competing-for-the-future/ LOCATION:Goodwin University\, 1 Riverside Dr\, East Hartford\, CT\, 06118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GSF2021-Cover-Image.png GEO:41.7437045;-72.6402484 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goodwin University 1 Riverside Dr East Hartford CT 06118 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Riverside Dr:geo:-72.6402484,41.7437045 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211013T194500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T194500Z UID:10000204-1634828400-1634832000@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Model UN Briefing with Morocco DESCRIPTION:Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now\, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats. \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/model-un-briefing-with-morocco/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MUN-2020-Featuers-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211007T173856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T140940Z UID:10000210-1634907600-1634911200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Resilience: Why Things Bounce Back DESCRIPTION:Please join the highly acclaimed author and Chief Impact Officer at Planet\, Andrew Zolli\, as he opens a new season of State of the World. \nAndrew will explore how systems and people maintain their capacity to continue and recover from adversity. \nJoin us as we tackle questions like\, what causes one system to break down and another to rebound? And is it possible to increase resilience? \nRead more about Andrew Zolli here. \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/resilience-why-the-world-is-going-to-survive/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-1-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211013T174528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T174528Z UID:10000208-1635159600-1635163200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Model UN Briefing with Egypt DESCRIPTION:Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now\, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats. \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/model-un-briefing-with-egypt/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MUN-2020-Featuers-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T110000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211013T174811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T174811Z UID:10000207-1635242400-1635246000@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Model UN Briefing with Estonia DESCRIPTION:Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now\, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats. \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/model-un-briefing-with-estonia/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MUN-2020-Featuers-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211013T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T175027Z UID:10000206-1635325200-1635328800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Model UN Briefing with Armenia DESCRIPTION:Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now\, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats. \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/model-un-briefing-with-armenia/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MUN-2020-Featuers-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211008T171240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T155003Z UID:10000209-1635336000-1635339600@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Refugee Crisis DESCRIPTION:Please join the Executive Director of IRIS\, Chris George as he discusses resettlement for refugees as well as IRIS on the second episode of State of the World. \nJoin us as we tackle questions like\, what can we do to help the process of refugees being resettled in the United States? \nYou won’t want to miss this. RSVP now. \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/refugee-resettlement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-1-copy-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211013T175232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T175232Z UID:10000205-1635433200-1635436800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Model UN Briefing with Norway DESCRIPTION:Every year the World Affairs Council of Connecticut coordinates UN Mission briefings for our Model UN students during their trip to UN Headquarters in NYC. Now\, you have access to a unique opportunity to engage with these future global leaders and observe briefings from high-level Mission diplomats. \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/model-un-briefing-with-norway/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MUN-2020-Featuers-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211020T173746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T173746Z UID:10000202-1635523200-1635526800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The Art of War in an Age of Peace: U.S. Grand Strategy and Resolute Restraint DESCRIPTION:Please join the highly acclaimed author and Director of Research – Foreign Policy at Brookings Institution\, Michael O’Hanlon\, and moderator\, Elizabeth Shackelford\, Senior Fellow\, US Foreign Policy at The Chicago Council on Foreign Affairs\, as they explore Michael O’Hanlon’s book\, The Art of War in an Age of Peace. \nJoin us as we partner with the World Affairs Council of Orange County on this fascinating conversation. \nRead more about Michael O’Hanlon and Elizabeth Shackelford here. \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/the-art-of-war-in-an-age-of-peace-u-s-grand-strategy-and-resolute-restraint/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-20-at-1.26.30-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211103T154813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T154813Z UID:10000200-1637078400-1637082000@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The Future of Arctic Security Conversation with Admiral Karl Schultz\, Commandant U.S. Coast Guard DESCRIPTION:Please join ADM. Karl Schultz\, Commandant U.S. Coast Guard and Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska\, U.S. for a discussion about the future of arctic security. \nDr. Victoria Herrmann\, White House Fellow and President of Arctic Circle and SVP. Heather Conley from the Center for Strategic and International Studies will also be joining the conversation. \nJoin us as we partner with the World Affairs Council OC in Southern California\, USA. \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/the-future-of-arctic-security-conversation-with-admiral-karl-schultz-commandant-u-s-coast-guard/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-Future-of-Arctic-Security-Conversation-with-ADM-Karl-Schultz-Senator-Murkowski-of-Alaska-Heather-Conley-CSISv3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211116T184916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T184916Z UID:10000226-1638817200-1638820800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel – with Author Kati Marton DESCRIPTION:Partner event! \nPlease join the author of The Chancellor – The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel\, Kati Marton\, and the Santa Fe Council on International Relations for a discussion on the iconic German leader’s impact and legacy. \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 \n \n \n \nPresented by:\nSanta Fe Council on International Relations\nPhoenix Committee on Foreign Relations \nPartners:\nWorld Affairs Council of Jacksonville\nWorld Affairs Council of Connecticut \nAbout The Chancellor\nThe Chancellor is at once a riveting political biography and an intimate human story of a complete outsider—a research chemist and pastor’s daughter raised in Soviet-controlled East Germany—who rose to become the unofficial leader of the West. \nAcclaimed biographer Kati Marton set out to pierce the mystery of how Angela Merkel achieved all this. And she found the answer in Merkel’s political genius: in her willingness to talk with adversaries rather than over them\, her skill at negotiating without ever compromising on what’s most important to her\, her canniness in appointing political rivals to her cabinet and exacting their policies so they have no platform to run against her\, the humility to allow others to take credit for things done in tandem\, the wisdom to stay out of the papers and off Twitter\, and the vision to take advantage of crises to enact bold change. The Angela Merkel who emerges in The Chancellor is a role model for anyone interested in gaining and keeping power while holding onto one’s moral convictions—and for anyone looking to understand how to successfully bridge huge divisions within society. URL:https://ctwac.org/event/the-chancellor-the-remarkable-odyssey-of-angela-merkel-with-author-kati-marton/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/download-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20211207T171319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T144433Z UID:10000227-1639569600-1639573200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The World in Context DESCRIPTION:Please join Ambassador Charles Shapiro\, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and the departing President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta\, as he discusses the state of the world in 2021 and into the future. We’ll cover Ambassador Shapiro’s role in the world affairs councils and what to look out for in the years to come. \nJoin us as we tackle questions like\, what can we do to change the state of the world right now? \nYou won’t want to miss this. RSVP now. \nEvent partnered with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and World Affairs Council of Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky. \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/the-world-in-context/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20220112T183316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T183316Z UID:10000228-1642532400-1642536000@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Global Risks in 2022 DESCRIPTION:Please join Alex Kazan from Eurasia Group and Stephen Wertheim from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace as they discuss the recently released Eurasia Group’s Top Risks 2022 report. This discussion is brought to you by the World Affairs Council of New Jersey. \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-risks-in-2022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-12-at-1.17.00-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20220113T213038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154150Z UID:10000230-1644346800-1644350400@ctwac.org SUMMARY:HOW CIVIL WARS START: Professor Barbara Walter in conversation with Megan Torrey of the World Affairs Council of CT DESCRIPTION:The Mark Twain House & Museum and the World Affairs Council of CT welcome professor and political scientist Barbara Walter joined in conversation by CTWAC’s CEO Megan Torrey for a discussion of Professor Walter’s new book HOW CIVIL WARS START AND HOW TO STOP THEM. \nOver the last two decades\, the number of active civil wars around the world has almost doubled. Drawing on the latest international research and lessons from over twenty countries\, Walter identifies the crucial risk factors and reveals the warning signs – where wars tend to start\, who initiate them\, and what triggers them. \nA civil war today won’t look like America in the 1860s\, Spain in the 1930s\, or Russia in the 1920s. It will begin with sporadic acts of violence and terror\, accelerated by social media. It will sneak up on us and leave us wondering how we could have been so blind. \nHOW CIVIL WARS START Redefines civil war for a new age\, providing the framework we need to confront the danger we now face–and the knowledge to stop it before it’s too late. \nFREE virtual event\, although donations are gratefully accepted. Donations will be split evenly between The Mark Twain House & Museum and CTWAC. \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration. We look forward to seeing you there! \nREGISTER NOW \n \n \n \nAbout the Author: \nBarbara F. Walter\, Ph.D.\, is the Rohr Professor of International Affairs at the School of Global Policy & Strategy at the University of California\, San Diego and one of the world’s leading experts on civil wars\, political violence\, and terrorism. Her books include the award-winning Committing to Peace: Why Negotiations fail\, Reputation and Civil War\, and Civil Wars\, Insecurity\, and Intervention. \nWalter is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, a frequent live guest on CNN\, and an active consultant for the World Bank\, the United Nations\, and the Departments of Defense and State. She occasionally writes for the Washington Post\, the Wall Street Journal\, and the Los Angeles Times. URL:https://ctwac.org/event/how-civil-wars-start-professor-barbara-walter-in-conversation-with-megan-torrey-of-the-world-affairs-council-of-ct/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/How-Civil-Wars-Start.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T191500 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20220112T193721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T193721Z UID:10000229-1646242200-1646248500@ctwac.org SUMMARY:International Women's Day: Combatting Violence Against Women DESCRIPTION:Register now to save the date for the 2022 International Women’s Day. \nJoin us for this program in recognition of International Women’s Day to learn more about combatting violence against women. This important event represents an ongoing collaboration between the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph and the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. Stay tuned for updates on times\, places\, etc. \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/international-womens-day-combatting-violence-against-women/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/89202683_10157190293848233_3761948935304773632_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20220307T173139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T143700Z UID:10000231-1646848800-1646852400@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The War in Ukraine: Community Q&A DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community event next week with CTWAC Executive Committee Member Arthur House\, Former National Security and Intelligence Officer. He will discuss his expertise in cybersecurity and his past work in Ukraine\, and answer your biggest questions about the conflict. \nRSVP now. You won’t want to miss this. \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 \n \n \n \nArthur House Bio:\nArthur House is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut and former Cybersecurity Policy Advisor to Connecticut’s Secretary of the State.\nHe became Chief Cybersecurity Risk Officer for the State of Connecticut in October 2016 after four years as Chairman of Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.\nHouse has a background in national security\, having served as Director of Communications in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and as Chief of the Communications Group for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency\, a combat support agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. As a White House Fellow he served as Special Projects Officer on the staff of the National Security Council.\nHe worked in Asia and Africa as an economist and loan officer for the World Bank and was a Congressional Adviser to the United States Mission to the United Nations. In the private sector\, House was Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Webster Bank and also held senior executive positions at Cigna\, Aetna\, and Tenneco.\nHis career has also included three positions in the United States Senate as Chief of Staff to former Connecticut Senator Abraham Ribicoff\, Staff Director of the Democratic Policy Committee for former Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd\, and Legislative Assistant to Senator Chris Dodd. URL:https://ctwac.org/event/the-war-in-ukraine-community-qa/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20220322T201408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T133600Z UID:10000232-1649851200-1649854800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The Global Economy DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the upcoming conversation with Paul Donovan\, Chief Economist of UBS Wealth Management on Wednesday\, April 13 at 12:00pm ET as we discuss the state of the global economy\, the future and more! \nA suggested donation of $25 to join the discussion is greatly appreciated by the World Affairs Council of CT. \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration.\n We look forward to seeing you there! \nVIRTUAL TICKETSLIVE TICKETS \n \n \n \nPaul Donovan’s Bio:\nPaul Donovan is Chief Economist of UBS Global Wealth Management. He joined UBS back in 1992 as an intern economist working in the investment bank. As Chief Economist he sits on the Global Investment Committee and is a UBS Opinion Leader and a member of UBS Pride and the UBS Art Board. Paul has been actively involved in the UBS Nobel Perspectives program and a supporter of the UBS Women in Economics program. \nPaul has an MA in Philosophy\, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and an MSc in Financial Economics from the University of London. He is also an Honorary Fellow of St Anne’s College\, Oxford and sits on their investment committee and development board. He is a member of the research advisory board of Open for Business\, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Community. URL:https://ctwac.org/event/the-state-of-the-global-economy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/State-of-the-World-Event-Cover-Images-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20220419T002036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T002430Z UID:10000233-1652209200-1652212800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Lech Wałęsa\, Former President of Poland DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with President Lech Wałęsa\, former president of Poland\, Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader\, and founder of the Lech Wałęsa Institute.\n\nWe’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.\n\nAll ticket proceeds from this event will go to the Lech Wałęsa Institute in aid of Ukrainian refugees.\n\nTickets\n\nGeneral Admission | $30\nVIP (Includes meet & greet and photo) | $90\nVirtual livestream (Zoom) | $10\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration.\n We look forward to seeing you there! \nVIRTUAL TICKETSLIVE TICKETS \n \n \n \n\nAbout President Lech Wałęsa\n\nLech Wałęsa is the legendary leader of the “Solidarity” movement and the author of its victory in 1989 over the communist regime in Poland. His life in inseparably connected with the Polish history and Poland’s way to freedom. \n\nHis believe in the idea of solidarity and commitment to freedom was recognised by the global community in 1983 when he was awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize. On 22 December 1990 Wałęsa was elected the president of free Poland. During his presidency and after it he remained actively engaged in the public life\, being the advocate of Poland around the world. \nToday Lech Wałęsa continues his mission of promoting the idea of solidarity. Traveling around the world\, he speaks about Poland’s bloodless transition towards peace and democracy as a role model for different nations. Through lectures and dialogue he calls for a world based on universal values. Being a supporter of globalisation and seeing the great potential of modern technologies and global development\, he promotes ways of peaceful cooperation between the nations in the 21st century. URL:https://ctwac.org/event/an-evening-with-lech-walesa-former-president-of-poland/ LOCATION:Infinity Hall Hartford and Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/An-evening-with-Lech-Walesa.png ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Connecticut":MAILTO:info@ctwac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20220514T145846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T145846Z UID:10000123-1652515200-1652547600@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Andrew Young: The World in Context DESCRIPTION: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. \nModerated by Jeffrey Ogba\, Professor of History and the founding Director of the Center for the Study of Popular Music at UCONN. Sign up now. \nThis is an in-person event.\n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration. We look forward to seeing you there! \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://ctwac.org/event/andrew-young-the-world-in-context/ LOCATION:Goodwin University\, 1 Riverside Dr\, East Hartford\, CT\, 06118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/YouTube-Covers-Thumbnails.png GEO:41.7437045;-72.6402484 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goodwin University 1 Riverside Dr East Hartford CT 06118 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Riverside Dr:geo:-72.6402484,41.7437045 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T075418 CREATED:20220424T235105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T124629Z UID:10000234-1654624800-1654632000@ctwac.org SUMMARY:The Diplomat 2022 DESCRIPTION:Be in the room for Connecticut’s premier global event.\nIn 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. \nJoin us in welcoming diplomats from around the world to our state. Network\, make exclusive business contacts\, and meet a new global connection. \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/the-diplomat-2022/ LOCATION:Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art\, 600 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/diplomat-2022Artboard-1.png GEO:41.7636438;-72.6730446 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 600 Main Street Hartford CT 06103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=600 Main Street:geo:-72.6730446,41.7636438 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR