Andrew Young: The World in Context

Goodwin University 1 Riverside Dr, East Hartford, CT, United States

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. Moderated by Jeffrey Ogba, Professor […]

The Diplomat 2022

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Be in the room for Connecticut’s premier global event. In 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. Join us in welcoming diplomats from around the world to our state. Network, […]

A Celebration of Peruvian Cuisine

Coracora Restaurant, West Hartford 162 Shield St, West Hartford, CT

**This event is sold out. To join the waitlist, please call us at (860) 241-6118 or email us at [email protected]. The World Affairs Council of Connecticut has teamed up with the Consulate General of Peru in Hartford to celebrate the culinary excellence of Peru at the James Beard-nominated Coracora restaurant. Join us for dinner with […]

Premiere: State of the Ukrainian Counteroffensive

The war in Ukraine is at a critical tipping point. We sat down with Dr. Fred Kagan to discuss the current state of the counteroffensive and the U.S. role in setting Ukraine up for success.

Global Security Forum 2023

Global Security Forum 2023: Tipping Points & Tripwires Visit the official GSF 2023 website The 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 […]

Model United Nations 2023

University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, US

CTWAC Model United Nations brings together over 1,000 students from across Connecticut to engage with each other through debate and diplomacy, preparing them to become future global leaders. The Council’s MUN program is exclusively student-run, offering students opportunities to take leadership positions and negotiate with peers. At #CTWACMUN, students experience the inner workings of international […]