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SUMMARY:What's Next for the Congo?
DESCRIPTION:On January 23\, M23 rebels launched an offensive on Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo\, reigniting a conflict that has plagued the Great Lakes region and drawn in neighboring African countries since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now\, on the brink of another multinational Congo War\, the region and the world wait to see what comes next. \nJoin us for a timely discussion with a former UN representative from the region on the latest in the crisis\, how we got to this point\, and paths to peace in Congo and the Great Lakes Region. We’ll also explore the global implications of the flaring-up of this decades long conflict. \nFeaturing H.E Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja\, former Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the UN (2022-2023) and scholar activist at the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill. \nThe Details:\nWhen: Thursday\, April 24th | 6:00pm ET – 7:00pm ET\nWhere: Virtual | Zoom Webinar\nTickets: No charge\, Suggested $20 Donation | RSVP for zoom link\nRegister Today  \n\n\n Please consider making a small donation in support of this program. We rely on your support to connect our communities with the world and make global education accessible to all. Thank you for being part of our global community. \n\nAbout the Speaker\nProfessor Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja\, professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, is a Congolese scholar-activist and diplomat. He previously served as the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the United Nations from 2022 until 2023. \nBefore his posting he had been a professor in the Department of African\, African American and Diaspora Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, since 2007. He was concurrently interim Executive Director of the African Governance Institute in Dakar\, Senegal\, from 2009 to 2010\, as well as Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) between 2005 and 2007\, and Director of the Oslo Governance Centre from 2002 to 2005. \nIn 1991\, having lived in exile for 17 years\, Professor Nzongola returned to his homeland -- then called Zaire -- and participated in the Congolese Sovereign National Conference the following year as one of its seven scholars of international renown. Professor Nzongola was also diplomatic advisor to Prime Minister Etienne Tshisekedi from 1992 to 1993 and First Vice-President of the National Election Commission in 1996. \nHe holds a doctoral degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, a master's degree in diplomacy and international commerce from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Davidson College. He is the author of The Congo from Leopold to Kabila: A People's History\, (2002). \n\nMission Partners\n \n  \nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\n  \nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities - or learn more on our website about available opportunities. \n\nStay Globally Involved\nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events 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.
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Town Hall with Senator Chris Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Join Senator Murphy and fellow citizens across the nation for a town hall on U.S. Foreign Policy. We’ll address the massive changes to the State Department\, the role of the U.S. in conflicts around the world\, and relationships with allies and adversaries alike. \nThe Details:\nWhen: Monday\, March 31st | 12:00PM ET – 1:00PM ET\nWhere: Virtual | Zoom Webinar\nTickets: No charge\, RSVP required \nReserve your spot today \n\n\n Hosted by the World Affairs Council of Connecticut in partnership with World Affairs Councils across the nation\, including: Alaska World Affairs Council\, Global Santa Fe\, Global Ties Arizona\, Peoria Area World Affairs Council\, Tennessee World Affairs Council\, Upstate International\, Vermont Council on World Affairs\, Worcester World Affairs Council\, World Affairs Council of Atlanta\, World Affairs Council of Austin\, World Affairs Council of Charlotte\, World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky\, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth\, World Affairs Council of Harrisburg\, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville\, World Affairs Council of Miami\, World Affairs Council of Northwest Ohio\, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia\, World Affairs Council of San Antonio\, and the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts. \n\nAbout Senator Murphy\nU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)\, is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee; the Health\, Education\, Labor\, and Pensions Committee; and the Appropriations Committee. He previously served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives\, representing Connecticut’s fifth congressional district. Before being elected to Congress\, he served for eight years in the Connecticut state legislature. \n\nMission Partners\nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities. \n\nStay Globally Involved\nBecome a member or renew today. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events 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.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/foreign-policy-town-hall-with-senator-chris-murphy/
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SUMMARY:Avoiding a Forever War with Dr. Trita Parsi | What Escalation Between Israel & Iran Means for the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:  \nRescheduled for November 6th \nThe conflict between Israel and Iran is escalating at a rapid pace. With the U.S. deploying 100 U.S. service members and a THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) Missile Defense System to Israel\, the U.S. seems to be signaling increased involvement in the conflict. \n\nAs Israel and Iran trade attacks\, join us for a conversation on the escalating tensions\, U.S. involvement\, and whether or not the U.S. risks entering another “forever war.” \nDr. Trita Parsi\, Executive VP of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft\, award-winning author\, and community favorite of CTWAC returns to address these challenges and more. \nRSVP today for the inside look at this rapidly developing conflict. \nThe details:\nWhen: Wednesday\, November 6th | 7:00 PM ET \nWhere: Zoom Webinar \nTickets: No charge | Register for Zoom link \nRegister Today \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events 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.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/avoiding-a-forever-war-with-dr-trita-parsi/
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