Disinformation, Propaganda, and Political Warfare: What you need to understand in 2020 Propaganda and disinformation seem to be an increasing problem in our daily lives and in the security environment the United States faces today. Dr. Mark R. Jacobson, former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, will discuss what is old, what is new, […]
Bring your lunch and your questions and join Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy for an interactive discussion on the U.S. Coronavirus Stimulus Package, the ongoing worldwide health crisis, global leadership, and U.S. foreign policy priorities during this uncertain time. Moderated by Megan Torrey, CTWAC CEO. This discussion is FREE. Registration required. Register through the link below. […]
The contentious U.S.-China relationship has just found a new battleground: the coronavirus. Bring your lunch and your questions and join Richard Fontaine, CEO, Center for a New American Security (CNAS), to discuss what the coronavirus means for U.S.-China cooperation, competition, and the power struggle for global leadership. Moderated by CEO, Megan Torrey. This discussion is […]
In February of 2014, the U.S. and international partners launched the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) with the goal of building global capacity to respond to infectious disease threats. Over 30 countries, along with international organizations including the World Health Organization, joined. So what happened? We talk with Ambassador (ret.) Bonnie Jenkins, a leading U.S. […]
From transforming the Convention Center to setting up field hospitals to delivering PPE to medical providers, the CT National Guard has taken a major role in COVID-19 response. We talk with Major General Francis J. Evon, Jr., Adjutant General, CT National Guard, on the response of the CT National Guard and U.S. National Guard during […]
With tensions between Iran and the U.S. at a boiling point, and continual escalation on the horizon, will COVID-19 push Iran closer to the bomb? We talk with Dr. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute (Qi), award-winning author and the 2010 recipient of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. Moderated […]
April 23rd - The Refugee Crisis This 90-minute simulations, hosted via Zoom, put you in the middle of the action debating some of today’s most pressing global issues. Global conflict has displaced over 65 million people. How will you ensure the safety of the refugee population, while sharing the responsibility to care for the vulnerable? […]
With the full scope of the economic impact of COVID-19 yet to be realized, join Derek Scissors, Ph.D., AEI, for a deep dive into how this pandemic may shift the economic trajectories of two major economies, India and China, and what this might mean for U.S. supply chains, trade, and future economic security. Moderated by […]
April 30th – Nuclear Deterrence This 90-minute simulations, hosted via Zoom, put you in the middle of the action debating some of today’s most pressing global issues. 9 countries have nuclear weapons capabilities. Does deterrence work, or should all weapons be eliminated? REGISTER HERE Register by Tuesday, April 28th Who can participate? These virtual […]
