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SUMMARY:An Evening with Rick Steves Presented by Bradley International Airport
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut to welcome Rick Steves – America’s favorite travel guide – for a special one-night event in Hartford. Presented by Bradley International Airport\, where your next journey to Ireland\, UK\, and Europe begins. RSVP Today.\nFor decades\, Rick Steves has helped Americans discover the world through his iconic travel guidebooks\, TV shows\, and advocacy for travel as a bridge to global understanding. \nThis spring at the Council\, hear from America’s most trusted travel expert and beloved host of Rick Steves Europe as he shares his personal journey\, memorable travel stories\, and why he believes in travel as a political act. \nCome early for the World Affairs Council Travel Expo & Reception\, where you’ll explore exciting travel opportunities from Connecticut to destinations around the globe. Meet expert travel advisors\, uncover exclusive offers\, and spark ideas for your next great adventure. \nThursday\, March 19 | 5-8pm | Goodwin University\, Hartford\, CT \n5pm | World Affairs Council Travel Expo\n6pm | Presentation by Rick Steves\n7:30pm | Book Sale & Signing \nTickets: $55 General Admission | $45 Member Admission \nPlease note: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Thank you for understanding.\n Get Tickets  \n\n\n \n\nUnlock special member pricing for this event by becoming a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut today. \nNot a member? Join here or select the membership add-on during checkout. Reach out to Abby Noyes at noyesa[@]ctwac.org with any questions. \n\nAbout Rick\n \nRick Steves is a popular public television host\, a best-selling guidebook author\, and an outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. He is the founder and owner of Rick Steves' Europe\, a travel business with a small-group tour program that brings more than 30\,000 people to Europe annually. Rick lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds\, Washington\, where his office window overlooks his old junior high school. \nLearn more about Rick and explore all his works at ricksteves.com. \n  \n\nSponsored By\n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n\nJoin the Community\nWith continuous breaking global news\, Council membership allows you to understand it all. Members gain lower-cost and exclusive access to discussions with foreign and local leaders\, events with experts and opposing views\, and – most essentially – a community of engaged people like yourself. \nBecome a member or renew today. \n\nMission Partners\n \n\nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\nSe-Min Sohn\n  \n\n\n\nThe World Affairs Council of Connecticut provides a platform for open dialogue and the exchange of ideas on global issues. The views expressed by speakers and contributors to this organization’s public programs—in person\, online\, and through affiliated social media sites— are solely their own and do not necessarily represent the official policies or positions of CTWAC\, its individual staff\, board members\, members\, or sponsors. As a nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization\, CTWAC’s purpose is to foster informed discussion and greater understanding of the world\, without endorsing any particular viewpoint.
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SUMMARY:Global Security Forum: New World Powers
DESCRIPTION:The Global Security Forum is New England’s premiere regional security forum\, bringing the world’s top security experts\, speakers\, and leaders to Connecticut to address the most critical global security issues. \nJoin the World Affairs Council of CT and the Charter Oak Chapter of the Military Officers Association in conjunction with the McCain Institute for International Leadership 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  \nFeaturing:\n \n  \nTopics include:\nBytes and Bullets: The Future of Cyber Warfare\nPower Clash: China on the Rise\nPutin\, Trump\, and NATO\nNew World Powers\nBattlefields of the Future: Confronting and Combating Terrorism \n  \nLunch will be served. Free parking on site.\nForum will be held in the Goodwin College Main Campus Auditorium.\nSet your GPS to: 211 Riverside Drive\, East Hartford\, CT. \n  \nSchedule:\nRegistration | 8:30am\nProgram | 9:00am – 3:30pm \n  \nSponsored By: \n \n  \nPresented By: \n  \n \n  \nIn Partnership With: \n \n  \n  \nQuestions?\nContact World Affairs Council Program Director Amanda Jolly with any questions at: (860) 724-2953 or ajolly@ctwac.org
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SUMMARY:Global Security Forum
DESCRIPTION:With a new administration and a shifting global order\, what are top security challenges facing the United States?\nJoin the World Affairs Council of CT and the Charter Oak Chapter of the Military Officers Association in conjunction with the CT Military Department for an all-day seminar featuring experts from top military and civilian institutions.\nFeaturing Keynote Speaker:\nGeneral George W. Casey\, Jr. (U.S. Army\, Retired)\n36th Chief of Staff of the United States Army \nGeneral George Casey enjoyed a 41-year career in the US Army following his graduation from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in 1970. He is an accomplished soldier and an authority on strategic leadership. \nTopics include: \nThe Escalating Threat of Cyber Warfare\nSecurity in a Shifting World\nThe Middle East and AFRICOM\nSpheres of Influence and the South China Sea\nThe New Arms Race \nLunch will be served. Free parking on site. Forum will be held in the Goodwin College Main Campus Auditorium. Set your GPS to: 211 Riverside Drive\, East Hartford\, CT.  \nSchedule:\nRegistration | 8:30am\nProgram | 9:00am – 3:30pm \nSponsored By:
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