What just happened in Venezuela? Join us for a special virtual briefing with Amb. Charles Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela (2002-2004), on the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. troops in Caracas and what's next for U.S.-Venezuela relations. Co-moderated by Aaron Rosen, President & Founder of the World Affairs Council of […]
Gunboat diplomacy, armed conflict, or all-out regime change? As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to rachet up, all outcomes and more seem to be on the table. The U.S. has declared an armed conflict with Venezuela, increased military pressure in the Caribbean, and accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of heading Cartel de los […]
Each year, The Economist publishes The World Ahead series: an informed prediction of the major themes that will dominate the coming year. Spanning topics from politics to technology to sociology and more, this series edited by Tom Standage is as ambitious as it is awe-inspiring. On December 8, Standage rejoins the Council to discuss his publication’s analysis for 2026. In conversation […]
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins us on WorldNow with Jim Falk to explore the global rise of autocracy, new challenges posed by an assertive Russia and China, and an increasingly insular America – and what it all means for democracy and security in a changing world. In Autocrats vs. Democrats, Ambassador McFaul […]
Presented by the World Affairs Council of Alaska What do okra, chocolate, and economic theory have in common? Join the Alaska World Affairs Council for a thought-provoking conversation with renowned economist and bestselling author Ha-Joon Chang as he explores the surprising connections between food, economics, and global change. Drawing from his latest work, Edible Economics, […]
Nuclear risks are rising. At the same time global nonproliferation efforts are unraveling. A Harvard taskforce has just warned of a new "era of nuclear anarchy." As the temperature of the nuclear threat heats up, we sit down with Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, former Undersecretary of State for Arms Control & International Security Affairs (2021-2024). Join […]
You're invited to a member-exclusive live intelligence briefing with LTG Robert Ashley, U.S. Army (Ret.), 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, moderated by MG Garrett Yee, U.S. Army (Ret.). General Ashley will share high-level insights on global threats from Iran-Israel tensions to the future of Ukraine, and from emerging technologies to what national security […]
Join us to learn about the two most consequential leaders shaping the future of the Middle East. RSVP now. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - de facto ruler of one of the wealthiest states in the Middle East - has positioned himself as a transformative leader. His rule is defined by economic and […]
RSVP today In the last week, the U.S. struck nuclear facilities across Iran and coordinated a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, after more than a week of the two sides exchanging attacks on military sites and cities. Dr. Steven Cook from the Council on Foreign Relations joins us live to answer all of your […]
