The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that domestic terrorism in the United States is on the rise. What are the roots of this homegrown violence? What are the motivations of these domestic extremist groups? What threat does growing extremism pose to the U.S. and the world? We're joined by Seamus Hughes, Deputy […]
Join us for this program in recognition of International Women's Day to learn more about the leadership styles of women through the pandemic. This important event represents an ongoing collaboration between the Women's Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph and the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. Our featured guests are Supriya Garikipati and Lynn Ricci. Dr. […]
The U.S. and Iran are currently in a stalemate. Though the Biden Administration has indicated it intends for the U.S. to rejoin the JCPOA, the U.S. and Iran are both unwilling to make the first move. As the U.S. and Iran navigate a rocky road ahead, who will take the first step? Where will the […]
Partner Event! Greater Hartford (CT) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Presents: The U.S. & Global Relevance of the Black Lives Matter Movement RSVP Here
Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 24.9 million people around the world.* In the summer of 2020, the hashtag #SaveTheChildren/#SaveOurChildren coopted global concern over human trafficking to further QAnon conspiracy and misinformation. When confronted with such a widespread and urgent issue, how do we decipher fact from fiction? What […]
What does it mean for a nation to have feminist foreign policy? Should the U.S. join nations such as Sweden, Canada, France, and Mexico in implementing such policies? Does the U.S. want - or need - a feminist foreign policy agenda? Stephenie Foster, co-founder and partner at Smash Strategies, and former senior Advisor in the […]
A new administration means a new foreign policy agenda. Senator Chris Murphy, member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins us to address the foreign policy priorities of the United States - from climate change to racial justice and from North Korea to Saudi Arabia - in the midst of a turbulent transition and […]
Stop by (virtually, of course) on Friday, December 18 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm for a fun happy hour open house with fellow members and board. Bring your favorite festive beverage and get ready for door prizes, games, trivia, and - above all - the chance to connect after a year apart. We can't wait to […]
Addressing global health is more important than ever in these pandemic times. Senator Chris Murphy is in a position to have a big impact on global health as a member of the Senate subcommittee that funds foreign aid. This will be an opportunity for Connecticut organizations and concerned citizens to hear the Senator's views and […]
