WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM
Join us to expand your awareness of global affairs and America's role in the world. We are a non-partisan, non-profit, located in Stamford, CT dedicated to educating and engaging our members on global issues in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM
Join us to expand your awareness of global affairs and America's role in the world. We are a non-partisan, non-profit, located in Stamford, CT dedicated to educating and engaging our members on global issues in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
March 6, 2019
7:00pm - 9:00pm
"Russia in the Middle East: Is the U.S. Being Outplayed?"
DR. THEODORE KARASIK
Adjunct Senior Fellow, Lexington Institute
Dr. Karasik will discuss Russia's recent activities in Syria and analyze the Kremlin's staregy in the Middle East. What are the implications of the move to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria? And how should the U.S. react to Russia’s provocative behavior? Tickets
March 13, 2019
5:45pm - 7:30pm
"Bridging, Bonding & Social Media: Preserving Democracy in the (Dis)Information Age"
ASHA RANGAPPA
Senior Lecturer, Jackson Institute for Global Affairs at Yale University
Rangappa will discuss the threat of disinformation, from Russia in particular, and how they have explored a self-made vulnerability in America’s social fabric, as social media and other factors have led to increased polarization and distrust. Tickets
April 3, 2019
6:00pm - 9:30pm
WorldQuest Annual Fundraiser
Dinner & Global Trivia Competition
Grab a friend and join us for an evening full of trivia fun! Create or join a team that can answer multiple choice questions on current global affairs. Broaden your horizons and meet people that care about global awareness. The evening includes an open bar, dinner, silent auction and raffle prizes. Tickets
May 8, 2019
6:15pm - 9:00pm
"After Brexit?"
AMB. (Ret.) CHARLES P. RIES
Vice President, International and Senior Fellow, RAND Corporation
Ries' is co-author of “After Brexit: Alternative Forms of Brexit and their Implications for the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States” (RAND 2017). He has more than three decades in the U.S. diplomatic service including four years (2000-2004) as Principal Deputy Asst Secy of State for European Affairs, where he was responsible for the U.S.-EU dialogue and economic relations between the U.S. and Europe. Tickets
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership supports our programming. As a member, you get free or discounted tickets to our events.
Attend presentations and discussions on timely topics. We gather informed and curious community members and create accessible conversations. Our nonpartisan forum supports civility. Your participation helps us to create dialogues and an exchange of ideas on the topics that affect us at home and around the world.
Learn more about the benefits of membership!
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCILS OF AMERICA
We are a member of the World Affairs Councils of America, the largest national non-partisan network of almost 100 councils in over 40 states that are dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on the critical global issues of our times.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS (2018-2019)
