Sep 30, 2021
B.PHL Innovation Fest: Featuring a Lightning Talk by Lauren Swartz
Lauren Swartz, President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia gave a "lightning talk" on why international matters at B.PHL Innovation Fest. The festival is annual three-day innovation celebration that highlights Philadelphia as a fantastic place to live and work; to create meaningful connections locally and globally between people and organizations doing innovative work; and ignite new ideas and inspire changemakers of the future.
Sep 27, 2021
VIRTUAL EVENT: The Global Movement for Black Lives
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a discussion with international academics, activists, and leaders about the impact that the Movement for Black Lives has had around the world.
Sep 20, 2021
VIRTUAL EVENT: Global and Domestic Impacts of the Ever-Evolving Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a robust discussion about how global crises, such as COVID-19 or climate change, can impact the worldwide pharmaceutical supply chain and how we might combat vulnerabilities in the future.
Aug 18, 2021
WEBINAR: Putin and the U.S. Presidents: Twenty Years of U.S.-Russia Relations and What Comes Next?
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a discussion about U.S. policy towards Russia since Putin first rose to power over twenty years ago, and whether U.S. foreign policy has evolved or largely followed similar patterns during the U.S. presidential administrations of Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and now Biden.
Jul 28, 2021
WEBINAR: Combating Global Hunger and Climate Change through Food Innovation and Technology
Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for another installment in the "Beyond Our Borders: Spotlight Chile" series, along with its partners the Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce, the Honorary Consulate of Chile in Philadelphia, and ProChile. This discussion will focus on the future of food and how innovation and technology can help us combat global hunger and fight climate change.
Jul 08, 2021
WEBINAR: China, Hong Kong, and the Future of Democracy
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a discussion about Hong Kong's relations with mainland China, and what it might mean for the future of democracy.
Jun 24, 2021
Members' Town Hall with CEO Lauren Swartz
Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for a Members' Only Town Hall with President & CEO Lauren Swartz. This opportunity will allow members of the Council to meet with Lauren virtually, and have a chance to share their thoughts and ideas with her.
Jun 21, 2021
WEBINAR: Ten Years after the Arab Spring: What Comes Next?
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a "look back" at the last ten years since the first protests began in Tunisia that ignited the Arab Spring. Our expert panelists, Dr. James Zogby and Dr. Lina Khatib, discussed what the future may hold for those living in the Middle East and North Africa.
May 25, 2021
WEBINAR: Negotiating with Iran: The U.S., the EU, and the Future of the Nuclear Deal
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a discussion about the future of Iran’s relationship with the West, and whether reinstating the nuclear deal was still on the table.
May 20, 2021
WEBINAR: Wines of Chile: A Virtual Tasting Event
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia invited members and guests to experience the wines of Chile from the comfort of their own homes. Guests were guided by Courtney Kingston, of Kingston Family Vineyards, through a virtual tasting.
May 17, 2021
WEBINAR: What Comes after COVID? An Economic Outlook through the Lens of Latin America
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and its event partner, the Global Interdependence Center spoke with Latin American finance and business leaders about the economic state of the region and what lies ahead after the pandemic. The "Beyond Our Borders: Spotlight Chile" series is presented in cooperation with the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce and the Honorary Consulate of Chile in Philadelphia.
May 10, 2021
WEBINAR: Philly Tech Week 2021: The Future of Cities
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a discussion about the challenges and opportunities for the future of cities here at home and around the world. This event was part of Philly Tech Week 2021.
Apr 27, 2021
WEBINAR: Travel the World: Spotlight Chile
Nestled between the Andes and the Pacific, this event virtually immersed audience members in Chile, showing them all that it has to offer as a future travel destination—from food and wine to history and art, or from mountains and valleys to nightlife and urban living. The "Beyond Our Borders: Spotlight Chile" series is presented in cooperation with the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce and the Honorary Consulate of Chile in Philadelphia.
Apr 20, 2021
WEBINAR: Combating Climate Change: Making Green Energy Solutions Accessible and Affordable for All
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a discussion about the ways in which countries, companies, and individuals are finding innovative and technologically advanced ways to combat climate change and to ensure that these technologies are affordable and accessible to all people. This event was part of the World Affairs Councils of America's "Climate Week."
Apr 14, 2021
WEBINAR: The Cost of Air Wars: Civilian Harm in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Beyond
Every year, military airstrikes in conflict zones like Iraq, Syria, and Libya result in thousands of civilian deaths and displacement. To shed light on the impact that civilians face in these conflict zones, the Council hosted a discussion with the Director of Airwars, a non-profit transparency organization working to track, assess, and archive military actions and related civilian harm claims in conflict zones.
Mar 25, 2021
WEBINAR: What Can Chile Teach Us About Democracies and Constitutions?
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia launched its "Beyond Our Borders: Spotlight Chile" with series co-presenters, the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce and the Honorary Consulate of Chile in Philadelphia. During this event, we discussed how Chile is embarking upon a process to rewrite its constitution. Our two guest speakers highlighted the importance of this democratic process and what we can learn about the foundation for a country’s government.
Mar 18, 2021
WEBINAR: One Year Later: What Have We Learned about COVID-19?
One harrowing year into the pandemic, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted Adrian Wooldridge, political editor at The Economist, and author of "The Wake-Up Call: Why the Pandemic Has Exposed the Weakness of the West, and How to Fix It."
Feb 17, 2021
WEBINAR: The Importance of Bipartisan Policy Making in a Hyper-Partisan Era
The Council hosted a conversation, in partnership with No Labels, featuring Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, who answered questions about why it’s so important to advocate for bipartisanship in our hyper-partisan era.
Feb 11, 2021
WEBINAR: The Past, Present, and Future of the US-Canada Defense Relationship
The Council hosted a conversation with Major General Paul Ormsby, Canadian Defense Attaché to the United States, who provided an in-depth perspective of the past, present, and future of America’s most extensive defense relationship.
Feb 02, 2021
WEBINAR: Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century
Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for an optimistic outlook on the topic of the future of global governance in the 21st Century with author Augusto Lopez-Claros, who argues that global interdependence is an inescapable reality and that, hence, enhanced international cooperation is a matter of survival for humankind.
