Past Events

Nov 18, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT: What Comes Next for Afghanistan and Its People?

The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban overwhelmed media coverage at the end of the summer 2021, but now since U.S. Forces withdrew and America’s longest war is over, what comes next? The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted Wazhmah Osman, Assistant Professor, Temple University’s Department of Media Studies and Production, and a faculty affiliate of the South Asia Center, University of Pennsylvania, to discuss and provide insight as to what the future of Afghanistan might hold.

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Nov 08, 2021

Global Quizzo @ Love City Brewing

Join us for a fun evening at Love City Brewing for a Global Quizzo! Test your knowledge of geography, language, history, politics, and world pop culture! Featuring Quiz Master Johnny Goodtimes.

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Nov 02, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT: A Conversation with H.E. Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and its partners for a discussion with the H.E. Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights about the importance of promoting and protecting the world’s human rights and freedoms.

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Nov 01, 2021

Diplochat: A Conversation with H.E. Kanji Yamanouchi, Ambassador and Consul General of Japan in New York

The Council’s “Diplochat” series provides attendees the opportunity to have an in-depth, off-the-record conversation with diplomats from around the world. The conversation will be facilitated by the Council’s President & CEO, Lauren Swartz.

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Oct 27, 2021

Israel, Hamas, and Their Neighborhood

Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for a lecture with President Emerita, Buntzie Ellis Churchill, who recently traveled on the 2021 JINSA Generals and Admirals Delegation and met with Israeli Leadership, including Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

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Oct 18, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT: Code Red for Humanity: The Race to Net Zero, A Multilateral Global Approach

In lead-up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia and the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia presented a joint climate change discussion between two of the world’s most influential nations about the multilateral global race to net zero.

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Oct 12, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT: Council Conversation Club: "Breaking News"

The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosted a session of the Council Conversation Club. Participants discussed the topic, "Are we in a new era of relentless diplomacy?" with one another during this hour-long conversation, facilitated by the Council's President, Lauren Swartz.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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