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Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council Announces Fall 2021 Speaker Series
Friday, September 03, 2021
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council Announces Fall 2021 Speaker Series

The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) recently announced its Fall 2021 speaker series. Events are free for members and $20 for guests. Annual membership (Sept. 2021-June 2022) is $95; young professionals under 35 can become members for $35; students and educators receive free membership. Events will take place both in person and on Zoom, and abide by local CDC recommendations for safe events.   The upcoming presentations by world-renowned world affairs authors and speakers are as

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Peter Beinart presents, “America and the World in the Biden Era”
Monday, November 30, 2020
Peter Beinart presents, “America and the World in the Biden Era”

This Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council virtual meeting takes place on Wednesday, December 9 via Zoom   Waterford, CT (November 23, 2020) – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Peter Beinart is to speak on US foreign policy under a Biden Administration at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, via Zoom. The virtual presentation is free for members; $20 for non-members. Registration is required.   Professor Beinart will outline his thoughts on key

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Marissa Turnbull presents, ''Indigeno...
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Marissa Turnbull presents, ''Indigenous Rights in the 21st Century''

When: Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings. If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email

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SECWAC: Dean Accardi presents ''India, Pakistan, and the War Over Kashmir''
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
SECWAC: Dean Accardi presents ''India, Pakistan, and the War Over Kashmir''

When: Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6:00 p.m.  Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings. If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email

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SECWAC: Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
SECWAC: Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century

Wednesday September 30, 6pm via Zoom    The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that George Packer is to speak on his biography of diplomat Richard Holbrooke at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 30 via Zoom.  In his book “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century”, George Packer tells the story of Richard Holbrooke, the diplomat who was the force behind the Dayton Accords that ended the Balkan War, but who failed to achieve the post of Secretary of

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The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council launches new Community Partnership Program; to host three events in September
Thursday, September 05, 2019
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council launches new Community Partnership Program; to host three events in September

In an effort to expand program offerings, the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) is pleased to announce a new Community Partnership Program with Essex Meadows. Essex Meadows is a retirement community committed to helping residents embrace lifelong learning, and often hosts educational programs that meet SECWAC’s mission to foster an understanding of issues of foreign policy and international affairs, including the Foreign Policy Association’s “Great Decisions” Program.   To launch the

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SECWAC Meeting May 2: 'America's Abdi...
Friday, April 19, 2019
SECWAC Meeting May 2: 'America's Abdication of Global Leadership'

Ivo H. Daalder, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and James M. Lindsay, Council on Foreign Relations, present “America’s Abdication of Global Leadership” Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on May 2 at the First Congregational Church, Old Lyme $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members, educators and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay are to speak on “America’s

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Stephen Walt, Harvard Kennedy School...
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Stephen Walt, Harvard Kennedy School, Presents 'America's Foreign Policy Elite' April 25

Stephen M Walt, Harvard Kennedy School, presents “America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy” Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on April 11 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Stephen Walt is to speak on “America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy” at 6:00 p.m. on

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Author and former US Marine Corps Off...
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Author and former US Marine Corps Officer Presents “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq''

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on March 12 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that CJ Chivers is to speak on “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq” at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. (MAP

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Carl Zimmer, Author and Journalist, p...
Monday, February 04, 2019
Carl Zimmer, Author and Journalist, presents 'The Deep History of Global Affairs'

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on February 20 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Carl Zimmer is to speak on “The Deep History of Global Affairs” at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320.

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SECWAC Meeting Jan 28: 'Patriotic Aya...
Friday, December 21, 2018
SECWAC Meeting Jan 28: 'Patriotic Ayatollahs: Nationalism in Post-Saddam Iraq'

Caroleen Sayej, Associate Professor of Government and International Relations at Connecticut College, presents 'Patriotic Ayatollahs: Nationalism in Post-Saddam Iraq' Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on January 28 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Caroleen Sayej is to speak on 'Patriotic

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“GroundTruth in a 'Post-truth' Era” S...
Thursday, November 01, 2018
“GroundTruth in a 'Post-truth' Era” SECWAC Event Nov 14 in New London

Charles Sennott, Founder, CEO & Editor of The GroundTruth Project, presents “GroundTruth in a 'Post-truth' Era” Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on November 14 at Connecticut College, New London, CT $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Charles M. Sennott is to speak on “GroundTruth in a Post-truth Era”, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14 in the Ernst

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Senior Policy Analyst Robert Morgus P...
Friday, October 12, 2018
Senior Policy Analyst Robert Morgus Presents 'The Battle for the Global Internet' Oct 24 in Old Lyme

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on October 24 at Old Lyme Country Club, Old Lyme, CT  $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and students  Waterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Robert Morgus is to speak on The Battle for the Global Internet, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24 at Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371. As recently as 2014, the Internet appeared to have reached an

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John Lewis Gaddis Presents 'On Grand ...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
John Lewis Gaddis Presents 'On Grand Strategy' at June 4 SECWAC Meeting

When: Monday, June 4, 2018, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Crozier Student Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CTPresenter: Yale Professor John Lewis GaddisThe Topic: Grand Strategy in international affairs. He will reference his newest book, On Grand Strategy; books will be available to purchase and have signed at the event.Cost: Free for members; $20 walk-in Dinner: Following the presentation, join John, guests, and fellow members for a delicious meal at Connecticut

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Yale Professor John Lewis Gaddis Pres...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Yale Professor John Lewis Gaddis Presents ''On Grand Strategy'' at June 4 SECWAC Meeting

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on June 4 at Connecticut College in New London, CT  $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and students  Waterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that John Lewis Gaddis is to speak at 6:00 p.m. on June 4, 2018 at Crozier Student Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. Yale University historian John Lewis Gaddis will speak on the subject of grand strategy in

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SECWAC Presents 'Northeast Asia at th...
Tuesday, April 03, 2018
SECWAC Presents 'Northeast Asia at the Crossroads' April 12 in Old Lyme

Alexis Dudden, PhD, UConn, presents Northeast Asia at the Crossroads?  When: Thursday, April 12, 2018, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Lyme-Old Lyme Middle SchoolThe Topic: Today’s fluid and complex situation in Northeast Asia with a special emphasis on Korea.Presenter: Alexis Dudden, PhD, Professor of History at the University of Connecticut Dinner: Following the presentation, join Alexis, guests, and fellow members for a delicious meal at Old Lyme Country Club. $35/person.  A reservation for

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SECWAC Meeting Feb 6: ''Refugee Reset...
Monday, January 22, 2018
SECWAC Meeting Feb 6: ''Refugee Resettlement in Connecticut''

Executive Director of Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS), presents “Refugee Resettlement in Connecticut” Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 6 at Saybrook Point Inn Waterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that Chris George, Executive Director of Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS), based in New Haven, is to speak at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Saybrook Point Inn.  Mr.

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SECWAC Meeting Dec 5: ''Africa Rising...
Friday, November 17, 2017
SECWAC Meeting Dec 5: ''Africa Rising: Youth Changing the Narrative''

Chris Bradford, CEO of African Leadership Academy, presents “Africa Rising: Youth Changing the Narrative” Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on Tuesday, December 5 on the Connecticut College campus Waterford, CT – $20 for the General Public; Free for students   The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Chris Bradford, CEO and co-founder of the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in Johannesburg, South Africa, is to speak at 6:00 p.m. on

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Michael Haltzel, PhD, Presents ''Trum...
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Michael Haltzel, PhD, Presents ''Trump Foreign Policy'' at Oct 13 Meeting

Old Lyme, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) will welcome Johns Hopkins University political scientist Michael Haltzel, PhD, to deliver remarks on the foreign policy of the Trump administration this Friday, October 13, 2017 at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Auditorium, located at 53 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6:00 p.m.. Walk-in attendance is $20.   This presentation is a part of the SECWAC annual Speaker Series

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Trump's Foreign Policy to Be Discusse...
Monday, September 25, 2017
Trump's Foreign Policy to Be Discussed at Oct 13 SECWAC Meeting

Michael Haltzel, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Presents Trump Foreign Policy We hope you can join us for the second meeting of the season:When: Friday, October 13, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Old Lyme Middle School AuditoriumThe Topic: The Trump Foreign PolicyPresenter: Michael Haltzel, PhD, Foreign Policy Institute Senior Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins UniversityDinner: Following the presentation, join

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Independent Scholar & Irish Author to...
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Independent Scholar & Irish Author to Speak on Gender Equality Activism in Ireland Sept 11

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council Season Opener and Annual Meeting takes place on Monday, September 11 Waterford, CT – $20 for General Public, Free for Students  The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Irish author and independent scholar Micheline Sheehy Skeffington will deliver remarks based on her social activism and the history of her family’s involvement in Irish nationalism at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017, at Old Lyme Middle School

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June SECWAC Meeting: ''Trump and Nort...
Thursday, May 25, 2017
June SECWAC Meeting: ''Trump and North Korea''

Author and Political Commentator Gordon Chang Presents Trump and North Korea: War or Peace in Asia? We hope you can join us for the last meeting of the season.When: Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Old Lyme Middle School AuditoriumThe Topic: Trump and North Korea: War or Peace in Asia? His speech will address the current situation in volatile North Asia where four nuclear powers – North Korea; its traditional friends, China and Russia; and the United States – are

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SECWAC May 25 Event: How US Coast Gua...
Thursday, May 18, 2017
SECWAC May 25 Event: How US Coast Guard and Russia Cooperate in the Arctic

Lieutenant Commander Jeremy McKenzie, US Coast Guard Academy resents about unexpected partnerships - how the U.S. Coast Guard cooperates with Russia in the arctic We hope you can join us for this month's meeting.When: Thursday, May 25, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Crozier Hall (Student Center, second floor) at Connecticut College, Mohegan Ave, New LondonThe Topic: The Bering Strait: Reducing Risk Through International Cooperation and Capability Improvements, about unexpected

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SECWAC Event: ''The Bering Strait'' M...
Monday, May 15, 2017
SECWAC Event: ''The Bering Strait'' May 25 in New London

Lieutenant Commander Jeremy McKenzie, US Coast Guard Academy Presents: "The Bering Strait: Reducing Risk Through International Cooperation and Capability Improvements" We hope you can join us for this month's meeting.When: Tuesday, May 25, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Crozier Hall (Student Center, second floor) at Connecticut College, Mohegan Ave, New LondonThe Topic: The Bering Strait: Reducing Risk Through International Cooperation and Capability ImprovementsPresenter: Lieutenant

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SECWAC Event: ''Future of Korea 2017'...
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
SECWAC Event: ''Future of Korea 2017'' May 9

 MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE HERE The World Affairs Councils of America has selected SECWAC as one of only six councils nationwide to host The Future of Korea – 2017 panel.  This panel discussion comes at a pivotal time for both the USA and its long-term ally, the Republic of Korea.  Saber rattling from the North, new administrations in both countries by this meeting, and possible trade issues are among key challenges for South Korea’s new administration. We hope you can join us for this

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SECWAC Event: ''How the Muslim Brothe...
Monday, April 10, 2017
SECWAC Event: ''How the Muslim Brotherhood Lost Egypt'' April 19 in New London

Eric Trager, Washington Institute for Near East Policy Presents: "How the Muslim Brotherhood Lost Egypt" We hope you can join us for this month's meeting. When: Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Blaustein Hall at Connecticut College, Mohegan Ave, New LondonThe Topic: How the Muslim Brotherhood Lost EgyptPresenter: Eric Trager, Washington Institute for Near East PolicyDinner: Following the presentation, join Eric, guests, and fellow members for a delicious meal at

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''Light from the Andes: Strategic, Ec...
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
''Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of Lithium'' March 21 in Old Lyme

Pieter Visscher, University of Connecticut Presents: "Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of Lithium" We hope you can join us for this month's meeting.When: March 21, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Old Lyme Middle School, 53 Lyme St, Old LymeThe Topic: Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of LithiumPresenter: Pieter Visscher, University of ConnecticutDinner: Following the presentation, join Pieter, guests, and fellow members

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SECWAC Event: 'Light from the Andes: ...
Friday, March 10, 2017
SECWAC Event: 'Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic, and Ecological Dimensions of Lithium'

Pieter Visscher, University of Connecticut Presents: "Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of Lithium" We hope you can join us for this month's meeting.When: March 21, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Old Lyme Middle School, 53 Lyme St, Old LymeThe Topic: Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of LithiumPresenter: Pieter Visscher, University of ConnecticutDinner: Following the presentation, join Pieter, guests, and fellow members

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SECWAC to Host Nancy Lindborg in ''Bu...
Friday, February 10, 2017
SECWAC to Host Nancy Lindborg in ''Building Peace in a Fragile World'' Feb 15

Nancy Lindborg, President, United States Institute for Peace Presents: "Building Peace in a Fragile World" We hope you can join us for our highly-anticipated first meeting of the second half of the 2016-17 season: When: February 15, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Saybrook Point Inn, 2 Bridge St, Old SaybrookThe Topic: Building Peace in a Fragile WorldPresenter: Nancy Lindborg, President, United States Institute for PeaceDinner: Following the presentation, join Nancy, guests, and fellow

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Southeast CT World Affairs Council Pr...
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
Southeast CT World Affairs Council Presents ''Building Peace in a Fragile World'' Feb 15

Nancy Lindborg, President, United States Institute for Peace Presents: "Building Peace in a Fragile World" We hope you can join us for our highly-anticipated first meeting of the second half of the 2016-17 season: When: February 15, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Saybrook Point Inn, 2 Bridge St, Old SaybrookThe Topic: Building Peace in a Fragile WorldPresenter: Nancy Lindborg, President, United States Institute for PeaceDinner: Following the presentation, join Nancy, guests, and fellow

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SECWAC to Host Dick Shriver, Former D...
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
SECWAC to Host Dick Shriver, Former Defense Official Jan 24

Dick Shriver, Former Defense Department Official & Local Author Presents: "The Cold War: It's Start, End, Aftermath, and Relevance Today" Happy New Year to our members and friends of SECWAC. We hope you can join us for our first meeting of 2017:When: January 24, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Road, Old LymeThe Topic: The Cold War: It's Start, End, Aftermath, and Relevance Today.Presenter: Dick Shriver, Management Consultant, Mentor, Local

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SECWAC Save the Date: ''What is Russi...
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
SECWAC Save the Date: ''What is Russia Up To?'' Jan 24

SAVE the DATE  What is Russia Up To?   January 24, 2017 Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council at the Old Lyme Country Club   An expert with three decades of field experience will share his insights.  He has lived it all first hand; the Cold War, the Fall of the Iron Curtain, and now Russia’s reassertion of power.  We’re fortunate to have our very own Dick Shriver share living the experience, the evolution and his insights.

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SECWAC to Host Jennifer Harris, Speak...
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
SECWAC to Host Jennifer Harris, Speaking on ''Geoeconomics and Statecraft'' Dec 6

Jennifer M Harris will speak on “Geoeconomics and Statecraft” on December 6th, 2016 at the Old Lyme Country Club, Old Lyme.   Reception begins at 5:30 p.m., the main presentation at 6 pm.   Jennifer M. Harris is Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, New York. Prior to joining the Council, Harris was a member of the policy planning staff at the U.S. Department of State, responsible for global markets, geoeconomic issues, and energy security. In that role, she was a lead architect of

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SECWAC to Host Bestselling Author, Fo...
Thursday, October 27, 2016
SECWAC to Host Bestselling Author, Foreign Policy Critic Andrew Bacevich Nov. 14

November 14th, 2016 at Blaustein Hall, Connecticut College, New London The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Andrew J. Bacevich – the prominent U.S. foreign policy critic and New York Times best-selling author – will deliver a presentation based on his most recent book America’s War for the Greater Middle East at Connecticut College in New London on Monday, November 14.  Bacevich’s talk will offer a searing assessment of U.S. involvement in the Middle East over the

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SECWAC Announces Speaker Change to Se...
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
SECWAC Announces Speaker Change to Sept. 20, 2016 Event

Charles G Cogan, PhD, will speak on“Saudi Arabia in the Throes of Dramatic Change”  on September 20th, 2016 at Old Lyme Middle School, 53 Lyme St., Old Lyme.  Reception begins at 5:15 p.m.; a short annual meeting will be held at 5:45 pm, prior to the 6:00 PM start of the presentation.   Dr. Charles G. Cogan is an Associate at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. A graduate of Harvard, he has been a journalist, a military officer, and has spent thirty-seven years in the Central

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SECWAC to Present ''Syria, Iran, and ...
Friday, August 26, 2016
SECWAC to Present ''Syria, Iran, and the Great Game in the Middle East'' Sept 20

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs CouncilDedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues   The Rev. Canon Nicholas T. Porter will speak on“Syria, Iran and the Great Game in the Middle East”  on September 20th, 2016 at Old Lyme Middle School, 53 Lyme St., Old Lyme.   Reception begins at 5:15 p.m.; a short annual meeting will be held at 5:45 pm, prior to the 6:00 pm start of the presentation.    The Rev. Canon Nicholas T. Porter is co-founder and Executive Director of Jerusalem

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SECWAC Presents ''The Politics of Dec...
Friday, June 03, 2016
SECWAC Presents ''The Politics of Deception'' June 21 in Old Lyme

Patrick J. Sloyan, journalist and author, will speak on “The Politics of Deception” on June 21st 2016 at the Old Lyme Country Club, McCurdy Road, Old Lyme.   Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.    Patick J Sloyan has covered national and international affairs since 1960.  He has been awarded journalism’s most distinguished prizes for domestic and foreign reporting, including the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for his 1990 coverage of Desert Storm, the Persian Gulf

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SECWAC Hosts Talk May 10 in Old Lyme
Tuesday, May 03, 2016
SECWAC Hosts Talk May 10 in Old Lyme

Jonathan Stevenson, International Institute for Strategic Studies, will speak on “Order and Chaos in the Middle East; America and the Legacy of the 1916 Sykes Picot-Agreement”   May 10th 2016 at the Old Lyme Middle School, Old Lyme  Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.    Jonathan Stevenson is a Senior Fellow for U.S. Defense at the UK-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), and is editor of its Strategic Comments journal.  From 2005-2016 he was a

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SECWAC Presents ''The Story Behind th...
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
SECWAC Presents ''The Story Behind the Syrian Refugee Story'' April 12

Southeast CT World Affairs Council: Dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues  Mr. Curt Goering (Center for the Victims of Torture), will speak on“The Story behind the Syrian Refugee Story – the Need for Rehabilitative Care during Humanitarian Crises” on April 12th, 2016 at Blaustein Hall, Connecticut College, New London. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.  Mr. Goering is the Executive Director at the Center for the Victims of Torture (CVT), where he

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SECWAC to Host Talk on ''The Irish Pe...
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
SECWAC to Host Talk on ''The Irish Peace Process'' March 7

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs CouncilDedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues   Mr Ed Moloney (Journalist and Author), will speak on “The Irish Peace Process: how it happened, and will it unite the country” on March 7th, 2016 at Blaustein Hall, Connecticut College, New London. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.    Ed Moloney has been a reporter covering the Northern Ireland situation since 1978 and has been Northern Editor of The Irish

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SECWAC to Present Feb 3 Discussion on...
Thursday, January 21, 2016
SECWAC to Present Feb 3 Discussion on ''Sexual Violence in Conflict''

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs CouncilDedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues   Professor Elisabeth Wood, Yale University, will speak on “Sexual violence in conflict:  why some armed groups engage in it and the policy implications” on February 3rd, 2016  at the Saybrook Point Inn, 2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, CT.   Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.    Elisabeth Jean Wood is Professor of Political Science, International and Area Studies at

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SECWAC and Chamber to Present Forum on Cybersecurity Nov. 3
Friday, October 30, 2015
SECWAC and Chamber to Present Forum on Cybersecurity Nov. 3

Panel Discussion with International Experts Will Address Digital Safety Concerns  Eastern CT  – The Southeastern CT World Affairs Council (SECWAC) and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT have partnered to present a special luncheon calling attention to the critical issue of cybersecurity. The luncheon will be held Tues. Nov. 3 at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   The luncheon will take the form of a panel discussion from panelists William Barnes, Donald L. Anderson, and April

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