2026 Great Decisions Lecture SeriesU.S. Engagement with Africa The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg invites you to a virtual Great Decisions lecture featuring Dr. Ali Dinar, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Africa’s…
2026 Great Decisions Lecture SeriesMultilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order Join the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg for a timely virtual lecture with Juliette Tolay, Assistant Dean for Global Engagement at Penn State Harrisburg, as part of the 2026…
2026 Great Decisions Lecture SeriesAmerica & the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy The return of President Donald Trump marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, challenging nearly eight decades of American global leadership. Emphasizing an “America First” approach, the…
With reduced U.S. support for NATO and Ukraine, Europe faces strategic uncertainty. The Trump administration has signaled an intention to reduce its security role in Europe. What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas, and how might Europe…
The war in Gaza has brought the region to a crossroads. What are the possible outcomes of the war, and how might the United States use its influence to shape a long-term settlement that leaves both Israel and the Palestinians…
The AI revolution is the leading edge of a larger high-tech revolution which promises to transform the world. Experts argue that international cooperation is needed to expand the opportunities these new technologies hold while protecting societies from their dangers. What…
European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep, and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider has been called into question with the…
The 2015 Paris Agreement established a UN-sponsored framework for negotiations on climate change and global warming. In subsequent COP meetings, experts and political leaders have come together seeking common cause for this growing global crisis. What is the future of…
India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its population size, economy, and geopolitical location ensure that it will be an influential voice in debates and…
Washington’s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and, in the eyes of many, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations,…
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