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Can The World Be Saved? Perspectives from the Next Generation | 2024 International Young Leaders Conference

The 2024 International Young Leaders Conference & Career Fair, hosted by the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, was a resounding success. This annual event, organized by our summer interns, brought together thought leaders, experts, and aspiring young professionals to engage…

2024 International Peace Symposium: Avoiding Armageddon

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg’s 2024 International Peace Symposium will be from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 in Room 110 of Hoover Building at Elizabethtown College. This year’s theme, “Avoiding Armageddon: Paths to Peace at Home…

International Young Leaders Conference

Can The World Be Saved? Perspectives From The Next Generation Join us for the International Young Leaders Conference & Career Fair on August 7th at Central Penn College, organized by the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg summer interns. This full-day,…

Promoting Peace & Reconciliation in Bhutan

Join us for an eye-opening virtual event as we delve into the captivating and crucial global developments surrounding Bhutan. Uncover the startling claim by China, asserting ownership of 20% of Bhutanese territory and the alleged construction of illegal settlements. We…

Understanding Indonesia – Great Decisions

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Despite its large size, Indonesia remains virtually invisible to most Americans. But as one of the world’s largest democracies, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, and as an economic driver of ASEAN, why does it fly below the radar? What are…

NATO’s Future – Great Decisions

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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has come under increased scrutiny, not because NATO troops are involved in the conflict, but because of its role in relations between Russia and its…

Mideast Realignment – Great Decisions

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The first of our Great Decisions Lecture series focuses on Mideast Realignment. With Brian Katulis, Middle East Institute, offering his expert opinion and answering your questions. The United States and Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a…

Praying for Peace

Interfaith Leaders in Pennsylvania Pray for Suffering People in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and around the world. This unique gathering seeks to transcend religious boundaries, fostering unity and compassion in the face of global challenges. This event serves as…