WorldQuest is not only a wonderful event that is a well-rounded, engaging, and fun test of knowledge related to international affairs, it is also a great opportunity for students to …

On April 22nd, Dr. Stephen Stedman of the Center on Democracy, Development, and Rule of Law at Stanford University spoke with over 120 Alaskans on the issues of global security …

On April 8th, AKWorld hosted a panel discussion focusing the impact that art has on social movements and change locally and globally. The panel featured Murry Sidlin, the creator and …

Julie Decker acts as a messenger of the North through her work curating art and sharing culture as the Director and CEO of the Anchorage Museum. Since 2010, when Julie …

On April 7th, Dr. Yaso Thiru and Eric McCallum participated in a panel discussion moderated by Corey Hester about the impacts that social enterprise can have on the community on …

Torrie, the Chief Officer of Marketing and Development at Alaska Public Media, will be showcasing his passion of public broadcasting with the Alaska World Affairs Council this Friday for the …

Brussels Attacks “Why Do They Hate Us So Much?” Matthew Karnitschnig — POLITICO, March 22, 2016 “Why Is Brussels Under Attack?” Adam Taylor — The Washington Post, March 22, 2016 …

On March 25th, Jodi Fischer, the Executive Director of the Marshall Direct Fund, shared her experiences working to provide education and economic opportunities to women in Pakistan. Her talk focused …

Mike is a retired professor of economics from the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington where he spent most of his life. Mike’s experience in economics has taken him …

Jodi Fischer is a humanitarian, and the Executive Director of the Marshall Direct Fund, with a long history of having a philanthropic heart. Originally from Northern California, Jodi graduated from …