JODI FISCHER New member of the Alaska World Affairs Council “I’ve lived and worked in many countries including, but not limited to Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Bolivia, Greece, Japan, Vietnam, El …
AKWorld Stories – Alyssa Bish
ALYSSA BISH Alaska World Affairs Council, Operations & Marketing Director Involved with AKWorld since 2010 “I had quite the introduction to the Alaska World Affairs Council in September 2010. I …
World News Update 12-9-15
Obama, ISIS, and the Middle East “Why Obama Isn’t Afraid of ISIS” Peter Beinart — National Journal, December 7, 2015 “No New Strategies Delivered in Obama’s Address on ISIS” Mike …
New Beginnings for Refugees – Tweets, Podcast, & Photos!
On December 4th, we hosted a panel discussion featuring Jessica Kovarik and Margaret Stock, moderated by Dr. Paul Dunscomb. They discussed the crises facing refugees around the world and how …
International Cooperation in the Arctic – Tweets, Podcast, & Photos!
On October 23rd, AKWorld featured a panel discussion on “International Cooperation in the Arctic” with distinguished panelists: Ambassador David Balton, Chair of the Arctic Council SAOs; Margaret Williams, Managing Director …
The Future of Energy – Tweets & Photos!
On Thursday, October 15th AKWorld hosted a panel discussion centered around the Rational Middle Energy Series of short films. The discussion was moderated by the director of the films, Gregory …
Catalyst for Change – Tweets & Photos!
On October 8th, AKWorld Board member Dr. Landry Signé engaged over 60 Alaskan young leaders for our second program in the WorldMatters series. His dynamic presentation implored young leaders …
Seven Revolutions – Tweets & Photos!
On October 2nd Scott Aughenbaugh of the Center for Strategic International Studies presented on the seven revolutions facing mankind: population, resource management, technology, information and knowledge, economics, security, and governance. …
Friendly Dictators – Tweets, Podcast, & Photos!
On Friday, September 18th, Dr. Ted Galen Carpenter of the Cato Institute presented to over 100 Alaskans and discussed the ways in which the U.S. government should manage relationships with …
UAE – US Relations – Tweets, Podcast, & Photos!
On Wednesday, September 16th, AKWorld hosted UAE Consul General Abdulla Alsaboosi for a joint program with Anchorage East Rotary on UAE-US Relations. Consul General Alsaboosi shared his perspective with over 100 …