• Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China with Emily Feng

    Wisner-Botrall Applied Technology Center 151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    We welcome Emily Feng, NPR International Correspondent.   In today’s China, questions of identity are no longer private. They are political, enforced, and deeply personal. This talk explores contemporary China […]

  • Can the Post-WWII International Order Survive the 21st Century? With Joel Westra

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    We welcome, Joel Westra, Department Chair, Professor, Director, Pre-Law Program, Calvin University   After World War II ended, countries created the United Nations Charter, which was meant to help organize […]

  • Great Decisions Lunch and Learn: The Future of Multilateral institutions

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

      Join us for informal Lunch & Learn sessions tied to the World Affairs Council’s Great Decisions global discussion series, co-hosted with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum. […]

    Free
  • Inside Kyiv: A Conversation with Ambassador (ret.) Bridget A. Brink

    East Grand Rapids High School Little Auditorium 2211 Lake Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MI

    We welcome Ambassador Bridget A. Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.   What does it mean to defend democracy while living under daily missile attacks? Drawing on her experience leading […]

  • Great Decisions Lunch and Learn: U.S. Engagement of Africa

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

      Join us for informal Lunch & Learn sessions tied to the World Affairs Council’s Great Decisions global discussion series, co-hosted with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum. […]

    Free
  • The U.S. in a Changing Global Order with Ambassador (ret.) Michael McKinley

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    We welcome Ambassador (ret.) Michael McKinley, senior counselor, the Cohen Group    What does it mean for the United States to navigate a world of intensifying conflicts, shifting alliances, and […]

  • Great Decisions Lunch and Learn: U.S. Foreign Policy

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

      Join us for informal Lunch & Learn sessions tied to the World Affairs Council’s Great Decisions global discussion series, co-hosted with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum. […]

    Free
  • POSTPONED: Nuclear Risk in a Changing World with Page Stoutland

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    NOTE: THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED, RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 12. We welcome Page Stoutland, former consultant, NTI    The risk of nuclear weapon use is widely viewed as higher today […]

  • A Taste of Munich – March Global Mixer

    Küsterer Brauhaus 642 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    Join us for our next Global Mixer, 'A Taste of Munich' at the Küsterer Brauhaus on Wednesday, March 25 at 6pm.  Guests will enjoy a selection of German charcuterie skewers, […]

    $37.00
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