Latest Past Events

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

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

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 the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv during Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ambassador Bridget Brink discusses Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and the challenges of sustaining democratic resilience during […]

Great Decisions Lunch and Learn: The Future of Multilateral institutions

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

  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.   Each session includes lunch, a 30-minute Foreign Policy Association video on the week’s topic, and a guided discussion led by World Affairs Council and […]

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

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

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 the world and prevent future conflict. Since that time, governments have worked through these international organizations to manage shared global challenges like humanitarian crises, environmental […]

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