Program Recap: Seize the Summit: Screening & Conversation with Arwa Damon
In mid-February, the Alaska World Affairs Council held a special screening of the documentary Seize the Summit, followed by a discussion and Q&A with award-winning journalist and INARA founder Arwa Damon. Seize the Summit chronicles the extraordinary journey of four young war survivors with whom Arwa encountered through her charity INARA—from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine—as they unite […]
Program Recap: Africa in the Global Order with Chidi Blyden
This past week, the Alaska World Affairs Council was honored to host Chidi Blyden for a full and impactful week of programs across Alaska, bringing together students, educators, and community members for timely conversations on global security, diplomacy, and Africa’s evolving role in the international order. Chidi’s visit began in Juneau, where we collaborated with […]
Program Recap: Navigating the Arctic with Ambassador Mike Sfraga
A Conversation on the Arctic: Virtual Program with Ambassador Mike Sfraga The Alaska World Affairs Council was pleased to host a timely virtual discussion on the Arctic featuring Ambassador Mike Sfraga, one of the nation’s leading voices on Arctic policy, research, and international cooperation. With global attention increasingly focused northward, the conversation offered valuable insight […]
Program Recap: Ambassador Alina Romanowski
Last week, the Alaska World Affairs Council was honored to welcome Ambassador Aline Romanowski to Alaska for a memorable and meaningful visit that brought together diplomacy, security, culture, and community. The visit began with a timely public program at the BP Energy Center, where Ambassador Romanowski was joined in conversation by retired General Joe Ralston. […]
Program Recap: Sovereign Strategies: Lessons from Norway’s $2T Fund
Today, the Alaska World Affairs Council hosted a timely and insightful virtual conversation exploring what Alaska can learn from the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund—Norway’s $2 trillion Government Pension Fund Global. With Alaska’s own Permanent Fund serving as a cornerstone of our state’s economic future, this discussion offered valuable context, comparisons, and lessons for policymakers […]
Program Recap: Inside the Reagan White House with Frank Lavin
Despite snowy roads and an unexpected weather-related venue change, our community turned out for an evening of reflection, history, and conversation at Inside the Reagan White House with Frank Lavin. The Anchorage Museum generously stepped in—providing not only a welcoming space for the program, but also a special tour of the museum for Lavin prior […]
Program Recap: A Powerful Conversation on Ukraine with Ambassadors Taylor & Sfraga
This past week, the Alaska World Affairs Council welcomed a full house to the BP Energy Center for a deeply engaging luncheon with Ambassador William Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, in conversation with Ambassador Mike Sfraga, Interim Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Their discussion centered on the ongoing war in Ukraine and its […]
A New Chapter for the Alaska World Affairs Council: Welcoming Siobhan Choi as President & CEO
The Alaska World Affairs Council is delighted to announce that Siobhan Choi has been appointed as our new President & CEO. Siobhan joined the Council in 2019 and has since played a pivotal role in advancing our mission through her leadership in events, development, and community engagement. Her commitment to connecting Alaskans with global ideas […]
Program Recap: Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World with Dr. Ha-Joon Chang
On November 3, the Alaska World Affairs Council hosted Dr. Ha-Joon Chang, author of Edible Economics and Professor of Economics at SOAS University of London, for a captivating virtual program: Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World. This event was held in partnership with Councils across the U.S., including World Affairs Councils of Kansas […]
Program Recap: Journalistic Experience from the Global Stage with the World Press Institute
The Alaska World Affairs Council was honored to welcome the World Press Institute (WPI) to Anchorage this week for a meaningful visit filled with exchange, connection, and dialogue about the role of a free press in today’s world. As part of their nine-week U.S. fellowship, the WPI fellows—nine distinguished international journalists from Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, Finland, […]