2026 World Wiz Pub Quiz
On October 27, the Alaska World Affairs Council’s annual fundraiser brought together trivia enthusiasts, creative costumes, friendly competition, and a whole lot of community spirit
Program Recap: New Zealand and the Indo-Pacific: Navigating a Changing World
AKWorld was honored to host Daniel Mellsop, Deputy Chief of Mission at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington, DC this week for a program entitled
Program Recap: From Alaska to Ukraine: Stories of Service, Solidarity, and Support
Last week AKWorld was honored to host three notable Alaskans who have taken an active role in providing relief during the war in Ukraine –
Program Recap: Life Along the Nile: Health, Resilience, & Humanitarian World in South Sudan
Earlier this week, AKWorld had the honor of welcoming Dr. Jack Hickel to speak with our members and guests. Dr. Hickel also graciously shared his
Taiwan: The Country That Doesn’t Exist—or Does It?
What is Taiwan—and how did it become the place it is today? At a recent AKWorld program, Professor Emerita Diddy Hitchins took members on a
Program Recap: A Conversation with May Mei-Chin Lin, Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
AKWorld recently hosted a private conversation with Director General May Lin, offering members an opportunity to hear directly about Taiwan’s role in East Asia, its
Program Recap: Lina, The Film and Conversation with Ambassador L. Craig Johnstone
Yesterday AKWorld and The Humanity Funds co-sponsored a screening of Lina, The Film and hosted a conversation featuring retired Ambassador L. Craig Johnstone. The program
Community Spotlight: Adrienne Wilson
Community Spotlight highlights members of the AKWorld community who are helping connect Alaskans to the world in meaningful ways. From students to volunteers, these stories