The Great Firewall: Surveillance, Censorship, & Connection on the Chinese Internet
Date:
Tue Feb 10, 2026 - 4:00 pm
WorldNow, hosted by Jim Falk, is a webinar series that provides conversations with groundbreaking authors, influential newsmakers and thought leaders brought to you by the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and Global Santa Fe. Thirty years ago, the world began ...
Cross Border Advantage: International Business Success in the U.S.
Date:
Wed Feb 25, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Location:
17877 Von Karman Ave suite 500, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
 Networking, Strategy and Business Cross Border Advantage: International Business Success in the U.S. is a bold, solutions-focused program designed to help international businesses navigate the legal and regulatory landscape of Orange County. Hosted by the World Affairs Council of Orange ...
Susan Shirk: U.S. & China
Date:
Thu Mar 5, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Location:
Soka University of America, University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA
More details and registration soon to open! Keynote speaker, Susan Shirk, research professor and director emeritus of its 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy will speak on current U.S. and China ...
Global Analysis with Ambassador Michael McFaul
Date:
Fri Apr 17, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Location TBD, Registration opens soon! Join the World Affairs Council of Orange County for an evening with Ambassador Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Stanford University professor, and one of America’s most respected voices on democracy and global affairs ...

