The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts

05/21/2026

Great turn out for Instant Issues with Charles Liao, Director-General of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Boston, speaking on "Why Taiwan Matters to the US Today". 🇹🇼 🇺🇸 🌎

05/11/2026

ATTENTION TRIVIA FANS: Global Trivia Challenge is BACK!

On June 13th from 3:30 to 5:30 at Villa Rose Restaurant and Lounge in Ludlow, teams of four will match wits on international affairs and current events, competing for prizes, enjoying refreshments, having some fun, and raising money for the World Affairs Council.

Come join the fun!

05/07/2026

We note the recent passing of CNN founder Ted Turner with a reminder that journalist Lisa Napoli was one of our first virtual speakers during the pandemic and talked about her then new book Up All Night and Ted Turner's "international awakening"

Lisa Napoli covered presidential campaigns, a hostage standoff, an outdoor hacker convention and the culture of technology, all at a wide variety of news out...

04/09/2026

We mourn the passing of Rosemary Tracy Woods of Art for the Soul Gallery , a pillar of our community and enthusiastic partner to the Council. She is seen here hosting a reception for Zimbabwean educators at the gallery

04/01/2026

Another fabulous Adventure in International Dining, this time at

03/30/2026

Next Instant Issues April 15 with Michael Klare 🌎✨️🤔

03/19/2026

Many thanks to and for including us in this amazing event with

01/29/2026

Great turnout on a cold day for 's talk on Nigeria

01/28/2026

Amazing Adventure in International Dining tonight at . Thank you so much to Mo and his family for teaching us about Somali and Ethiopian food and sharing their story

10/16/2025

The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts is a nonpartisan educational organization dedicated to fostering civil discourse on international events and foreign policy. Our speakers' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Affairs Council or our affiliates.