"Authoritarian Resilience and Regime Capture: Venezuela in the Age of Great Power Politics" This talk situates Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela in a broader narrative of authoritarian consolidation, where elite loyalty, military ties, and narco-patronage […]
SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. When: Tuesday February 17, 2026 | 6pm - 7:15pm Where: Essex Library Association - […]
SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. When: Tuesday March 24, 2026 | 6pm - 7:15pm Where: Essex Library Association - […]
"The Third Gulf War" The United States is once again at war in the Middle East. At this moment, it is uncertain if it will be a relatively short and decisive conflict like […]
SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. When: Tuesday April 7, 2026 | 6pm - 7:15pm Where: Essex Library Association - […]
"Human Trafficking: The Current Situation and How to Bankrupt It" Who: Rosalee Keech, ECPAT-USA at the United Nations, President of the Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons, Inc. When: Wednesday April 15, 2026 […]
SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. When: Tuesday April 21, 2026 | 6pm - 7:15pm Where: Essex Library Association - […]
SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. When: Tuesday May 12, 2026 | 6pm - 7:15pm Where: Essex Library Association - […]
"Partnership Under Pressure: Alignment, Trust, and the Practice of Diplomacy" On Wednesday, May 13th SECWAC will host Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan (Retired), recently retired US representative to the African Union, who will share reflections […]
SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. When: Tuesday June 2, 2026 | 6pm - 7:15pm Where: Essex Library Association - […]
SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. When: Tuesday June 16, 2026 | 6pm - 7:15pm Where: Essex Library Association - […]
"Russia's War of Self-Destruction" Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was intended to restore Moscow’s power and reshape the European security order. Instead, the war is increasingly exposing the limits of Russian strength. This talk […]
