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A Civic Vision for Los Angeles

Future of Cities founder Donna Bojarsky leads a panel of city leaders on the future of civic infrastructure in Los Angeles.

Disruption and Departure in US-Iran Relations

Former Acting National Intelligence Officer for Iran, Heather Williams, discusses US relations with Iran.

The 2020 Candidates’ Foreign Policy

Ambassador John Emerson and 2020 Election Breakfast host Dan Schnur break down the candidates' foreign policy.

Economic Balance in Hungary

Dr. Laszlo Gyorgy, Hungarian Minister of State for Economic Strategy and Regulation, discusses Hungary's economic future.

Japan Rearmed with Sheila Smith

Sheila Smith, Senior Fellow for Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses Japan's recent steps to remilitarize.

An Early Look at the 2020 Election with Seema Mehta

Seema Mehta, an award-winning political writer for the Los Angeles Times, gives an early look at the 2020 Election.

“Float Like a Butterfly” Film Screening | Foreign Film Series

On November 2nd, 2019, the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall co-hosted a screening of the Irish film “Float Like a Butterfly,” directed by Carmel Winters.

LA: The Global City, with Mayor Eric Garcetti

On October 21st, 2019, the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall had the honor of hosting Mayor Eric Garcetti for a discussion on Los Angeles as a premier global city and international gateway for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Governance in the Digital Age with Nicolas Berggruen and Nathan Gardels

On October 14th, 2019, the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall had the honor of hosting Nicolas Berggruen, founder of the Berggruen Institute, and Nathan Gardels, editor-in-chief of The World Post, for a discussion concerning democracy and governance in the digital age.

The Honorable Samantha Power, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall is honored to have hosted the Honorable Samantha Power, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2013-2017), senior advisor to President Barack Obama, and Pulitzer Prize winning author.

Young Professionals: Israeli Deputy Chief of Mission

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall’s Young Professionals Program was honored to have hosted the Deputy Chief of Mission of Israel’s Mission diplomatic mission to Los Angeles, Mr. Eitan Weiss. At this special Members Exclusive event, Consul Weiss spoke on Israel’s upcoming elections and Israel’s foreign policy.

“Tel Aviv on Fire” Film Screening

A production grunt on a popular Palestinian television show in Ramallah, Salam (Kais Nashif) is a 30-something Jerusalamite who has to cross a checkpoint each day to get to work.