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Don’t miss this conversation with Mayor Brown and KQED political reporter and editor Scott Shafer.Join former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as he returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to talk national, state and local politics. As CalMatters observed last year in an article marking his 90th birthday, Brown is “one of the most flamboyant […]

Come meet the candidate, hear his vision for California, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California's next governor.Former California attorney general and U.S. health secretary Xavier Becerra says this is a “break-glass moment” for state residents who are struggling economically. That’s why, he says, he’s making economic opportunity the centerpiece of […]

Author Phil Kurata joins Dr. Ritchie to discuss The Israeli, a novel reimagining spy Eli Cohen in the post-WWII Middle East.About the Lecture:The Israeli, a novel by veteran journalist Phil Kurata, is set in the years 1947 to 1965, after the end of World War II, when in the Middle East, newly independent countries were […]

Join us for a keynote and panel exploring new data on immigration enforcement, stronger state protections, and fair, sustainable policy.Reexamining the “Nation of Immigrants”: The Politics of ICE EnforcementWith the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) arrests and detentions surging, California’s legislative leadership offers critical lessons on safeguarding rights and rebuilding trust. Join us on […]

In this discussion, two leading experts on the study of genocide will consider the accusations of genocide against Israel.Omer Bartov will explain when and why he concluded that Israel was perpetrating genocide in Gaza, examine the deeper causes of events in Gaza and the West Bank, ponder the question of Israel’s appearance of impunity, and […]

The (Inter)National Politics Club discusses current political news, policy and more! The December topic will be U.S. Foreign Relations.

Join us for a lecture that will explore how the Kremlin’s information apparatus no longer relies solely on agitprop and censorship.How does the Kremlin sell Putin, the war in Ukraine, and the erosion of freedoms in the age of the attention economy? Modern Russian propaganda is much more than angry talk-show hosts waving missiles on […]

Will a collaboration of humans & technology be successful in the long term? Will it become the savior of health care or just another pain?Artificial intelligence can now match and sometimes surpass physicians in areas such as diagnosis to empathy. What does that mean for doctors, patients, and the future of our health care? Join […]

Join us for a talk about NATO-Russia relations through the Soviet Era until the present day.After the Cold War, the United States and its NATO allies faced crucial questions. Could Russia and other former Soviet republics be integrated into the liberal international order? What roles should former Soviet republics and satellite states in Eastern and […]

A cautionary tale & guidance for all Western bankers, C-suite executives, consultants & entrepreneurs seeking to do business within China.The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice describes former Silicon Valley Bank CEO Ken Wilcox's firsthand challenges he encountered in four years “on the ground” trying to establish a joint […]

In our annual economic forecast, our experts go beyond the hype and doomsaying to break down what it all means for your bottom line.The Walter E. Hoadley Annual Economic Forecast, presented by Bank of America.Are we in an AI-driven financial bubble? New York Times financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, author of a new book on […]

Strive welcomes you to 'Politics and Business Networking', an event for tenured and newcomers at The Beast Next Door! Event is 21+.Strive welcomes you to 'Politics and Business Networking', Long Island City's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join.Are you interested in politics and business? Want to […]

Come meet the candidate, hear his vision for California, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California’s next governor.Former Los Angeles Mayor and California Assembly speaker Antonio Villaraigosa says he’s running for California governor because the state needs an experienced “problem-solver” who can work across the aisle.Born and raised in L.A., Villaraigosa […]

Hear experts discuss the research findings and share practical guidance for navigating the transition to human-AI collaboration at work.AI-powered agents and robots are already technically capable of performing an increasing share of human work. So how can workers, managers and organizations adapt to the dramatic shift?A new McKinsey Global Institute report offers a roadmap. While […]

Prepare scientifically for Valentine’s Day, and put the new science into practice afterward at our dance party on the rooftop terrace.Join us at Commonwealth Club World Affairs on February 13 to prepare scientifically for Valentine’s Day.Paul Eastwick has taken a groundbreaking look at the science of attraction and compatibility, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about […]

It's all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls DC 2026. Young leaders study government, run for office & pass a bill.Camp Congress for Girls DC 2026 is a leadership program that introduces girls to United States politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose […]

At Camp United Nations for Girls students will learn about the work of the United Nations, diplomacy and hone problem-solving skills.Camp United Nations for Girls DC 2026 introduces girls to the work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the […]

It's all civics & fun. Girls and boys study government, run for office, vote and convene a mock session of Congress to pass a bill.Camp Congress for Youth NYC 2026 is a leadership program that introduces girls and boy to the United States political system. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our […]

Camp United Nations for Girls New York 2026 introduces girls to the work of the United Nations, international policy and diplomacy.Camp United Nations for Youth New York 2026 introduces girls and boys to the work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United […]

Girls celebrate Black History Month at United Nations Headquarters and learn of the contributions of pioneering Black Women in diplomacy.PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY CAMP | Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with us at United Nations Headquarters! Black Women in Diplomacy & United Nations Headquarters Black History Tour is a one-day program that begins with a classroom […]

Former Reagan aide Frank Lavin comes to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to share behind-the-scenes stories of the Reagan White House.The Reagan presidency marked a turning point in American political history, bringing in changes in voting allegiances, long-lasting economic and foreign policy shifts, and a new direction in the country's political culture that lasted for decades. […]

Hear Enck's actionable solutions, including a “household waste audit” people can use to track & reduce their own plastic consumption.Once a marvel of modern science, plastic has become so inextricably woven into our lives that imagining a world without it seems impossible. Over the last 75 years, says author and environmentalist Judith Enck, plastic has […]

Join Emily Galvin Almanza to hear her blueprint for transforming our criminal justice system.As a public defender in California and New York, Emily Galvin Almanza became frustrated by an overburdened justice system focused on locking people up while having, she says, “essentially zero impact on the crime rate.” Time and again, she saw ordinary peoples’ […]

Mass Rally in Washington, D.C.: Marking Four Years of russia's Full-Scale War Against Ukraine.On Saturday, February 21, the Ukrainian diaspora, together with the Ukrainian Embassy, supporters of Ukraine from the USA and around the world, will gather at the iconic Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. for a mass rally, markingfouryears of russia's genocidal full-scale war […]

Girls step on the world stage to study global affairs and diplomacy then hone their decision making skills at Camp United Nations for Girls.Camp United Nations for Girls Brisbane 2026 introduces girls to work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations […]

A historian and journalist explores the powerful forces shaping American Jewish identity.Forum for Fairness in Discourse Lecture SeriesAbout the Speakers:About the Forum for Fairness in Discourse:The Forum for Fairness in Discourse is a lecture series that invites thought leaders and scholars to highlight how Jewish thought intersects with issues such as justice, identity, ethics, and […]

This talk discusses the critical juncture in the Russian reception of author Laurence Sterne.This talk discusses the 1920s and 1930s as a critical juncture in the Russian reception of Laurence Sterne, the author of Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book traces how an eighteenth-century Yorkshire writer was read […]

How can you avoid career regret? What can people at the top of their fields teach you about loving what they do? Hurley is your guide.If you believe life is a use-it-or-lose-it situation, should you try to spend it doing something you love? Venture capitalist Bill Gurley has set out to teach people his ideas […]

It's all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls Austin 2026. Young leaders study government, run for office & pass a bill.Camp Congress for Girls Austin 2026 is a leadership program that introduces girls to United States politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose […]

Young leaders study Australia's parliament, stand for office, vote and convene a session of Parliament to pass a bill.Camp Parliament for Girls Brisbane 2026 introduces girls to Australia's parliamentary system of government. Camp Parliament for Girls begins with a lesson the structure and history of the Australian's government. The lesson goes on to review the […]

This month's topic - ICE raids on immigrants and knowing your rights when confronted by ICE.