The World Affairs Council of Maine programs are designed to stimulate interest and deeper understanding of international developments that are shaping the world today. The speakers whom we invite to Maine include diplomats from around the world, political leaders, journalists, scholars, military strategists, scientists and peacemakers. They bring their insights into contemporary global economic, political and environmental issues and encourage informed discussion that is so essential to the democratic process.
Council members come from many different backgrounds and have a wide range of interests.
The programs that we offer reflect that diversity. At the international breakfast briefings, people from the community and those who work in government, business or with community agencies meet with international speakers and discuss mutual concerns. The evening programs are larger public gatherings and lively forums for the discussion of international affairs. The international dinners provide the opportunity for people to meet in a more intimate setting to continue discussing issues raised by the speaker in the evening program. Discussion seminars are held in the evening and are an opportunity to study international topics.