Springfield – The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and the Polish Center of Discovery and Learning will present a lecture featuring Dr. Wiktor Askanas, Professor Emeritus of the University of New Brunswick on Poland in the Context of Current Political and Economic Turbulence. The program will take place on Tuesday, April 8 from 4 to 6 pm at 1350 Main Street, 9th Floor Gallery, in downtown Springfield. The event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.

Dr. Wiktor Askanas is a distinguished academic and corporate leader with expertise in strategic management, governance, and international business. With a career spanning Canada, Poland, and beyond, he has held leadership positions in academia, government, and corporate boards. Recognized for his contributions to management education and corporate governance, Dr. Askanas continues to shape the field through teaching, research, and advisory roles.

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The World Affairs Council will present Dr. Kavita Khory, Ruth Lawson Professor of Politics and Carol Hoffmann Collins Director of the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives at Mount Holyoke College, at an Instant Issues brown bag discussion on Wednesday, April 29 at noon in the 9th Floor Gallery at 1350 Main Street in downtown Springfield. Dr. Khory will speak about the rise of emerging powers in the international system and the implications for US foreign policy.

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