Dan Schnur Political Report: April Edition

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

It’s nearly impossible to find intelligent political analysis in today’s hyper-polarized and ideologically segregated information sphere. From Fox News to MSNBC — political commentators focus more on inflammatory bickering than the deep issues shaping all

Dan Schnur Political Report: Continuing the Conversation (April Edition)

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

This exclusive, members-only session takes place immediately following the public Dan Schnur Political Report webinar. From 6:00 to 6:30 pm PT on Tuesday, March 10th, LAWAC members are invited to join a private Zoom meeting with Dan Schnur for

The Future of the United Nations: Can the Next Secretary‑General Save the Organization from Itself?

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

As the United Nations faces an escalating funding crisis and warnings of an “imminent financial collapse,” the organization’s future has been thrown into urgent question. With the 2026 transition to a new Secretary-General unfolding amid deep ...

(Virtual Webinar): The Future of the United Nations: Can the Next Secretary‑General Save the Organization from Itself?

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

As the United Nations faces an escalating funding crisis and warnings of an “imminent financial collapse,” the organization’s future has been thrown into urgent question. With the 2026 transition to a new Secretary-General unfolding amid deep ...

Premium Members: The Art of Negotiation in an Age of Conflict: Dinner and Conversation with Ambassador Robert Wood

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

As the United Nations faces an escalating funding crisis and warnings of an “imminent financial collapse,” the organization’s future has been thrown into urgent question. With the 2026 transition to a new Secretary-General unfolding amid deep ...

Democracy's Digital Frontline: AI, Disinformation, and Lessons from Lithuania

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

As the United Nations faces an escalating funding crisis and warnings of an “imminent financial collapse,” the organization’s future has been thrown into urgent question. With the 2026 transition to a new Secretary-General unfolding amid deep ...

NATO at a Crossroads: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk on Security, Strategy, and the Transatlantic Alliance

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

As global instability reshapes the international order, the future of the transatlantic alliance is once again at the forefront of geopolitical strategy. The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is pleased to welcome Kristjan Prikk, Estonia’s Ambassador ...

World Prize Gala

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council (LAWAC) proudly presents its inaugural World Prize Gala, an exclusive evening bringing together over 300 government dignitaries, prominent business leaders, and thought influencers to celebrate individuals whose ...

Baltics Delegation: "Small Nations, Big Signals: The Baltic States in a Fragmenting World"

"Small Nations, Big Signals: The Baltic States in a Fragmenting World" October 10-21, 2026 In the shadow of great powers, the Baltic States have become some of the most strategically significant nations in the world. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania sit ...