MEMBERS COFFEE + DISCUSSION
The Members’ Coffee & Discussion Group is an open space for members of the World Affairs Council of Maine to connect, share perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue on global issues and current events. The Members’ Coffee & Discussion Group is an open space for World Affairs Council of Maine members to connect, share perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue on global issues and current events.
Sessions are held twice a month – once virtually on the first Thursday, and once in person on the third Thursday. Sign up for the next session below or in the events calendar.
Next Meeting
Virtual session on zoom Thursday, December 4, 2025 10am-11am.
Topic: G20 Summit
Facilitator: Clifford Gilpin
Suggested Readings:
- Jones, M. (2025, November 22). G20: Will Trump’s no-show eclipse South Africa’s moment? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20508y7w5yo
- South Africa’s G20 Juggling Act. (2025, November 20). International Crisis Group. https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/south-africa/south-africas-g20-juggling-act
- G20 South Africa – Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. (2025, November 16). G20 South Africa. https://g20.org/
- Matiwane, Z. (2025, November 22). South Africans seize on G20 summit to air their nation’s ills. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/world/africa/south-africa-g20-protests.html
You can also access past editions of our weekly world news review HERE.
Register HERE – Zoom link will be sent in confirmation email. Looking forward to seeing all who can make it.