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• A DCFR Salon: An Emboldened Iran: Domino Effects across the Middle East, Cyber, and Trade

  • When
    Wednesday, September 23, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Location Provided to Registrants Before Event
  • Spaces left
    0

  
  

  Be part of a lively, intimate discussion!

  Expect differing opinions, opposing positions and contrasting views. Come prepared to share your views and speak your mind about some of the most pressing international issues facing us today! 

  Moderator: We are excited to welcome back Dr. Ahmed Abdrabou! He is an Associate Professor of International and Area Studies at Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. His work spans the Middle East. 

  A Few Themes We May Discuss: 

  • The geopolitics associated with the Iranian War, and what the stakes are for the Middle East after the war
  • Iranian proxies in the region, to include: Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen and Hamas
  • The impact of the war on US military families & US military readiness | long deployments and the damage to US infrastructure since the war started
  • The impact of the war on Iranian civilians

  Articles/Videos: 

  • The Iran War at Six Months: A Region—and Its Relationship With the U.S.—Transformed: https://www.cfr.org/articles/the-iran-war-at-six-months-a-region-and-its-relationship-with-the-u-s-transformed?utm_source=chatgpt.com

  What is A DCFR salon: It is a social gathering where people respectfully discuss, exchange, and consider critical ideas, policy, and philosophy with respect to international relations and its impact on Colorado and the world.

  Provided: Snacks, refreshments and conversation!

  Please note: DCFR Salons are members-only and it is limited to the first 15 guests. This is your chance to really get to know other members and learn from each other! 

  Location: Location Provided to Registrants Before Event
  

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• GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer - October

  • When
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

  

   GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer
  A Monthly International Development & Global Affairs Happy Hour

   5:00–7:00 PM

   LOCATION: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
  

   Informal | Open to All 

  The Posner Center for International Development, the Tuesday Group Community, and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations invite you to a monthly gathering:

  GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer — a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone interested in Colorado’s connections to the world.

  What:
  An informal social mixer and happy hour to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and build community across international development, diplomacy, global affairs, education, business, and civil society.

  Why:
  Colorado has a rich and growing global footprint. This is a chance to celebrate and strengthen those international connections — and to make Denver a vibrant hub for global community, ideas, and collaboration.

  Who:
  All who care about global affairs and Colorado’s positive role in the world — practitioners, students, academics, nonprofit and business leaders, returnees, newcomers, and the globally curious.

  How:
  Just show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. No program, no speeches — just good people and great connections.

   This will be a monthly series on the second Tuesday of each month.
  Come once or make it a standing date!

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• Is Space an Accident Waiting to Happen? The Collision of Satellites, Debris, and Geopolitics

  • When
    Thursday, October 15, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205
  • Spaces left
    153

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  The Denver Council on Foreign Relations presents:

  The third Annual Future of Space Policy Forum and Expo©— bringing together the U.S. foreign policy and space communities to tackle complex questions neither can answer alone.

  In 2026, the "Wild West" of space is getting crowded. With the U.S. transitioning space traffic management to civilian hands (TraCSS) and China rolling out their massive G60 and SatNet megaconstellations, the margin for error has shrunk. History tells us that large frontiers don't stay spacious for long. The 2026 DCFR Space Policy Forum asks a pointed question: in a domain with no governing authority and no "space police," who is responsible for defining and enforcing accountability — and who will foot the bill if no one steps up?

  Our Distinguished Panel: 

  • Charlie Crouse: Senior Customer Intelligence and Integration Lead for Advanced Space

  • Sarah Law: Spacecraft Design and Operations Team Lead at Astroscale U.S., Inc.

  • Dr. Alex Shi: Senior Program Analyst, Space Safety at Secure World Foundation

  • Timothy Cichan: Space Exploration Architect at Lockheed Martin Space

  Key questions the panelists will tackle:

  • As private companies launch thousands of satellites beyond the reach of international law, how do we hold them accountable — and can national governments effectively regulate what their corporations do in orbit?

  • What governance models, international agreements, or emerging technologies give us the most reason for optimism that orbital space can be managed sustainably over the next decade?

  • What is the Kessler Syndrome, and is it something we should even worry about?

  • If a country simply fails to clean up its debris and critical orbital corridors become impassable, is that negligence — or an act of aggression?

  
  

  
  

  Learn more here: https://denvercfr.org/future-of-space-policy-forum/
  

  A huge thank you to the Young Professionals Committee and all of our volunteers for helping with DCFR's biggest event of the season! 

  DCFR (the Denver Council on Foreign Relations) hosts a range of speakers as part of our commitment to open dialogue and the exchange of ideas.  The views and opinions expressed by those speakers are their own.

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• A DCFR Salon: Russia and the West - What Comes Next?

  • When
    Thursday, October 29, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Location Provided to Registrants Before Event
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  
  

  Be part of a lively, intimate discussion - more details coming soon!

  Expect differing opinions, opposing positions and contrasting views. Come prepared to share your views and speak your mind about some of the most pressing international issues facing us today! 

  Moderator: Hon. Sid Brooks and Brooke Marriott

  A Few Questions We May Discuss: TBD

  Articles/Videos: TBD

  What is A DCFR salon: It is a social gathering where people respectfully discuss, exchange, and consider critical ideas, policy, and philosophy with respect to international relations and its impact on Colorado and the world.

  Provided: Snacks, refreshments and conversation!

  Please note: DCFR Salons are members-only and it is limited to the first 15 guests. This is your chance to really get to know other members and learn from each other! 

  Location: Location Provided to Registrants Before Event
  

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• What Have You Done for me Lately? The Impact of Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy on the Global Stage

  • When
    Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Usual Central Denver Location (Register for More Details)
  • Spaces left
    100

  
  

  Full bio here: https://ifc.usafa.edu/team/david-stilwell

  The Trump team has been less than successful at explaining its governing process and strategy. Subsequently, mainstream media has a great deal of trouble piecing together a coherent Trump Doctrine from an administration that consistently seems to ask of its partners: What have you done for me lately? The Unipolar moment has passed and the US can no longer do it all on its own. How do we get back to a Cold War model where everyone recognizes the threat and does their part to defend the world order from the return of authoritarianism?

  Brig Gen (ret) David Stilwell graduated from the AF Academy in 1987 and returned in 2022 as the Fox Fellow for Future Pacing Threats in the Institute for Future Conflict. In this role, he educates cadets and faculty on the growing military threat presented by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including its use of political and information warfare to undermine democracies.  A decorated fighter pilot, Gen Stilwell retired from the Air Force in 2015 and later served as the  Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 2019 to 2021. He now teaches Critical Thinking under the rubric “Defensive Information Warfare”. Critical Thinking is needed in today's polarized America because it is convergent—the process strives to first establish things we agree on and then learn to use civil discourse to hear why the other side thinks differently. From there, students are given tools to teach them "how to think" and avoid biased media that tells them “what to think”.

  Gen Stilwell will use his experience in Trump 1.0 to help explain current events, with the goal of providing a more balanced understanding of Trump Doctrine 2.0.

  
  

  DCFR (the Denver Council on Foreign Relations) hosts a range of speakers as part of our commitment to open dialogue and the exchange of ideas.  The views and opinions expressed by those speakers are their own.

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• GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer - November

  • When
    Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

  

   GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer
  A Monthly International Development & Global Affairs Happy Hour

   5:00–7:00 PM

   LOCATION: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
  

   Informal | Open to All 

  The Posner Center for International Development, the Tuesday Group Community, and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations invite you to a monthly gathering:

  GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer — a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone interested in Colorado’s connections to the world.

  What:
  An informal social mixer and happy hour to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and build community across international development, diplomacy, global affairs, education, business, and civil society.

  Why:
  Colorado has a rich and growing global footprint. This is a chance to celebrate and strengthen those international connections — and to make Denver a vibrant hub for global community, ideas, and collaboration.

  Who:
  All who care about global affairs and Colorado’s positive role in the world — practitioners, students, academics, nonprofit and business leaders, returnees, newcomers, and the globally curious.

  How:
  Just show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. No program, no speeches — just good people and great connections.

   This will be a monthly series on the second Tuesday of each month.
  Come once or make it a standing date!

  Show details
• GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer - December

  • When
    Tuesday, December 08, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

  

   GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer
  A Monthly International Development & Global Affairs Happy Hour

   5:00–7:00 PM

   LOCATION: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
  

   Informal | Open to All 

  The Posner Center for International Development, the Tuesday Group Community, and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations invite you to a monthly gathering:

  GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer — a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone interested in Colorado’s connections to the world.

  What:
  An informal social mixer and happy hour to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and build community across international development, diplomacy, global affairs, education, business, and civil society.

  Why:
  Colorado has a rich and growing global footprint. This is a chance to celebrate and strengthen those international connections — and to make Denver a vibrant hub for global community, ideas, and collaboration.

  Who:
  All who care about global affairs and Colorado’s positive role in the world — practitioners, students, academics, nonprofit and business leaders, returnees, newcomers, and the globally curious.

  How:
  Just show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. No program, no speeches — just good people and great connections.

   This will be a monthly series on the second Tuesday of each month.
  Come once or make it a standing date!

  Show details
• GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer - January

  • When
    Tuesday, January 12, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

  

   GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer
  A Monthly International Development & Global Affairs Happy Hour

   5:00–7:00 PM

   LOCATION: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
  

   Informal | Open to All 

  The Posner Center for International Development, the Tuesday Group Community, and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations invite you to a monthly gathering:

  GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer — a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone interested in Colorado’s connections to the world.

  What:
  An informal social mixer and happy hour to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and build community across international development, diplomacy, global affairs, education, business, and civil society.

  Why:
  Colorado has a rich and growing global footprint. This is a chance to celebrate and strengthen those international connections — and to make Denver a vibrant hub for global community, ideas, and collaboration.

  Who:
  All who care about global affairs and Colorado’s positive role in the world — practitioners, students, academics, nonprofit and business leaders, returnees, newcomers, and the globally curious.

  How:
  Just show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. No program, no speeches — just good people and great connections.

   This will be a monthly series on the second Tuesday of each month.
  Come once or make it a standing date!

  Show details
• An Evening with Andrew Collier on China

  • When
    Thursday, January 21, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Usual Central Denver Location (Register for More Details)
  • Spaces left
    100

  More info coming soon!

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• GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer - February

  • When
    Tuesday, February 09, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

  

   GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer
  A Monthly International Development & Global Affairs Happy Hour

   5:00–7:00 PM

   LOCATION: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
  

   Informal | Open to All 

  The Posner Center for International Development, the Tuesday Group Community, and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations invite you to a monthly gathering:

  GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer — a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone interested in Colorado’s connections to the world.

  What:
  An informal social mixer and happy hour to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and build community across international development, diplomacy, global affairs, education, business, and civil society.

  Why:
  Colorado has a rich and growing global footprint. This is a chance to celebrate and strengthen those international connections — and to make Denver a vibrant hub for global community, ideas, and collaboration.

  Who:
  All who care about global affairs and Colorado’s positive role in the world — practitioners, students, academics, nonprofit and business leaders, returnees, newcomers, and the globally curious.

  How:
  Just show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. No program, no speeches — just good people and great connections.

   This will be a monthly series on the second Tuesday of each month.
  Come once or make it a standing date!

  Show details
• The New Nuclear Arms Race: From Trump’s Golden Dome to the Post-Iran War Era

  • When
    Thursday, February 18, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Usual Central Denver Location (Register for More Details)
  • Spaces left
    100

  Join DCFR to hear from Dr. David Goldfischer, Associate Professor of Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. 

  Stay tuned for more info!

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• GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer - March

  • When
    Tuesday, March 09, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

  

   GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer
  A Monthly International Development & Global Affairs Happy Hour

   5:00–7:00 PM

   LOCATION: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
  

   Informal | Open to All 

  The Posner Center for International Development, the Tuesday Group Community, and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations invite you to a monthly gathering:

  GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer — a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone interested in Colorado’s connections to the world.

  What:
  An informal social mixer and happy hour to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and build community across international development, diplomacy, global affairs, education, business, and civil society.

  Why:
  Colorado has a rich and growing global footprint. This is a chance to celebrate and strengthen those international connections — and to make Denver a vibrant hub for global community, ideas, and collaboration.

  Who:
  All who care about global affairs and Colorado’s positive role in the world — practitioners, students, academics, nonprofit and business leaders, returnees, newcomers, and the globally curious.

  How:
  Just show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. No program, no speeches — just good people and great connections.

   This will be a monthly series on the second Tuesday of each month.
  Come once or make it a standing date!

  Show details
• The Implications of a Changing Middle East - A Panel Discussion

  • When
    Wednesday, March 10, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Usual Central Denver Location (Register for More Details)
  • Spaces left
    100

  Check back later for more information! 

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• GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer - April

  • When
    Tuesday, April 13, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

  

   GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer
  A Monthly International Development & Global Affairs Happy Hour

   5:00–7:00 PM

   LOCATION: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
  

   Informal | Open to All 

  The Posner Center for International Development, the Tuesday Group Community, and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations invite you to a monthly gathering:

  GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer — a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone interested in Colorado’s connections to the world.

  What:
  An informal social mixer and happy hour to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and build community across international development, diplomacy, global affairs, education, business, and civil society.

  Why:
  Colorado has a rich and growing global footprint. This is a chance to celebrate and strengthen those international connections — and to make Denver a vibrant hub for global community, ideas, and collaboration.

  Who:
  All who care about global affairs and Colorado’s positive role in the world — practitioners, students, academics, nonprofit and business leaders, returnees, newcomers, and the globally curious.

  How:
  Just show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. No program, no speeches — just good people and great connections.

   This will be a monthly series on the second Tuesday of each month.
  Come once or make it a standing date!

  Show details
• International Trade & the Changing Global Economy with Sasha Breger Bush

  • When
    Thursday, April 15, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Usual Central Denver Location (Register for More Details)
  • Spaces left
    100

  More information coming soon!

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• GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer - May

  • When
    Tuesday, May 11, 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

  

   GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer
  A Monthly International Development & Global Affairs Happy Hour

   5:00–7:00 PM

   LOCATION: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
  

   Informal | Open to All 

  The Posner Center for International Development, the Tuesday Group Community, and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations invite you to a monthly gathering:

  GLOBAL COLORADO Social Mixer — a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone interested in Colorado’s connections to the world.

  What:
  An informal social mixer and happy hour to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and build community across international development, diplomacy, global affairs, education, business, and civil society.

  Why:
  Colorado has a rich and growing global footprint. This is a chance to celebrate and strengthen those international connections — and to make Denver a vibrant hub for global community, ideas, and collaboration.

  Who:
  All who care about global affairs and Colorado’s positive role in the world — practitioners, students, academics, nonprofit and business leaders, returnees, newcomers, and the globally curious.

  How:
  Just show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. No program, no speeches — just good people and great connections.

   This will be a monthly series on the second Tuesday of each month.
  Come once or make it a standing date!

  Show details