CHAT & CHOWDA Author Series
March 26: Waging Global Peace
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 Beyond Conflict:
20 Years of Putting Experience to Work for Peace
Tim Phillips
Adviser on Conflict Transformation and
National Reconciliation
How do wars end? Why are some societies capable of peaceful political transitions while others descend into violence? In this compelling narrative, Tim Phillips draws on 20 years of experience on the front lines of peace negotiations around the world to offer lessons for our current foreign policy challenges. He relates stories of six transformative leaders from South Africa, Guatemala, Northern Ireland, Israel, Chile and Czechoslovakia who stood up to dictatorship, sat down with their enemies and confronted their greatest fears to pave the way for lasting peace and reconciliation. Read President Bill Clinton's comments in the press release!
March 26 (Wed.), 5:30 ~ 7:00 pm
Downtown Harvard Club
Note: Photo ID required. On-site parking: $10
Register here!
$15 WorldBoston Members / $25 General Admission
Price includes a trio of delicious chowders, and
non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will also be available.
The author will sign books following the program.
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GREAT DECISIONS Series 2014
April 8: Israel-United States Relations |
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Featuring:
Professor Ilan Troen
Chair in Israel Studies, Brandeis University
Director, Schusterman Center for Israel Studies
Christopher Henzel
Director, Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Throughout decades of conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. has provided unparalleled military and diplomatic support to Israel due to the two countries' shared interests and values. Yet these ties are being tested this year, as stalled peace talks and Iran's nuclear ambitions have put new strains on relations between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu. How have common cultural values influenced the countries' 65-year-old "special relationship"? How is the U.S. balancing this commitment with its many interests in the region? Bring your questions to our next installment of Great Decisions!
April 8 (Tues.), 6:00 ~ 7:30 pm
The Boston Public Library
Commonwealth Salon, 1st Floor
700 Boylston Street, Boston 02116 (directions)
Food and refreshments will be served!
Seating is limited. Contact [email protected] for more information.
GREAT DECISIONS 2014 is an eight-part discussion series on critical global issues. The series is free and open to the public, thanks to support from our grant funder:
Save the date for more GREAT DECISIONS:
May 13: Defense Technology and Implications for Global Security
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