LOCATION: Peace Islands Institute, New York
DATE: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
TIME: 6.00 PM
Questions to be addressed in lecture:
What are the interests of foreign countries (Russia, China, Iran) in Syrian crisis? Why do China and Russia oppose to the stronger action by the UN? What are the main differences between Russia/China’s and the US/UK/France’s approaches to end Syrian crisis? Are these approaches reconcilable?
SPEAKER: Professor Alon Ben-Meir
Background:
Dr. Alon Ben-Meir is an expert on Middle East politics and affairs, specializing in peace negotiations between Israel and Arab states. For the past seventeen years, Dr. Ben-Meir has been directly involved in various negotiations between Israel and its neighboring countries and has operated as a liaison between top Arab and Israeli officials. Dr. Ben-Meir serves as senior fellow at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs where he has taught courses on the Middle East and international negotiations. Dr. Ben-Meir hosts “Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-Meir”, a speaking series of debates and conversations with top policy-makers from around the world held each semester at NYU. He also regularly briefs at the US State Department for the International Visitors Program.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
At the door: $15
