May 16—Prof. George Breslauer will discuss Russia’s attitude toward Ukraine and its motivations for invasion, as well as the rise of assassinations, trolls, disinformation and alliances against the West.
Date
May 16, 2024
Time
7:00—8:30 PM PT
Location
Dominican University, Creekside Room, 100 Magnolia Ave at Palm Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Hosted by
Commonwealth Club World Affairs Marin Chapter
Category
Schedule:
Coffee and Cookies: 7:00—7:15 PM PT
Lecture and Q&A: 7:15—8:30 PM PT
Speaker:
Prof. George Breslauer has taught at UC Berkeley since 1971, specializing in Soviet, Russian and communist politics and foreign relations. He is the author of seven books and seven edited volumes on these topics, including “The Rise and Demise of World Communism” (2021). He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. An award-winning teacher and acclaimed scholar, Prof. Breslauer also served as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost of the UC Berkeley campus.
For program-related questions, please contact Marin Chapter Chair Carol Possin at cpossin@outlook.com.