We offer timely, insightful talks on international, locally relevant topics—and empower participants to connect, learn and act on issues they care about.
May 16—Professor George Breslauer will discuss Russia’s attitude toward Ukraine and its motivations for invasion, as well as the rise in assassinations, trolls, disinformation and alliances against the West.
April 3—Saumitra Jha will explore the challenges of building resilient inter-ethnic peace around the world, an increasingly difficult task in nations and communities with less experience navigating a diverse setting.
April 18—UCSF's Dr. Monica Gandhi will review the history of COVID-19 and different responses to the pandemic around the world. She will explain how to better manage pandemics in the future.
May 1—Brad Adams, former Asia director at Human Rights Watch, will address issues at the intersection of climate change and human rights and discuss practical solutions.