Book Launch – A United Nations Renaissance: What the UN is, and what it could be

Army Officers’ Mess 149 Somerset St. W, Ottawa, ON, Canada

  John Trent and Laura Schnurr will launch their new book, titled "A United Nations Renaissance: What the UN is, and what it could be" on February 9, 2018. They have been busy writing a book over the past couple years -- it's a small book about a big topic! In a nutshell, it's about how we can better manage… Continue Reading Book Launch – A United Nations Renaissance: What the UN is, and what it could be

Syrian Refugees – No Relief in Sight

Palais Imperial Restaurant 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Dr. Baudouin will argue that since the solution to Syria problem is nowhere in sight, it is time to look into the possibility of integrating the refugees to the existing societies by provide training, help finding jobs and provide job security.

$5 – $30.00

South Africa and Zimbabwe – Limits to Change

East India Company Pub & Eatery, Ottawa 210 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON, Canada

This talk will explore the origins and nature of change in these two southern African countries and assess its significance. Does the rise to power of an authoritarian political leader in Zimbabwe offer a glimpse of South Africa’s future?  Or will the different historical terrain and stronger institutions (the judiciary, the media, the political opposition and civil society) enable a positive alternative?  

$5 – $30.00