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

Iran, the US and the Regional Crisis

Knox Presbyterian Church 120 Lisgar St., Ottawa, ON, Canada

Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian will talk about bilateral complexities of Iran & the US, and will also shed light on the regional issues, different views and the way forward for fostering a sustainable peace and security.

$5.00 – $20.00