Syria Iran mtg at UCL

After the Bush era who are the forces for stability in the Middle East; Iran, Syria or the U.S? 

With the Bush administration coming to an end, this lecture looks into what the future may hold in the regional political, economic and social stability of the Middle East, and examines whether or not the balance of power will shift to regional states under the new Obama administration, or continue with the current Status Quo.

The lecture will look in particular at the roles Syria and the Islamic Republic of Iran can play in rebuilding stability in the region, and also looks into the potential ideas of how these changes can be executed.

Panelists:

Mr. Jihad Makdissi, Spokesman of the Syrian Embassy in London.

Mr. Shirvin Zeinalzadeh, Director of SZ Intelligence and Specialist in Intelligence and International Security.

Chair: Mr Pól Ó Géibheannaigh, Central Asia and Middle East Analyst.

After the main presentation, there will be an opportunity to present questions to the panel, and the floor will open for discussion.

Christopher Ingold Lecture Theatre,

UCL Chemistry Building

20 Gordon Street

London WC1 6BT 

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Looking at Iran and Syria: Aggressors or Victims?

St Mary’s University College

Friday 8th August, 3pm-4.30pm

The West and much of its media have accused Iran and Syria as constituting a major threat to Israel and western interests. But who are the real aggressors? Iran suffered 1 million dead and wounded from Saddam Hussein’s attack when he was a Western client; Iraq is a broken country and Syria has acted as host to the millions of refugees created by war.

Speakers:

Dr Geoffrey King is an authority on Islamic architecture and a media commentator.

Shirvin Zeinalzadeh is an Iranian diplomat, a lecturer and a specialist in Intelligence and International Security.

Dr Sayed Safavi is a prominent Iranian cleric and philosopher. In 2003 he condemned suicidal bombings and called for negotiations as the means to end the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Jihad Makdissi is head of the Press and Media section, Syrian Embassy, London.

Contact Pol for more details

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