World Affairs Council of Louisville and Southern Indiana

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Special Event - October 12, 2008

International Forum on Iran

International Forum on Iran

"Authentic Persian Dinner Buffet with Expert Panelists on Iran and US/Iran Relations"

On Sunday, October 12, 2008, the World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana will continue its Special Event series with International Forum on Iran.

Dr.Trita Parsi, President of the National Iranian-American Council, and Dr. David Menashri, Senior Research Fellow in Middle Eastern and African Studies at Mosche Dayan Center, are world-renowned panelists for this engagement. Jim Wehrle, International Negotiator, will serve as a Forum Moderator.

Dr. Trita Parsi received the Council on Foreign Relations' Silver Medal Award for his new book, Treacherous Alliance - Secret Dealings of Iran, Israel and the U.S. (Yale Univ. Press). He earned his PhD in Israeli-Iranian Relations from John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Dr. David Menashri is the foremost Israeli expert on Iran. He is a Chair of Modern Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University, and is an author of many acclaimed texts on Iranian history, politics and culture.

Jim Wehrle mediated Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in New York, Tel Aviv and Ramallah. He also conducted bi-lateral training of Middle East diplomats in conflict resolution skills, and received U.S. Secretary of State Commendation for contributions to Middle East Peace.

Tickets for this event are $35, and include the cost of the buffet. Tickets must be purchased by 5PM on October 8th. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Series Sponsors:

The Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Louisville

Louisville Iranian-American Council

Who: International Forum on Iran

What: "Authentic Persian Dinner Buffet with Expert Panelists on Iran and US/Iran Relations"

When and Where:
10/12/08, 5:30 PM
Bellarmine University, Frazier Hall
2001 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY

Ticket Information: Tickets for this event are $35, and include the cost of the buffet. Tickets must be purchased by 5PM on October 8th. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

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Hosting international visitors is a great way to travel the world without leaving your home. Community Connections, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and World Learning, introduces citizens from the former Soviet Union to American business, local governance, legal practices, and culture, while encouraging direct and lasting international links.

The WAC of Kentucky and Southern Indiana invites any interested single person, couple, or family to consider hosting an international visitor. Contact us at 502.561.5422 or Matt.Madden@wacaky-in.org for more information on how you can start benefiting from this exciting cultural and professional exchange program.

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