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Iran on the Brink of War: A Teach-In

January 13, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come learn about the backdrop of events that are moving the U.S. and Iran closer to conflict,the implications of Iraq’s parliament requesting that the U.S. leave their country and how the U.S. assassination of Qassim Suleimani violates international and domestic law and puts peace further out of reach. Panelists will also discuss what is needed to integrate the demand for No War with all our movements and how to push Congress to stand up against the threat of war.

A teach-in with:

  • Phyllis Bennis, Institute for Policy Studies
  • Keyvan Shafiei, Graduate student in Philosophy, Georgetown University
  • Omar Baddar, Arab American Institute
  • Mark Lance (moderator), Professor of Philosophy, Co-director, Program on Justice and Peace, Georgetown University

Sponsored by the Justice and Peace Program and the Center for Social Justice. Requests for accommodations at csj.georgetown.edu/ar. Questions to Andria Wisler, akw28@georgetown.edu. No RSVP required.

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Date:
January 13, 2020
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Website:
http://guevents.georgetown.edu/event/iran_on_the_brink_of_war_a_teach-in#.XhTHc1VKiM_

Venue

The Center for Social Justice
1419 37th Street NW, Suite 130, Poulton Hall
Washington, DC 20057
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