June 11 - Professor Richard Sakwa of Kent University on How the Clash of Post-Cold War Peace Orders Led to War at the Salvation Army Hall from 10:30-12:30.

June 18 - Professor Paul Rogers of Bradford University on Global Security in the 21st Century , by Zoom from 10:30-12:30.

June 25 - Discussion Group Meeting on The Ukraine Conflict - Causes & Solutions at the Salvation Army Hall from 10:30-12:30.

NOTE: All are welcome to attend the public meetings. Tickets to gain entry are free of charge.

NOTE: Each of the above events are ticketed separately. Please register for each event you wish to attend.

NOTE: The capacity of the Salvation Army Hall is limited. It is advisable to register early to guarantee a seat in the Hall on June 11 or a seat at the Discussion on June 25.

NOTE: If you are unable to attend in person for the June 11 event, please email una.harpenden@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation link.

NOTE: The June 18 event will be held on Zoom only. Following registration, a Zoom invitation link will be emailed to you.

NOTE: The Discussion Group event on June 25 will be held in person only at the Salvation Army Hall.

NOTE: June 15 is the deadline for registering for the Discussion Group Meeting.

[TOPIC] The Ukraine Conflict - Causes and Solutions

[QUESTIONS] The Discussion will discuss the following questions related to the above topic:

1. What are the root causes of the conflict?
2. What opportunities did the protagonists miss in preventing the occurrence of the conflict?
3. Who or what, if any, is causing the conflict to continue or inflate and why?
4. What could be the worst likely outcomes if the conflict continues for much longer?
5. How and who can help bring about a practicable and sustainable end to the conflict?
6. How likely is it for peace to be achieved in the near to mid term?

[ORGANISATION] The Discussion will be organised as follows:

• The group will be divided into two teams, each to be headed by a team leader/scriber to be selected by the teams.
• The team leader will be responsible for maintaining order and time keeping for their teams.
• Both teams will be given an hour to discuss the questions, during which the team leader/scriber will write down the findings.
• After an hour, each team leader/scriber will be asked to present their findings within a 15-minute slot.
• The discussion will be moderated by two moderators.

[MODERATOR] The task of the Moderator will be as follows:

• He/she will start with a brief introduction to the discussion topic, read out the questions and explain the organisation of the team-based discussions.
• He/she will be the primary time keeper for the discussion.
• In case of any dispute, his/her decision will be final.
• At the end of the presentation of findings, he/she will conclude with a brief comment on the findings from the two teams.

NOTES:

• The discussion event will last no longer than two hours. Tea/coffee will be available.
• Attendance is free. Participants will be asked to contribute, if they wish, towards the cost of the hall hire and refreshments.
• The number of participants will be limited to no more than 20, excluding the Moderators.