Paris Arnopoulos Annual Lecture by Matthew A. Sears

The Canadian Institute in Greece has the pleasure to invite you to the first “Paris Arnopoulos Annual Lecture” series, an event which will make use of Classical Greek studies in the analysis of contemporary social phenomena and problems. This annual event pays tribute to Paris Arnopoulos, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, whose generous donation has rendered the homonymous endowment for this series possible.

This year’s event, entitled “What the ancient Greek world can tell us about geopolitical crises of today”, will reflect on whether conflict resolution strategies practiced by ancient Greeks could serve as a reference in understanding contemporary global conflicts. A panel discussion will follow.

The event will be moderated by ERT journalist, sociologist Polydefkis Papadopoulos.

Due to limited seating, kindly confirm onsite attendance at info@cig-icg.gr

Program

Welcome remarks

Prof. Jacques Y. Perreault, Director of Canadian Institute in Greece

Keynote Lecture

Matthew A. Sears (Professor of Classics and Ancient History, University of New Brunswick), “Have We Learned Anything? Thucydides on the Inevitability of War”

Observations, remarks, and further reflections

Maria Gavouneli (Director General, ELIAMEP, Professor of International Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)

Thanos Veremis Vice President, ELIAMEP, Emeritus Professor of History, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)

Panel discussion

Simultaneous translation English-Greek-English will be provided.

The event will be live streamed https://umontreal.zoom.us/j/83271253852?pwd=YnQ5Nitpcnhib2VoUUZsOG1PekVsdz09