Upcoming Talks
“Colombia and the Convention on Biological Diversity: Why Biodiversity Matters” – Ximena Astrid Valdivieso Rivera, Consul-General of Colombia
Date and Time: Thursday 12 December 2024, at 6:15 pm
Location: Betty Wark Room, Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, High Street, Auckland CBD.
Past Talks
“Security, Defence, and Lithuania’s Current Geopolitical Reality” – H.E. Darius Degutis, Ambassador of Lithuania
Date and Time: Tuesday 5 November 2024, at 6pm
Location: Europe House Lecture Theatre, 56 Wakefield Street, Level 16, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland CBD.
“Coping Techniques For Small Countries In A Dangerous Neighbourhood” – András Stefanovszky, Office of the Prime Minister of Hungary
Date and Time: Tuesday 29 October 2024, at 5:15 pm
Location: Europe House Lecture Theatre, 56 Wakefield Street, Level 16, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland CBD.
“Some Observations On The Challenges In New Zealand’s Defence Planning” – Dr. Wayne Mapp
Date and Time: Thursday 8 August 2024, at 6pm
Location: Victoria University of Wellington (Auckland Premises), Level 4, 50 Kitchener Street, Auckland CBD.
“The Role of Politics and Religion in Post-Election India” – Dr. Bruce J. Nicholls
Date and Time: Thursday 18 July 2024, from 5:45pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland.
“How Could Palestine Become an Economically Viable State?” – Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh, University of Bethlehem
Date and Time: Wednesday 5 June 2024 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre 029, Clock Tower building (Old Arts Building), The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland.
“Australia and China: Frenemies?” – Prof. Jocelyn Chey AM
Date and Time: Thursday 15 February 2024 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Neighbours across the Pacific: Japan, New Zealand, and Latin America” – Mio Otashiro, Deputy Consul-General of Japan
Date and Time: Thursday 23 November 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Korea and Japan: Politicized Histories and Lived Experiences of Peoples” – Dr Changzoo Song, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland
Date and Time: Friday 17 November 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“The Sustainable Development Strategy of The Independent State of Samoa” – Robert Niko Aiono, Counsellor, High Commission of the Independent State of Samoa
Date and Time: Tuesday 19 September 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Post-Conflict Restoration in Bougainville PNG and in Timor-Leste” – Mr Peter Wilson
Date and Time: Monday 11 September 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“The Role Of Medical Research And Practice In The Foreign Policy of Cuba” – Marianniz Diaz Hernandez and Ivan Barreto Lopez
Date and Time: Thursday 3 August 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Did The Trials In The International Criminal Court For Rwanda Set A Precedent?” – Judge Jonathan Moses
Date and Time: Monday 24 July 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Should The Constitution Of New Zealand Have A Role For King Charles III” – Peter Hamilton and Gregory J Thwaite
Date and Time: Monday 17 July 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Opportunities And Hindrances For Auckland In The World Market” – Hon. Simon Bridges, CEO, Auckland Business Chamber
Date and Time: Tuesday 6 June 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Hungary and the Future of Europe” – H.E. Dr Zsolt Hetesy, Ambassador, Hungary
Date and Time: Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“From the Red Zone: Kiwi K.A.R.E. operations in Ukraine’s newly liberated areas” – Tenby Powell
Date and Time: Thursday 16 March 2023 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Ukraine: Journey through a War Zone” – Peter Macky Esq.
Date and Time: Friday 25 November 2022 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Current Views Of Law In International Relations” – Hon. Sir David Baragwanath KC
Date and Time: Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Systemic Realignment and the Long Transition: Some thoughts on contemporary international relations” – Dr Paul Buchanan
Date and Time: Monday 10 October 2022 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Ghana and the Legacy of Pan-Africanism” – Dr Charles Ampomah-Dwamena, Honorary Consul for Ghana
Date and Time: Thursday 22 September 2022 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Might the USA collapse without a reprieve or pardon for Donald Trump?” – Gregory J Thwaite Esq., Attorney-at-Law
Date and Time: Friday 16 September 2022 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“New Zealand’s Trade Law Strategy in Turbulent Times” – Dr Jane Kelsey
Date and Time: Monday 5 September 2022 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Some Thoughts on the Current Turbulence in World Trade” – Mr Stephen Jacobi
Date and Time: Monday 22 August 2022 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
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“The Ukraine War and Russia’s Circles of Influence” – Professor Rouben Azizian
Date and Time: Monday 15 August 2022 at 7pm
Microsoft Teams link to meeting: https://teams.live.com/meet/9547269835095
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“A Former Minister Of Defence Reflects On The Current World” – Hon. Dr Wayne Mapp
Date and Time: Tuesday 26 July 2022 at 6pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, The University of Auckland, Princes Street, Auckland
“Can the United Nations dispel the dictum Among weaponry the laws are silent?” – H.E. Dr Krzysztof Szczerski (New York) & H.E. Mr Grzegorz Kowal (Wellington)
Date and Time: Monday 25 April 2022 at 2pm
Microsoft Teams link to meeting: https://teams.live.com/meet/9523586405358
“The View from Vilnius” – H.E. Mr Darius Degutis & Mr. Andrius Vysniaukas, MP
Date and Time: Thursday 17 March 2022 at 7pm
Microsoft Teams link to meeting: https://teams.live.com/meet/9566130787129
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