Monday, May 9, 2011

A Talk on Europe by Quentin Dickison ~ May 23

WHAT: A Talk on  "Europe in a World in Crisis" by Quentin Dickinson, Director of European Affairs at Radio France, Head of Radio France and RFI’s Brussels Bureau. 

WHEN: Monday May 23, 2011

TIME: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE:  CAPE (Centre d’Accueil de la Presse Etrangère) – Grand Palais

COST: 25€ members SCF/HCF – 29€ non-members


MORE INFO: On the eve of the G8 and the G20, can Europe claim an influence on the world scene? Does it have an international strategy? (“Strategy zero” as during the Arab Spring notwithstanding...)  Why do many of us feel in a Pirandellian play:  27 countries in search of a leader?  Co-sponsored by the The Stanford Club of European Leaders and The Stanford Club of France.  A renowned journalist and thorough specialist of International Affairs, passionate about Europe, Quentin Dickinson will give his view on European diplomacy, politics behind the scene, the Euro Crisis and on Europe’s leaders Herman Van Rompuy, Catherine Ashton... He will respond to all your questions. Join us for this timely and enlightening talk by one of the best informed speakers on Europe. You will never shrug your shoulders anymore, muttering “Europe, humph...” or as Henry Kissinger “Who do I call if I want to call Europe?” An Italian Cocktail Reception with Champagne will follow the talk.