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Follow on Google News | SECWAC Speaker Series Event: February 12, 2015Thomas de Waal, a leading Eurasia expert, to present "A Painful Centenary: Armenians and Turks in the Shadow of Genocide"
Thomas de Waal, a leading Eurasia expert from the highly regarded think tank, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, will be our presenter. Mr. de Waal's presentation is developed from archival sources, reportage, and personal stories. He ties how mass atrocities and historical tragedies shape politics today. Mr. de Waal is an author, journalist, and reporter. His background includes stints with the BBC World Service, the Moscow Times, the Times of London and the Economist. He co-authored the award winning Chechnya: Calamity in the Caucasus and authored the "Great Catastrophe" Mr. Walters, SECWAC's Chairman commented "We're honored to have a foreign affairs expert of Mr. de Waal's stature present his views to our Members." The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council is a regional Member supported organiztion. We annually bring 8 to 10 experts to a local venue to share first hand experiences in their field of foreign affairs. By maintainig a reputation for impartiality, we facilitate serious and civil debates and discussion on issues that bear directly on America's vital global interests. End
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