Alastair Buchan Lecture 2009

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Alastair Buchan Memorial Lecture 2009 - "Will Europe live up to its responsibilities in a globalized world?" by Giorgio Napolitano - Watch the Speech

President Napolitano delivers Alistair Buchan 2009 Lecture at the IISS

On Tuesday 19 May 2009, Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic delivered the 2009 Alastair Buchan Memorial Lecture ' Will Europe live up to its responsibilities in a globalized world?'

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Alastair Buchan Memorial Lecture 2009

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