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2008 Events Archive

Previous IISS events held in 2008
  • 12-14 Dec 08 - Regional Security Summit: Manama Dialogue Regional Security SummitOn Friday 12 December 2008, the IISS will convene the 5th Manama Dialogue. Organised annually, the IISS Manama Dialogue provides a forum for the national security establishments of the participating states to exchange views on regional security challenges. It is a unique forum in that it is made up of governmental delegations from over 20 countries, including not only the states of the region and the immediate neighbourhood, but also the outside powers with security interests in the Gulf.
  • 30 May-1 Jun 08 - Shangri-La Dialogue Shangri-La ButtonOn Friday 30 May 2008, the IISS will convene the 7th Shangri-La Dialogue. The Shangri-La Dialogue has been recognised as a key event for defence and security diplomacy for the region. Since its inaugural meeting in 2002, the Dialogue has become a recognised part of the architecture of Asian defence diplomacy and is seen as the region's premier and most inclusive security institution. The Shangri-La Dialogue continues to serve as the best available vehicle in the Asia-Pacific region for developing and channe
  • 30 May 08 - Discussion Meeting - James Dobbins On Friday 30 May 2008, James Dobbins will speak on ‘Europe’s Role in Nation-Building’, the subject of his article in the forthcoming June/July issue of Survival, from 1.30-2.30 pm.
  • 27 May 08 - Roundtable Discussion - Arun Shourie, MP On Tuesday 27 May 2008, Mr Arun Shourie, MP will speak on ‘“Evolving Indian Scenarios: Domestic Politics & Foreign Policy” from 12-1 pm.
  • 27 May 08 - Discussion Meeting - Kosovo: Future Roles for International Actors On Tuesday 27 May 2008, the IISS, supported by the NATO Public Diplomacy Division, is hosting a panel discussion meeting on “Kosovo: Future Roles for International Actors” from 6-8pm.
  • 20 May 08 - Pascal Chaigneau L’Institut International des Études Stratégiques à Londres al’honneur de vous inviter à une présentation exceptionnelle "Vers de nouveaux enjeux géostratégiques en Afrique"
  • 20 May 08 - Press Launch - Nuclear Programmes in the Middle East: In the shadow of Iran Nuclear Programmes in the Middle East: In the shadow of IranThe IISS is publishing on Tuesday 20 May 2008 the latest in its series of Strategic Dossiers, entitled Nuclear Programmes in the Middle East: In the shadow of Iran.
  • 8 May 08 - South Asia Envoys Forum - H.E. Mr Murai Raj Sharma H.E. Mr Murai Raj Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal, leads a forum on The Nepal Peace Process: bringing the Maoists to the negotiating table, Consitutional Assembly elections and future policy" On Thursday 8 May 2008, H.E. Mr Murai Raj Sharma (Ambassador of Nepal) will lead a forum on "The Nepal Peace Process: bringing the Maoists to the negotiating table, Consitutional Assembly elections and futrue policy" from 12.30-1.30 pm.
  • 2 May 08 - Discussion Meeting - Mark Fitzpatrick Mark Fitzpatrick, IISS Senior Fellow for Nonproliferation, leads the discussion meeting on Syria's Secret Reactor and the North Korea Connection"On Friday 2 May 2008, Mark Fitzpatrick (IISS Senior Fellow for Nonproliferation) will lead a discussion meeting on "Syria's Secret Reactor and the North Korea Connection" from 12 noon - 1 pm.
  • 28 Apr 08 - Discussion Meeting - BBC World Service Poll BBC World Service Poll - PanelOn Monday 28 April 2008, the BBC World Services and GlobeScan will present a discussion meeting on "Global Perceptions of the United States and its Role: Results of the BBC World Service Poll", along with commentary from IISS experts, from 10-11.30 am.
  • 23 Apr 08 - Book Launch - Steve Coll Steve CollOn Wednesday 23 April, Steve Coll will launch his new book entitled "The Bin Ladens: The Story of a Family and its Fortune" from 1.30pm.
  • 18-20 Apr 2008 - First Annual IISS–Citi India Global Forum: ''India as a Rising Great Power: Challenges and Opportunities'' IGF-homepage-buttonThis exclusive conference will bring together 200 leaders of government, business, academia, policy, media and the armed forces from India and the world. The Forum will discuss India’s new status and responsibilities as a rising great power, the liabilities that India would have to accept to perform such a role, and its wider impact on regional and global stability.
  • 9 Apr 08 - Discussion Meeting - Maajid Nawaz Maajid NawazOn Wednesday 9 April 2008, Maajid Nawaz (Director, Quilliam Foundation) will lead a discussion meeting on "Deflating Global Islamism" from 4-5 pm.
  • 2 Apr 08 - Alastair Buchan Lecture - Sir Michael Howard Sir Michael Howard giving the 2008 Alastair Buchan LectureOn Wednesday 2 April 2008, Sir Michael Howard (IISS President Emeritus) will present the 2008 Alastair Buchan Memorial Lecture from 6-7 pm.
  • 1 Apr 08 - Discussion Meeting - Hon Rohitha Bogollagma Hon Rohitha Bogollagma MP speaking at the IISSOn Tuesday 1 April 2008, the Hon Rohitha Bogollagma MP (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka) will lead a discussion meeting on "Post-conflict Development: Efforts of a Democracy" from 12.30-1.30 pm.
  • 1 Apr 08 - Book Launch - Bill Emmott Bill Emmott lanching his new bookOn Tuesday 1 April 2008, Bill Emmott will launch his new book entitled "Rivals: How the Power Struggle Between China, India and Japan will Shape our Next Decade" from 6pm.
  • 17 Mar 08 - Discussion Meeting - Professor Kent Calder Professor Kent CalderOn Monday 17 March 2008, Professor Kent Calder (Director, Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at SAIS/Johns Hopkins University) will lead a discussion meeting, based on his latest book "Embattled Garrisons: Comparative Base Politics and American Globalism" from 2-3 pm.
  • 14 Mar 08 - Discussion Meeting - Karsetn von Hoesslin Karsetn von HoesslinOn Friday 14 March 2008, Karsetn von Hoesslin (Senior Analyst, Risk Intelligence) will lead a discussion meeting on "Maritime Security Along the Horn of Africa" from 11 am - 12 noon.
  • 10 Mar 08 - Book Launch - ''Bad Days in Basra: My Turbulent Time as Britain's Man in Southern Iraq'' by Sir Hilary Synnott Sir Hilary Synnott launching his new book "Bad days in Basra"On Monday 10 March 2008, The International Institute for Strategic Studies and I B Tauris will launch Sir Hilary Synnott's new book, "Bad Days in Basra: My Turbulent Time as Britain's Man in Southern Iraq" from 6.30 pm.
  • Ms Nomi Bar-Yaacov Nomi Bar-YaacovOn Thursday 6 March 2008, Ms Nomi Bar-Yaacov (expert in Middle Eastern Affairs & Post-Conflict Peace Building) addressed members and guests of the Institute on 'New Imperatives for Israeli-Palestinian Peace.’ Organised by IISS-Asia, the event took place in the meeting room of its new office.