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DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nFor Immediate Release	Contact: Tom Gallagher\nMarch 14, 
 2011	415-826-1362\n	sanfranpda@aol.com\n\nMiddle East Expert to Address 
 Current Crisis\nWhat are the prospects for democracy after 
 rebellion?\n\nWith the recent overthrow of the Egyptian dictator Hosni 
 Mubarak, ongoing popular efforts to oust Moammar Khadafy in Libya, and 
 similar movements for democracy and reform erupting in neighboring Middle 
 Eastern nations, can nonviolent, democratic systems evolve from the 
 turmoil?\n \nProfessor Stephen Zunes will address this and related 
 questions at a public forum on Tuesday, March 22 at the 
 Unitarian-Universalist Church in San Francisco. The talk, which will take 
 place in the MLK room at 7 pm, is sponsored by Progressive Democrats of 
 America-San Francisco (PDA-SF).\n\nDr. Zunes is a Professor of Politics and 
 International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he chairs 
 the program in Middle Eastern Studies. He serves as a senior policy analyst 
 for the Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies 
 and as chair of the academic advisory committee for the International 
 Center on Nonviolent Conflict. Dr. Zunes’s books include Tinderbox: U.S. 
 Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism and Western Sahara:_War, 
 Nationalism & Conflict Irresolution. His columns appear in several leading 
 political blogs, including the Huffington Post.\n\nThe March 22 forum is 
 free of charge and wheelchair accessible. Dr. Zunes’ remarks will be 
 followed by an open discussion session. Light refreshments and beverages 
 will be available.\n\n\nProgressive Democrats of America is a nationwide 
 organization that works to strengthen the progressive wing of the 
 Democratic Party. It operates both inside and outside of the Party to 
 mobilize progressive action on issues like the ongoing wars, Medicare for 
 all, a green economy, fair immigration policies, government accountability, 
 corporate personhood and fair trade. For more information, call 
 415-826-1362 or email sanfranpda@aol.com .\n\n\n#  #  #  #\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/03/21/18675213.php
SUMMARY:Middle East Expert to Address Current Crisis
LOCATION:Professor Stephen Zunes will address a public forum on the democracy 
 movements in the Middle East and North Africa and reflect upon the 
 possibilities of non-violent, democratic systems in that region which may 
 be sustained.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/03/21/18675213.php
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