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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation, book signing, and reception with Michael 
 Shaikh. “From the Andes to Afghanistan: Conflict, Cuisine, and 
 Change”.\n\n5:30-6:30 PM - Program moderated by Dr. Netta Avineri, 
 Conflict Transformation Collaborative Executive Director\n6:30-7:15 PM - 
 Book signing and reception with tastings inspired by Michael’s book 
 “The Last Sweet Bite” (Books available for purchase) \n\nMiddlebury 
 Institute alum Michael Shaikh is a writer and human rights investigator who 
 has worked for 20 years in areas marred by political crisis and armed 
 conflict. He has worked at Human Rights Watch, International Crisis Group, 
 the Center for Civilians in Conflict, the UN’s Office of the High 
 Commissioner for Human Rights, and the New York City Mayor’s Office of 
 Climate and Environmental Justice.\n\nFree and open to the public. Books 
 will be available for purchase and signing at the event.\nRegister here: 
 https://go.miis.edu/MichaelShaikh\n\nCosponsored by the Monterey Public 
 Library Friends & Foundation, the Gerry Taylor Seminars Endowment Fund, and 
 the Conflict Transformation Collaborative.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/10/08/18880568.php
SUMMARY:Conflict, Cuisine, and Change — A Conversation and Book Signing with Michael Shaikh
LOCATION:McCone Building, Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute of International 
 Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/10/08/18880568.php
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