The Belt and Road Initiative: Global and European Perspectives with Dr Danilo Türk

The peaceful rise of China has created a need for a new definition of China’s role in the world. At this evening discussion with Dr Danilo Türk - Slovenian diplomat, Professor of International Law, former President of Slovenia (2007 to 2012), and former Assistant Secretary General of the UN - we explore how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a key component of this definition.

As might be expected, BRI has given rise to both hopes and concerns. In the cynical world of international affairs the latter seem to have more following than the former. Dr Türk will discuss how neither conflict nor peace are matters of historic inevitability. The BRI represents a genuine, historic opportunity for a peaceful world of the 21st Century, and therefore deserves very serious consideration.

The Intellectual Forum, and Cambridge Oriental Culture Association (COCA), with the kind sponsorship of the Hoii, are excited to host Dr. Türk. Tickets are free, please book in advance via our Eventbrite page.