Monday, December 31, 2007

Pakistan -- Military Rule and Democracy -- Jan. 25th 2008, 7.10 PM to 8.30 PM

The late Ms. Benazir Bhutto with former Presd. George Bush, Sr. From Time photo essay on line.


Talk:

Jan. 25th Friday.

7.10 PM to 8.30 PM --

Pakistan: Military Rule and Democracy -- by political economist Dr. Kyi May Kaung

at Kefa Cafe, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring, MD.

Dr. Kaung wishes to add that she is not an expert on Pakistan, only a supporter of world wide democracy. This event was first planned in October 2007, after the first assassination attempt on Benazir Bhutto of the Pakistan People's Party. Ms. Bhutto survived.

Since then, we sadly mourn her loss and worry for Pakistan's future.

For this event there are no specific book reading assignments other than to read the news. We look forward to a discussion which will add to our understanding of this complex region.

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