Saturday 11/8
(NEW) 6:00 pm - Iran and the CIA - FREE documentary and Q&A
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On Saturday, November 8, ISAA is co-sponsoring a talk/book
signing by the author of "Searching for Hassan" Terence Ward
at the Persian Center (2029 Durant near Shattuck) from 4:00 to
6:00. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. A
synopsis of the book is below. To learn more about the Persian
Center, please visit http://persiancenter.org
The unique culture of Iran and the sweep of its history are
revealed in this evocative personal journey.
Growing up in Tehran in the 1960s, Terence Ward and his brothers
were watched over by Hassan, the family's cook, housekeeper, and
cultural guide. After an absence of thirty years, Ward embarked
on a pilgrimage with his family in search of Hassan. Taking us
across the landscape of Iran, he plumbs its unimaginably rich past,
explores its entrenched conflicts with its Arab neighbors, and
anticipates the new "Great Game" now being played out in Central
Asia. Insightful, informative, and moving, "Searching for Hassan"
enhances our understanding of the Middle East with the story of a
family who came to love and admire Iran through their deep
affection for its people.
Highly recommended by staff.
ISAA & KPFA's 3 Part Lecture Series and Documentary Screening
**Please mark your calenders and forward to anyone you think
might be interested in attending this event**
The Untold Story of the CIA Coup in Iran: What lessons have we
learned fifty years after the U.S.-British sponsored coup in
removing the popular government of Dr. Mossadegh?
When: November 8th 2003 6:00 p.m.
Where: 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building, UC Berkeley
Please join us Saturday November 8th for a panel discussion with
some of the world’s foremost scholars on Iranian history and
politics. Professors Nikki Keddie, Mansour Farhang, and Cyrus
Bina will provide an in-depth review of the historical context
of the 1953 coup, the U.S. and British foreign policy motives and
interest in covert intervention in Iran. The speakers will assess
the effects of the coup on the political and economic development
of Iran and the Middle East, and most importantly, its relevance
to U.S. foreign policy today.
Professor Cyrus Bina, Professor of Economics, University of
Minnesota, Morris
Professor Mansour Farhang, former Iranian Ambassador to the UN and
Professor of International Relations, Bennington College
Professor Nikki Keddie, Emeritus Professor of History, UCLA
Once all speakers have presented, there will be a Q&A discussion.
The documentary “CIA and Coup of 1953 in Iran” will be screened
following intermission. Tea and refreshments will be provided.
Professor Keddie will be available for book signing.
This event is free to the public, however, a donation of $5-10 is
requested.
This event is sponsored by Center for Middle Eastern
Studies, Department of History, and the ASUC at UC Berkeley.
Baivoter will conduct non-partisan voter registration in the lobby.
To learn more about Baivoter, please visit: www.baivoter.org
If you have any questions regarding this event please contact
KPFA at (510) 848-6767 or email i_saa@yahoo.com.
For directions please visit http://www.berkeley.edu/map/