Calendar of Events
Results For 2007
Wesley Clark Reflects on Winning Modern War
A public lecture by Gen. Wesley K. Clark (ret.) on "Legality, Legitimacy and Public Support: Reflections on Winning Modern War."
Monday, January 22, 2007
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Eleventh Annual Symposium of the UCLA Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs
Annual event looks at "Protecting the Nation at the Expense of Individuals? Defining the scope of United States Executive Power at home and abroad in times of crisis."
Friday, February 09, 2007
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Rising Star: China's New Security Diplomacy
Bates Gill (Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington, DC) discusses his new book
Monday, February 26, 2007
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Current Challenges in the Middle East, and their Effects on the Global Agenda
An exclusive lecture by Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Nuclear Weapons in a New Century: Facing the Emerging Challenges, Opening Session
This two-day conference, hosted by Gen. Wesley Clark, Ret. and Prof. Kal Raustiala, aims to explore the breadth of the nuclear challenges facing the international order today and to recommend key azimuths for further study. Opening Keynote address, will be held March 6th, by former Secretary of Defense William Perry.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nuclear Weapons in a New Century: Facing the Emerging Challenges, Day Two
This two-day conference, hosted by Gen. Wesley Clark, Ret. and Prof. Kal Raustiala aims to explore the breadth of the nuclear challenges facing the international order today and to recommend key azimuths for further study. Opening Keynote address, will be held March 6th, by former Secretary of Defense William Perry.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Carla's List: An Inside Look at International Justice
Esteemed panel discusses provocative film exploring efforts to bring justice to the Balkans
Thursday, March 22, 2007
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Security First: For a Muscular, Moral Foreign Policy
Professor Amitai Etzioni speaks on the essence of his new book
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
NATO: Today and Tomorrow
A Lieutenant Commander in the British Royal Navy, Tania Price speaks on the past, present, and future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Monday, May 14, 2007
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Terrorism and Counterterrorism - Between Promise and Reality
This public forum is part of a graduate seminar, "Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Public and Private Responses" offered through the Public Policy Department.
Monday, May 21, 2007
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Peter Singer on Global Poverty
Global Poverty: What are our Obligations?
Friday, May 25, 2007
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
China Future Leaders Forum
Center Director, Kal Raustiala, will speak to a delegation from the China Future Leaders Forum.
Monday, August 06, 2007
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Burkle Talk: Larry Korb, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Phillip Carter, Iraq War Veteran, discuss the Petraeus Report
Join us for a Burkle Talk about the Petraeus Report.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Gen. Wesley K. Clark discusses his new book, A Time to Lead, for Duty, Honor, and Country
Join us for a book talk hosted by the Burkle Center.
Friday, October 05, 2007
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Rendition: Advanced Movie Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception for Regents' Professor Kantathi Suphamongkhon
Join us in welcoming UC Regents' Professor and Burkle Center Senior Fellow Dr. Kantathi Suphamongkhon, the former Foreign Minister of Thailand.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
International Institute Open House
in association with Go Global and the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lecture by Prosecutor Stephen Rapp on the Trial of Charles Taylor and the Sierra Leone Civil War
Stephen Rapp, Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, will present a lecture on "The Trial of Charles Taylor and its Impact on International Justice".
Monday, October 22, 2007
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Advance Screening of Darfur Now followed by Panel Discussion
Darfur Now is a story of hope in the midst of one of humanity's darkest hours and a call to action for people everywhere to end the catastrophe unfolding in Darfur, Sudan. In this documentary, the struggles and achievements of six individuals from inside Darfur and around the world bring to light the tragedy in Sudan and show how the actions of one person can make a difference to millions.
Monday, October 22, 2007
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The US-China Business Law Conference at UCLA
Doing business with Chinese partners? Understanding Chinese Law is essential! Join top attorneys and US-China businesspeople at UCLA for the inside scoop on Chinese business law.
Friday, October 26, 2007
8:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Burkle Talk: Gillian Martin Sorensen from the United Nations Foundation
Gillian Martin Sorensen is the Former U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for External Relations and the current Senior Advisor and National Advocate at the United Nations Foundation New York.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Grant Information Session
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lecture by Kantathi Suphamongkhon, Ph.D.
"From UCLA back to UCLA: The Adventure of a Thai Foreign Minister"
Thursday, November 15, 2007
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Living with Russia
A public lecture by JACK MATLOCK, Former US Ambassador to the Soviet Union.
Monday, November 19, 2007
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Burkle Talk: Gary Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workshop, on Muppet Diplomacy.
Gary Knell will discuss how Sesame Street is working to change our world.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
