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The Safety of Journalists

A lecture by Mohammad Manzarpour, BBC Persian Bureau Editor, Washington DC, following the screening of the documentary "The Ayatollah's Seal"
Posted: 1/31/2013

Panel assesses Palestine’s status as ‘observer state’

Several professors from the law school, the Burkle Center of International Relations and the UCLA Center of Middle East Development spoke at the panel, which primarily focused on the question of Palestinian statehood.
Posted: 1/25/2013

Patriot of Persia

A book reading by Christopher de Bellaigue, Journalist
Posted: 1/14/2013

Political Epistemics: The Secret Police, the Opposition and the End of East German Socialism

A book talk with author Andreas Glaeser, University of Chicago, Sociology. Discussant: Gail Kligman, UCLA, Sociology.
Posted: 1/10/2013

Burkle Center Fellow Tony Camerino lends expertise to NPR's Article "Report On CIA Interrogation Tactics Revives Torture Debate"

Burkle Center Fellow Tony Camerino comments on use and utility of coercive interrogation.
Posted: 12/18/2012

In Perspective: Obama's Historic Trip to Myanmar Raises Questions about Human Rights and U.S. Foreign Policy

Originally published in the Daily Bruin
Posted: 11/30/2012

"A Raft of Asian Issues" op-ed by Senior Fellow Kantathi Suphamongkhon

Senior Fellow Kantathi Suphamongkhon discusses a series of Asian issues in light of President Obama's trip to Southeast Asia following his re-election.
Posted: 11/19/2012

Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala discusses a recent border patrol shooting at the Mexican border

Experts say there’s little that can be done to stop the violence, given the delicacies of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the fact that no international law specifically covers such instances.
Posted: 11/14/2012

Obama’s second term may mean stronger hand in foreign policy: Daily Bruin Op-Ed by Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala

As in domestic policy, of course, the president does not hold all the foreign policy cards. But areas such as these are largely in the hands of the president, and we can expect Obama, having completed his last electoral campaign, to be more active, more engaged and perhaps more daring in the four years to come.
Posted: 11/8/2012

Cambodia-Thailand Relations: The Questions of the Preah Vihear Temple and a Clash of Two Nationalisms

Podcast of talk by Professor Charnvit Kasetsiri, Department of History, Thammasat University
Posted: 11/6/2012

Reassessing the Recent History of Political Islam in Light of the Arab Uprising

A November 1, 2012 lecture by Professor James Gelvin, History Department, UCLA
Posted: 11/2/2012

Will the Peace Treaties between Israel, Jordan and Egypt Survive?

A podcast of a public lecture by Ambassador Oded Eran, sponsored by UCLA CMED.
Posted: 10/30/2012

The Crisis in Syria

A panel discussion regarding the current crisis in Syria with panelists UCLA Law professor Asli Bali, RAND Political Scientist Dalia Dassa Kaye and UCLA Political Science professor Daniel Treisman. This panel was moderated by UCLA Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala.
Posted: 10/25/2012

James Gelvin to Participate in Istanbul World Forum

Professor James Gelvin has been invited to the First Istanbul World Forum.
Posted: 10/10/2012

The Obamians - a conversation with best-selling author James Mann about his new book

A conversation with James Mann, author of New York Times bestsellers "The Rise of the Vulcans" and "The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan," and Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala about the acclaimed author's new book, "The Obamians."
Posted: 10/8/2012

How to tackle Iran: CNN Op-Ed by Burkle Center 2011-12 Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye

Instead of committing the United States to take military action against Iran, a better option would be convincing more Israeli leaders and people that a military attack is still a bad idea if the goal is to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
Posted: 9/6/2012

How to arrest Julian Assange without violating international law: op-ed by Senior Fellow Kantathi Suphamongkhon

British authorities forcefully entering the Embassy of Ecuador in London where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has taken refuge would not only be illegal but also set a frightening precedent, putting embassies around the world at risk. Thankfully, Britain has other options.
Posted: 8/23/2012

Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala discusses Julian Assange's asylum with The New Republic

Breaking the international agreement of the Vienna Convention could have implications that reach beyond London and Assange.
Posted: 8/16/2012

“The Right Way to Help Syria's Rebels”: Los Angeles Times op-ed co-authored by 2011-12 Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye

The United States can support the insurgents without providing arms.
Posted: 8/9/2012

UCLA grad returns to share experience on the ground in Afghanistan

After four years with the U.S. Foreign Service, Erin Rattazzi, BA '02, advises students to take advantage of every possible opportunity to learn more about the world and their place in it.
Posted: 7/27/2012

The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square, a talk by Steven Cook, Council on Foreign Relations

A talk by Steven Cook from the Council on Foreign Relations about his new book, The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square. This talk is co-sponsored by the Burkle Center for International Relations, the Center for Near Eastern Studies & the Center for Middle East Development.
Posted: 7/10/2012

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