Location: | OSI-New York |
Event Date: | September 13, 2011 |
Event Time: | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Speakers: | Andris Aukmanis, Nils Muiznieks |
At this Open Society Foundations forum, Nils Muiznieks and Andris Aukmanis will provide insight into the turmoil in Latvia—the Baltic country that witnessed one of the most severe economic crises in Europe and now faces extraordinary elections after the president dissolved parliament amidst allegations of massive corruption. The two speakers, who represent academia and the Soros Foundation–Latvia, provide analysis of the issues in the elections, including corruption and ethnic relations, and also examine the growing role of neighboring Russia in the region.
Refreshments will be served.