The International Relations and European Affairs (IREA) Society, in association with the UNESCO Chair of the University of Nicosia and the Department of Politics and Governance invites you to a debate on “The UN as a conflict deterrent and mediator: A success or failure?”
This student initiative will entail two opposing teams debating the UN’s strengths and weaknesses as a conflict deterrent and mediator. Each team will consist of one faculty member and two students who will be open to questions from the audience. Certificates of attendance will be provided. Event will be held in English.
This student initiative will entail two opposing teams debating the UN’s strengths and weaknesses as a conflict deterrent and mediator. Each team will consist of one faculty member and two students who will be open to questions from the audience. Certificates of attendance will be provided. Event will be held in English.
15:15 – 15:30 | Registration |
15:30 – 15:55 | Welcome and Opening Speeches Alex Cutler, President of the IREA Society Prof. Andreas Theophanous, Head of the Department of Politics and Governance Dr. Emilios A Solomou, Director of the UNESCO Chair of the University of Nicosia Dr. Christos Theodoulou, President of the UN Association of Cyprus & Vice President of WFUNA |
15:55 – 17:00 |
Debate and Audience Questions Chairs Team arguing on strengths of the UN Team arguing on weaknesses of the UN Audience participation will take place at the half way point of the debate for approx. 15 min. |