Builders Forum: Conflict, Dialogue & Bridgebuilding: A Global Perspective
Live conversation and Q&A with former leaders Leo Varadkar and Humza Yousaf, moderated by Stanford Law Professor Allen Weiner.
What does it take to turn conflict into dialogue, and tension into cooperation, on the world stage?
Join ePluribus Stanford for the Spring Builders Forum on Thursday, April 2 at 5pm for a conversation and live Q&A with global citizens whose experiences bridge India, Pakistan, Ireland, and Scotland: Leo Varadkar and Humza Yousaf.
Inspired by the themes of COLLEGE course Global Perspectives, this conversation explores how societies confront conflict while sustaining dialogue across differences. It brings together two formers leaders of government to reflect on their experiences navigating political division, democratic debate and the responsibilities of public leadership. The speakers will share insights and their personal stories on how bridgebuilding can strengthen democratic life.
Moderated by Stanford Law School Professor Allen Weiner, this event also marks the closing conversation of this year's Builders Forum series, bringing the Stanford community together to reflect on the importance of dialogue and pluralism in an interconnected world.
Co-sponsored by COLLEGE, Stanford Indo Pak Dosti Forum & Stanford Center on International Conflict and Negotiation.
Invited Speakers:
- Leo Varadkar: Served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2017-2020 and again from 2022-2024. He was the youngest Taoiseach in Irish history, as well as the first Irish prime minister from an ethnic minority background.
- Humza Yousaf: Served as First Minister of Scotland from March 2023 to May 2024 and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP). He was the youngest First Minister in Scotland's history and the first Muslim leader of a Western democracy.
Event Restrictions
- This is a private event and capacity is limited.
- No re-entry will be permitted.
- A ticket does not guarantee seating.
- Please turn off all cell phones and alarms.
Live conversation and Q&A with former leaders Leo Varadkar and Humza Yousaf, moderated by Stanford Law Professor Allen Weiner.
What does it take to turn conflict into dialogue, and tension into cooperation, on the world stage?
Join ePluribus Stanford for the Spring Builders Forum on Thursday, April 2 at 5pm for a conversation and live Q&A with global citizens whose experiences bridge India, Pakistan, Ireland, and Scotland: Leo Varadkar and Humza Yousaf.
Inspired by the themes of COLLEGE course Global Perspectives, this conversation explores how societies confront conflict while sustaining dialogue across differences. It brings together two formers leaders of government to reflect on their experiences navigating political division, democratic debate and the responsibilities of public leadership. The speakers will share insights and their personal stories on how bridgebuilding can strengthen democratic life.
Moderated by Stanford Law School Professor Allen Weiner, this event also marks the closing conversation of this year's Builders Forum series, bringing the Stanford community together to reflect on the importance of dialogue and pluralism in an interconnected world.
Co-sponsored by COLLEGE, Stanford Indo Pak Dosti Forum & Stanford Center on International Conflict and Negotiation.
Invited Speakers:
- Leo Varadkar: Served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2017-2020 and again from 2022-2024. He was the youngest Taoiseach in Irish history, as well as the first Irish prime minister from an ethnic minority background.
- Humza Yousaf: Served as First Minister of Scotland from March 2023 to May 2024 and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP). He was the youngest First Minister in Scotland's history and the first Muslim leader of a Western democracy.
Event Restrictions
- This is a private event and capacity is limited.
- No re-entry will be permitted.
- A ticket does not guarantee seating.
- Please turn off all cell phones and alarms.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- In person
- Doors at 4:30 PM
Location
Stanford Law School
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Room 290 Stanford, CA 94305
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