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Join us at the Central Library of Rochester: How the United States should respond to the War in Ukraine
Join us for a National Issues Forum deliberative dialogue on how the
United States should respond to the War in Ukraine.
Central Library of Rochester and Monroe
County
June 22, 6pm-8pm
Register at https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/9195164
On February 24th, 2022, Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine. Since the
invasion, thousands have died, with millions more uprooted and forced to flee
their homes. The impact of this war has been felt globally, including right
here in Monroe County, New York. To advance the conversation about this war in
our community, the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, The
Democracy Commitment at Monroe Community College, and MCC’s Office of
Global Education and International Services, are hosting a deliberative
dialogue on how the United States can best respond to the current war in
Ukraine.
The dialogue will discuss three possible options and associated actions:
Minimal Intervention, Continued Sanctions and Diplomacy, and Military
Intervention. Attendees will collaboratively evaluate the issue and have the
opportunity to consider the drawbacks and trade-offs associated with each
option and associated actions. If the war is resolved or there are major
changes to the status quo in advance of the dialogue, we will discuss
America’s commitment and obligations to the international community.
What is a deliberative dialogue? Deliberative dialogues are unique
opportunities to engage in collaborative thinking about pressing public issues.
Because each dialogue takes the form of deliberation, attendees drive the
conversation in small groups facilitated by trained moderators. Deliberation is
unlike the panel discussions or debates we are accustomed to in American
politics, as it is highly participatory, egalitarian, and non-adversarial.
Overall, deliberation promotes the listening and talking necessary to have
difficult conversations in a democratic society.
Lee, Christina
Global Education & International Services
06/09/2022