Cousins and Strangers: America, Britain, and Europe in a New Century

Who: Chris Patten, Chancellor of Oxford and Newcastle Universities; European Commissioner for External Relations, 1999-2004; Chairman of the Conservative Party; and the last British Governor of Hong Kong; Author of East and West: China, Power, and the Future of Asia and Cousins and Strangers
Event:
Chris Patten, one of Europe’s most distinguished statesmen, argues that America’s status as the only superpower must be reined in, but he also warns Europe against too ardently challenging U.S. leadership. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in government and international diplomacy, Chris Patten investigates the relationships among Britain, Europe, and America and how all three must adapt to cope with the economic and political challenges of the twenty-first century.
When: Monday, January 30; Check In: 6:00 PM, Program: 6:30 PM
Where: The Argent Hotel, San Francisco, Metropolitan Ballroom III, 50 Third St. San Francisco
Admission Costs: Council members: $10, Nonmembers: $20
Info: (415) 293-4600, info@wacsf.org, http://www.itsyourworld.org