"The Fall of Communism, Russia and The War in Ukraine," with Lech Wałęsa, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former President of Poland

"The Fall of Communism, Russia and The War in Ukraine," with Lech Wałęsa, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former President of Poland

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Lech Wałęsa was the co-founder and leader of the Solidarity Movement that led to the first democratic elections in Poland in 1989, the fall of communism in Poland, and helped lead to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. Wałęsa was the first democratically elected leader of Poland since 1926 and the first ever Polish leader elected by popular vote. He presided over Poland’s transition from communism to free-market capitalism and liberal democracy.

Hosted by the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Lech Wałęsa will discuss current world events, his view of the United States’ role on the global stage, the history of the Solidarity Movement, and his vision for a prosperous future. The lecture, which takes place on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Kroc IPJ Theatre, will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by the Dean of the Kroc School of Peace Studies, Dr. Patricia Márquez.

Contact:

Ashley Boren
aboren@sandiego.edu
619-260-2639