Meaningful Conversations: Geopolitics

DISCUSSION STARTERS:

• What are the real reasons behind the war in the Middle East?
• Is Iran a perpetrator or a victim of terrorism?
• What do you think about Trump’s strategy?
• Does USA control Israel or does Israel control USA?
• Who is blocking the peace between Russia and Ukraine?
• What is the future of NATO and Western Europe?
• Is international law devolving into “might is right”?
• Why is everyone focusing on the Straights of Hormuz while ignoring the Gays of Hormuz?

ABOUT THIS EVENT

This group discussion event is open to everyone, even if you’ve never been to any of our events before. Whether you are an intellectual or simply a curious person interested in the topic, everyone is welcome.

The group discussion will be moderated to prevent people from dominating the conversation or rambling on for too long, to keep the discussion on topic, and to encourage contributions from everyone.

The group discussion will start at 6:15pm (no latecomers) and finish around 8:15pm. We’ll keep the venue open until 9pm for those who want to stay longer and chat / socialize informally.

This event is a great opportunity to stimulate and expand your mind with new perspectives, get clearer about your own opinions and share them with others, and to meet interesting like-minded people.

COST: $20 good income / $15 medium income / $10 low income

RESERVING YOUR SPOT:

Bank transfer to Valera, 38-9002-0523922-12 with references: “MC-4MAY” and your RSVP list name on meetup. (If your banking app complains - press "continue anyway" and the payment will go through.)

Ideally, send the bank transfer when you RSVP to reserve your spot.

Or you can RSVP and pay closer to the time, but please note - if the event is getting full we will be giving priority to pre-paid reservations.

Cancellations policy for reservations:

• If you cancel attendance and give us at least 24 hours notice: your reservation fee can be transferred to a future event.
• If we postpone the event: your reservation fee can be transferred to a future event OR refunded in full upon your request.

EVENT RULES:

• GERMS - do not come when sick or at risk of carrying covid.
• ARRIVE ON TIME - we close the doors when the event begins - NO LATE ENTRY.
• AIRPLANE MODE - on your phones & cellular devices during meetup.
• SOBER - no smoking / alcohol / drugs / vaping before coming and during event.
• RESPECT - be respectful towards others & the venue.

DIRECTIONS:

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Address: 3 / 88 Cook Street, Auckland CBD.

The building is on Cook St, opposite a huge open air car park. Use the rear entrance:

1. Walk in through the open car gate on the left side of the building,
2. Turn right,
3. It is the third unit from the right (Unit 3) accessed via the elevated walkway.

EVENING PARKING:

• Street parking is FREE from 6pm. You can start parking from 5:50pm thanks to the 10 min “grace period” to ensure you get a free spot.
• A big stretch of yellow dash line directly opposite 88 Cook St (normally bus parking) becomes free parking after 6:00pm.

Our venue is easy to access by car being within 400m of all motorway ramps.

DRIVING FROM THE NORTH:

Exit on Cook Street, you have arrived.

FROM WEST, SOUTH, EAST:

Exit on Nelson Street, take the leftmost lane which slopes down, turn left onto Cook Street.