Shefrin Dialogues: Resisting the Perceived Limits of Dialogue

The Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace & Justice at St. Paul’s College in collaboration with The University of Manitoba - University of Trier Biennial Partnership Conference presents:

The Hersh and Arna Shefrin Dialogues on Peace and Conflict Resolution

Middle powers such as Canada depend on the power of dialogue to create institutions and agreements with dispute settlement mechanisms designed to level the playing field with big powers. The post-war architecture of multilateralism that depended on American leadership and involvement and the willingness to underwrite the global operating system is fractured with President Donald Trump’s premise to “make America great again”. This presentation by former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson and roundtable discussion will consider if it can be put back together or how it should change, and what forms of dialogue that would entail.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Hanley Hall (Room 220) St. Paul’s College | Reception to follow

This event is free and open to the public - register to attend or watch online below

Colin Robertson Former Canadian Diplomat and Vice-President, Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Dr. Ursula Lehmkuhl Professor, International History & Area Studies North America, Trier University

Dr. Manuel Fröhlich Professor, Political Science, Trier University

Dr. James Fergusson Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Defence and Security Studies

University of Manitoba

Dr. Stephan Jaeger Professor, German Studies, University of Manitoba

Moderated by Dr. Andrea Charron Director, Centre for Defence and Security Studies, and Professor, International Relations, University of Manitoba

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The Hersh and Arna Shefrin Dialogues on Peace and Conflict Resolution are generously supported by a gift from Dr. Hersh [BSc(Hons)/70] and Arna Shefrin [Dip/70; BA/71].