Toronto Men’s Program

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM  • Free Program

The Relentless Threat of the Iranian Regime: Protecting the Future of Western Democracy

With Special Guest: Professor Aurel Braun

Professor of International Relations and Political Science, University of Toronto and Associate of the Davis Center, Harvard University

TORONTO: Join us for a thoughtful conversation on the growing influence of the Iranian regime and its far-reaching effects on the geopolitical landscape. Professor Braun will discuss the actions needed to combat global terrorism, protect democratic values, and push for lasting, positive change.

Don’t miss this meaningful discussion about the forces defining our future.

Professor Aurel Braun

Aurel Braun is currently a Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto. He is also a Center Associate of the Davis Center at Harvard University. Additionally, he is a member of the Centre for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and of the Munk School of Global Affairs, and a Fellow and a Senator of Trinity College at the University of Toronto.

Between July 2012 and June 2015, he was a visiting professor teaching in the Department of Government, Harvard University. Professor Braun has been appointed twice as a visiting scholar at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. In March 2009, the Federal Cabinet, via a Governor-in-Council appointment, made Professor Braun the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development (Rights & Democracy) for a three-year term. In December 2012, Professor Braun was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for services to Canada and for academic distinction by the Governor-General of Canada.

Professor Braun has published extensively on communist affairs and strategic studies with a special focus on the problems of the transformation of the socialist systems in the former Soviet Union and in Eastern Europe. He is also a specialist in international law. He is the author and/or editor of several books. His latest book is NATO-Russia Relations in the 21st Century. His forthcoming book is on Russia, the West and Arctic Security.

For more information, or to register, contact Cheryl at 416-633-6224, ext. 134 [email protected]

Spaces are limited. The event location in North York will be provided after registration. Parking will be available nearby.