Do democracies help create a more peaceful world?

The eighth annual Symposium on Democracy, titled “Democracy and Peace? Historical Links and Implications for World Order,” plans to address this question May 2 – 3 at the Kent Campus. The symposium will feature a keynote address by well-known Vietnam political activist and author Tom Hayden, a student essay competition and panel discussions by leading scholars on the relationship between democracy and world peace.

All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not necessary. For specific questions, e-mail symposium07@kent.edu or call 330-672-8949.