Gwynne Dyer - War in the 21st Century
When
Occurs on
Thursday February 2 2023
Approximate running time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
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Following the current Yukon Government COVID-19 restrictions that have been lifted, the YAC Mainstage will operate at 100% capacity for this event. Social distancing ‘bubbles’ are not in place and other members of the public may be seated next to you. Mask use is recommended.
“War in the 21st Century” addresses strategies, tactics, and politics of the war in Ukraine, including its potential nuclear dimension, and the evolving nature and role of war as an institution. Is it unique to human beings or just the human expression of a more widespread and deeply rooted behaviour? How did it evolve into the different kinds of war people fight nowadays? Have nuclear weapons really “changed everything except the way we think,” as Einstein said. And will we ever be able to stop?
GWYNNE DYER has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for most of his adult life but was originally trained as an historian. Born in Newfoundland, Dyer has degrees from Canadian, American and British universities, has served in three navies, and held academic appointments at the Canadian Forces College, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and Oxford University. His newest book, ‘The Shortest History of War,’ is out now; a forthcoming book, ‘Intervention Earth,’ will be out in spring 2023.
Audience Advisory: Lecture deals with subject matter that some might find upsetting.
If you are sick or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. DO NOT attend the performance if you are ill. Please contact the Box Office at (867) 667-8574 or emailing boxoffice@yac.ca if you are unable to attend due to illness.
Ticket Pricing: (Select from price list after you select your seats)
Adult: $20.00
Senior / Elder: $15.00
Student: $15.00
Following the current Yukon Government COVID-19 restrictions that have been lifted, the YAC Mainstage will operate at 100% capacity for this event. Social distancing ‘bubbles’ are not in place and other members of the public may be seated next to you. Mask use is recommended.
“War in the 21st Century” addresses strategies, tactics, and politics of the war in Ukraine, including its potential nuclear dimension, and the evolving nature and role of war as an institution. Is it unique to human beings or just the human expression of a more widespread and deeply rooted behaviour? How did it evolve into the different kinds of war people fight nowadays? Have nuclear weapons really “changed everything except the way we think,” as Einstein said. And will we ever be able to stop?
GWYNNE DYER has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for most of his adult life but was originally trained as an historian. Born in Newfoundland, Dyer has degrees from Canadian, American and British universities, has served in three navies, and held academic appointments at the Canadian Forces College, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and Oxford University. His newest book, ‘The Shortest History of War,’ is out now; a forthcoming book, ‘Intervention Earth,’ will be out in spring 2023.
Audience Advisory: Lecture deals with subject matter that some might find upsetting.
If you are sick or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. DO NOT attend the performance if you are ill. Please contact the Box Office at (867) 667-8574 or emailing boxoffice@yac.ca if you are unable to attend due to illness.