What: Talk by Jonathan Manthorpe on “The Shifting Patterns of Power & Influence in Asia: How They May Affect Japan’s ‘Normal Country’ Debate” at Vancouver Save Article 9 Group Fundraising Dinner (http://www.vsa9.com/)

Where: Pink Pearl Restaurant 1132 E. Hastings St. Vancouver

Where: Pink Pearl Restaurant

When: Friday, February 29, 2008 No-host bar 6-7 PM Dinner 7 PM

Student Price of $30 (general admission $55) is available for the dinner event thanks to the sponsorship provided by the Simons Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Research.

RSVP NOW! Limited seats for the student discount!

How: Please RSVP by Feb. 22 at azumiohara@gmail.com

Who:

Jonathan Manthorpe
The Vancouver Sun
International Affairs columnist
as the Keynote speaker on

The Shifting Patterns Of Power & Influence In Asia:
How They May Affect Japan’s “Normal Country” Debate

Other presenters:
Takeo Yamashiro, Shakuhachi music for peace
Ellen Woodsworth, "Peace constitution" for the world
Eiichiro Ochiai, Current debate on "the peace constitution" in Japan