Recorded January 22, 2004
Below is the original description of the event.
This lecture will analyze the current state of world affairs, paying particular attention to the U.S.-led war against terrorism and the role played by the UN and multilateral diplomacy. Drawing from his recent experience as Mexican ambassador to the UN, Mr. Aguilar will address issues including the quality of U.S. leadership in world affairs after 9/11, the dissenting role of U.S. friends and allies in the UN Security Council and the quest for UN reform.
Mr. Adolfo Aguilar Zinser recently served as Permanent Representative of Mexico to the UN (2002-03), representing his country at the Security Council during the critical past two years. After resigning his post on November 20, 2003, he joined the National Autonomous University of Mexico to resume teaching and to undertake a research projected on topics related to U.S. and Mexican affairs.