The UCLA Center for European and Russian Studies invites you to a talk by Stephen Kotkin, moderated by Daniel Treisman. This talk, entitled "Pathways to WWIII", will feature a discussion of the origins of WWII and and today's pathways towards WWIII in view of current developments in Russia, Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere. This event will take place in person at UCLA Bunche Hall, Room 10383 on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4PM PST.