Peter Rutland

The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts Peter Rutland Thursday, June 27, at the Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Rd, Old Lyme, Conn. Rutland will present a talk titled, “Brexit: Why did it happen, and what comes next?”

A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation itself will start at 6 p.m.

Rutland is the Colin and Nancy Campbell Professor in Global Issues and Democratic Thought, and Professor of Government at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn.

The topic explores the Brexit referendum, which has triggered a constitutional crisis with profound implications for Britain’s political and economic future. It exposed deep flaws in the country’s political system and social identity. Why did the crisis happen, and what does the future hold? Rutland was a visiting professor at Manchester University in 2016 and witnessed the referendum first hand.

The event is free for members and $20 for walk-in’s. Members are encouraged to RSVP online and/or pre-pay securely for guest attendance or dinner. Walk-ins will still be accepted.

Following the presentation, join Rutland, guests, and fellow members for a meal at the Old Lyme Country Club at $35/person. A reservation for dinner is required in advance by the morning of Monday, June 24. Pre-register and pay securely online, call 860-912-5718, or email info@secwac.org to make your reservation (vegetarian option available if reserved in advance).

Checks payable to SECWAC or credit card payment are accepted before the meeting by Courtney Assad.

Learn more at secwac.org.