In 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted by a narrow margin to leave the 28-member political and economic partnership known as the European Union (EU). In response to the referendum results, leaders from the UK and EU began the arduous process of negotiating a British exit (“Brexit”). Though the Brexit deadline was granted an extension to October of this year, uncertainty remains as the far-reaching economic and political implications have yet to be fully realized.

Henri Vantieghem, with more than two decades of diplomatic experience, was appointed to his position in Los Angeles in 2016. He is the former Consul General of Belgium in Istanbul, Turkey (2012-2016), and has served in posts that include Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Belgium in Ankara, Turkey (2006-2009); and Deputy Director of Disarmament department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2009-2012). Vantieghem, also a reserve Navy officer, holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Control of Shipping (NATO).

East-West Center
John A. Burns Hall
1601 East-West Road
Room 3121 (3rd Floor)
Honolulu, HI 96848

Open to the public/Limited seating
Please RSVP by Monday, May 6: 944-7111 or [email protected]
Paid parking is available on the UHM campus.

In 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted by a narrow margin to leave the 28-member political and economic partnership known as the European Union (EU). In response to the referendum results, leaders from the UK and EU began the arduous process of negotiating a British exit (“Brexit”). Though the Brexit deadline was granted an extension to October of this year, uncertainty remains as the far-reaching economic and political implications have yet to be fully realized.

Henri Vantieghem, with more than two decades of diplomatic experience, was appointed to his position in Los Angeles in 2016. He is the former Consul General of Belgium in Istanbul, Turkey (2012-2016), and has served in posts that include Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Belgium in Ankara, Turkey (2006-2009); and Deputy Director of Disarmament department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2009-2012). Vantieghem, also a reserve Navy officer, holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Control of Shipping (NATO).

East-West Center
John A. Burns Hall
1601 East-West Road
Room 3121 (3rd Floor)
Honolulu, HI 96848

Open to the public/Limited seating
Please RSVP by Monday, May 6: 944-7111 or [email protected]
Paid parking is available on the UHM campus.