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On July 4, one of the United States’ most famous whistleblowers will be coming to Stockholm. John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer who exposed the country’s torture program, will take part in an important discussion on how we can avoid a third world war. Together with several prominent voices in the fields of peace and security policy, the public is invited to both a demonstration and a subsequent discussion at Medborgarplatsen.
On July 4, Mertz Laakso Join us for an important and highly topical event in Stockholm. The world-famous whistleblower John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer who exposed the U.S. torture program, is coming to Sweden to speak about how we can avoid a third world war.
Joining him are several prominent figures in the field of peace and security policy: Frida Stranne, Ola Tunander, Glenn Diesen, Nadja al-Malki and Mattias Forsgren. Over the course of three hours, you’ll have the opportunity to listen to their analyses and take part in discussions about the major geopolitical issues shaping our time.
An event that combines depth and engagement
The event begins at 4:00 p.m. with an anti-imperialist demonstration at Medborgarplatsen and then continues indoors with lectures and discussions. It will be an afternoon filled with incisive analyses, uncomfortable truths, and opportunities for questions from the audience.
John Kiriakou is one of the few people in the U.S. intelligence community who has dared to speak out against abuses of power and war crimes. His visit to Sweden is a rare occasion—and one you won’t want to miss.
Practical Information
Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Medborgarplatsen (demonstration) + indoor venue (lecture)
Time: Starting at 4:00 p.m.
Length: About 3 hours, including a break
Learn more & sign up: BY CLICKING HERE.
Whether you’re interested in foreign policy, peace issues, or just want to hear one of the world’s most famous whistleblowers speak in person—this is an event that will offer new perspectives.
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