A distinguished panel of authors, historians, educators and veterans explore "The Vietnam War in Light of Iraq." Award-winning authors Tim O‘Brien and Robert Stone headline a panel discussion of the politics and lessons of the Vietnam era, viewed through the lens of the ongoing conflict in Iraq.

Part of BMI‘s Forum on Contemporary Cultures, the panel discussion includes distinguished historian Charles Herring, Iraq War veteran and conscientious objector Jimmy Castellanos, emerging writer and Vietnam native Vu Tran, and UNLV professor of English John Irsfeld, who has written and taught extensively about the Vietnam era. UNLV Distinguished Professor of History Joseph (Andy) Fry, a noted expert on the Vietnam War, moderates.