Category: Global Studies
-
John Harney, Centre College – Taiwan Remains a Flashpoint For a Potential World War
The flashpoint for a potential World War III may not be where you think. John Harney, associate professor of history at Centre College, explores this location. John Harney is an associate professor of history at Centre College. His scholarly interests include identity formation and colonial and post-colonial relations in East Asia, the history of popular…
-
Sara Harmouch, American University – Sudan’s Civil War: A New Haven for Al-Qaida
On this Student Spotlight: Al-Qaida may be exploiting a weakness in an African state in crisis. Sara Harmouch, doctoral candidate in justice, law and criminology at American University, explores how. Sara Harmouch is the founder and CEO of H9 Defense and a doctoral candidate at American University’s School of Public Affairs. Growing up in Lebanon,…
-
Lars Tragardh, Uppsala University – The Swedish Theory of Love
What is the Swedish theory of love? Lars Tragardh, professor of history at Uppsala University, explains. Ph.D in History from UC Berkeley; professor of history at Uppsala university, Sweden; public commentator on Swedish politics and society. The Swedish Theory of Love Americans are fond of thinking of themselves as rugged individualists. But compared to Swedes…
-
Rogelio Minana, Drexel University – Global Engagement in the Post-Pandemic Era
On Drexel University Week: COVID-19 has disrupted many spaces, including cultural activism. Rogelio Miñana, professor of Spanish and global studies, explores how we can foster partnerships in a post-pandemic world. Rogelio Miñana is Professor of Spanish and Global Studies and Vice Provost for Global Engagement at Drexel University in Philadelphia. In both his scholarship and…