Dr. Robert Hitchcock Speaks about Indigenous Peoples' Struggles for Security 01/23/2012
By Katherine Camp
On January 18th, 2012, the Ford Institute for Human Security hosted a lecture by Dr. Robert K. Hitchcock, professor of anthropology and geography at Michigan State University, entitled “Human Rights, Security and Livelihoods among Indigenous and Minority Peoples in Southern Africa.” Dr. Hitchcock’s talk described the historical and current situation for indigenous peoples in southern Africa, and their increasingly effective strategies of resistance to oppression through filing lawsuits to promote their land and resource rights. Read more. |
Seybolt Trains Diplomats on Genocide Prevention in Auschwitz 12/09/11
By: Aurora Matthews
A group of diplomats received a lesson in genocide prevention from Dr. Taylor Seybolt last month in Auschwitz, Poland. Dr. Seybolt led a simulation exercise in putting genocide prevention into practice as part of a week-long seminar organized by the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR). Read more. |
Professor Picard Featured on Voice of America Mandarin Service 12/08/2011
“On October 24, Prof. Louis A. Picard appeared on the Voice of America Mandarin Service public affairs program speaking on the topic, “The Relationship between Africa and China.” The discussion in the program focused on a comment by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that China’s activities in Africa were “neo-colonial.” This caused quite a stir among viewers. The program which is broadcast all over China at 9:00 in prime time was an interview and call in program. The lively debate indicated a strong interest among Chinese Voice of America viewers in Chinese-African and Chinese American relationships.” Mr. Yu Cong served as interviewer and moderator of the program. Dr. Picard is Director of the Ford Institute for Human Security and Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh.” See YouTube Video. |