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The Pearson Global Forum | Disparity 

October 20, 2023 (Attend in Chicago or Online) 

A thin line divides human realities. The fundamental desire for simple human existence remains the same, yet reality is dramatically disparate for many. Existing disparity is sending ripple effects throughout the world as we grapple with refugees of war and climate, despotic governments, and both new and protracted global conflicts. As the international community continues to deal with dozens of active conflicts, and the quickly shifting relationships between and among nations, it is essential to find paths towards resolution, peace, and stability.

At The Pearson Institute, our mission is to convene international leaders and world-renowned academics at The Pearson Global Forum to explore rigorous research and analysis to influence solutions, strategies, and policies for reducing and mitigating conflict to achieve a more peaceful world.

Breakfast

Welcome Remarks

James A. Robinson
Institute Director, The Pearson Institute; Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies and University Professor, Harris School of Public Policy and Department of Political Science, University of Chicago

Introduction

Mariana Robles
Pearson Fellow, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts; MPP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Keynote | Disparity: Origin and Consequence of the Latin American Pre-Development Trap

Ernesto Zedillo
Former President of Mexico (1994-2000); Senior Fellow and Frederick Iseman ’74 Director, Program for the Study of Globalization, Jackson School of Global Affairs; Professor, Economics, Political Science; Adjunct Professor, Environmental Studies, Yale University

Introduction

Jose Macias
Pearson Fellow, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts; MPP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Fireside Chat | Origin and Consequence of the Mexican Pre-Development Trap

Ernesto Zedillo
Former President of Mexico (1994-2000); Senior Fellow and Frederick Iseman ’74 Director, Program for the Study of Globalization, Jackson School of Global Affairs; Professor, Economics, Political Science; Adjunct Professor, Environmental Studies, Yale University

Viridiana Rios
Mexican Scholar and Political Analyst; Instructor, Harvard Summer University

Flash Talk | Restorative Justice in Schools

Anjali Adukia
Assistant Professor, and Pearson Faculty Affiliate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Break

Introduction

Hannah Balikci
Pearson Fellow, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts; MPP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Panel | Inequality & Social Mobility

Jeannie Annan 
Chief Research and Innovation Officer, International Rescue Committee; Senior Research Associate and Pearson Associate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Miles Corak 
Professor of Economics, City University of New York; Senior Scholar, James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Steven Durlauf 
Steans Professor in Educational Policy, Harris School of Public Policy, and Director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility, University of Chicago

James Turpin 
Chief, Prevention and Sustaining Peace Section, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations

Moderator: Sasha Ann Simons 
Host, Reset, WBEZ Chicago

Introduction

Olga Bednarek
Pearson Fellow, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts; MPP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Flash Talk | Disparity in Punishment for Authoritarian Crimes

Monika Nalepa
Professor, Political Science; and Pearson Faculty Affiliate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Lunch

Welcome Remarks

Katherine Baicker
Provost of the University of Chicago and Emmett Dedmon Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy

Keynote | Peace and What Endangers It

Shirin Ebadi
Author; Lawyer; First Female Judge in Iran; Nobel Laureate, 2003

Flash Talk | Mosaddeq: Myth and Reality

Dr. Ali Ansari
Professor, University of St. Andrews

Introduction

Jordan Enos
Pearson Fellow, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts; MPP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Panel | The Iranian Future

Masih Alinejad
Iranian Journalist and Activist

Roham Alvandi
Associate Professor of International History, London School of Economics and Political Science

Suzanne Maloney
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy, The Brookings Institution

Philippe Thiébaud 
Former Ambassador to Iran (2019-2022), Government of France

Moderator: Mary Louise Kelly
Host, All Things Considered, NPR

Introduction

Kirgit Amlai
Pearson Fellow, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts; MPP Candidate, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Flash Talk | Troubled Waters: The Weaponization of Water in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (Virtual)     

Ori Givati
Advocacy Director, Breaking the Silence

Break

Flash Talk |  Connected Conflict: War and Terror in the Age of AI                                         

Ryan Heath
Global Technology Correspondent, Axios

Video & Talk | Survival & Escape

Rahmatullah Hamraz
Assistant Director of the International Policy and Development Program, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago; Afghan Refugee

Panel | A Perpetual Struggle for Afghan Freedom

Carter Malkasian
Chair of the Defense Analysis Department, Naval Postgraduate School, U.S. Department of Defense

Anne Richard
Afghanistan Coordination Lead and Distinguished Fellow, Freedom House; Former Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration (2012-2017), United States Government

Naheed Sarabi
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Center for Sustainable Development, the Brookings Institution; Former Deputy Minister for Policy (2017-2020), Ministry of Finance, Afghanistan Government; Former Senior Coordination and Partnership Advisor, Afghanistan Independent Directorate of Local Governance

Andrew Wilder
Vice President, Asia Programs, United States Institute of Peace

Moderator: Kim Barker
ReporterNew York Times; Author, The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan; Member, Council on Foreign Relations

Flash Talk | Economic Adversity, State Control and Religious Adherence in Afghanistan

Oeindrila Dube
Philip K. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Closing Remarks

James A. Robinson
Institute Director, The Pearson Institute; Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies and University Professor, Harris School of Public Policy and Department of Political Science, University of Chicago

Cocktail Hour

2023 Speakers

The Pearson Global Forum | Disparity

The sixth annual Pearson Global Forum will be held in-person in Chicago at the David Rubenstein Forum or Online.

2023 Speakers
Anjali Adukia
Assistant Professor
Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago
Masih Alinejad
Iranian Journalist and Activist
Roham Alvandi
Associate Professor of International History
London School of Economics and Political Science
Jeannie Annan
Chief Research and Innovation Officer, Airbel Impact Lab
The International Rescue Committee
Ali M. Ansari
Professor, University of St. Andrews
Katherine Baicker
Provost and Emmett Dedmon Professor
University of Chicago
Kim Barker
Reporter
New York Times
Miles Corak
Professor of Economics, City University of New York
Steven Durlauf
Shirin Ebadi
Nobel Laureate
Ori Givati
Advocacy Director
Breaking the Silence
Rahmatullah Hamraz
Assistant Director, International Policy and Development Program
Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago
Ryan Heath
Global Technology Correspondent
Axios
Mary Louise Kelly
Host
All Things Considered, NPR
Carter Malkasian
Chair of the Defense Analysis Department
U.S. Department of Defense
Suzanne Maloney
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy
The Brookings Institution
Anne Richard
Distinguished Fellow/Afghanistan Coordination Lead
Freedom House
Viridiana Rios
Mexican Scholar and Political Analyst
Instructor, Harvard University
James A. Robinson
Institute Director, The Pearson Institute
Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor and University Professor; Harris School of Public Policy and Department of Political Science, University of Chicago; Recipient of the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel
Naheed Sarabi
Visiting Fellow, Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development, Brookings Institution
Former Senior Coordination and Partnership Advisor, Afghanistan Independent Directorate of Local Governance
Philippe Thiébaud
Former French Ambassador to Iran
Andrew Wilder
Vice President, Asia Programs
United States Institute of Peace
Ernesto Zedillo
Former President of Mexico (1994-2000)

2023 Location

The Pearson Global Forum | Disparity

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