Past Events

Each year The Pearson Institute hosts a variety of lectures, workshops and seminars. Unless noted otherwise, all events are held on the University of Chicago campus.

11.09.23

The Role of the Mother in Counterterrorism

Photos of mothers grieving their children are what first come to mind when thinking about mothers in conflict. How can we see women within their traditional role as mothers in a different light when it comes to counterterrorism? What does the literature in gender and strategic studies, as well as lived experiences of women, tell us about reconciliation and building peace?

Join The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and the University of Chicago International House for a discussion featuring Amal Hamada, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Gender Studies in the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, Egypt. 

Thursday, November 9
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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10.30.23

African Democracy in the Balance

Since 2020, at least a dozen African nations have endured coup d'états; six countries crossing 3,500 miles across the center of the continent now constitute the longest stretch of military rule in the world. Featuring former principle deputy to the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Geeta Pasi, a former US Ambassador to Djibouti, Chad and Ethiopia; James Robinson, director of The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts; Semafor Africa reporter Yinka Adegoke; and Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, director and senior fellow of the Africa program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies. Co-sponsored by the Institute of Politics. 

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10.24.23

Human Rights and the Future of Afghanistan

Join International House and The Pozen Family Center for Human Rights as we partner with The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs to present a conversation on human rights and the future of Afghanistan with Nader Nadery, Former Human Rights Commissioner, Afghanistan; Peace Negotiator; and Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center.

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James Robinson in Ukraine

Institute Director James Robinson presents themes from his internationally bestselling book, Why Nations Fail, at an event in Ukraine.