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SUMMARY:Bohemia\, Prague\, and Franz Kafka – Intercultural Contexts in Central Europe
DESCRIPTION:The lecture by Prof. Dr. Steffen Höhne\, “Bohemia\, Prague\, and Franz Kafka – Intercultural Contexts in Central Europe\,” will explore Franz Kafka’s work in relation to the cultural and political dynamics of Bohemia and Prague. The event will also include a discussion with students from Prof. Dr. Amy Colin’s Kafka seminar. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://cgm.pitt.edu/event/kafka-central-europe/
LOCATION:Cathedral of Learning\, 4200 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Polarization: Beginning with How We Think
DESCRIPTION:On October 10th\, the Center for Governance and Markets is excited to host a book talk featuring Dr. Ilana Redstone\, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and author of The Certainty Trap: Why We Need to Question Ourselves More and How We Can Judge Others Less. Co-hosted by the Year of Discourse and Dialogue\, the Institute of Politics (IOP)\, and All Angles at GSPIA\, this event will take place at the William Pitt Union\, Lower Lounge\, from 3:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nAt 5:00 p.m.\, the event will open to faculty\, staff\, and the public. Dr. Jennifer Murtazashvili will facilitate a fireside chat with Dr. Redstone\, followed by a Q&A session. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in a thoughtful conversation on how we can overcome polarization by rethinking our approach to certainty and judgment. \nThe first hour of the event\, starting at 3:45 p.m.\, is designed exclusively for students and includes a meal. Dr. Redstone will engage students with interactive exercises that bring the concepts from The Certainty Trap to life. The first 100 students to register will also receive a free copy of the book. Don’t miss this unique event! \n 
URL:https://cgm.pitt.edu/event/overcoming-polarization/
LOCATION:William Pitt Union\, 3959 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 ALPA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 Afghanistan Law and Political Science Association (ALPA) Annual Conference: Law\, Society\, and Politics in Afghanistan: Prospects for Dialogue\, Inclusion\, and Representation. This hybrid event\, hosted in Washington\, D.C.\, on October 11-12\, will convene Afghan and international experts to discuss legal and socio-political challenges in Afghanistan under the Taliban and beyond. The conference provides a platform for collaborative research and discussion on key issues of dialogue\, inclusion\, and representation\, offering valuable insights into Afghanistan’s evolving legal and political landscape. \nAs a global network of researchers focused on pluralism\, intellectual diversity and bridging the gap between theory and real-world challenges\, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Governance and Markets is proud to be a co-host of this event. \nMore information on the conference can be found HERE.
URL:https://cgm.pitt.edu/event/2024-alpa-annual-conference/
LOCATION:American University: SIS Building\, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
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SUMMARY:NGOs as Policy Entrepreneurs: Transnational Advocacy and Mechanisms for Greening the Belt and Road Initiative
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Governance and Markets will host Hui Li\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Hong Kong\, and May Farid\, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies\, University of San Diego\, to discuss: “Greening the Belt and Road Initiative: The Role of NGOs in Environmental Governance”.  \nLi and Farid will examine how international and Chinese nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) influence environmental policy within China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Their talk will highlight the crucial role of NGOs in shaping environmental governance and offer insights for fostering sustainability in large-scale infrastructure projects.  \n 
URL:https://cgm.pitt.edu/event/ngos-as-policy/
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SUMMARY:The Judeo-Islamic Tradition: A Forgotten Story
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Governance and Markets will host Mustafa Akyol\, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute\, to discuss: The Judeo-Islamic Tradition: A Forgotten Story. \nAkyol will discuss key ideas from his recent book\, The Islamic Moses: How the Prophet Inspired Jews and Muslims to Flourish Together and Change the World. The talk will address historical episodes of coexistence and collaboration between Jewish and Muslim communities\, drawing attention to how these experiences can inform current perspectives on governance and pluralism. This event is part of the Center’s Governing Deep Differences Speaker Series\, which explores the ways individuals and communities create governance systems that promote peaceful coexistence and productive cooperation in diverse societies. \nThe first 10 people to register for the event (in person) and attend on the day will get a free copy of Akyol’s book. \n 
URL:https://cgm.pitt.edu/event/the-judeo-islamic-forgotten/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Navigating Modernity: Contemporary Religiosities of Muslim and Druze Students in Israel
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 21 at 3 pm\, Sawsan Kheir will present\, “Navigating Modernity: Contemporary Religiosities of Muslim and Druze Students in Israel.” The paper examines how young adult Muslim and Druze university students in Israel navigate the interaction between their religious beliefs and contemporary societal norms. Using psychological and comparative methods\, her research explores how socio-political and cultural contexts shape religious identities and expressions among these minority communities.   \nSawsan Kheir is a doctoral candidate at the University of Haifa (Israel) and Åbo Akademi University (Finland). She is a teaching fellow and lecturer with CGM partner The Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies at the University of Haifa.  \n 
URL:https://cgm.pitt.edu/event/navigating-modernity-israel/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Who Fills the Seats? Publicly Employed Women in Russian Municipal Politics
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, October 30 at 1:30 pm ET\, Valeria Umanets will present\, “Who Fills the Seats? Publicly Employed Women in Russian Municipal Politics\,” based on her research on women’s political engagement in Russia’s local politics. Her study explores how women’s involvement in municipal governance helps stabilize authoritarian regimes by enhancing the delivery of essential welfare services. The research draws on interviews with municipal representatives\, fieldwork observations\, and electoral data analysis.  \nValeria Umanets is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Russian\, East European\, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MPhil from the University of Oxford.   \n 
URL:https://cgm.pitt.edu/event/who-fills-the-seats-russia/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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