In this January 9th webinar, Rakesh Tikait discusses his experiences in India’s historic farmers’ struggles — what worked, what did not and lessons learnt, and future. Background Rakesh Tikait is from the state of Uttar Pradesh. He is the national spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU – literal translation Indian Farmers’ Union) and has been …
The Summit for Socialist Democracy was a webinar hosted by Friends of Socialist China and the International Manifesto Group. The webinar took place Saturday 11 December over Zoom and YouTube. About this event On December 9-10, Biden hosted a ‘Summit for Democracy’, with “leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector to set forth …
This presentation is from a meeting of the International Manifesto Group on Sunday, May 30th, 2021. The ongoing elections in Peru represents a complex instance of the divisions renting politics in Latin America: a revanchist right pitted against a groundswell of opposition to neoliberalism amid the pandemic. Ariela Ruiz Caro provides the essential background for …
This is the first webinar from Friends of Socialist China, a platform based on supporting the People’s Republic of China, and spreading understanding of Chinese socialism. The event was also organized by the Geopolitical Economy Research Group. This panel took place place over Zoom on Saturday 26 June, 9am US Eastern / 2pm Britain / 9pm China. …
The Biden administration has set a clear course for continuing to escalate Washington’s aggression towards China. This comes at a time where movements against racism, against police violence, and for economic, social and climate justice are only growing. As the US sets the stage for confrontation with China, it’s increasingly important to think about how …
In this seven-part, multi-week series in Canadian Dimension, Radhika Desai analyzes the COVID-19 pandemic, its political and economic ramifications in countries around the world, and its implications for the geopolitical economy of world capitalism. Radhika Desai is the Director of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group and a Professor of Political Studies at the University of …
A Tale of Two Democracies: Venezuela After the Elections is a panel discussion organized and hosted by the International Manifesto Group. The discussion took place Saturday January 9th at 2:00-4:00PM GMT over Zoom. Venezuela’s National Assembly took office January 5th. On January 6th, despite the capital being stormed by a mob of supporters of …
In the 20th Century, Guatemala has been defined by a series of military dictatorships punctuated by attempts at social, agrarian and political reform. 2020 Brown Bag Lecture Series The Guatemala Studio: Truth and Reconciliation After “La Violencia” with Ralph Stern Friday, February 14, 2020 (12 to 12:55 pm) Mauro Institute, Room 252, St. Paul’s College
Since October 2006, the Brown Bag is a luncheon seminar series held on designated Fridays during the regular sessions from 12:00 pm – 12:55 pm in the Mauro Institute Boardroom, 252 St. Paul’s College. The lectures are approximately 35 minutes in length, followed by a discussion period. The lectures are free to attend and open …
Digging into Manitoba Premier Brian Palister’s promise to evaluate the return to arts investment, CBC interviewed GERG research director Alan Freeman about the economic impact of creativity. The answer is ‘a billion new dollars over the next five years – if you do it right’. The interview says why. Share and don’t miss! CBC Report …