Beschrijving
Strategic and geopolitical developments in East Asia clearly matter to Europe. Should we be worried? And do we have any leverage to shape developments? In this lecture series, renowned Ghent University experts will take us on a tour of a key region.
Programma
1 hour lecture followed by a round of Q & A
- Wednesday 13 November 2024: Lecture by Dr. Heng Chen, Department of Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Ghent University
“Between Cosmopolitanism and Nationalism: Lu Xun’s Influence on Chinese society’s Perspective on the World.” - Wednesday 27 November 2024: Lecture by Prof. Bart Dessein: Department of Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Ghent University and Egmont – Royal Institute for International Relations, Brussels
"How Geopolitics shape Geo-economics: China, its Periphery, and the Global South" - Tuesday 3 December 2024: Lecture by Jasper Roctus, Department of Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Ghent University and Egmont – Royal Institute for International Relations, Brussels
“Cross-Strait Relations and the Geopolitical Impact on Contemporary Society in Taiwan and East Asia.” - Tuesday 10 December 2024: Lecture by Prof. Sven Biscop, Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, Ghent University and Director of the Europe in the World Programme at the Egmont – Royal Institute for International Relations, Brussels
“China and the Ukraine War: Where Is Great Power Politics Heading?”
Opmerkingen
Participation is free of charge but registration is required.
Venue: Paviljoen Vandenhove, Centre for Architecture and Art – Ghent University, Rozier 1, 9000 Gent
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
