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SUMMARY:Railroads\, Market Access\, and Indigenous Land Dispossession
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, April 1\, at 2 PM in 104 Lawrence Hall\, Robert Gillezeau will present\, “Railroads\, Market Access\, and Indigenous Land Dispossession.” This talk will explore how railway construction accelerated the displacement and dispossession of Indigenous nations across North America. Using spatial data on land cessions up to 1894\, Gillezeau will examine how increased market access\, driven by rail expansion\, led to more land losses among Indigenous peoples. He will also discuss how these disruptions contributed to greater assimilation with settler populations\, changes in physical stature\, and long-term income effects. This presentation provides a nuanced view of the complex consequences of colonization\, revealing how some nations faced harsher impacts while others benefited from higher-quality reserves. \nRobert Gillezeau is an Assistant Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. His is an affiliated scholar at the Stone Center on Socio-economic Inequality\, a research fellow at the Center for Indian Country Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis\, and a J-PAL invited researcher. His research is primarily focused on the economic history of Indigenous peoples and state discrimination. \nThis talk is part of the Inequality and Institutions Series at the Center for Governance and Markets.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/railroads-market-access-and-indigenous-land-dispossession/
LOCATION:Lawrence Hall\, 3942 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T133000
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SUMMARY:How Qatar and Gulf Countries are Shaping Trajectories in Afghanistan
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 27 at 12 PM\, Aref Dostyar will present\, “How Qatar and Gulf Countries are Shaping Trajectories in Afghanistan.” This talk explores how Gulf countries are shaping Afghanistan’s political and security landscape. From diplomatic ties with the Taliban to mediating with the West\, Dostyar examines how these geopolitical maneuvers impact the daily lives of local people and potentially influence the country’s future path. \nAref Dostyar is an Advisor and Program Leader for the Afghanistan Program for Peace and Development at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. In this role\, he collaborates with Notre Dame faculty and staff from various programs and institutes to create and support initiatives to amplify Afghan voices for an inclusive and peaceful Afghanistan. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/how-qatar-and-gulf-countries-are-shaping-trajectories-in-afghanistan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Free Expression: The Duty of Universities to Foster Conversation.
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 25\, at 4:00 PM in Ballroom A at the University Club\, Tom Ginsburg will discuss\, “Beyond Free Expression: The Duty of Universities to Foster Conversation.” \nTom Ginsburg is the founding Faculty Director at the Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression at the University of Chicago. He specializes in comparative and international law. His books include Democracies and International Law (2021)\, How to Save a Constitutional Democracy (2018)\, Judicial Review in New Democracies (2003)\, The Endurance of National Constitutions (2009)\, and Judicial Reputation (2015). He co-directs the Comparative Constitutions Project\, funded by the National Science Foundation\, and has advised on legal reforms globally. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, Ginsburg is also co-host of the Entitled podcast. \nThis talk is part of the Governing Deep Differences Series at the Center for Governance and Markets.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/beyond-free/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T150000
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SUMMARY:Uzbek Diaspora in the United States
DESCRIPTION:On March 24\, at 1:30 PM in Posvar 3911\, Shoirakhon Nurdinova will present\, “Uzbek Diaspora in the United States.” This presentation explores the migration flow of the Uzbek diaspora in the USA\, starting from the 1950s to the most recent migrants. Nurdinova discusses how members of the diaspora preserve their identity and quality of life\, as well as the factors that influence their decision to stay in the USA or return to Uzbekistan. This talk draws upon fieldwork conducted during her tenure as a visiting scholar at Pitt\, providing unique insights into the experiences of the Uzbek community. \nShoirakhon Nurdinova is a visiting scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an Associate Professor at the Tashkent University of Applied Sciences\, Uzbekistan\, and holds a PhD in Economics from Anadolu University in Turkey. Her research interests span happiness economics\, gender issues\, and labor migration\, with a focus on Central Asia.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/uzbek-diaspora-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T143000
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 14\, at 1:00 PM in Posvar 5108\, Claudia Olivetti from Dartmouth College will present\, “The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market.” Her talk will explore the changing role of gender in the labor market\, tracking how academic perspectives have evolved alongside real-world developments in gender inequality from the 1980s to today. Despite significant progress\, notable gender gaps remain across various economic indicators. \nClaudia Olivetti is a Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College\, specializing in labor economics\, gender\, and economic history. \nTo download the paper\, click here.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/the-evolution-of-gender-in-the-labor-market/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T103000
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SUMMARY:Orchestrating Volunteer Service for State Interests: An Inquiry of Volunteering in Contemporary China
DESCRIPTION:On March 13\, at 9:00 AM\, Ming Hu will present\, “Orchestrating Volunteer Service for State Interests: An Inquiry of Volunteering in Contemporary China.” In the past years\, volunteering has gradually been redefined and incorporated into the statecraft of the Chinese party-state\, instead of fueling the rise of a robust civil society. This presentation reveals how the central party-state developed a centralized and state-oriented policy system regarding volunteer affairs\, as well as how the local state practiced such volunteering policies while addressing the concerns of nonprofit organizations. This talk also describes how\, in a recent nationwide political campaign\, the central party-state has utilized volunteering to rejuvenate its ideological leadership. \nMing Hu is an Assistant Professor at Macau University for Science and Technology. His research areas include nonprofit management\, volunteering and charitable giving\, and community development.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/orchestrating-volunteering-china/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T143000
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SUMMARY:Regional Integration in Central Asia 2.0: New Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, March 12\, at 1:00 PM in Law 229 (Alcoa Room)\, Akram Umarov will present\, “Regional Integration in Central Asia 2.0: New Crossroads.” This presentation explores the evolving dynamics of regional cooperation in Central Asia amid shifting geopolitical and economic landscapes. It examines new opportunities and challenges for deeper integration\, considering factors such as trade\, security\, and infrastructure development. \nAkram Umarov is the First Vice-Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and a researcher at the Institute for Advanced International Studies in Tashkent\, Uzbekistan. He was a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh in 2021-2022 and has held senior research positions in Uzbekistan.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/regional-integration-in-central-asia-2-0-new-crossroads/
LOCATION:Venue Name\, 252 Gross Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T133000
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SUMMARY:Masterly Inactivity? The U.S. as Offshore Unbalancer in Central Asia
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 6\, at 12:00 PM\, Barnett Rubin will present\, “Masterly Inactivity? The U.S. as Offshore Unbalancer in Central Asia.” This lecture will explore the United States’ approach to Afghanistan\, highlighting how its failure to recognize its own role in the conflict led to an ineffective resolution. Rubin will discuss how the U.S. violated fundamental strategic principles\, referencing the aphorism from his book Blood on the Doorstep: The Politics of Preventing Deadly Conflict and Sun Tzu’s maxim\, “Know the enemy\, know yourself\,” in its handling of the situation. \nBarnett R. Rubin is a Distinguished Fellow with the China Program at the Stimson Center and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and New York University’s Center on International Cooperation. He served as Senior Fellow and Director of the Afghanistan Regional Program at NYU from 2000 to 2020. Rubin was also a senior adviser to the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan from 2009 to 2013\, and to the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan in 2001. He has extensive experience in policy development and conflict prevention\, having served as Director of the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations from 1994 to 2000.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/masterly-inactivity-the-u-s-as-offshore-unbalancer-in-central-asia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T143000
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Revitalization and Inequality: Evidence from Chicago’s Public Housing Demolitions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 4\, at 1:00 PM in Posvar 5401\, Bryan Stuart from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia will present\, “Neighborhood Revitalization and Inequality: Evidence from Chicago’s Public Housing Demolitions.” His research examines the welfare consequences of one of the largest spatially targeted redevelopment initiatives in the United States: public housing demolitions under the HOPE VI program. \nBryan Stuart is an Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and a Research Affiliate at IZA. His research spans topics in labor\, public\, and urban economics\, with a particular focus on issues of economic inequality and mobility. \nTo download the paper\, click here.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/neighborhood-revitalization-and-inequality-evidence-from-chicagos-public-housing-demolitions/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T103000
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SUMMARY:Looking at Chinese Foundations with a Western Lens
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, February 27\, at 9:00 am\, Stefan Toepler will present “Looking at Chinese Foundations with a Western Lens.” Based on work conducted with Katja Levy and Qun Wang\, Toepler will review key themes of the cross-national comparative literature on philanthropic foundations and explore how well they apply to the case of foundations in China. This will suggest new areas of research on Chinese foundations\, but also highlight the limits of trying to understand Chinese philanthropy by applying Western models. \nStefan Toepler is Professor of Nonprofit Studies and Director of the Faculty of Public Policy and Public Administration of the Schar School of Policy and Government\, George Mason University.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/chinese-foundations-western/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T133000
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SUMMARY:Afghanistan’s Education Crisis: A Scholarly Examination of Historical Decline\, Systemic Barriers\, and Grassroots Innovation
DESCRIPTION:On February 25\, at 12:00 PM\, Shameem Ahmad Nawber will present\, “Afghanistan’s Education Crisis: A Scholarly Examination of Historical Decline\, Systemic Barriers\, and Grassroots Innovation.” This lecture examines Afghanistan’s education system—from its historical strengths to its collapse—and explores how community-driven models like the Rushd Foundation’s Hope Schools and online digital platform circumvent systemic exclusion. Blending academic analysis with on-the-ground insights\, the talk highlights strategies to sustain education in conflict zones while advocating for global solidarity. \nShameem Ahmad Nawber is a researcher at the Institute for Digital Economy and Artificial Systems (IDEAS)\, specializing in South Asian and Middle Eastern studies. He holds a PhD from Tsinghua University and focuses on political science\, international trade\, and digital economy cooperation within the BRICS framework. Nawber is co-founder of the Tsinghua Student Association of Belt and Road Initiative (SABRI) and currently manages an Afghan children’s education project at the Rushd Foundation. Fluent in five languages\, his expertise in comparative studies and South Asia’s socio-political landscape contributes to international development and education.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/afghanistans-education-crisis-a-scholarly-examination-of-historical-decline-systemic-barriers-and-grassroots-innovation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221
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SUMMARY:Towards Pittsburgh Principles: Exploring the Rules Governing Freedom of Inquiry and Expression on University Campuses and at Pitt
DESCRIPTION:Call for Participation \nThe Center for Governance and Markets (CGM) at the University of Pittsburgh invites Pitt faculty\, staff\, and students to participate in a two-day workshop\, “Towards Pittsburgh Principles: Exploring the Rules Governing Freedom of Inquiry & Expression on American University Campuses and at Pitt“ This workshop aims to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration on freedom of expression and civil discourse. \nAbout the Workshop \nThis workshop will engage participants in key debates\, essential texts\, and contemporary challenges related to freedom of inquiry and expression on American university campuses. Through a comparative study of free speech models across different institutions\, the reading group will explore how universities navigate issues of expression and civil discourse. The seminar will conclude with a discussion on the potential development of “Pittsburgh Principles”—a guiding vision for free expression at the University of Pittsburgh. \nSuccessful applicants will receive a curated selection of articles\, essays\, and case studies on freedom of speech and civil discourse in U.S. higher education. \nThe workshops will be led by Lisa Nelson\, Associate Professor (GSPIA) and Co-Director\, Center for Applied Research on Targeted Violence\, and Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili\, Professor (GSPIA) and Director\, Center for Governance and Markets. \nWhy Pitt? \nThe University of Pittsburgh\, located in a region noted for its political pluralism\, has a unique opportunity to be a trailblazer in the realm of freedom of speech and expression. By addressing these issues here\, we can set an example for other institutions across the nation. \nWorkshop Details \nDay 1 \nDate: Friday\, March 21\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nFormat: Reading seminar\nLocation: TBD \nDay 2 \nDate: Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nLocation: University Club\nGuest Lecture: Professor Tom Ginsburg\, Leo Spitz Distinguished Service Professor of International Law\, Ludwig and Hilde Wolf Research Scholar\, Professor of Political Science\, Faculty Director\, Malyi Center for the Study of Institutional and Legal Integrity\, Faculty Director\, Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression\nDiscussion with group will follow his public lecture \nWorkshop Goals \n\nExplore foundational concepts and debates about freedom of inquiry and expression.\nUnderstand models used by universities around the US to foster freedom of expression\nFoster a university-wide conversation about civil discourse in a pluralistic and ideologically diverse community.\nCollaboratively discuss and brainstorm potential guiding principles for the University of Pittsburgh—“Pittsburgh Principles.”\n\n​To apply \nParticipants must submit the following by February 21\, 2025: \n\nCurrent CV\nStatement that they can participate in both workshop sessions (March 21 and March 25).
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/towards-pittsburgh-principle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T153000
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SUMMARY:Inequality and Mobility in a Minimal Model for Evolving Income Distributions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, February 18 from 2-3:30 pm in 104 Lawrence Hall\, Gary “Hoov” Hoover will discuss\, “Inequality and Mobility in a Minimal Model for Evolving Income Distributions.” \nGary Hoover is the Executive Director of the Murphy Institute and a Professor of Economics and Affiliate Professor of Law at the University of Tulane.  Hoover is also the founding and current editor of the Journal of Economics\, Race\, and Policy and specializes in income distribution/poverty\, public finance\, and ethics in economics.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/inequality-and-mobility-in-a-minimal-model-for-evolving-income-distributions/
LOCATION:Lawrence Hall\, 3942 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
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SUMMARY:Local Democratization and Public Finance: Lessons from the 1870 Municipal Reform in the Russian Empire
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, February 17\, 2025\, at 2:30 PM in Posvar 3415\, Dmitrii Kofanov will present “Local Democratization and Public Finance: Lessons from the 1870 Municipal Reform in the Russian Empire.” The talk will explore how subnational democratization shaped fiscal policies and public goods in authoritarian regimes\, focusing on the introduction of elected self-governance in Russian cities in the 1870s and 1880s. \nKofanov is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. Previously\, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at IPERG\, University of Barcelona. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research spans comparative politics and historical political economy\, with a focus on Russia and Eastern Europe. \nDownload here
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/local-democratization-and-public-finance-lessons-from-the-1870-municipal-reform-in-the-russian-empire/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T170000
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SUMMARY:US - Russia Relations: A Conversation with Caroline Savage
DESCRIPTION:On February 7 at 4 PM\, The Center for Governance and Markets will host a conversation with Caroline Savage\, Director of the Office of Russian Affairs at the US Department of State. The talk will focus on US-Russian relations and will be held in 4130 Posvar Hall. \nCaroline Savage is the Director of the Office of Russian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State\, and this talk will be a discussion on the diplomatic relations between United States and Russia. Savage is a distinguished Foreign Service Officer with extensive diplomatic experience including roles in U.S. Embassies Kazakhstan\, Azerbaijan and Mozambique. As a non-resident fellow at Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy\, her focus lies on diverse diplomatic leadership in foreign affairs. Savage holds degrees in Russian studies and has served in key positions on the National Security Council and the U.S. Department of State.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/us-russia-relations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T103000
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SUMMARY:Welcome to China? Foreign Donations and Domestic Contributions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, December 17\, at 9:00 am\, Huafang Li will present\, “Welcome to China? Foreign Donations and Domestic Contributions.” Li will explore the interplay between domestic government funding and private donations to nonprofit organizations (NPOs) through the lens of the crowding-in and crowding-out theories. This study integrates political and managerial perspectives to assess how foreign donations influence domestic contributions in authoritarian contexts\, using data from Chinese foundations from 2013 to 2016. \nLi’s research highlights the dual role of foreign donations in supporting public goods while potentially challenging authoritarian stability. Despite a significant decline in foreign donations between 2014 and 2016\, his findings reveal no impact on government funding for NPOs receiving such contributions. Li will discuss the implications of these results for China’s nonprofit sector and the broader dynamics of civil society under authoritarian governance. \nHuafang Li is an Associate Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at University of Pittsburgh. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/china-foreign-donations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000
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SUMMARY:Civil War to Civil Discourse: Lessons from the Middle East for Syria
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, December 14\,at 4:00pm in Barco Law 229 (Alcoa Room) Faisal Al Mutar will lead a discussion\, “Civil War to Civil Discourse: Lessons from the Middle East for Syria.” Al Mutar will draw on his experiences in his native Iraq during a period of conflict and reflect on the challenges of fostering democracy\, education\, and civil discourse in Syria and the Middle East. He will also explore the broader implications of his efforts to support education\, innovation\, and civil society in a region marked by conflict and instability. \nFaisal Saeed Al Mutar is a social entrepreneur\, refugee\, and founder of Ideas Beyond Borders\, an organization that has driven large-scale change and fostered growth in the Middle East and beyond. He has built the organization into a leading platform for advancing innovation and policy reform in the Arab world\, which has provided support to millions of people across the region with access to resources that promote critical thinking and freedom of speech. Al Mutar received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama and an honorary doctorate from Whittier College in California.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/civil-war-to-civil-discourse-lessons-from-the-middle-east-for-syria/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241030T205247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182237Z
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SUMMARY:Eurasia in an Age of Strategic Churn
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 4 at 12 pm\, Kamran Bokhari will present “Eurasia in an Age of Strategic Churn.” His talk will explore the evolving “arc of crisis” across southern Eurasia\, examining how ongoing domestic and regional conflicts have led to escalating instability in many states within this strategic region. Bokhari will explore how these dynamics may continue to shape the geopolitical landscape in the coming years.   \nKamran Bokhari is Senior Director of Eurasian Security and Prosperity at the New Lines Institute for Strategy & Policy\, where he is a co-founder. With over 20 years of experience in geopolitical analysis and strategic forecasting\, Bokhari has served as a senior consultant with The World Bank and a specialist at the University of Ottawa.  \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/eurasia-in-an-age-of-strategic-churn-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T131500
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241030T143924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T145458Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience and Resistance: Afghan Women’s Fight Against the Taliban and the Role of Global Economic Sanctions
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 2 at 12:00 pm ET\, Hasina Jalal will discuss her paper\, “Resilience and Resistance: Afghan Women’s Fight Against the Taliban and the Role of Global Economic Sanctions.” The research analyzes the ways women-led Afghan social movements resist Taliban control. Drawing on interviews with activists\, former professionals\, and artists\, Jalal’s research sheds light on the unique challenges Afghan women face and their resilience amid intersecting crises.   \nHasina Jalal is a Ph.D. candidate in Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh and an Agora Fellow at the Center for Governance and Markets. She holds an MA in Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Northern Iowa\, where she was a Fulbright Scholar\, and an MBA from the American University of Afghanistan.   
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/resilience-and-resistance-afghan-womens-fight-against-the-taliban-and-the-role-of-global-economic-sanctions/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20250818T173718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T175052Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Diplomacy During Crises: A View from Israel and Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed\, Executive Director\, Arava Institute of Environmental Studies\, will join GSPIA Professor Jennifer Murtazashvili for a dialogue\, “Environmental Diplomacy During Crises: A View from Israel and Palestine.” \nDr. Abu Hamed previously served in the Israeli Ministry of Science\, Technology and Space\, first as the Director of Engineering and Applied Research and then as Deputy Chief Scientist\, including three months as Acting Chief Scientist of the State of Israel. Dr. Abu Hamed is a recognized leader in Middle Eastern environmental diplomacy focusing on renewable energy technology and regional cooperation. He is a recipient of the 2024 American Association for Advancement of Science David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy for his leadership in using science to build relationships across the Middle East\, particularly between Israelis and Palestinians\, to work together to address mutual environmental concerns. \nThe Arava Institute for Environmental Studies brings together Israeli\, Palestinian\, Jordanian\, and international students to protect fragile shared environmental resources\, eliminate conflict over these scarce natural resources\, and serve as a model for constructive peacemaking.  Through university-level courses and research projects\, it trains environmental leaders while fostering cooperation between communities that have been locked in conflict.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/environmental-diplomacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241112T181554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T175127Z
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SUMMARY:You Can't Buy Hope\, So Where Can You Find It
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 19 at 4pm\, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of Congregation Tree of Life\, will engage in a community dialogue asking\, “You Can’t Buy Hope\, So Where Can You Find It?” \nRabbi Myers—who survived the murderous rampage of October 27\, 2018\, that killed 11 people—became the face of the largest antisemitic attack in US history. Since then\, he has set about sending the key message that love is stronger than hate. He contends that a lack of understanding of our neighbors leads to fear and sometimes loathing\, which can lead to acts of violence. \nMyers received the Heroes designation from CNN\, a Rescuer of Humanity medal from the Simon Wiesenthal Center\, a Rescuer of Humanity from Values in Action\, the John E. McGrady Award for Community Service from the Heinz Foundation\, and the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award from the Urban League. \nKosher food will be provided.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/you-cant-buy-hope/
LOCATION:University Club\, 123 University Pl\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T131500
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241030T142359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T175215Z
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SUMMARY:The Dynamics of Ukraine’s Decentralized Crisis Response During the Full-Scale Russian Invasion
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 13 at 12:00 pm ET\, Oleksandra Keudel will present “Polycentric Governance in Practice: The Dynamics of Ukraine’s Decentralized Crisis Response During the Full-Scale Russian Invasion.” The talk will explore how local authorities in Ukraine have mobilized resources\, knowledge\, and institutional innovations to handle war-related crises from 2022 to 2024. Keudel will examine the effectiveness of decentralized crisis management and the legitimacy of local governance approaches.   \nOleksandra Keudel is an Associate Professor at the Kyiv School of Economics and a Fellow at the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/polycentric-governane-ukraine/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241010T201851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161816Z
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SUMMARY:14th Five-Year Plan for Social Organization Development: China’s Nonprofit Sector in Transition
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Governance and Markets will host Qun Wang\, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Toledo\, to discuss: “The 14th Five-Year Plan for Social Organization Development: China’s Nonprofit Sector in Transition”.  \nWang will explore the Chinese party-state’s 14th Five-Year Plan\, which outlines the future of nonprofit organizations from 2021–2025. The discussion will offer insights into evolving state-NGO relations and the broader implications for China’s civil society. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/14th-five-year-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241030T141924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T175300Z
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SUMMARY:Losing Hearts and Minds: Ethnicity and Civilian Targeting in Myanmar’s Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 6 at 12 pm ET\, Kamran Hakiman will present his research\, “Losing Hearts and Minds: Ethnicity and Civilian Targeting in Myanmar’s Civil War.” This study investigates why states use indiscriminate violence against some civilian populations following guerrilla attacks but not others\, focusing on Myanmar’s post-coup civil war. Hakiman uses township-level violence data to analyze how co-ethnicity and co-religion affect state responses in Myanmar\, providing insight into the complex relationship between civilian reprisals and perceived population “winnability.” Read the paper HERE.  \nKamran Hakiman is a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. His work examines decentralized collective action and democratization\, with field research experience in conflict zones across Myanmar\, Afghanistan\, Ethiopia\, Kenya\, and beyond. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Maryville College and an MPP from Harvard University. 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/myanmar-civil-war/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241030T135836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T175336Z
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SUMMARY:We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 4 at 4:30 pm ET\, Musa al-Gharbi will discuss his new book\, We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite (Princeton University Press). Al-Gharbi explores how the rise of “symbolic capitalists”—professionals in fields like education\, media\, law\, and NGOs—contribute to social and economic inequalities\, despite commitments to social justice.    \nMusa al-Gharbi is a sociologist and assistant professor at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on the political economy of knowledge production and the societal impact of scholarly and journalistic outputs.    \nCarissa Slotterback\, Dean and Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs\, will provide some opening remarks.  The first 10 people to register using the link below\, and attend on the day will get a free copy of the book. There will also be pizza provided for all attendees.  \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/woke-contradictions-new-elite/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241024T183830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T175425Z
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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://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/who-fills-the-seats-russia/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241016T135220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T175402Z
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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://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/navigating-modernity-israel/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241010T141744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T175507Z
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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://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/the-judeo-islamic-forgotten/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241010T174617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161751Z
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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://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/ngos-as-policy/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTSTAMP:20260613T150659
CREATED:20241007T155643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165331Z
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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://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/2024-alpa-annual-conference/
LOCATION:American University: SIS Building\, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
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