The University of Washington's EU fellow, Dr. Jürgen Salay, presents a glimpse at European climate policy over the past decade. In his guest lecture, Dr. Salay addresses both the achievements and the shortcomings of the EU in terms of climate policy. He also comments on contemporary issues such as the Paris Agreement and differences between member states.

The University of Washington's EU fellow, Dr. Jürgen Salay, presents a glimpse at European climate policy over the past decade. In his guest lecture, Dr. Salay addresses both the achievements and the shortcomings of the EU in terms of climate policy. He also comments on contemporary issues such as the Paris Agreement and differences between member states.

Has the dawn of Pax Germanica set so soon? September 24th saw the Alternative for Germany (AfD) win over 13 percent of the German vote, becoming the first far-right party since WWII to enter German parliament. Join Ambassador Matussek for a discussion on Europe’s new challenges in confronting the resurgence of right-wing populism and anti-immigrant fervor, as well its path forward without the United Kingdom. Ambassador Thomas Matussek, previously served as Germany’s Ambassador to the United Nations, U.S., U.K. and India, will lead the conversation into the unfolding European situation.

Has the dawn of Pax Germanica set so soon? September 24th saw the Alternative for Germany (AfD) win over 13 percent of the German vote, becoming the first far-right party since WWII to enter German parliament. Join Ambassador Matussek for a discussion on Europe’s new challenges in confronting the resurgence of right-wing populism and anti-immigrant fervor, as well its path forward without the United Kingdom. Ambassador Thomas Matussek, previously served as Germany’s Ambassador to the United Nations, U.S., U.K. and India, will lead the conversation into the unfolding European situation.

The recent independence referendums in Spain and Iraq have sparked violent clashes between protesters and central governments. What has led to these referendums, and how is the world likely to react? Join us as we discuss the potential impacts and futures of these two very different, and yet, very similar, movements.

Speakers:

Reşat Kasaba is the Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair in International Studies. Dr. Kasaba is an expert in the history and politics of the Middle East, has taught undergraduate and graduate students at the School for over 30 years and is the recipient of a UW Distinguished teaching award.

Nicole F. Watts is a Professor and Department Chair in the Dept. of Political Science at San Francisco State University, where she teaches on comparative politics, the politics of the Middle East and North Africa, and social movements. Her research interests include enthopolitical and national movements, state-society relations, protest and dissent, and Kurdish politics and mobilization, particularly in Iraq and Turkey.

Anthony Geist is Professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature at the University of Washington. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1978, and taught at Princeton University, the University of Texas, San Antonio, and Dartmouth College before coming to the University of Washington in 1987. One of his main areas of research concerns the art and literature of the Spanish Civil War.

Leigh K. Mercer is an Associate Professor of Spanish at UW, and is currently at work on a new book project, titled An Incoherent Voyage: Spanish Cinema Pioneers, Between Technophilia and Technophobia. In addition, she has several other ongoing areas of research: urban studies and conduct in the Spanish novel of contemporary customs; the Gothic tradition; the serialized novel's impact on highbrow literary production; travel writing and early tourist guidebooks to Spain; culinary culture in 19th-Century Spain; and humor in contemporary Spanish film.

The recent independence referendums in Spain and Iraq have sparked violent clashes between protesters and central governments. What has led to these referendums, and how is the world likely to react? Join us as we discuss the potential impacts and futures of these two very different, and yet, very similar, movements.

Speakers:

Reşat Kasaba is the Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair in International Studies. Dr. Kasaba is an expert in the history and politics of the Middle East, has taught undergraduate and graduate students at the School for over 30 years and is the recipient of a UW Distinguished teaching award.

Nicole F. Watts is a Professor and Department Chair in the Dept. of Political Science at San Francisco State University, where she teaches on comparative politics, the politics of the Middle East and North Africa, and social movements. Her research interests include enthopolitical and national movements, state-society relations, protest and dissent, and Kurdish politics and mobilization, particularly in Iraq and Turkey.

Anthony Geist is Professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature at the University of Washington. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1978, and taught at Princeton University, the University of Texas, San Antonio, and Dartmouth College before coming to the University of Washington in 1987. One of his main areas of research concerns the art and literature of the Spanish Civil War.

Leigh K. Mercer is an Associate Professor of Spanish at UW, and is currently at work on a new book project, titled An Incoherent Voyage: Spanish Cinema Pioneers, Between Technophilia and Technophobia. In addition, she has several other ongoing areas of research: urban studies and conduct in the Spanish novel of contemporary customs; the Gothic tradition; the serialized novel's impact on highbrow literary production; travel writing and early tourist guidebooks to Spain; culinary culture in 19th-Century Spain; and humor in contemporary Spanish film.

The Jackson School's own Professor Christine Ingebritsen discusses Nordic Innocence and Scandinavian philanthropy.

The Jackson School's own Professor Christine Ingebritsen discusses Nordic Innocence and Scandinavian philanthropy.

Professor Anthony Geist discusses From Dictatorship to Democracy: The Spanish Civil War and its Legacy in Spain Today, at the 2017 Summer Teacher Workshop.

Professor Anthony Geist discusses From Dictatorship to Democracy: The Spanish Civil War and its Legacy in Spain Today, at the 2017 Summer Teacher Workshop.