2018 RCI George and Bernadine Converse Lecture

Jane Freedman (University of Paris 8), “The Politics of ‘Crisis’: The Origins and Implications of Global Refugee Flows”

Should states be able to find more effective solutions for the protection of those forced to flee their countries of origin? This talk will explore the origins and implications of global refugee flows and will argue for a more nuanced and human-centered view of the current situation.

See more information at https://history.wsu.edu/rci/event/2018-converse-lecture-with-dr-jane-freedman/.

Tuesday, February 6, at 7 p.m., CUB 220 (Senior Ballroom)

Free & Open to the Public

Sponsored by:

Roots of Contemporary Issues (RCI) Program
Washington State University Department of History in partnership with the WSU College of Arts & Sciences.

For more information, contact history@wsu.edu

By Communications staff, Washington State University

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