Global Hotspot Lectures

Richard Keller, assistant professor in the department of Medical History and Bioethics, will present his lecture, Overcoming Mistrust: Globalization and the Public’s Health, and its potential impact on you.



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This lecture focuses on the Russian presidential elections in the spring of 2008. Professor Robert Kaiser, on-site in Madison, gives a brief, general overview of Russian politics. Professor Scott Gelbach, via live phone link from Moscow, shares his first-hand observations about the campaign, candidates and the elections offers his analysis of their significance and future implications.


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Sharon Hutchinson, professor of anthropology
Explore the complex mix of domestic and international politics behind the Sudanese government, and the evolving patterns of military violence in Darfur.


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Ed Friendman, professor of political science
Consider whether China's rise to power will prove to be a flash in the pan or a major world-changing event with future impact.


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Uli Schamiloglu, program director of the Middle East Studies Program and Central Asian Studies
Learn more about Middle Eastern geography and leadership, and consider the role of theU.S. in shaping foreign policy.


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Gilles Bousquet, dean of international studies
Explore how partnerships and research networks are helping to address global issues and redefining higher education around the world.


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