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81. Can the EU be True to its Values?

Author:
Frans Timmermans
Publication Date:
09-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:
First Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans discusses current global and European challenges, including migration, populism, and threats to democracy, the media, and the rule of law at the Columbia World Leader's Forum. Recently described by the Financial Times as "Europe's champion idealist", Frans Timmermans is on the frontline of EU policy on managing migration, defending the judiciary, fighting terrorism, and harnessing globalization in the face of threats to the multilateral world order.
Topic:
Globalization, International Cooperation, Migration, Counter-terrorism, Democracy, and Populism
Political Geography:
New York, Europe, and European Union

82. Commemorating Václav Havel: A Speech by Madeleine Albright

Author:
Madeleine Albright
Publication Date:
09-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:
Remarks by Former United States Secretary of State, The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, commemorating Vaclav Hável as an intellectual, leader, and agent of change and how his legacy continues to play an important role in today’s current global landscape. Followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
Topic:
Authoritarianism, Democracy, Populism, and Political Prisoners
Political Geography:
New York, Europe, Soviet Union, and Czech Republic

83. President of the UN General Assembly, 73rd Session

Author:
María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés
Publication Date:
10-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:
Her Excellency Mrs. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, speaks at the Columbia University World Leaders Forum.
Topic:
Climate Change, Development, United Nations, and Multilateral Relatons
Political Geography:
New York and United Nations

84. HeForShe #GetFree Tour Columbia: Gender Equality in STEM and Academia

Author:
Elizabeth Nyamayaro, Mary Boyce, Helen Lu, Carol Mason, and Dennis A. Mitchell
Publication Date:
10-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:
A discussion on women and equality in academia with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in conjunction with the UN's global HeForShe movement for gender equality.
Topic:
Gender Issues, Science and Technology, United Nations, Women, and Inequality
Political Geography:
New York, United Nations, and Global Focus

85. Glass Ceilings and Dirt Floors

Author:
Paula-Mae Weekes
Publication Date:
10-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:
This World Leaders Forum program features an address by President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, titled “Glass Ceilings and Dirt Floors”, followed by a question and answer session with the audience
Topic:
Development, Education, Gender Issues, Women, and Inequality
Political Geography:
New York, Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago, and United States of America

86. Estonia, the Land of Skype, the Digital Land

Author:
Kersti Kalijulaid
Publication Date:
11-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:
President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid will address how Estonia has successfully made a wide-scale digital transformation of both its public and private sectors resulting in an advanced digital society. Estonian government created a nationwide digital platform which enables citizens to file taxes in minutes, run companies from distance and access medical records online. Additionally, Estonia is permitting non-residents from around the world to apply for Estonian e-Residency to become a part of its digital society. Estonia has been recognized as a model for other nations looking to modernize their government services and governance. The President of Estonia will address the challenges and opportunities her country faces in regards to digital transformation.
Topic:
Development, Science and Technology, Internet, and Economic growth
Political Geography:
New York, Europe, and Estonia

87. Cities of the Mind: Lost Cities and Their Inhabitants

Author:
Ashis Nandy
Publication Date:
11-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:
This World Leaders Forum features an address by Ashis Nandy, Indian Political Psychologist, Social Theorist and Critic; Honorary Fellow and Former Director, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, Delhi; Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Postcolonial Studies, Melbourne, titled “Cities of the Mind: Lost Cities and Their Inhabitants”, followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
Topic:
Development, History, Urbanization, and Ethnic Cleansing
Political Geography:
New York, South Asia, and India

88. The 1001 Black Men Online Sketchbook and the Art of Social Justice

Author:
Ajuan Mance
Publication Date:
03-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues
Abstract:
Ajuan Mance created 1001 Black Men: An Online Sketchbook as a reaction against the controlling images that have limited and defined media representations of Black men. In this lecture at Mills College, Mance uses a slideshow of images from her series as the basis of a wide ranging discussion of art, Black maleness and gender performance, and representation.
Topic:
Gender Issues, Race, Arts, Media, Social Justice, Identities, and Representation
Political Geography:
North America and United States of America

89. People & Power - Disinformation and Democracy | People and Power

Author:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Publication Date:
02-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
For democracies to flourish and succeed, voters need accurate information on which to base their decisions; to weigh up the relative merits of proposed policy A over proposed policy B, to judge whether this candidate is more trustworthy or reliable than that one, or that these promises are more likely to be kept than those. But recent elections, most notably that of Donald Trump as US President, have highlighted the dangers to this process posed by those using social media and the internet to spread malevolent propaganda and fake news.
Topic:
Corruption, Democracy, and Post Truth Politics
Political Geography:
Global Focus

90. Unpacked: New trade tariffs and the U.S. economy

Author:
Eswar Prasad
Publication Date:
01-2018
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
The Brookings Institution
Abstract:
Brookings Senior Fellow Eswar Prasad unpacks the impact of the new steel and aluminum tariffs proposed by the Trump administration. He explains that the new tariffs have undermined America’s leadership as proponents of free trade and will decrease America’s economic influence across the globe.
Topic:
International Political Economy
Political Geography:
America