Prof. James Robinson weighs in on the recent peace process with the FARC. April 17, 2017 Harris Public Policy Prof. James Robinson, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict and Faculty Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, shared his insights into the history of the FARC and the recent Colombian peace process. In addition, to learn more, please join us on Monday, April 24, for the Dr. Richard L. Pearson Lecture feat. Sergio Jaramillo, Colombian High Commissioner for Peace. Mr. Jaramillo will discuss his experience negotiating a peace accord with the FARC that ended one of the world's longest-running conflicts, and what lies ahead for the region. Faculty Spotlight James Robinson The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict; Institute Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts A prominent political scientist and economist, James Robinson has conducted influential research in the field of political and economic development and the factors at the root causes of conflict. His work explores the relationship between poverty and society, and he co-authored "Why Nations Fail." Read more Upcoming Events Harris Alumni Networking in NYC: Career Trends in 2020 Wed., June 26, 2019 | 5:30 PM Monk McGinn's 57 Murray Street New York, NY 10007 United States Harris Alumni Networking in DC: Career Trends in 2020 Thu., June 27, 2019 | 5:30 PM Office of Federal Relations 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 United States More events
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April 30, 2019 Deputy Dean Ethan Bueno de Mesquita Discusses the Sources of Society Terrorism Read more