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 Policy Making in a Global Environment Mon., February 24, 2020 | 6:00 PM Quadrangle Club 1155 East 57th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States UChicago Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program: Conversation with Alumni Tue., February 25, 2020 | 9:30 AM A link will be sent to registered guests. Chicago, IL 60637 United States More events
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