February 26 — “Where is Russia Going?”
During his two terms as president, Vladimir Putin has attempted to remake Russia into a major, independent world power. Some of his recent policies have provoked concern in the U.S. and Europe. With a 2008 Russian presidential election expected, what course will Russia take?
When: Tuesday February 26, 7:30 PM
Where: Butler University Pharmacy Building
Part of the Indiana Council on World Affairs Great Decisions series
Jasper Sumner joined the IUPUI Department of Political Science in 2006. He primarily teaches political theory, comparative politics, and Russian politics. His research interests include the role of ideas in political economy and the welfare state, political culture, identity politics, and European politics. Jasper has presented professional papers at national conferences such as the Midwest Political Science Association and the Southwestern Social Science Association. He serves as a regular panelist on the department’s international affairs TV program Consider This. Jasper’s M.A. thesis explored the parallel movements in contemporary theories of identity, and welfare-to-work policy discourse in the United Kingdom and United States. He was awarded the V. Stanley Vardy’s Award, for outstanding graduate student research and writing, for his recently published article, “The Social Construction of Globalization: How the Blair Government Reformed the British Welfare State.” Jasper received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from IUPUI in 1999. He received a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2004. Jasper was a research fellow at the European Union Center at the University of Oklahoma from 2002 to 2004. Among many other things, he serves on the secretariat for the annual Midwest Model European Union, held on campus every April.
Know before you go … Look at the articles posted on Johnson’s Russia List, one of the best one-stop sources on the web.
For more information about Russia … Visit Provocate’s recommended sources of information, including a video discussion, maps, news and journal articles, books, and local experts.
If this event sounds interesting, be sure to check out … Local legal legend Ed DeLaney when he talks about Russia May 21; IU’s Aurelian Craitu talks about Russia and East Europe February 27. Provocate’s John Clark will mention Russia in the context of talks on March 1 and May 28.
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