This is a hybrid event. If you would like to attend it in person, please click on "Register now" above. The event will take place in the Northampton Suites on the 4th floor of the University Building.
Chaired by: Dr Georgios Giannakopoulos
Co-sponsored by: City International Policy Studies (CIPS) Research Cluster, Centre for Modern History (CMH), and International Law and Affairs Group (ILAG)
Join Dr Geoffrey Swenson, Dr Margot Tudor, and Dr Kseniya Oksamytna as they launch their books that address historical and contemporary aspects of international peacekeeping and statebuilding.
Abstract
The international community has engaged in efforts to promote peace and build states in conflict-affected regions for many decades. On the basis of their recently published books, Dr Geoffrey Swenson, Dr Margot Tudor, and Dr Kseniya Oksamytna will discuss how this engagement has evolved over time and how it has reflected the dominant conceptions of statehood, order, and stability. Focussing in particular on the role of the United Nations, they will reflect on how the world organisation has at time failed those who needed its protection, imposed unworkable solutions, or inhibited self-determination aspirations.
Each speaker will present their book, followed by a trialogue between the authors and a conversation with the audience.
The books that will be launched are as follows:
Dr Geoffrey Swenson, Senior Lecturer in International Politics (Security)
Dr Kseniya Oksamytna, Senior Lecturer in International Politics (Foreign Policy/Security)
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