Conference on Latin America and Globalization
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The purpose of this conference is to present diverse views on the present situation, major issues and future prospects for Latin America in a globalized world. A variety of views will be sought reflecting Latin America, the United States, and Europe as well as special attention to the emerging role of China. The conference will also focus on problems created by globalization, including crime and environmental issues. A publication will result from these sessions. Registration - see below.
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PROGRAM:
April 15th 2008
14.00 Welcome
Alan Irwin, Dean of Research, CBS
Alan Irwin, Dean of Research, CBS
14.15 Panel
Venezuela’s Challenge to Globalization
Venezuela’s Challenge to Globalization
Ambassador John Maisto, United States Ambassador to the Organization
of American States, to Venezuela, and to Nicaragua and Latin American
Advisor on the National Security Council, US.
of American States, to Venezuela, and to Nicaragua and Latin American
Advisor on the National Security Council, US.
Dr. Francisco Mayorga, Director of the Instituto Alberto Magnus
in Nicaragua, former director of Nicaragua's Central Bank and a
Presidential Candidate, Ph.D. from Yale, US, Nicaragua.
in Nicaragua, former director of Nicaragua's Central Bank and a
Presidential Candidate, Ph.D. from Yale, US, Nicaragua.
16.00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Latin America’s Economy in a Globalized World
Dr. Isaac Cohen, former Deputy Director United Nations Economic Commission
on Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL), Guatemala.
Latin America’s Economy in a Globalized World
Dr. Isaac Cohen, former Deputy Director United Nations Economic Commission
on Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL), Guatemala.
17:30 Reception
April 16th 2008
09.00 Welcome
Annette Villemoes, Head of the Department of
International Culture and Communication Studies
Annette Villemoes, Head of the Department of
International Culture and Communication Studies
09:15 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Mexico in a Globalized World
Dr Sergio Aguayo, Mexico (TBC)
Mexico in a Globalized World
Dr Sergio Aguayo, Mexico (TBC)
10:30 Panel:
Globalization’s Impact on Latin America
Globalization’s Impact on Latin America
The Case of a Smaller Nation -
Dr Francisco Mayorga, Nicaragua.
Dr Francisco Mayorga, Nicaragua.
Popular Views of Globalization -
Dr. Orlando Perez, Professor of Political Science at Central Michigan
University and has published extensively on Panama and on Public Opinion
in Latin America, US.
Dr. Orlando Perez, Professor of Political Science at Central Michigan
University and has published extensively on Panama and on Public Opinion
in Latin America, US.
Globalization and the Political Left –
Dr. Martin Nillson,Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean at Växjø
University, Sweden.Has been awarded a fellowship for advanced study in the
United States for 2008-2009, Sweden.
Dr. Martin Nillson,Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean at Växjø
University, Sweden.Has been awarded a fellowship for advanced study in the
United States for 2008-2009, Sweden.
Globalization and Democracy -
Dr. Roberto Espindola, United Kingdom
Dr. Roberto Espindola, United Kingdom
12:00 Lunch:
China and Latin America
Dr William Ratliff, of the Hoover Institution,
Stanford University, leading specialist on Chinese
involvement with Latin America, US
China and Latin America
Dr William Ratliff, of the Hoover Institution,
Stanford University, leading specialist on Chinese
involvement with Latin America, US
13:45 Panel:
The Dark Side of Globalization
The Dark Side of Globalization
Illegal Armed Actors –
Dr Dirk Kruijt,Professor at the University of Utrecht, NL, published widely on
Violence and on Political Culture in Latin America, frequent advisor to the
government of the Netherlands, Netherlands.
Dr Dirk Kruijt,Professor at the University of Utrecht, NL, published widely on
Violence and on Political Culture in Latin America, frequent advisor to the
government of the Netherlands, Netherlands.
Central America’s Criminal Gangs –
Mr. T. Shannon Stiles,Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Webster
University and a Board Member of the Council on Foreign Relations,
St. Louis Committee.He specializes in Central American security issues, US
Mr. T. Shannon Stiles,Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Webster
University and a Board Member of the Council on Foreign Relations,
St. Louis Committee.He specializes in Central American security issues, US
Threats to the Environment –
Dr Juan Facetti, former Minister of the Environment
and Advisor to the Vice President of Paraguay.
He served on the OAS Mission to Haiti, as advisor to Ecuador's
Constituent Assembly, and with the United Nations in Vienna, Paraguay.
Dr Juan Facetti, former Minister of the Environment
and Advisor to the Vice President of Paraguay.
He served on the OAS Mission to Haiti, as advisor to Ecuador's
Constituent Assembly, and with the United Nations in Vienna, Paraguay.
Globalization, Crime, and Security in Mexico –
Dr Patricia Olney, United States
Dr Patricia Olney, United States
15:30 Panel:
Future Prospects and Pitfalls
Future Prospects and Pitfalls
Ambassador John Maisto, United States
Ambassador Marta Barcena Coqui, Ambassador of Mexico in Denmark, Mexico
Dr Roberto Espindola, Professor of Political Science and Director of
the European Studies Center at Bradford University, England.
Specializes in politics in Latin America and in Latin American
relations with Europe, UK.
the European Studies Center at Bradford University, England.
Specializes in politics in Latin America and in Latin American
relations with Europe, UK.
Ambassador Eduardo Vallarino, former Ambassador of Panama to the United States,
Presidential Candidate of the Christian Democratic Party,
and President of Panama's Council of Private Industry, Panama.
Presidential Candidate of the Christian Democratic Party,
and President of Panama's Council of Private Industry, Panama.
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Presentations from the conference are available under ' publications
' in the mainmenu, at the center's website.
Tid: 15.04 - 16.04
Sted: 2008
Sidst opdateret af Merete Borch 22.04.2009
