Practitioners Speaker Series

The CISD has begun a new Speaker Series, where those involved in the practice of diplomacy and international relations have the opportunity to speak and engage with the SOAS students and faculty.

The schedule for the Autumn/Winter term is as follows:

The Naked Emperor of the Social Sciences at Work: The Visual Perception of Economic Thinking and the Makings of Ideology

Roy Rotheim, 14 October 2009

Professor Roy Rotheim holds the Quadracci Chair in Social Responsibility in the Department of Economics of Skidmore College, USA. His main areas of research lie in post-Keynesian economic theory, economic methodology, and the history of economic thought.

1pm, Room G2, SOAS

The Development of the Peace and Security Architecture of the Southern African Development Community 

Ansuyah Fakir, 21 October 2009

Brigadier General Fakir is the Defence Attaché of the South African High Commission in London and the former Director of the Planning & Strategy Office in the Department of Defense.

1pm, Room G2, SOAS

Negotiating a Multilateral Treaty: A Case from the International Maritime Organisation  

Ashok Mahapatra, 4 November 2009

Mr Mahapatra is the Head of the Maritime Training & Human Element Section, Maritime Safety Division, International Maritime Organization.

1pm, Room G2, SOAS

Corruption in Southern Africa: The Case of Malawi

Levi Mihowa, 25 November 2009

Levi Mihowa is Regional Director for Africa of Sue Ryder International and recently chaired the National Implementation Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption Strategy in Malawi. He had a distinguished career in the Malawian Civil Service, initially within the Ministry of Finance and later as Chief Executive of Viphya Corporation Limited.

1pm, Room G2, SOAS

Levi Mihowa with Professor John Weeks, Chair of the session

The speakers's notes for the session can be viewed here.

How much will UK Development Policy Change under a Conservative Government?

Dan Smith, 9 December 2009

Dan has been the Secretary General of International Alert since 2003. Prior to joining Alert Dan held a number of senior positions, most notably as Director of the International Peace Research Institute in Oslo from 1993 to 2001.

1pm, Room G2, SOAS