02/12/2022
AUTHORITARIANISM IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST DEMOCRACY. This Monday (2/14) at 1PM PDT, we will be examining the political economy of authoritarianism in India with Pranab Bardhan, Jayati Ghosh, and John Harriss. Moderated by Robert Brenner.
Register for the Zoom here: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlceCsrz8iHdM7xnKLLVyll1Kp-vMh8EGF
https://cstch.org/new-events/2022/2/14/authoritarianism-in-the-worlds-largest-democracy
Authoritarianism in the World's Largest Democracy — UCLA Center for Social Theory and Comparative History
India, the world’s largest democracy, has witnessed significant democratic backsliding over the past decade. What can an analysis of India’s rapidly changing political economy, its developmental history, and its relationship with the global economy tell us about the current predicament of increa...
02/07/2022
CHINA TODAY, WHERE IS IT HEADING? Today at 1PM PDT, we will hear from Victor Shih, Barry Naughton, CK Lee, and Robert Brenner on the political economy of resurgent authoritarianism in China.
Join the Zoom here: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOmhpzkoE9LEUku3L7BXaa2_YMjxNuoc
https://cstch.org/new-events/2022/1/8/china-today-where-is-it-heading
China Today, Where is it Heading? — UCLA Center for Social Theory and Comparative History
Xi Jinping’s centralization of power, aggressive posturing towards Hong Kong and Taiwan, dangers of a new Cold War, and increasing repression in Xinjiang has put China at a crossroads. How have the Chinese Communist Party and business elites been driving domestic and foreign policy in China? How a...
01/28/2022
We're excited to announce the second panel in our new Winter 2022 series on "The Political Economy of Rising Authoritarianism". This panel will examine the forces of resurgent authoritarianism in China.
CHINA TODAY, WHERE IS IT HEADING?
Speakers: Victor Shih, Barry Naughton, CK Lee, and Robert Brenner.
Date and Time: Monday, February 7th at 1PM PDT.
See the link below to register. Stay tuned for more information!
China Today, Where is it Heading? — UCLA Center for Social Theory and Comparative History
Xi Jinping’s centralization of power, aggressive posturing towards Hong Kong and Taiwan, dangers of a new Cold War, and increasing repression in Xinjiang has put China at a crossroads. How have the Chinese Communist Party and business elites been driving domestic and foreign policy in China? How a...
01/17/2022
We're pleased to announce the first panel in our new Winter 2022 series on "The Political Economy of Rising Authoritarianism". This panel will examine the forces of resurgent authoritarianism in the MENA region.
Speakers: Adam Hanieh, Amr Adly, and Shana Marshall.
Date and Time: Monday, January 24th at 9AM PDT.
See the link below to register. Stay tuned for more information!
The Defeat of Democracy after the Arab Uprisings — UCLA Center for Social Theory and Comparative History
In the wake of the Arab uprisings, the forces of counterrevolution have reared their heads and have firmly cemented their place in the region. From Egypt to Syria to Bahrain, authoritarian states have proved durable despite significant social instability, repeated uprisings at the regional and local
10/10/2019
Tune in at 4pm today! We will be live streaming William Sewell's talk on the emergence of civil equality at the UCLA History Department
