HC Political Science Club

Since my College Hawks account (email, drive, etc) will be terminated on Monday 29 August, it is possible this Facebook account (moderated by HC) will cease to function, along with direct messaging.
YES, I have already changed the account's email to DrP... but "one never knows, do one?"
You will still be able to reach me on my personal email (DrP...) and LinkedIn accounts, and my mobile phone number.

The Economist Glass Ceiling Index of 29 OECD countries, ranking by women in the workforce. Still showing Scandinavian countries have the most women in workforce positions (and with the most welfare state support of their families) while Japan and South Korea still oblige women to choose between family and career. Portugal has risen while Hungary, Denmark and Israel have fallen, pulling down the average. Further details at https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/glass-ceiling-index

Several of my questions answered by two hybrid panels of experts on Pandemic of Disinformation, Fake News and Propaganda by the Defense & Security Circle of the NLC from London today. Thanks for an intelligent discussion from former defense & security officials, & NATO sponsor.

Former UK minister, the Hon. Ed Balls, gave a full answer to my question on the nature of the New Labour leadership and relationship to the electorate and the party. Thanks to Keble College, Oxford for hosting. Glad I asked! -- Jeremy Lewis

Council on Foreign Relations event on Zoom, with experts on the climate crisis ... with a remarkably well informed audience

Home and Abroad Public Forum: The Climate Crisis Please join us for CFR’s Home and Abroad Public Forum on current and projected climate change, options for reducing emissions, and policies to help communities adapt to a changing climate.This event is free and open to all. To join, please use the Zoom details below:Zoom Meeting ID: 972 1847 2982Z...

HC students: if you would like to join this free event, please email jLewis@hawks ... from your own Hawks account only.

Amb. Reuben Brigety II, “The Fractured Power: How to Overcome Tribalism.” IN-PERSON event and alternative VIDEO event. Amb. Brigety, is now the President of the University of the South at Sewanee. His new book draws lessons from tribal politics in Africa and elsewhere to call for reform of US partisan politics. See ALWAC.org. (HC students please register via me. Troy students please register via Prof. Doug Davies).
Tuesday 19 Oct 2021, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT @ Gold Room, Troy University Montgomery, 231 Montgomery St.
https://alwac.org/event-4517938

"Afghanistan, then and now" is the topic for the Alabama World Affairs Council's meeting on Zoom, Tuesday 14 Sep 2021 at 5:30 CDT. See ALWAC.org. Generals (Ret.) Walter Givhan and John Bradley will be speaking. Both have many hours in combat aircraft and high decorations not only from the US government but also from foreign governments. Givhan set up the modern Afghan Air Force; Bradley and Ms. Bradley have run a successful non-profit bringing relief, education, and development to the people of Afghanistan. Both will be lively speakers. Last chance to register is today, Monday 13 Sep. HC students may instead email JLewis@hawks ...

Ah, the excitement of the world congress approaching ...

already received four papers for our panels, uploaded to the IPSA WC2021 website. From my reading, some of the material on the origins and performance of Freedom of Information is striking! Thanks to these authors!

Should be a great speaker!

After SNP wins elections (again), Scottish independence confronts UK sovereignty, with NATO defense bases at stake.

Should interest some of my former students!

Difficult choices: Taiwan’s quest for security and the good life On April 14, the Brookings Institution will host Richard Bush to discuss his new book "Difficult Choices: Taiwan's Quest for Security and the Good Life" alongside Ryan Hass.