CARE to host renowned intellectual for Activist in Residence Programme

The Center for Culture-Centered Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE) at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is excited to host a dialogue featuring world-renowned historian and journalist Dr Vijay Prashad as a part of its Activist in Residence Programme.

This highly-anticipated event Third World Futures – A Dialogue with Dr Vijay Prashad and Professor Mohan Dutta will take place at 10.30am on 25 October 2024 in the Sir Geoffrey Peren Auditorium on the Manawatū campus.

The CARE Activist in Residence Programme offers a unique opportunity to engage with Dr Prashad’s extensive research and activism, spanning topics from the history of the Global South to the fragility of United States power in the 21st century.

Attendees will gain insights into current global political challenges and the transformative role of activism and scholarship.

About Dr Vijay Prashad

Dr Prashad is a distinguished Indian historian, journalist and author, widely recognised for his influential work on global history and politics. He has authored 40 books, including prominent titles such as Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: A People’s History of the Third World and The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power, co-written with Noam Chomsky.

In addition to his literary contributions, Dr Prashad serves as the executive director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, is the chief correspondent for Globetrotter and the chief editor of LeftWord Books in New Delhi, India. He appeared in the films Shadow World (2016) and Two Meetings (2017), which further amplify his critique of global power dynamics.

This event is free to attend and open to all. RSVP here.

Event details

Date: Friday, 25 October

Time: 10:30am to 11:30am

Venue: Sir Geoffrey Peren Auditorium, Manawatū campus.

The event can be viewed on Facebook or YouTube.