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SUMMARY:May 6\, 2021 Recording - Conflict in Ethiopia and Rising Tensions in the Horn of Africa
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Notice (Pdf)\nMay 6\, 2021 at 1:00pm EDT (GMT -0400) \n \n  \nTicket options: \n\nFree\n$10.00 – Suggested\n\nSpeakers:\n \n\n Samuel Getachew\nWorku Aberra \nAnn Fitz-Gerald\n \n\n\nOutline: \nThe conflict in Ethiopia’s northern state of Tigray is being fought on two interconnected fronts. The first is physical and on the ground\, while the second is a dangerous information campaign projected via social media to influence\, draw in and even direct international reaction. At the same time\, the geopolitical interests of various major powers\, such as the US\, China\, the UK and France\, remain largely hidden. The evolving strategic interests and decisions of these global actors\, and those of regional actors such as Egypt\, Sudan\, Eritrea and Somalia\, will play a role either in reaching an equitable and sustainable solution to the violent dispute\, or in escalating it. \nSpeakers: \nSamuel Getachew is an Ethiopian Canadian journalist based in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia. He has written for CNN\, Quartz Africa\, the Globe and Mail\, the Reporter in Ethiopia\, the National UAE and others.  \nHaving studied in Canada\, Dr. Worku Aberra credits Canada with launching his academic career. Dr. Aberra taught economics at McGill University in the late 1980s and has been professor of economics at Dawson College for more than 28 years. He is the Chair of Department of Economics at Dawson College\, Quebec\, Canada.  \nAnn Fitz-Gerald is the Director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a Professor in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Political Science Department. Ann’s research focuses on national security and the governance of the security sector. She has extensive experience in teaching\, research and consultancy capacities in Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa region\, where she has also supported internationally-sponsored peace talks.  \n\nIf you would like to contribute to support our ongoing activities any contribution of $20.00 or over will be provided with a charitable tax receipt.  Thank you for your support and participation. www.group78.org
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SUMMARY:May 25\, 2021 Recording - Religious Soft Diplomacy and the UN – Dialogue with the Editors
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Notice (Pdf)\nMay 25\, 2021 at 1:00pm EDT (GMT -0400) \n \nSpeakers:\n \n\nSherrie M. Steiner\nJames Christie\n\nEvent Summary: \nThe engagement of religious diplomacy with the United Nations systems has become increasingly important for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The editors argue that effective religious diplomacy must reflect the great diversity of religious and spiritual expressions within human communities. Religious engagement in the United Nations systems has been understandably constrained by limited and formal organizational structures and conventions. The editors discus how increased engagement with marginalized voices of religion or belief contributes to a more inclusive public discourse. \n  \nBios \nSherrie M. Steiner\, PhD\, is assistant professor of sociology at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Dr. Steiner’s research focus is on religious soft power\, environmental sociology and improvement of public health. This research is conducted transnationally in relation to the G20 Interfaith Forum and at the community level through collaborative relationships with public not-for-profit organizations. Dr. Steiner teaches courses on religion\, development\, social movements\, and the environment. \n  \nJames Christie\, The Rev. Prof. Dr. James Christie is an ordained minister of The United Church of Canada and Ambassador-at-Large of The Canadian Multifaith Federation. Professor Christie’s career encompasses: Professor of Whole World Ecumenism and Dialogue Theology at The University of Winnipeg; Dean of Theology\, University of Winnipeg; President of The Canadian Council of Churches; General Secretary of the 2010 G8 World Religious Leaders Summit; an executive member of the G8 and G20 Interfaith Fora; Chair\, World Federalist Movement; Chair\, Project Ploughshares; and former co-chair of The Group of 78. His most recent publication on Religious Diplomacy is Religious Soft Power and The United Nations\, co-edited with Dr. Sherrie Steiner of Purdue University\, to be released by Lexington N.Y.\, Spring\, 2021. \nDownload/view PDF flyer with book details  \nand the code to get 30% off purchase price \n \n\n  \n\n\nRELIGIOUS SOFT DIPLOMACY AND THE UNITED NATIONS: RELIGIOUS ENGAGEMENT AS LOYAL OPPOSITION \nEdited by Sherrie M. Steiner and James T. Christie \n“In this important and timely book\, the editors and contributors set out persuasively why and how religion is an essential component of—and that it should be valued for—its past and present influence on our global polity\, especially as a constructive challenge to the discharge of international politics. It is encapsulated in the concept of a loyal opposition\, tracing its origins and emphasis on peace and unity\, including religious freedom\, applying fundamental truths\, rights of women\, and how these can be more integrated into the way in which increasingly we need to govern our world in transnational ways.” \n—  Sandra Coyle\, Executive Director\, World Federalist Movement/Institute for Global Policy\n  \n“When we say that North Americans are secular\, we do not mean that they are not religious. The degree of religiosity is much higher here than in Europe\, but there is no official state religion. This volume is much needed\, and helps us to better understand both the political and the religious.” \n—  Amir Hussain\, Loyola Marymount University\n  \nABOUT THIS BOOK \nThe engagement of religious diplomacy within the United Nations systems has become increasingly important for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The editors argue that effective religious diplomacy must reflect the great diversity of religious and spiritual expressions within human communities. The editors argue that this can best be achieved through a worldview shift within the United Nations systems. Religious engagement in the United \nNations systems has been understandably constrained by limited and formal organizational structures and conventions. However\, the existing patterns of engagement mitigate against the very goals they seek to achieve. The editors argue that expanded\, yet measured\, religious inclusion will strengthen social cohesion in the global community. Contributors demonstrate how communities become stronger when marginalized minority voices are included in public discourse. The editors further argue that governance has a responsibility to ensure a safe environment for this interaction. The editors propose that the United Nations adopt the posture of “loyal opposition”\, that is inherent in parliamentary democracies\, to serve as a guideline for expanded religious engagement. The contributors advance this proposal with illustrations from multiple contexts that address a diverse array of social problems from perspectives rooted in theory and practice. \nABOUT THE EDITORS \nSherrie Steiner is assistant professor of sociology at Purdue University Fort Wayne. \nJames Christie is ambassador-at-large for The Canadian Multifaith Federation. \n  \n\n\n\nHardback:\nISBN 978-1-4985-9735-7\nApril 2021\nRegular price: $120.00\, £92.00 After discount: $84.00\, £64.40\n\n\nebook:\nISBN 978-1-4985-9736-4\nApril 2021\nRegular price: $45.00\, £35.00 After discount: $31.50\, £24.50\n\n\n\n*eBooks can only be ordered online. \n  \nEASIEST WAY TO ORDER WORLDWIDE: USE OUR WEBSITE \nhttps://Rowman.com/Lexington \n  \nIn North\, Central\, and South America and the Caribbean you can also\n\nCall Toll Free: 1-800-462-6420\nCall: (717) 794-3800\n\nOutside the Americas and Caribbean\, you can also\n\nCall: +44 (0) 1752 202301\n\n  \n*All orders from individuals must be prepaid. 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