Is a middle class Chinese woman’s decision on whether or not to buy a Barbie doll more important than who is the president of the United States? Such a question…
Upcoming international events Nov. 23-Dec.1
The group Freethinkers of Portland State is hosting the first university screening of Islam’s Non-Believers. The film, directed by Deeyah Khan, “investigates the lives of ex-Muslims, who face extreme discrimination,…
This week around the world Nov. 14–21
Nov. 16 Russia Russia withdrew support from the International Criminal Court after it released a report accusing Russia of war crimes during the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014….
Nuclear policy
On Oct. 27, a majority of United Nations member states voted to move forward in negotiating a treaty that would ban nuclear weapons. Among the states that opposed such a…
Events around the world Nov. 7-13
Nov. 11 South Africa Fatal flash flooding from early summer storms has killed at least six people in Gauteng, South Africa. The O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and many…
Elections around the world
The United States is not the only country electing a new leader this year. Here is a rundown of other countries also engaging in presidential politics: Bulgaria, Nov. 6. Voting…
This week around the world Oct. 31–Nov. 7
Oct. 31 Venezuela Nov. 11 has been set as the official date for a “national dialogue” to begin between the Venezuelan government and opposition parties. The agenda for the November…
PSU celebrates opening of Pan-African Commons and PIAAA Cultural centers
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Cultural Resource Centers held their Grand Opening Celebration for both the new Pan-African Commons and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center. Students,…
Upcoming international events
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education and the Holocaust and Genocide Studies Project at Portland State announce a talk with Holocaust historian Christopher Browning titled “From Humanitarian…
This week around the world Oct. 24–31
Oct. 29 All 28 European Union member countries and Canada have reached a deal on the “Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.” Under CETA 99 percent of all tariffs will be…
Okinawa: Afterburn
Portland State University’s Center for Japanese Studies will present a screening of the acclaimed documentary film Okinawa: The Afterburn. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s…