SPRING 2021
Once again it'll online. It's worked well since March 2020 and the feedback has been positive. Of course we would like to be in classes face-to-face with you, but it'll be a while till we can do that. In the meantime, we are working to make the online experience as good as it can be. Thanks to all our participants since last March for adapting so well to the new format!
Course to be moderated by John Simke.
Fridays 2-4 PM
Space - The Last Frontier, For What Exactly?
April 23 to May 28
As the cliché goes, space is the last frontier. In this course we’ll look at the economic exploitation of space as well as the politics behind it and the implications of space militarization. Is this just another way that the bigger, richer countries are going to dominate the rest of the world? Is there really an economic opportunity that will benefit global society or just another way for a few to get richer, financed in large part by taxes paid by everyone else? Overall, are current space exploration initiatives of any bloody value? See more detail and enrol here
Once again it'll online. It's worked well since March 2020 and the feedback has been positive. Of course we would like to be in classes face-to-face with you, but it'll be a while till we can do that. In the meantime, we are working to make the online experience as good as it can be. Thanks to all our participants since last March for adapting so well to the new format!
Course to be moderated by John Simke.
Fridays 2-4 PM
Space - The Last Frontier, For What Exactly?
April 23 to May 28
As the cliché goes, space is the last frontier. In this course we’ll look at the economic exploitation of space as well as the politics behind it and the implications of space militarization. Is this just another way that the bigger, richer countries are going to dominate the rest of the world? Is there really an economic opportunity that will benefit global society or just another way for a few to get richer, financed in large part by taxes paid by everyone else? Overall, are current space exploration initiatives of any bloody value? See more detail and enrol here
WINTER 2021 (COMPLETED)
Courses moderated by John Simke.
Fridays 2-4 PM
The Geopolitics of Africa .
February 5 to March 5 (5 Weeks)
This is about how Africa is becoming the site of intense geopolitical competition and is also becoming more of an actor in its own right, both individual countries and the continent as a whole. Africa will definitely be a prime geopolitical factor in the coming decades. We'll explore this in terms of the goals of the various large powers such as the U.S., China, the EU, and Africa itself. See more and enrol here
Liberalism is Dead.... So What's Next? -
March 19 to April 2 (3 Weeks)
We're going to look at how liberalism has lost its way over recent decades, contributing to many of the ills of our society. Liberals are increasingly a narrow group of metropolitan elites who have abandoned the working class, contributing to the rise of Trump, the Fords and other populists. We'll look at what must happen next to revitalize politics on the left. See more and enrol here
Courses moderated by John Simke.
Fridays 2-4 PM
The Geopolitics of Africa .
February 5 to March 5 (5 Weeks)
This is about how Africa is becoming the site of intense geopolitical competition and is also becoming more of an actor in its own right, both individual countries and the continent as a whole. Africa will definitely be a prime geopolitical factor in the coming decades. We'll explore this in terms of the goals of the various large powers such as the U.S., China, the EU, and Africa itself. See more and enrol here
Liberalism is Dead.... So What's Next? -
March 19 to April 2 (3 Weeks)
We're going to look at how liberalism has lost its way over recent decades, contributing to many of the ills of our society. Liberals are increasingly a narrow group of metropolitan elites who have abandoned the working class, contributing to the rise of Trump, the Fords and other populists. We'll look at what must happen next to revitalize politics on the left. See more and enrol here
Pop Up Courses
We will periodically offer "pop-up courses" at short notice on hot current issues.
So watch your e-mail!
We will periodically offer "pop-up courses" at short notice on hot current issues.
So watch your e-mail!