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Conversations with UP Alumni: Connecting Science with Everyday Life | UP FM – Current Geopolitical Developments in the World
17. April,17:00 - 19:00
On Thursday, November 28, at 6:00 PM, a meeting with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Primož Šterbenc and Simona Simonovič, MSc in Political Science, will take place in Lecture Room 3 at the Faculty of Management.
Today, we are living in a specific period of international relations, marked by a transition from a unipolar global order (a single superpower) to a multipolar one (several major powers). Such periods are generally unstable and potentially dangerous. The fundamental context of contemporary international relations is the competition between the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China for global leadership, which could lead to a conflict between a “ruling power” and a “rising power,” as warned by the renowned Athenian historian Thucydides. The greatest risks are associated with the South China Sea and, in particular, Taiwan. Washington and Beijing are seeking to improve their geostrategic positions through various projects and alliances, with China’s Belt and Road Initiative being the most important among them. From this perspective, the turbulent developments in Ukraine and the Middle East must also be interpreted.
Events organised by the Alumni Office team, involving alumni and professors from specific faculties, aiming to create a dynamic environment for meaningful discussions on contemporary and relevant topics, including fake news and conspiracy theories. The six sessions will take place throughout the year, with a moderator leading a structured discussion at each session, after which we will open the floor for questions from the audience and further informal conversation over a reception to follow.
Further below, you are kindly invited to read and view the following materials related to the event:
- The invitation with the program is available at this link.
- Photos from the event:
On Thursday, November 28, at 6:00 PM, a meeting with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Primož Šterbenc and Simona Simonovič, MSc in Political Science, will take place in Lecture Room 3 at the Faculty of Management.
Today, we are living in a specific period of international relations, marked by a transition from a unipolar global order (a single superpower) to a multipolar one (several major powers). Such periods are generally unstable and potentially dangerous. The fundamental context of contemporary international relations is the competition between the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China for global leadership, which could lead to a conflict between a “ruling power” and a “rising power,” as warned by the renowned Athenian historian Thucydides. The greatest risks are associated with the South China Sea and, in particular, Taiwan. Washington and Beijing are seeking to improve their geostrategic positions through various projects and alliances, with China’s Belt and Road Initiative being the most important among them. From this perspective, the turbulent developments in Ukraine and the Middle East must also be interpreted.
Events organised by the Alumni Office team, involving alumni and professors from specific faculties, aiming to create a dynamic environment for meaningful discussions on contemporary and relevant topics, including fake news and conspiracy theories. The six sessions will take place throughout the year, with a moderator leading a structured discussion at each session, after which we will open the floor for questions from the audience and further informal conversation over a reception to follow.
Further below, you are kindly invited to read and view the following materials related to the event:
- The invitation with the program is available at this link.
- Photos from the event:
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