Times Talk Wednesday, Oct. 4, with Dr. Aran MacKinnon and Dr. George Kieh; "Why do some African states support Russia in the war on Ukraine? The struggle for non-alignment in a polarizing world"

Please join us Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 12-12:50 p.m. on the second floor of Russell Library, room 241 for an engaging conversation co-facilitated by Georgia College & State University History Department Chair and Professor  Dr. Aran MacKinnon  and Dr. George Kieh, visiting Coverdell scholar on "Why do some African states support Russia in the war on Ukraine? The struggle for non-alignment in a polarizing world." The following articles may be referenced during the discussion so feel free to read them before the discussion:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/03/world/africa/russia-ukraine-eritrea-africa.html?searchResultPosition=8

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/24/briefing/russia-lavrov-africa-china-space.html?searchResultPosition=3

Times Talk at Georgia College & State University is celebrating 18 continuous years as the first college in the nation to hold weekly discussion series on current and significant public events and issues as reported by the New York Times and other reputable news sources. The topics change weekly and are chosen and facilitated by volunteer faculty, staff, students and community members. Times Talks are open to all campus and local community members. Just bring your brain. There will be free pizza while it lasts.