In recent years the world has watched major wars develop across the globe including in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. These conflicts share similarities and differences from historical wars. Additionally, these conflicts have had immense global implications including a rise in displaced people, changes in migration patterns, famine, new challenges in international alliances, and the reconsideration of domestic and foreign policy goals at the state level, not to mention the potential long-term influences these conflicts will have on elections and public opinion. At this event, you will hear from, and be able to join in conversation with, content experts about the challenges and implications of recent conflicts from a global perspective. Topics of discussion include global patterns of interstate and civil wars and how they are fought, how current conflicts compare to these broader trends, and implications for migration, global institutions, and the United States’ role in a changing international order.

Dr. Brandon Bolte is an Assistant Professor in the School of Politics and International Affairs at UIS. His research focuses on civil wars, international conflict, militia groups, and statistical methods.

Dr. Isabel Skinner is an Assistant Professor in the School of Politics and International Affairs at UIS. Her research focuses on immigration and refugee issues, race, ethnicity, gender politics, and political psychology.

Dr. Ali Nizamuddin is a Professor in the School of Politics and International Affairs at UIS. His research focuses on international trade, globalization, and the role of multinational corporations in the developing world.        Co-sponsored by UIS School of Politics and International Affairs