Inside Afghanistan and Pakistan 11-2
October 28th, 2009
Inside Afghanistan and Pakistan: Political Connections, Pashtun Nationalism and the Taliban
Monday, November 2, 3:30 p.m.
Thompson Library, 11th Floor
1858 Neil Avenue
Richard Herrmann, Director, Mershon Center for International Security Studies and Social and Behavioral Distinguished Professor of Political Science, will discuss the politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan in conjunction with the “Three Cups of Tea” book event. His talk will cover political connections between the two, including analysis of the connections between the Taliban and Pashtun nationalism in both countries.
Dr. Herrmann concentrates on international relations and political psychology. He has written about the role of perception and imagery in foreign policy as well as on the importance of nationalism and identity politics in world affairs. His areas of interests include American foreign policy and the politics of the Middle East and Russia.
The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. “Inside Afghanstan and Pakistan” is sponsored by the OSU Libraries Lecture Committee, the Buckeye Book Community and First Year Experience.
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