CARE Activist in Residence Programme Dr. Vijay Prashad

Center for Culture-Centered Approach to Research & Evaluation (CARE), Massey University is excited to announce the Activist in Residence Programme featuring a world-renowned historian and journalist Dr. Vijay Prashad.

This highly anticipated CARE event called Third World Futures – A Dialogue with Vijay Prashad and Professor Mohan Dutta will take place on 25th October 2024 at the Sir Geoffrey Peren Auditorium (SGP2.01) on the Manawatū Campus, Massey University at 10.30 am NZDT.

About Dr. Vijay Prashad

Dr. Vijay Prashad is a distinguished Indian historian, journalist, and author, widely recognized for his influential work on global history and politics. He has authored forty books, including prominent titles such as Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: A People’s History of the Third World, and The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power, co-written with Noam Chomsky.

In addition to his literary contributions, Dr. Prashad serves as the executive director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, the chief correspondent for Globetrotter, and the chief editor of LeftWord Books in New Delhi. He has also appeared in the films Shadow World (2016) and Two Meetings (2017), which further amplify his critique of global power dynamics.

The CARE Activist in Residence Programme offers a unique opportunity to engage with Dr. Prashad’s extensive research and activism, spanning topics from the history of the Global South to the fragility of U.S. power in the 21st century. Attendees will gain insights into current global political challenges and the transformative role of activism and scholarship.

This event is free to attend and open to all. We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an enlightening and inspiring discussion.

Watch the full event recorded on the CARE YouTube and CARE Facebook channels: