Assistant Prof of American Studies @HSGStGallen. Formerly @aub_lebanon/ @brownuniversity. Managing editor of Teaching Media @JCMSjournal. Tweets ≠ employer.
In Lebanon, where people are reeling from an economic crisis and desperate to breathe, open spaces are often shuttered or reserved for those who can pay. https://t.co/huHP6AccyB
Our annual Roger Hood lecture is TOMORROW!
Speaker: Insa Koch
Title: "Re-centering the state: on drug trafficking, modern slavery & decolonial endeavours in austerity Britain"
Registration required:
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We’ve just topped up the available tickets for our event tomorrow with panellists @Severyan and @suzanneenzerink since it just got sold out.
There are now 20 more tickets for this event. Do hurry up & get your free ticket! @lsehistory
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I have a piece up on the captivity, torture, and failed trial of after 20 yrs of detention of Aamar Al-Baluchi. Thanks to @PradhanAlka and @jamesgconnell. It’s long, but I hope you’ll give it a read. https://t.co/TnQJzaRTVj
We are delighted to invite you to join our Annual Roger Hood Lecture, 2023 on June 8th, 17:00-18:30 BST.
Speaker: Prof. Insa Koch, University of Sankt Gallen
Title: "Re-centering the state: on drug trafficking, modern slavery & decolonial endeavours in austerity Britain"
Matthew Guterl’s parents wanted a family that embodied an integrated future, and adopted children from many backgrounds. The “experiment” — his father’s word — had painfully mixed results. In his memoir, “Skinfolk,” Guterl takes on his upbringing. https://t.co/MS6wQyCDsF
@Dra_m_a When are you going? That would influence my answer! Death Valley's landscapes to me are way more impressive but if too hot you can barely enjoy them let alone hike :) Joshua Tree is also lovely + you can stay in Palm Springs and enjoy the midcentury grandeur!
“Over three quarters of Lebanon’s population of 6 million has been plunged into poverty, and the Lebanese pound lost about 97% of its value against the dollar” writes @chehayebk.
Banks are burning but this country’s been a living hell for far too long.
🚨 We're excited to announce our programme for the Lent Term 2023. We're dealing with topics from Cold War, Colonialism, IT, Diplomacy to Film 🖋️ and looking at regions from South Asia, Middle East to North America 🗺️
Register here now 👉https://t.co/6cnsNTM2DO