Latest Past Events

Careers in Foreign Service w/ Kyle Liston, US State Department

Hampton Room, Scripps College

Join Kyle Liston, Special Assistant in the Office of the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, to discuss his career path and his Foreign Service experience in Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Iraq. As a Political Officer, Kyle specialized in migration issues, the electoral process, the constitution, and civil society. Before joining the State Department in 2013, […]

Right-Wing Populism in Europe and the USA: A Threat to Liberal Democracy?

Humanities Museum (HUM 225)

 Do right-wing populists simply constitute a protest vote in the name of those who feel disenfranchised or are they a political force that radically challenges (liberal) democracy? From a comparative transatlantic perspective, this presentation will critically examine the rise of populism, the forces driving its success, and the implications for democratic rule. One key focus […]

POPULISM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT with Bernard-Henri Lévy

Hampton Room, Scripps College

Join French philosopher and humanitarian Bernard-Henri Lévy for a conversation to explore his insights on global conflicts and democracy, moderated by Pomona professors Mietek Boduszynski and Oona Eistenstadt. Lunch will be provided. Participants can enter a raffle to win a signed copy of Bernard-Henri Lévy's latest book. RSVP HERE