“Displacement for development: the case of rural communities in Lesotho” by Dr Matumo Ramafikeng
Mesacosa Zwanestraat 35, Groningen, NetherlandsLesotho Highlands Water Project is a large-scale water development plan between South Africa and the enclaved Lesotho. Its goal is to bring water to South Africa and to provide Lesotho ...
Disputen hunt
Disputen are friend groups that are connected to the SIB. They are structured to the extent that they have fixed nights a week on which they eat together, and sometimes ...
“Protesting State Crimes in Nicaragua” by Dr Julienne Weegels
Mesacosa Zwanestraat 35, Groningen, NetherlandsIn 2018 many Nicaraguans protested against the social security reforms decreed by President Daniel Ortega that increased taxes and decreased benefits. A brutal crackdown by the National Police and heavily ...
Committee Market
Mesacosa Zwanestraat 35, Groningen, NetherlandsGot a knack for organisation, a creative side, or something else you want to contribute to the SIB? Joining a committee presents an opportunity to get more involved in the ...
“Japan’s security choices in a changing East Asia” by Mitsuru Myochin, Vice Ambassador of Japan
Senate Room Broerstraat 5, Groningen, GroningenIn this lecture the Vice-Ambassador of Japan, Mitsuru Myochin, will discuss the Japanese perspective on security issues in East Asia and how current developments, such as for example the war ...
Running Dinner
During the Running Dinner new members can visit four Disputen to share some food and drink, and to get to know them better! Not sure which of the Disputen could ...
Policy GMA
Lust Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 58, Groningen, Groningen, NetherlandsDuring their first GMA, Board 76 will present their policy paper for approval. This the perfect opportunity to gain more insight in the planned policy of the Board, ask your ...
Inauguration: Dinner, Ceremony and Drinks
At inauguration day, new members can join a dinner, after which they will officially be inaugurated into the association. The inauguration will be followed by a themed party. Sign up ...
“On Arctic Security and Cooperation after Russia’s Attack on Ukraine” by Dr. Christoph Humrich
Mesacosa Zwanestraat 35, Groningen, NetherlandsThe Artic region is of high geopolitical importance. Though no country owns the North Pole, multiple countries border the Arctic region and as such have interests there. Moreover, indigenous populations ...
“The War in Ukraine: the Crucible for a Geopolitical Europe” by Teun Janssen
The Crown Zuiderdiep 2, Groningen, Groningen, NetherlandsDuring this interactive lecture, we're going to look at the impact the war in Ukraine has had on the EU as a foreign and security actor. ''Strategic Autonomy'' has been ...