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May 30

The New Imperialism: Old Problems, New Challenges

Where: Baruch College Performing Arts Center, New York City
When: 7:30 pm

British journalist and activist Tariq Ali will lead a panel discussion on The New Imperialism: Old Problems, New Challenges in New York on Friday, May 30. Joining Ali will be David Barsamian, founder and Director of the Colorado-based Alternative Radio, and Neil Smith, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Geography at the City University of New York.

The three panelists will examine the contemporary politics of empire, superpower rivalries, globalization, trade and monetary policies, the exploitative nature of capitalism, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, the destructive effects of imperialism on small nations will be discussed, as well as alternatives to the current structure. This event will serve as the opening plenary of the third annual "Armenians and Progressive Politics" conference.

The panel takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Mason Hall, Baruch College Performing Arts Center, 17 Lexington Avenue (at East 23rd Street), New York City.

Admission is free.

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