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Lunch talk @ CITIM
Dr. Rainer Werning is a German political scientist and journalist based in Cologne. He is an authority on the history, culture and sociopolitical developments in Southeast Asia, in particular in the Philippines, and has travelled regularly in the region regularly since 1968.
Over the years he has contributed several articles on the Philippines in the brennpunkt.
Over the years he has contributed several articles on the Philippines in the brennpunkt.
His latest work Von Marcos zu Marcos: Die Philippinen seit 1965, which he edited in collaboration with the German theologian Jörg Schwieger, was published in the run up to this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, at which the Philippines were Guest of Honour.
The book comprises a collection of essays by Filipinos and non-Filipinos that describe the history, the societal, sociopolitical and economic developments in the country and its geopolitical role in the Asisa-Pacific region from various perspectives.
The book comprises a collection of essays by Filipinos and non-Filipinos that describe the history, the societal, sociopolitical and economic developments in the country and its geopolitical role in the Asisa-Pacific region from various perspectives.
In his presentation, Dr. Werning will give insights into the current political situation in the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the geopolitical impacts it could have in the Asia-Pacific region.
Two of the book’s authors will also be present. Mary Lou U. Hardillo, chairwoman of Babaylan, a Europe-wide network of socially and politically engaged Filipinas, will discuss the role of social media in the Philippines and Julie Smit, a long-standing member of ASTM, will speak about aspects of solidarity with the Philippines
Two of the book’s authors will also be present. Mary Lou U. Hardillo, chairwoman of Babaylan, a Europe-wide network of socially and politically engaged Filipinas, will discuss the role of social media in the Philippines and Julie Smit, a long-standing member of ASTM, will speak about aspects of solidarity with the Philippines
There will be time after the talk for questions and an open discussion.
We will provide free sandwiches and drinks.
Please register to lunchtalk@astm.lu before Mon 10th November.
