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From the Diversity Program Coordinator
The panel discussion "Regional Territorial Disputes and Conflicts," part of the sixth annual Southeast Asia Week, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 18, because of this week's storm.

Regional Territorial Disputes and Conflicts
Tuesday, April 18
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center East

Vida Vanchan, associate professor, Geography and Planning
Suparna Soni, assistant professor, Public Administration
Atta Ceesay, assistant professor, Public Administration

In recent years, there has been increased tension among countries that have competing claims over the Paracel and Spratly islands, which include China, Brunei, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Malaysia. In South Asia, Kashmir has been a flashpoint between India and Pakistan for more than 50 years. Today, it remains one of the most militarized zones in the world, and China administers parts of the territory. The African continent has endured its share of conflicts, which not only have resulted in casualties and refugees but also have vastly contributed to the socioeconomic decline and moral deterioration of its people.

This panel session aims to provide an overview of territorial disputes around the world, including a dispute over Paracel and Spratly islands in South China Sea, a conflict region of Kashmir in South Asia, and many conflicts that have plagued Africa over the past decades. Causes and resolutions will also be discussed.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, 878-6210.