Past Event

Dr. David Black, Lester B. Pearson Professor of International Development Studies and Chair, Department of Political Science, Dalhousie University

Canada’s involvement with post-independence Africa has been marked by a consistent pattern of inconsistent and contradictory tendencies. At times, African issues and engagements have been seen as prominent exemplars of ethical internationalism. At others, they seem best explained by instrumental and/or transnational hegemonic interests. At still others, they seem to be matters of transparent indifference, as African commitments and “partnerships” are neglected and forgotten. Black seeks to make theoretical sense of these inconsistent and contradictory tendencies; to assess the impact of the “Harper era” on Canada’s role(s) in Africa in light of this trajectory; and to consider what has, and has not, changed under the Trudeau Liberals.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the talk.

For the event poster, click here.