From Southport to Social Unrest

Subtitle: 
Insights on Countering Political Violence from the Uk's 2024 Riots
Activity Type: 
Lecture
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Presenter: 
Abdul-Hye Miah
Date: 
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 12:30
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
3911 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Sandy Prigg-Monteverde
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
sjp89@pitt.edu
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Learn about the July 2024 Southport attack in the UK and the subsequent far-right riots that spread across the country. Abdul-Hye Miah will provide relevant insights for combating political violence, managing civil unrest, and strengthening social cohesion in a polarized environment.

UCIS Unit: 
European Studies Center
European Union Center of Excellence
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
the Matthew B. Ridgeway Center for International Security Studies
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No