March 29 – Great Decisions: The Rise of Populism in Europe

The Great Decisions community discussion series continues with a lecture titled “The Rise of Populism in Europe” with Benjamin McKean, assistant professor of political science at The Ohio State University. McKean’s academic research has been published in the American Political Science Review, Political Theory and the Journal of Politics. His writing for popular audiences has appeared in the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Democracy Journal and Jacobin Magazine.

The discussion will take place at noon on Fri., March 29 at the Fellowship Hall of William Street United Methodist Church, 28 W. William St., Delaware. Attendees are welcome to bring a brown-bag lunch. Complimentary coffee and tea will be provided. Following the discussion, participants will have the option of completing a survey, prepared by the Foreign Policy Association, to add their opinions to thousands of others across the nation. Survey results will be sent to executive and legislative policymakers in Washington, D.C.

The Great Decisions Discussion Program, a free community discussion series, is designed to encourage debate and discussion of the role of the United States in world affairs. The program provides materials that help people reach informed opinions on issues and encourages them to participate in the foreign-policy process.

Learn more at www.facebook.com/greatdecisionsdeloh. Contact Corinne Lyman at cclyman@owu.edu with any questions.