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As the Trump administration continues to withdraw from the world stage, China is looking to fill the void. How does Latin America fit into China's "One Belt, One Road" plan? How will the relationship with China affect the region? Should the U.S. be concerned about China's growing "sphere of influence"?
Speaker Dr. Martin Farrell is the author of over 50 peer – reviewed conference papers, periodical articles, encyclopedia entries and book chapters. He has led student and alumni study – abroad experiences eight times, and has personally studied and done research in 45 countries on five continents. In 2015, he was recognized as Wisconsin Peace Educator of the Year by the Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies. At Ripon, he also co – directed an International Film Series which to date has brought over 700 international films to the Ripon campus. In terms of public service, Marty has served on the City of Ripon Police and Fire Commission and has represented the city of Ripon on the Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors since 1994 and is currently in his fifteenth year as Board Chair.
Broadcast on Sheboygan Community TV Station - WSCS:
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