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Russia and the US Election: Cyberwar and Future Conflict

Event Details

Date
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Time
7 p.m.
Location
Varsity Hall, Union South
Description
In January, the US intelligence community concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered a campaign to influence the 2016 US presidential election in Donald Trump's favor. What were Russia's motivations for interfering in the election? Do its actions represent a significant threat and what are the prospects for future conflict? The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) and the Wisconsin Union Directorate's Society & Politics Committee invite you to hear a panel of UW experts discuss these and related issues.
Panel members:  Scott Gehlbach, Professor of Political Science   Yoshiko M. Herrera, Professor of Political Science  Robert Kaiser, Professor of Geography   Ron Machoian, Senior Lecturer, International Studies Moderator:  Ted Gerber, CREECA Director and Professor of Sociology
Cost
Free