The International Affairs Council Welcomes you to the
46th annual
Frank Church Symposium
Thank you for joining us. We look
forward to seeing you again next year!
The Post-Colonial State
Political and Cultural Conditions of
Former Colonies
March 2-3, 2017
Salmon River Suites, Pond Student Union
sponsors
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sponsors
Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this year’s
Symposium a success!
We would like to extend a special thanks to
the Office of the President,
the Provost and Office of Academic Affairs,
Frank forrester church
the College of Arts & Letters,
and the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU)
for their generous support in making this year’s Symposium a
noteworthy event. The International Affairs Council would also like
to thank Ms. Priscilla Hearst for her generous contributions to
our Symposium.
Senator Frank Forrester Church served the state of Idaho and the nation with
great distinction and dedication. He was born in Boise, Idaho on July 25, 1924.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army and was assigned to
military intelligence in India, Burma and China from 1942 until 1946.
Following his discharge, he recieved his bachelor’s degree from Stanford
University in 1947. In 1950, Chruch graduated from Stanford Law School, and
returned to Idaho to practice law in Boise.
In 1956, he became the fifth youngest member ever to sit in the United States
Senate. Known for his intelligence, acuity and sensitivity to the nuances of
American diplomatic interests, he chaired the Committee on Foreign Relations
during the Vietnam War. He also served as chair of the United States Senate
Special Committee on Aging and as a member of the Special Committee on
Termination of the National Emergency.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Frank Church Symposium,
please contact the International Affairs Council at [email protected]
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During the 21st General Assembly of the United Nations, Church was chosen
as a delegate to represent the United States. His forthright character and
discernment won the respect of scholars and leaders throughout the world.
Church died on April 7, 1984.
In recognition of his distinguised service to the world, the members of the
International Affairs Council hold the Frank Church Symposium every year.
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a word from the President of Idaho State University...
The international affairs council
Welcome!
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
It is a great honor to welcome Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, as keynote speaker at the
46th annual Frank Church Symposium on International Affairs.
Presidents
William Callejas
Morgan C. Y. Pitcock
The Frank Church Symposium is the only event of its type in our region and
honors Senator Frank Church, who spent his career as a lawmaker campaigning
for peace in the world.
Secretary
Jose Gomez
I am very proud of Idaho State University and the leadership of the International
Affairs Council. They have made this event possible for all of us, and it is truly a
model of student excellence in our communiy, region and state.
Correspondence Chair
Lindsey Beckstead
Host Chairs
Grusha Amatya
Micah Kenney
A heartfelt thanks to you for your attendance at the Idaho State Unviersity Frank
Church Symposium.
Publicity Chair
Jillian Christiansen
Respectfully,
Fundraising Chair
Morgan C. Y. Pitcock
Advisors
Raphael Njoku, Ph.D.
Rachael Johnston
Arthur C. Vailas, Ph.D.
President of Idaho State University
MEMBERS:
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Matt Arthur
Freeman Enem
Joseph Simonson
Punky Collins
Emily Foltz
Ashley Sondag
Asim Shakal
Asmita Kunwar
Jennie Sorenson
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The international affairs council
The Idaho State University International Affairs Council was organized
in December 1970, and believes sharing different viewpoints is vital to
understanding the resolutions to complex international problems.
The Frank Church Symposium on International Affairs has allowed the
International Affairs Council to continue its search for understanding. Every
Spring since 1972, speakers have come to Pocatello to discuss problems in
the international arena. The Symposium is the only event of its type in the
region, and one of the very few in the United States. Keynote speakers from
past symposiums include Dr. Anthony Lake, Former National Security Advisor to
President Clinton, Oscar Arias, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former President
of Costa Rica and General Amos A. Jordan, former member of President Bush’s
Intelligence Oversight Board. We are especially pleased to have Dr. Bonny
Ibhawoh present our keynote address this year.
We are proud to host such dignitaries, businessmen and women, and worldrenowned speakers. The International Affairs Council counts on your support to
help us continue to bring such individuals to our region. We hope you will join
us for the 47th Frank Church Symposium in March 2018.
a word from the dean of the college of arts & letters...
Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to write to you on behalf of the International Affairs Council. Its
student members have been working diligently to plan the 2017 Frank Church
Symposium, and they have organized a line up of internationally acclaimed
speakers that will bring great perspectives on sustainable development to our
university and community.
The administration of the College of Arts & Letters fully supports the students of
the International Affairs Council, as we have worked side-by-side to make this
Symposium a great success. Thank you for your attendence and support, and
welcome to the 46th annual Frank Church Symposium.
With great appreciation,
Kandi Turley-Ames, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Arts & Letters
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The post-colonial state
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46th annual Frank Church Symposium on International Affairs
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017
Salmon River Suites, Pond Student Union
8:15 a.m.
Doors Open
8:40 a.m.
Welcome to the Frank Church Symposium
Opening by IAC President
8:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Panel 1: Inter-Regional Issues in a PostColonial State
Malliga Och, Ph.D.
Idaho State University
Saad Omer, Ph.D.
Emory University
Nishant Shahani, Ph.D.
Washington State University
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Joseph Hearst Memorial Lecture
Roger Kangas, Ph.D.
Central Asia and Afghanistan
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panelists
The post-colonial state
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Zackery Heern
Idaho State University
Dr. Zackery M. Heern received his bachelor’s
degree from UCLA and his masters and Ph.D.
from the University of Utah. He specializes
in the Middle East and Islamic studies. His
research interests include Iran, Iraq, modern
Islamic movements, Shi’i Islam, intellectual
history, world history and religion. Before
coming to ISU in 2015, Heern was an assistant
professor at Murray State University. His book,
“Emergence of Modern Shi’ism: Islamic Reform
in Iraq and Iran,” was published by Oneworld
Publications in 2015 and has been featured in
magazines and publications around the world.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 (continued)
Salmon River Suites, Pond Student Union
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Panel 2: Colonialism
Ogechi Anyanwu, Ph.D.
Eastern Kentucky University
Karni Bhati, Ph.D.
Furman University
Adam Warren, Ph.D.
University of Washington
2:45 - 4 p.m.
Panel 3: Intervention in the Middle East
Roger Kangas, Ph.D.
National Defense University
Erich Frankland, Ph.D.
Casper College
Zackery M. Heern, Ph.D.
Idaho State University
Bistline Theatre, Stephens Performing Arts Center
7 - 8 p.m.
Keynote Address
Bonny Ibhawoh
Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle: Human Rights and the Post-Colonial World Order
Reception to Follow
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The post-colonial state
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Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017
Salmon River Suites, Pond Student Union
8:15 a.m.
Doors Open
8:40 a.m.
Welcome to the Frank Church Symposium
Opening by IAC President
8:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Panel 4: Conflict in the Post-Colonial State
Adam Warren, Ph.D.
University of Washington
Ogechi Anyanwu, Ph.D.
Eastern Kentucky University
Erich Frankland, Ph.D.
Casper College
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Richard H. Foster Lecture
Saad Omer, Ph.D.
World Health
panelists
Malliga Och
Idaho State University
Dr. Malliga Och is an assistant professor in the
Global Studies and Languages Department at
Idaho State University. She has her Ph.D. from
the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of
International Studies. Her dissertation explained
why conservative governments adopt feminist
policies remedying economic inequities for women.
Malliga has also served as the Research Director
of Political Parity, a program of Hunt Alternatives in
Cambridge, Mass.
Nishant Shahani
Washington State University
Dr. Nishant Shahani is an associate professor
of gender and women’s studies at Washington
State University where he teaches graduate and
undergraduate classes in queer/LGBT studies and
transnational sexuality. He authored a book titled,
“Queer Retrosexualities: Politics of Reparative
Return” in 2013. He also authored several articles
for various journals including GLQ, Modern Fiction
Studies, Genders, Postcolonial Studies, and the
Journal of Popular Culture. He is currently working
on two projects: a second book monograph on
queer sexual economies in India and a co-edited
book titled “AIDS” and the “Distribution of Crisis.”
Ogechi Anyanwu
Eastern Kentucky University
Dr. Ogechi E. Anyanwu is a professor of history and
director of African and African American Studies
at Eastern Kentucky University. He received his
Ph.D. in African history from Bowling Green State
University. He received his bachelor’s degree
from Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria and
his master’s degree in international affairs from
Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria. Anyanwu’s
research interests and focus have been on Africa’s
intellectual history, crime and justice and identity
formation with particular focus on Nigeria in the 19th
and 20th centuries.
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Adam Warren
University of Washington
Dr. Adam Warren is associate professor of Latin
American history in the Department of History at the
University of Washington. Warren is a specialist in
Peruvian history and the history of medicine. He
is the author of the book “Medicine and Politics in
Colonial Peru: Population Growth and the Bourbon
Reforms,” published by the University of Pittsburgh
Press in 2010. His research focuses on the history
of medicine, eugenics and scientific racism in Peru
during the late 19th century and the first half of the
20th century.
Erich Frankland
Casper College
Dr. Erich Frankland is a faculty member and chair
of the Department of Political Science, History
and International Studies at Casper College. He
serves on various college committees and boards,
and is the treasurer of the Faculty Senate. He is
also an adjunct faculty member at the University
of Wyoming where he teaches courses in political
science, international studies, history and sociology.
Frankland is active in the community including
serving as the director of the Casper Committee on
Foreign Relations.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 (continued)
Salmon River Suites, Pond Student Union
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Panel 5: Gender, Sexuality and the Post-
Colonial State
Nishant Shahani, Ph.D.
Washington State University
Erich Frankland, Ph.D.
Casper College
Karni Bhati, Ph.D.
Furman University
Malliga Och, Ph.D.
Idaho State University
Karni Bhati
Furman University
Dr. Karni Bhati is an associate professor of English
at Furman University. His research and teaching
areas include, postcolonial literary and cultural
studies, South Asia literatures and cinemas and
gender studies. Bhati is also a translator of literary
works from Hindi and Gujarati and a creative writer.
He has published a book of poems entitled, “On
Another Ground.” He obtained his Ph.D. in English
from the University of Notre Dame.
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lecturers
Roger Kangas
National Defense University
Dr. bonny ibhawoh
Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh is a professor of global human rights history, peace and conflict
studies, and African studies at McMaster University. He currently an associate dean
for research and was previously the director of the Center for Peace Studies. He has
taught at universities in Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. He
was previously a human rights fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics and International
Affairs, New York, a research fellow at the Danish Institute for Human Rights in
Copenhagen, Denmark and associate member of the Centre for African Studies, School
of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
Ibhawoh is the author of several books on African history, human rights, and peace
and conflict studies including “Imperialism and Human Rights” (State University of
New York Press) and “Imperial Justice: Africans in Empire’s Court” (Oxford University
Press). He serves as editor of several journals and book series including the Routledge
Human Rights Book Series. He has also served as consultant to governmental and nongovernmental human rights organizations including the Canadian Museum of Human
Rights. Ibhawoh is member of the Royal Society of Canada, Canada’s National Academy
and the premier collegium of distinguished scholars in the country. He also authors a
blog on human rights, social justice and peace.
Follow Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh’s blog at giazilo.blogspot.ca
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Dr. Roger Kangas is the academic dean of the Near
East Asia Center for Strategic Studies, located at
the National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
During the past 25 years, Kangas has specialized
in political and security issues relating to Eurasia,
Central Asia, Afghanistan and the surrounding region.
Specific topics of research include energy security,
transnational threats and the problems of identity and
minority groups. Kangas previously worked at the
George C. Marshall Center for European Security in
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, the Central Asian
Institute at Johns Hopkins University SAIS, the Open
Media Research Institute (OMRI) in Prague, Czech
Republic and the Department of Political Science at
the University of Mississippi, among others. He is
also currently an adjunct professor at Georgetown
University. Kangas received his Bachelor of Science
in Foreign Service degree in comparative politics
from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service,
Georgetown University and his Ph.D. in political
science from Indiana University.
Saad Omer
Emory University
Dr. Saad B. Omer is the William H. Foege Professor of
global health, epidemiology and pediatrics at Emory
University, Schools of Public Health and Medicine.
He is a faculty member at the Emory Vaccine Center
and member of the National Vaccine Advisory
Committee. Omer has conducted multiple studies,
including vaccine trials, in Guatemala, Kenya,
Uganda, Ethiopia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South
Africa and the United States. His research portfolio
includes clinical and field trials to estimate efficacy
and/or immunogenicity of influenza, pertussis, polio,
measles and pneumococcal vaccines, studies on the
impact of spatial clustering of vaccine refusers and
clinical trials to evaluate drug regimens to reduce
mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Africa. He has
conducted several studies to evaluate the roles of
schools, parents, health care providers and statelevel legislation in relation to immunization coverage
and disease incidence.
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