Date: Sun, 21 Jul 1996 12:32:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Center For World Indigenous Studies To: REVS@csf.colorado.edu Subject: SEMINAR: Collapsing States and Reemerging Nations The Center For World Indigenous Studies FOURTH WORLD INSTITUTE Presents A Seminar in Fourth World Geopolitics by Dr. Rudolph C. Ryser COLLAPSING STATES AND REEMERGING NATIONS: TERRORISM AS POLITICS OR CONSTRUCTING A NEW POLITICAL ORDER (Continuing Education Units) Puerto Vallarta, Mexico January 4-11, 1997 8 days, 7 nights WHO IS INVITED? International Affairs professionals and students. Nation and State government officials in foreign affairs, native administration, international policy formulation and diplomacy, academics concerned with geography, anthropology, international relations, political science, sociology, government administration as well as interdisciplinary researchers, faculty and graduate students. WHAT IS BEING OFFERED? This seminar applies a Fourth World geopolitical analysis of current and future relations between the world's more than 6000 nations and 192 states and poses the question: Will states necessarily continue to collapse and go bankrupt (i.e., USSR, Yugoslavia, Somalia, Rwanda, Liberia, Burundi, Afghanistan) in part as a result of the reemergence of Fourth World nations, and, will terrorism continue to develop as the increasingly common method of political discourse or is there another alternative of constructing a new international political order based on a balance between nations and states? We will explore terrorism from both the state and nation perspective and review examples of paramilitary terrorism, property terrorism, ecoterrorism, and economic terrorism. We will define terms of reference, define reigning and emerging paradigms of international relations, and culminate with an analysis of new forms of political relations between nations and between nations and states in the international political order. Special attention is paid to the growing conflicts in the United states and Canada involving Indians nations and the far right-wing, the anti-environmental movements (Wise Use Movement) and the anti-Indian movement; and other conflicts including the Maya in Chiapas, Mexico, the Chechens and the Federation of Russia, the Yanomami and Brazil, the Tibetans in their relations with China and the conflict between Hutu and Tutsi for control of the African states of Burundi and Rwanda. We will examine the strengths and weaknesses of progressive political analysis (right and left) as it relates to nations and state relations, the role of trans-state corporations and religions in nation and state conflicts, address the strengths and deficits of existing international bodies such as the United Nations, the Organization for Cooperation and Security in Europe, the International Labour Organization, and the growing role played by non-governmental organizations (NGO's) in the formulation of new international structures and domestic state and nation laws. The on-site location in a small fishing village (Yelapa, population 1,500) south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico serves as a real-world context for discussing contemporary environmental, political and economic conflicts between indigenous peoples, the state and trans-state interests. Under the direction of Dr. Ryser participants have the opportunity to carry out research through observation and analysis in the Yelapa community. Participants may choose the opportunity to (co)author and publish their findings in the Fourth World Journal, a Center for World Indigenous Studies publication. ABOUT THE SEMINAR This Seminar is limited to 20 people, and is designed as an intensive learning and experiential practicum which is both structured and flexibly responsive to the academic and professional interests of the participants. The seminar meets for four hours, Sunday - Thursday, with afternoons spent in small-group colloquy, research, exploration, and leisure activities such as swimming, trips to waterfalls, horseback-riding, snorkeling and scuba diving. A day-long boat trip and cook-out to islands inhabited only by Booby birds offers a stunning culmination to the week. Special evening activities may include night walks and dancing at the local baile. Integrating theory with practice, this seminar proceeds from a "whole person" paradigm integrating personal experience with the subject matter. Participants have the opportunity to explore through simulation games their own nations heritage in order to understand influences on their current world view, explore issues of ethics, culture, intellectual property and natural resources development. Participants also have the opportunity to have a private interviews with Dr. Ryser regarding their own research, and career aspirations. WHERE IS THE SEMINAR LOCATED? Yelapa, a fishing village of 1500 people located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, 17 miles south of Puerto Vallarta. It is accessible only by boat and is embraced by mountainous jungle which teems with varied plant and animal life. Away from cars and electricity, the village offers the challenge and adventure of tropical living, making the setting an integral part of the Institute's programs. Participation requires an adventurous spirit. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Rudolph C. Ryser earned a Ph.D. in International Relations from the Union Institute. The principal architect of the discipline of Fourth World geopolitics, Dr. Ryser (Cowlitz Indian Tribe) founded the Center for World Indigenous Studies in 1984 with Grand Chief George Manuel (Shuswap Nation). He has served as negotiations advisor to resolve conflicts between indigenous governments and states in the United States, Canada, the Russian Federation, Nicaragua, Australia and Indonesia. His research focuses on a wide variety of topics including the Anti-Indian Movement in the United States and Canada, land and water rights, political sovereignty, terrorism, cultural diversity and environmental issues including nuclear waste dumping in the Fourth World. Early in his career Dr. Ryser served in a variety of public policy, research, economic development and inter- governmental relations posts including Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, the Small Tribes Organization of Western Washington, Special Assistant to the President of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples and Specialist on Federal Administration of Indian Affairs for the American Indian Policy Review Commission. For ten years, he participated in the proceedings of the U.N. Working Group on Indigenous Populations and served as the Rapporteur for the drafting of the International Covenant on the Rights of Indigenous Nations. He has addressed policy conferences of the Quinault Indian Nation, Lummi Indian Nation, Western Shoshone, National Aboriginal Council and Treaty Six Chiefs, and has lectured at the University of California - Berkeley and The Evergreen State College. He is the author of 4 books and more than 50 journal articles and essay contributions to anthologies. TUITION, LODGING, MEALS AND MATERIALS Housing and Food: Double occupancy accommodations are provided in beach-front hotel cabins and in private palapas (thatched-roof houses) framed by lush bougainvillea, visited by emerald-headed hummingbirds, and sun-looped iguanas. Beds, (hot) running water, showers, toilets, and pure drinking water are provided. Three meals a day offering fresh vegetarian, seafood and Mexican dishes are provided by the Institute and local restaurants. Travel: Puerto Vallarta may be reached by jet from all major cities. Airfare ranges from $350 ($US) to $700 ($US) round- trip. Fees: $1375.00 ($US) A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 is due 100 days prior to the start of the program. Full payment is due 90 days in advance. Upon receipt of your deposit you will receive a comprehensive packet containing a detailed itinerary, schedule and seminar materials. Checks payable to C.W.I.S. Tuition, course materials, housing and meals at the seminar site (single supplement $200.00 additional). [Certain educational and professional advancement expenses may be tax deductible in the United States.] SPONSORING INSTITUTION The Center for World Indigenous Studies is an Indian controlled research and education organization dedicated to the advancement of indigenous peoples' ideas and knowledge. Founded in 1984, CWIS elaborates national and international policy and through the Fourth World Institute, conducts continuing education seminars and workshops in Fourth World Geopolitics, health, history, philosophy, human ecology, and development. ____________________________________________________ For an Application or more Information contact: Center for World Indigenous Studies Fourth World Institute P.O. 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