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This event is in the past.It took place on February 17, 2026 at The New Parkway Theater.

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The Resource Curse: Oil, Power, and Conflict in the Global South 1
Educational Talk
The Resource Curse: Oil, Power, and Conflict in the Global South 2
The Resource Curse: Oil, Power, and Conflict in the Global South 3
The Resource Curse: Oil, Power, and Conflict in the Global South 4
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The Resource Curse: Oil, Power, and Conflict in the Global South

At The New Parkway Theater

Koreatown Northgate

Why does striking oil often mean striking trouble? Mona Shomali unpacks the "resource curse" through gripping case studies from Iran, Ecuador, and Nigeria, revealing how resource wealth fuels inequality, environmental harm, and Indigenous rights struggles. A thought-provoking evening for anyone curious about global power, profit, and resistance.

Thought-provoking lecture
Global affairs
Community cinema
Q&A format

Tips

🎨covered in art, totally one-of-a-kind venue
🛋️cozy couches and armchairs, get there early for good seats
🐕theater dogs might make an appearance in the cafe

The New Parkway Theater

474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

+1 510-338-3228

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