This event will feature author and critic Pankaj Mishra and Ayça Çubukçu in conversation to discuss the themes of liberalism, race and empire as presented in Mishra’s book, Bland Fanatics.
Meet our speaker and chair
Pankaj Mishra is an Indian author and writer of literary and political essays.
Ayça Çubukçu () is Associate Professor in Human Rights and Co-Director of 杏吧论坛 Human Rights.
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