Special Report: Professor James Robinson and the 2023 Pearson Global Forum

By Gregory Caesar

October 9, 2023

The Maroon’s Gregory Caesar interviews Harris School of Public Policy professor, leading political economist, and Pearson Institute director James Robinson about the 2023 Pearson Global Forum.

Entitled “Disparity: A Thin Line Divides Human Realities,” this forum will gather global policymakers, scholars, and subject-matter experts to explore existing disparity throughout the world. It will address various topics of global significance, including refugees of war and climate, despotic governments, and both new and protracted global conflicts.

Highlights of the 2023 forum include:

Addresses by Ernesto Zedillo, former president of Mexico (1994–2000), and Shirin Ebadi, the first female judge in Iran and a recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
Panel discussions on inequity and social mobility, the Iranian future, and the struggle for Afghan freedom.
The release of a Pearson/AP-Norc poll on Americans’ attitudes on foreign policy, especially regarding issues around Mexico and Afghanistan.

The event will be held at the David Rubenstein Forum on Friday, October 20, and is free to attend. Register here.

Hosted by: Gregory Caesar

Featuring: James Alan Robinson

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About the Contributor

Gregory Caesar, Head Podcasts Editor, Senior Copy Editor

Gregory is a third-year in the College from New York. Since becoming head editor for Podcasts in 2022, he has led the branch through several milestones, including The Maroon Weekly's 100th episode, a crossover podcast with Northwestern, and live recordings at The Study Hotel at the University of Chicago. This year, he is committed to reimagining the section’s utility within The Maroon by diversifying its content, collaborating with other sections, and expanding its reach to better amplify campus and community voices. Outside of Podcasts, he has served as a senior copy editor since spring 2021.