Carole Petersen, Jerome Cohen

Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong in the name of national security has drawn condemnation and sanctions from around the world, including from the US government. But instead of helping to preserve Hong Kong’s freedoms, these measures may have unintentionally helped to accelerate Hong Kong's economic and political integration with mainland China. Professor Carole J. Petersen will talk about the need for self-reflection in light of events in Hong Kong, and why we need a new approach to promote international law and human rights.