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.
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For an Application or more Information contact:
Center for World Indigenous Studies
Fourth World Institute
P.O. Box 1064
Occidental, CA 95465 U.S.A.
707-869-3137
E-mail: <cwislka@wco.com>
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