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Beeld bij Radboud Reflectsprogramma over Defensie en samenleving
Beeld bij Radboud Reflectsprogramma over Defensie en samenleving

The Growing Role of War and Defense in Society

Wednesday 9 September 2026, 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Lecture Speakers: Prof. T. Molendijk (Tine), Wolfgang Wagner
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Lecture and conversation | Radboud Reflects and Armed Forces & Society project (collaborative project between Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam and Radboud Universiteit)

Location: Lecture Hall Complex, Radboud University
This programme is Dutch spoken. 

How does society view defense and military intervention? What role should defense play in society? What ethical questions are involved? The armed forces are working to expand their size and visibility, and to strengthen their connection with society. What does that mean? Come and listen to anthropologist Tine Molendijk and political scientist Wolfgang Wagner, and join the discussion on the growing role of defense in society.

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When
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Speakers
Prof. T. Molendijk (Tine), Wolfgang Wagner
Location
Lecture hall complex (CC)
Organisation
Radboud Reflects

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