Rising Tide Foundation cross-posted a post from Rising Tide Foundation Rising Tide FoundationNov 10 · Rising Tide Foundation What does classical tragedy have to do with geopolitics? How Tragedy Can Heal Society: The Oresteia as Political Therapy with Dr. Nicolai Petro Rising Tide Foundation Nov 10   READ IN APP   What does classical tragedy have to do with geopolitics? Why is it so important for modern statesmen, diplomats to think like Aeschylus and why should more artists think like statesmen? In this Rising Tide Foundation lecture, Dr Nicolai Petro introduces classical Greek Tragedy from a moral, and philosophical perspective containing within its essence, the necessary remedies for the geopolitical ills plaguing humanity- whether 2500 years ago or in our present crisis-ridden age. Speaker Bio:  Dr. Petro is the Silvia-Chandley Professor of Peace Studies and Nonviolence (2017-2019) and Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, in the United States. He also served as the US State Department‘s special assistant for policy on the Soviet Union in the early 1990s and is currently a Member of the Board at the Simone Weil Center and the American Committee for U.S.-Russian Accord. The Rising Tide Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Montreal, Canada, focused on facilitating greater bridges between east and west while also providing a service that includes geopolitical analysis, research in the arts, philosophy, sciences and history. Consider supporting our work and making a donation today and subscribing to our page free of charge. Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   Originally posted on Rising Tide FoundationRising Tide Foundation Subscribe Dedicated to the enhancement of cross-cultural understanding and dialogue between east and west. © 2025 Rising Tide Foundation PO Box 3, Ste Martine, Quebec, J0S 1V0 Unsubscribe