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Geoffery Miller
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Geopolitical Analyst, Democracy Project
Dunedin
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By Geoffrey Miller, Miriam Neigert, Geoffery Miller| The Conversation Verified Tim Walz speaks Mandarin. But don’t expect to hear Kamala Harris’ running mate deploying his Chinese language skills on the US election campaign trail. While languages are inextricably interlinked with identity, they are also becoming a political hot potato. In February, Donald Trump warned supporters that migrants “have languages that nobody in this country has ever heard of. It’s a very horrible thing”.
Lost in translation: the geopolitical risks of declining foreign language learning in Australia and NZ
By Geoffrey Miller, Miriam Neigert, Geoffery Miller| The Conversation Verified As the 2024 academic year begins in Australia and New Zealand, optimism over the state of foreign language learning at universities is in short supply. Languages have taken a post-pandemic battering. In 2023 alone, New Zealand’s Victoria University of Wellington decided to shut down its Greek, Latin and Italian programmes, while the University of Otago in Dunedin opted to discontinue German.
By Geoffrey Miller, Miriam Neigert, Geoffery Miller| The Conversation Verified Tim Walz speaks Mandarin. But don’t expect to hear Kamala Harris’ running mate deploying his Chinese language skills on the US election campaign trail. While languages are inextricably interlinked with identity, they are also becoming a political hot potato. In February, Donald Trump warned supporters that migrants “have languages that nobody in this country has ever heard of. It’s a very horrible thing”.
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Democracy Project
Protect Democracy is a nonprofit organization focused on countering authoritarian threats and strengthening democratic institutions in the U.S. It employs a multidisciplinary team of over 100 staff members, including individuals from various political backgrounds. The organization engages in litigation, policy advocacy, research, and technology initiatives to promote free and fair elections, uphold the rule of law, and encourage informed political discourse. The services offered by Protect Democracy include legal strategies to deter abuses of power, legislative advocacy for institutional reforms, and research to address emerging threats to democracy. They also develop software and data tools to enhance election transparency and security. Additionally, Protect Democracy mobilizes public engagement through communications and grassroots efforts to defend democratic norms. The organization collaborates with policymakers, election officials, and civil society to ensure accountability and protect constitutional rights.
Dunedin, New Zealand
Founded: 2017