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Geopolitical Cafe: Japan. Meeting with Philippe Pelletier and Laurent Hassid

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Nov 24Free

Geopolitical Cafe: Japan. Meeting with Philippe Pelletier and Laurent Hassid

Philippe Pelletier is a geographer with degrees in Japanese language and civilizations. The Germaine Tillion library invites you to meet him during one of its "Geopolitical Cafes."

Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion (Paris 16th)

About

Philippe Pelletier is a professor emeritus at the Université Lumière Lyon 2 and a member of the UMR 5600 Environment, City, Society. A doctor of geography, he holds degrees in Japanese language and civilization. His work and publications focus on the geography of Japan, geopolitics, metageography, the ideological history of the nature-society interface, and the relationships between geography and ecology.

Laurent Hassid is a doctor of geography, specializing in geopolitics. He manages the blog https://beyondborderlines.wordpress.com/ and has been the organizer of the geopolitical cafes since their inception in 2016.


Since 2016, the Germaine Tillion library has regularly hosted geopolitical cafes on current events. They are moderated by Laurent Hassid. The guest presents the topic of the cafe in a few minutes, after which participants intervene, ask questions, share their experiences, react, and engage in a dialogue with the speaker.

Our take on this event

Forget everything you think you know about Japan and dive deep into its complex geopolitical reality with leading experts. This relaxed gathering is the perfect spot to unpack current global dynamics through an informal and engaging dialogue.

Explore Japanese geopolitics at the Germaine Tillion Library on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. From 18:00 to 19:30, Professor Philippe Pelletier and geographer Laurent Hassid host a discussion on the complexities of the country. This event is open to anyone aged 15 and over interested in academic analysis and open dialogue. Attendance is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue, located in the 16th arrondissement, is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring that all interested participants can join the conversation in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Join the Germaine Tillion Library for an insightful session of the Geopolitical Café series on November 24, 2026. Focusing on Japan, this meeting features Philippe Pelletier, professor emeritus at Lumière Lyon 2 University, and Laurent Hassid, a doctor in geography who has organized these gatherings since 2016.

The format encourages active participation. The session begins with a short presentation on the theme, followed by an open discussion where attendees can ask questions, share personal insights, and engage directly with the experts. It is a unique opportunity for those 15 and older to deepen their understanding of global issues in a collaborative setting.

Admission is free, with no prior reservation required, subject to seating capacity. The library, situated in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, is wheelchair accessible for all visitors.

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