Professor Ed Lynch

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Professor Ed Lynch
International Relations & Foreign Policy


Coming from:		Roanoke, Virginia USA

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Politics & Current Affairs
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World Affairs

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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Ed Lynch is Chair of Political Science at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. He is a recognized expert on foreign affairs, international relations and diplomacy, especially that of the Mediterranean world. He has sailed with several cruise lines as an expert speaker, traveling to South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Lynch has travelled to over 60 countries altogether. He is a frequent commentator on political affairs for television, radio and newspapers. He has published multiple travel articles. His travel adventures include visiting 20 countries in one year, experiencing a minor earthquake in Guatemala, and nearly getting killed in Ecuador, protecting a fellow traveller. (Click images for full size)

CRUISE LECTURE TOPICS

THE AMAZON AND ENVIRONS 1. The Real Christopher Columbus 2. French Guiana and France Look to the Future 3. How Brazil Became Portuguese 4. The City of Brasilia and the Conquest of the Amazon 5. Preserving the Amazon, a Global Task 6. Brazil Finds its Place in the World 7. Small Islands, Big Dreams 8. Venezuela Struggles Toward an Uncertain Fate THE CARIBBEAN 9. Small Islands, Big Dreams 10. Christopher Columbus: the Man and the Myths 11. The Real Pirates of the Caribbean 12. The Hinge of History: When the Caribbean Changed Destinies 13. Colombia: Back From the Brink NORTHERN EUROPE 14. The First “Repositioning Cruise”: Leif Erikson Comes to America 15. Norway in the 21st Century 16. Denmark Makes its Way in a World of Giants 17. Sweden and Finland: Distant Neighbors 18. When the Berlin Wall Came Down 19. Russia After Communism 20. Estonia: A Baltic Success Story 21. The Nobel Prize: Origins, Heroes and Controversies BRITISH ISLES 22. Between Britain and France: The Channel Islands 23. Ireland Since the “Troubles” 24. Famous Irishmen 25. Scotland: Land of Inventors 26. France in the New Europe 27. The Netherlands “Punches Above its Weight.” MEDITERRANEAN & NORTH AFRICA 28. Venice and Its Empire 29. Independence for Croatia 30. Dante’s World 31. Montenegro Makes its Way in a World of Giants 32. Italy Becomes a Nation 33. Greece Faces an Uncertain Future 34. In the Footsteps of St. Paul 35. Turkey in Between Worlds 36. The Real Knights of Malta 37. Spain’s Road Back to Democracy 38. Tunisia Since the Arab Spring 39. Algeria: Back from the Brink SOUTHEAST ASIA & SOUTH PACIFIC 40. Vietnam Before the French 41. Vietnam Since the Americans 42. The Asian Tigers: Rising Economic Powers 43. Hong Kong Faces the Future 44. Singapore: A Small Nation with Big Dreams 45. Malaysia: An Old Country with a Young Face 46. The Philippines’ Return to Democracy AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 47. The Settlement of Australia 48. Rich and Unattached: Australia in the 21st Century 49. New Zealand and Multiculturalism 50. New Zealand and the Pacific Rim 51. Tales from Down Under: Anecdotes from Australia and New Zealand 52. Dealing with an Assertive China MIDDLE EAST 53. Oil and the Future 54. The British Legacy in the Middle East 55. Iran and the Gulf States: Distant Neighbors 56. Oman: The Land Between INDIA 57. Vasco da Gama: Explorer of India 58. Indira Gandhi: Leader of Her People 59. Rising India 60. Sri Lanka in the Shadow of Giants 61. Thailand: Getting to Know You ALL-PURPOSE 62. Rules of the Road Where There Are No Roads: International Law of the Sea

CRUISE HISTORY / EXPERIENCE

January 2018. Barcelona to Rome (Lectures on destinations and maritime topics) aboard the Viking Star January 2018. Rome to Barcelona (Lectures on Mediterranean nations) aboard the Viking Star August 2017. Stockholm to Copenhagen (Lectures on the Baltic Sea nations) aboard the Silver Cloud July 2017. Bayonne to Bayonne (Lectures on New England the Maritimes) aboard the Celebrity Summit June 2017. Bayonne to Bayonne (Lectures on Bermuda) aboard the Celebrity Summit May 2017. Papeete to Honolulu (Lectures on Polynesia and Hawaii) aboard the Oceania Sirena May 2017. Papeete to Papeete (Lectures on French Polynesia) aboard the Oceania Sirena January 2017. Abu Dhabi to Singapore (Lectures on the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia) aboard the Celebrity Constellation December 2016. Mombasa to Cape Town (Lectures on Africa) aboard the Silver Cloud June 2016. Venice to Venice (Lectures on Italy and Dalmatian Coast) aboard the Celebrity Constellation January 2016. Singapore to Singapore (Lectures on Southeast Asia) aboard the Celebrity Millennium June 2015. Amsterdam to Amsterdam (Lectures on the British Isles) aboard the Celebrity Silhouette August 2014. Barcelona to Barcelona (Lectures on the Mediterranean) aboard the Celebrity Equinox June 2014. Portsmouth to Amsterdam (Lectures on Scandinavia) aboard the Celebrity Eclipse July 2013. Venice to Rome (Lectures on Italy and the Dalmatian Coast) aboard the Celebrity Silhouette July 2012. Amsterdam to Amsterdam (Lectures on Scandinavia) aboard the Celebrity Constellation June 2012. Amsterdam to Amsterdam (Lectures on Norway and the Nobel Prizes) aboard the Celebrity Constellation March 2012. Miami to Miami (Lectures on the Caribbean) aboard the Celebrity Constellation January 2012. Sydney to Auckland (Lectures on Australia and New Zealand) aboard the Celebrity Century March 2011. Baltimore to Baltimore (Lectures on the Caribbean) aboard the Celebrity Mercury March 2010. Miami to Miami (Lectures on the Caribbean) aboard the Emerald Princess January 2005. Buenos Aires to Valparaiso (Lectures on South America) aboard the Norwegian Crown January 2002. Buenos Aires to Valparaiso (Lectures on South America) aboard the Marco Polo March 2001. Valparaiso to Panama (Lectures on South America) aboard the Marco Polo

	RECENT PAST CRUISES COMPLETED

The following recent Cruise History has been recorded for this candidate.

SHIP	REF	CRUISE DESCRIPTION	NIGHTS	SAILING FROM	DEPARTURE DATE
Viking Sea	SE191221	From the Caribbean to the Amazon	21	San Juan	Saturday, December 21, 2019
Viking Jupiter	JU190728	British Isles Explorer	14	Greenwich, London	Sunday, July 28, 2019
Viking Sun	SU190413	World Cruise 2019 Sector 5	28	Durban	Saturday, April 13, 2019
Viking Sea	SE181127	From the Caribbean to the Amazon	21	San Juan	Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Viking Star	ST180111	Iconic Western Mediterranean	7	Barcelona	Thursday, January 11, 2018
Viking Star	ST180104	Southern Mediterranean Discovery	7	Civitavecchia (for Rome)	Thursday, January 4, 2018

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