Bästa Democracy podcaster (2025)

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#42 Evolving Threats to Nuclear Security – with Lars van Dassen 26:14

1M ago26:14

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What are the most acute threats to nuclear security and how are they evolving? How does nuclear security relate to non-proliferation and disarmament? In this episode we talk to Lars van Dassen, who is executive director of the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) in Vienna. This episode is presented in collaboration with the Alva Myrdal Cent…

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#41 The Iranian Nuclear Issue – with Stephan Klement 9:48

3M ago9:48

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In this episode we discuss the Iranian nuclear issue with Ambassador Stephan Klement, who is the EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. He has been a part of the nuclear negotiations with Iran for more than 20 years and is a Special Advisor for the Iranian nuclear issue in the European External Action Service. Since Stephan holds t…

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#40 A Journey Connecting Mental Health and Peace – with Karen Brounéus 20:56

3M ago20:56

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In this episode, Karen Brounéus, professor in peace and conflict research and clinical psychologist, takes us on a journey from grassroots work to the bird's-eye view of research and policy and back again. Karen’s research helps us think more deeply about the intrinsic link between mental health and conflict reduction. Her new Uppsala Initiative fo…

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#39 The Challenge and Potential of Conflict Data – with Therese Pettersson 16:33

6M ago16:33

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In this episode UCDP Research coordinator Therese Pettersson discusses their newly released data for the year 2024. She also walks us through how the Uppsala Conflict Data Program ensures the quality of the datasets and how they tacke key challenges in data collection. Further resources: A special data feature in which the UCDP team discusses the d…

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#38 AI, Peace and International Law – with Mary Ellen O’Connell 47:27

7M ago47:27

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This special episode features the talk by Professor Mary Ellen O’Connell from the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, which she gave at the inaugural Peter Wallensteen Lecture on 20 May 2025 in Uppsala. This new lecture series honours our founder Professor Peter Wallensteen. The talk begins with a critique of the current reliance on det…

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#37 A Challenged but Unbroken Nuclear Order – with Stephen Herzog 48:49

7M ago48:49

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After several decades of relative stability, many now question the health of the global nuclear order. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Herzog offers his take on the impact of the Russian war in Ukraine, the rise of China, and recent shifts in US foreign policy under Trump. Is the nuclear taboo eroding? Will more countries acquire nuclear weapons? Are …

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#36 The Joys of Data and the Utility of Visuals – with Siri Jansson 15:48

8M ago15:48

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In this episode Siri Jansson discusses the joys and challenges of creating the Alva Myrdal Centre’s new database on arms control agreements, AMC data. Siri offers fascinating insights on how visuals have been an integral part of the project since its inception. We also get a sneak peek of what’s next for the AMC Data team! Check out AMC Data: https…

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#35 Bridging Research and Policy – with Florian Krampe 19:02

9M ago19:02

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In this episode we discuss the link between science and policy with Florian Krampe, who works as Director of Studies, Peace and Development at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI.) Florian has rich experience working at the interface between science and policy and offers valuable perspectives and examples of how successfully…

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#34 Democracy Under Threat – with Espen Geelmuyden Rød 21:44

10M ago21:44

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In this episode we look at current threats to democracy and ask if the internet and social media have turned against democracy? Joining us from Norway is Espen Geelmuyden Rød, who is a former researcher at our department. Espen has done research on the social and political causes of autocracy and democracy as well as the political impacts of digita…

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#33 The Civil War in Sudan – with Johan Brosché 18:34

10M ago18:34

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In this episode, Johan Brosché helps us navigate the complexities and horrors of the civil war currently raging in Sudan. Johan works as associate professor at our department and is one of Sweden’s leading experts on Sudan. A quick glance at Johan’s CV reveals his academic interest in Sudan, but during our conversation his engagement and empathy fo…

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#32 Nuclear Politics in the Middle East – with Ludovica Castelli 18:00

12M ago18:00

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Ludovica Castelli is an expert on the history of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. In the latest episode of our podcast Researching Peace, Ludovica takes us on a fascinating journey covering oft-overlooked nuclear politics in the region and offers her take on recent events in light of this complex history. This episode is presented by the Alva My…

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#31 Predicting Electoral Violence – with David Randahl and Hanne Fjelde 19:50

1y ago19:50

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Around the world – in both mature and young democracies, elections continue to be a flashpoint for violence. Researchers at our department recently released a model for forecasting violence related to elections, which could help inform the work to protect and promote democracy and electoral integrity around the globe. In this episode we interview D…

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#30 The Civilian Dimension of UN Operations - Conversations with Sabine Otto 18:35

1+ y ago18:35

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In this episode of Researching Peace, we welcome Sabine Otto, who discusses her project focusing on the civilian aspects of UN peacekeeping operations and their role in promoting human rights. She explains the transition towards multi-dimensional peacekeeping operations and reflects on future steps to enhance the effectiveness of civilian component…

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#29 AI, Peace, and Conflict #2 – Conversations with Paola Vesco 18:32

2y ago18:32

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In this episode of Researching Peace, we continue to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on peace research with Paola Vesco, a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research. Paola's research connects the dots between climate variability, food production, and conflict risk, providing essential insights in a worl…

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#28 AI, Peace, and Conflict #1 – Conversations with Jim Dale and Mert Can Yilmaz 23:12

2y ago23:12

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How does artificial intelligence (AI) affect peace and conflict research? Meet Jim Dale and Mert Can Yilmaz, who, in this episode, will explore the role of AI in peace and conflict research. Jim, a Programmer at the Violence & Impacts Early Warning System (VIEWS), explains the power of machine learning models in forecasting organized violence on a …

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#27 Water, Climate, and Conflict #3 – Conversations with Stefan Döring 16:29

2y ago16:29

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In this episode, we welcome Stefan Döring, a researcher specializing in the intersection of water and conflict. Drawing from his interdisciplinary research, Stefan sheds light on the issue of water conflicts. He unpacks the spatial dynamics of communal violence and introduces a seemingly counter-intuitive argument: water scarcity can foster coopera…

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#26 Water, Climate, and Conflict #2 – Conversations with Nina von Uexkull 12:42

2y ago12:42

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In this episode, Associate Professor Nina von Uexkull talks about the intricate relationship between climate change and conflict. She explains how the two are interconnected and how resource scarcity plays a pivotal role. She emphasizes that environmental stressors can trigger competition for limited resources, leading to tensions and conflicts. Sh…

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#25 Water, Climate, and Conflict #1 - Conversations with Ashok Swain 16:54

2+ y ago16:54

16:54

Join us in this episode as we delve into the intricate relationship between water, climate, and conflict. Our guest, Professor Ashok Swain, a leading expert in international water cooperation, unravels the complexities of how these factors intersect and impact global dynamics. Discover the challenges of climate migrants, insights into regional wate…

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#24 Att lämna som statsminister och kämpa för fred 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

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I det här mycket spännande avsnittet av Researching Peace- Alva Myrdal centrum välkomnar vi vår tidigare statsminister Stefan Löfven, som nu är ordförande för fredsforskningsinstitutet SIPRI. Vi pratar såklart om hur tiden efter att han lämnat sin post som statsminister varit, men också om NATO, nedrustning och kärnvapen. Dessutom får vi höra hur d…

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#23 Bland statistik och ubåtar 22:46

3y ago22:46

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Det har blivit dags för säsongsavslutning i Researching Peace och vi avslutar på topp med universitetslektor Magnus Öberg. I det här avsnittet pratar vi bland annat om varför är det så viktigt med statistik kring konflikter och hur det går till när man samlar in fakta om världens alla pågående konflikter. Vi ska även prata om hur statistik kan påve…

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#22 From nuclear weapons development to disarmament 21:41

3y ago21:41

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In this episode of Researching Peace, we welcome Robert Kelley, a veteran nuclear engineer at the US Department of Energy's nuclear weapons complex at Los Alamos. Kelley was involved in research and engineering operations before shifting to information analysis and disarmament in the 1980s. He worked for the International Atomic Energy Agency where…

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#21 Från fredsaktivist till professor 27:21

3y ago27:21

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Kan forskning bidra till en fredligare värld? Det tror dagens gäst – professor Isak Svensson som redan som tonåring var fredsaktivist. I det här avsnittet ska han lära oss mer om hur forskning om förhandlingar kan förändra världen. Vi ska också prata om hur förödande kriget i Ukraina är för framtida förhandlingar med länder som har kärnvapen. Resea…

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#20 Med blick mot världen 25:24

3+ y ago25:24

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Cecilia Wikström är inte bara en av Sveriges mest seniora EU-parlamentariker – hon är också ordförande i Alva Myrdal-centrums styrelse. I det här avsnittet blickar vi framåt och frågar oss vad centret egentligen kan åstadkomma på sikt. Och varför var det just Cecilia Wikström som fick frågan om att leda arbetet? Dessutom, hur har hon fått tag i en …

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#19 En kärnfysikers detektivarbete 24:40

3+ y ago24:40

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Vem är det som kontrollerar om ett land har kärnvapen eller inte? Finns det verktyg för att ta reda på sanningen? Det har blivit dags att vässa geniknölarna i Researching Peace. I det här avsnittet träffar vi Sophie Grape, docent i tillämpad kärnfysik. Hon beskriver själv sitt jobb som ett detektivarbete. Researching Peace - en podcast från institu…

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#18 Den globala kampen 24:40

3+ y ago24:40

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I det här avsnittet träffar vi svenska Beatrice Fihn som leder antikärnvapenrörelsen ICAN, mottagare av Nobels fredspris 2017. Men hur är det att leda den globala kampen mot kärnvapen mitt under brinnande krig, när världen plötsligt står inför ett verkligt kärnvapenhot? Är hon själv orolig för framtiden? Och varför är hon så besviken på den svenska…

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#17 Vägen framåt 29:35

3+ y ago29:35

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Hur kommer Sveriges relation till Ryssland se ut i framtiden? Vad behöver hända efter kriget för att gå framåt? Och vad kan Alva Myrdal centrum spela för roll i det hela? I det här avsnittet av Researching Peace träffar vi Joakim Vaverka, toppdiplomat med lång erfarenhet från bland annat FN:s säkerhetsråd. Dessutom sitter Joakim Vaverka i styrelsen…

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#16 I stormens öga 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

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Sedan kriget i Ukraina bröt ut har kärnvapenhotet trappats upp, bedömare menar att risken för att kärnvapen kommer att användas har ökat. I det här avsnittet möter vi Sveriges Radios utrikeskorrespondent Lubna El-Shanti som är född i Ukraina och som var på plats när kriget bröt ut. Hon är också en av de journalister som med egna ögon sett det fasan…

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#15 Om det värsta sker 26:35

3+ y ago26:35

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Kan Sverige bygga upp en beredskap för en kärnvapenattack? Eller är enda vägen framåt att arbeta för nedrustning? I det här avsnittet möter du Vendela Englund Burnett, ordförande i Svenska läkare mot kärnvapen, som menar att den svenska sjukvården skulle stå maktlös vid en kärnvapenattack. Vendela Englund Burnett är dessutom en av få som besökt de …

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#14 Året som världen borde minnas 26:43

3+ y ago26:43

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1945 fälldes två atombomber över Hiroshima och Nagasaki i Japan. Attackerna slog ut städerna och dödade över 200 000 personer. Kriget i Ukraina har återigen satt fokus på kärnvapenfrågan. Men vad har världen lärt sig av historien? Hur nära var det att kärnvapen avfyrades under Kuba-krisen? Och vad spelar sanktioner egentligen för roll? I det här av…

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#13 Det kraftfullaste vapnet 25:13

3+ y ago25:13

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För första gången sedan kalla kriget står världen inför ett reellt kärnvapenhot. Hur hamnade vi här och vilken roll kan Alva Myrdal center spela i nedrustningen? I det första avsnittet av vår andra säsong möter du Erik Melander, professor och föreståndare för det nystartade Alva Myrdal Center. Researching Peace - en podcast från institutionen för f…

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"Capitalism is another form of oppression" - Lea Ypi 57:53

3+ y ago57:53

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What does it mean to me free? Lea Ypi is the author of the award-winning biography “Free: Coming of Age at the end of History”. It’s a book about growing up in communist Albania in the 80s, and then experiencing the broken promise of freedom under capitalism. We discuss if and where freedom can be found in systems of oppression, and its limitations…

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#12 Peace Research in the Global South 39:54

4y ago39:54

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How is peace research perceived in different places around the world? Do the perceptions remain the same when we move from a research environment in the global north to another in the south? If there is variation, what is the reason behind it? In this episode, Pedro Valenzuela -Professor of International Relations at the Javeriana University- and A…

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#11 Doing Field Research 27:28

4y ago27:28

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What are the ethical challenges of conducting field research in conflict-affected areas? In this episode, Prakash Bhattarai -the Founder and Executive Director of Center for Social Change- and Karen Brounéus - Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University- talk about their experiences in the field, including in post-war N…

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#10 Predicting Armed Conflicts 21:54

4y ago21:54

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Is it possible to forecast when and where violence will escalate in the future? In this episode, Håvard Hegre -Dag Hammarskjöld Professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University and Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo- talks about how he approaches to the question of prediction in peace studies. As the leader of the…

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#9 Diplomacy & Peace Research 34:45

4y ago34:45

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How can peace research play a role in the developments in international relations and diplomacy? How does the interaction between theory and practice work in the context of peace and conflict? In this episode, Jan Eliasson - Honorary Doctor of Uppsala University, former Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, and former Swedish Minister of Foreign Affa…

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#8 Researching Conflicts Ethically 28:50

4+ y ago28:50

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How should peace researchers reflect on ethics in their studies? What are the key challenges that they are likely to face while investigating on the ground in the conflict zones? Are ethical review boards really necessary? In this episode of Researching Peace, Kristine Höglund -Professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University- talks a…

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#7 Collecting Conflict Data 29:28

4+ y ago29:28

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Why do we need data on conflicts in order to understand peace? The Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) has been collecting systematic information on organized violence around the world for almost 40 years. In this episode of Researching Peace, the UCDP’s program director Magnus Öberg and project manager Therese Pettersson explain the logic and pra…

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“We need to think hard on why it is so difficult to achieve real democracy.” 59:05

4+ y ago59:05

59:05

Katrina Forrester on the questions of liberty, equality and how capitalism structures politics, life and how we think about ourselves and the others

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“We need to think hard why it is so difficult to achieve real democracy.” 59:05

4+ y ago59:05

59:05

Katrina Forrester on the questions of liberty, equality and how capitalism structures politics, life and how we think about ourselves and the others

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#6 Resisting without Violence 26:55

4+ y ago26:55

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Do we need to study civil resistance to better understand war and peace? Does civil resistance even work? If so, when and how? In this episode of Researching Peace, Erica Chenoweth - Frank Stanton Professor of the First Amendment at Harvard Kennedy School and Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study- t…

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#5 Responding to Conflict 34:40

4+ y ago34:40

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Civil society initiatives for peace are valuable in conflict-affected regions. Peace research learns a lot from the good practices and paves the way for practitioners and policy-makers to make them realize what works and what not when it comes to peacebuilding. In this episode, Hannah Tsadik – Advocacy Director for Open Society Foundation, Africa R…

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How Can We Build a Better Democracy? 1:08:00

4+ y ago1:08:00

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What is democracy, how has it changed over time? And is today‘s form compatible with tomorrow’s challenges? What would it mean to expand the “demos” that makes up the polis? And how to think about democracy in the time of climate emergency? Listen to activist, thinker and writer Astra Taylor in conversation with Karin Pettersson and Georg Diez.…

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#4 Understanding Peace and Conflict Research 22:04

4+ y ago22:04

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Peace research seeks to understand the causes, dynamics, and resolution of armed conflicts and organized violence. In this episode, Kjell-Åke Nordquist – Professor of International Relations at the University College Stockholm- is talking about the origins and the evolution of peace and conflict research in Uppsala. As a former Head of the Departme…

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#3 Being on the Ground 26:58

4+ y ago26:58

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Conflict-ridden areas are at the focus of peace research in academia. But how does it feel to be on the ground? In this episode, Jamie LeSueur -Head of Emergency Operations at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Uppsala University Alumnus of the Year (2020)- shares some insights on his daily work as a pra…

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#2 Bridging the Gap: Research & Policy 31:16

5y ago31:16

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Is there a divide between research and policy? If so, how does this gap manifest itself? In this episode, Mimmi Söderberg Kovacs -Head of Research at the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA)- and Govinda Clayton -Senior Researcher in Peace Processes within the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich- talk about how to bridge the gap especially in peace…

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#1 Evolution of Peace Research in Uppsala 39:43

5y ago39:43

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Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University has been working on understanding organized violence since 1971. In this episode, Peter Wallensteen -Senior Professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University and Professor Emeritus at University of Notre Dame- takes a look at this 50-year-long journey, talks about the foun…

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Philosophy Tea - John le Carré 54:03

5y ago54:03

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Building on his background in British Intelligence John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in from the Cold was a global success. It has been followed by a series of other best-selling works, many of which have been filmed with prominent directors and actors. In this Philosophy Tea we focus on the role of the spies, particularly during the Cold War: Do th…

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Philosophy Tea - Naomi Klein 54:01

5y ago54:01

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This episode of the Philosophy Tea, focusing on Naomi Klein, was recorded and edited at Reginateatern, which also served as the host venue for the event on 3 November 2021. In our second Philosophy Tea we discuss Naomi Klein’s timely and controversial contribution to the climate change debate, This Changes Everything (2014). The book is a valuable …

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Philosophy Tea - Mahatma Gandhi 55:39

5y ago55:39

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In this Philosophy Tea we scrutinize the life, achievements and legacy of the icon of nonviolent action Mohandas K. Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948). His work began with Asian resistance against White rule in South Africa and led to a number of campaigns for India’s self-determination in the 1920s and 1930s, contributing to the co…

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Philosophy Tea - John Maynard Keynes 59:08

5y ago59:08

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This episode discusses John Maynard Keynes’ important work of political economy, The Economic Consequences of the Peace. Critical of the harsh reparation payments imposed on Germany after World War I by the Treaty of Versailles (1919), Keynes argues that these will lead to increased suffering by the German people and to economic and political insta…

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