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The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Lessons from the Edge with Marie Yovanovitch 29:54

6d ago29:54

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On 25 January 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke with Marie Yovanovitch, who was the United States’ Ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 to 2019. She has also held posts as US Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan and Armenia, and from 2001 to 2004 she was Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is the author of the new book, Les…

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The Ballpark | Extra Innings: England's Cross of Gold with Professor James Morrison 22:36

14d ago22:36

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In June 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Centre Affiliate Professor James Morrison about his new book, England's Cross of Gold Keynes, Churchill, and the Governance of Economic Beliefs (Cornell University Press, 2021). They also discussed the history of the gold standard in the UK, and what research on economic and monetary histor…

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The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Professor Mary Kaldor on Long-term Solutions to the War in Ukraine 22:23

21d ago22:23

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On 9 June 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Mary Kaldor of the LSE about ways to reimagine a future European security framework. They also discussed the importance of empowering the local civil society groups in Russia and Ukraine that oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This Extra Inning was produced by …

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Can gaming make us happier? 29:41

2M ago29:41

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Gaming has become a normal part of many people's everyday lives, from mobile to console games it is easier than ever to be a gamer. But how do online games affect us? This month, LSE iQ asks: Can gaming make us happier? We talk about online abuse in gaming and the toxic nature of some gamers and how a location-based game like Pokémon Go gently nudg…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Sports and Society in the Maghreb (Webinar) 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

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This panel, co-organised with the Society for Algerian Studies, explored the relationship between sports and society in the Maghreb. Panellists from across academia and the media discussed the historical development of sport in the region, as well as the relationship between gender and sport. With Morocco and Tunisia qualifying for the 2022 Men's W…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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The Untold Story of the Golan Heights: Occupation, Colonization and Jawlani Resistance (Book Launch) 1:15:51

2M ago1:15:51

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This event was the launch of 'The Untold Story of the Golan Heights: Occupation, Colonization and Jawlani Resistance' edited by Muna Dajani, Munir Fakher Eldin and Michael Mason. This landmark volume is the first academic study in English of Arab politics and culture in the occupied Golan Heights. It focuses on an indigenous community, known as the…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Rethinking Revolution From Ethiopia To Iran 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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This panel, co-organised with the Department of Gender Studies and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at LSE, combined reflections from Ethiopia and Iran to query the legacies of revolutionary politics in our present, with particular focus on the current protests in Iran.Arash Davari is Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science a…

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Episode 3 - Assessing the Assessment, a look at the World Bank’s CPIA 38:27

3M ago38:27

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By Ioana Puricel and Nick MullerThis episode builds on the previous theme by zooming in on the World Bank’s Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) score. The scoring is based on what the Bank considers to be ideal policies and institutional qualities that contribute to growth, poverty reduction and thus aid effectiveness. We discuss cri…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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The Islamic Movement in Israel 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

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This event was the launch of Tilde Rosmer's latest book 'The Islamic Movement in Israel' published by University of Texas Press.Since its establishment in the late 1970s, Israel’s Islamic Movement has grown from a small religious revivalist organization focused on strengthening the faith of Muslim Palestinian citizens of Israel to a countrywide soc…

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Episode 2 - IMF creditworthiness: implications for knowledge production and African development 25:27

3M ago25:27

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By Alyssa Scharpf, Ali Raja and Sanath JaishankarThis episode addresses how the IMF conceptualises creditworthiness. We make the case that the IMF is allowing subjectivity within this, informed by ideological culture and geopolitical interests. Ultimately, this creates a self-reinforcing system of knowledge production, and leads to a loss of policy…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Student Careers Panel 29:42

3M ago29:42

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Students at all levels and institutions were invited to this careers panel where practitioners in various Middle East-related fields will talk through their career paths.Reza Afshar is the Executive Director of Independent Diplomat, a non-profit non-governmental organisation founded in 2004 by British former diplomat Carne Ross to give advice and a…

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LSE Podcasts

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How does class define us? 32:58

3M ago32:58

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This episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘How does class define us?’ It examines how we wear and reveal our social class in English society today. Do accents really matter? Is it enough to imitate one supposed ‘social betters’ to achieve social mobility? What cost is there to the individual who changes their social status?Sue Windebank talks to an LSE Law stud…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Understanding Insurgency: Popular Support for the PKK in Turkey 1:03:54

3M ago1:03:54

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This event, as part of the LSE Middle East Centre's Kurdish Studies Series, was the launch of Francis O'Connor's latest book 'Understanding Insurgency: Popular Support for the PKK in Turkey' published by Cambridge University Press. No insurgent movement can survive without some degree of popular support, but what does it mean to support an armed gr…

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Episode 1 - Who Owns Knowledge: the Politics of Knowledge Production 20:17

3M ago20:17

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This podcast asked the question, what is considered legitimate knowledge within the development studies field? It explores the role of the 'Journal Impact Factor' in solidifying existing north-south hierarchies and how funding affects the kind of research produced. It discusses the role of CODESRIA and considers how language hierarchies and barrier…

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LSE Podcasts

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How can we survive the next mass extinction? 31:56

4M ago31:56

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Sea levels are rising, carbon emissions are increasing and deforestation is continuing at an alarming rate. Human created climate change is drastically reshaping life on earth, with up to 75% of the diversity of the species on our planet on their way to becoming extinct. This month, LSE iQ asks: How can we survive the next mass extinction? We’ll di…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Understanding Palestine: An online journey through contemporary Palestinian realities 54:54

4M ago54:54

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In this event, Makan, a Palestinian-led education organisation that strengthens voices for Palestinian rights, launched their curated online course, 'Understanding Palestine'. The launch included a discussion with the head of Inclusive Education at the LSE Eden Centre for Educational Enhancement, Akile Ahmet.…

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LSE Podcasts

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The Ballpark | Extra Innings: the future of Liberal Internationalism and the War in Ukraine 18:40

4M ago18:40

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On 9 June 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Ayse Zarakol of the University of Cambridge about the state of the Liberal International Order following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. They also discuss what the rise of non-Western powers that have not fully adhered to Liberal Internationalism s…

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The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Everyone wins: Student-faculty collaborations in the UGRA programme 12:28

4M ago12:28

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In June 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Professor James Morrison about his experience as a faculty lead working on research projects with undergraduates as part of the US Centre’s undergraduate research assistant (UGRA) programme. Professor Morrison, who has worked with an UGRA each year since the programme’s inception in 2017, d…

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The Ballpark | Extra Innings: American Isolationism and the future of the Liberal World Order 19:57

4M ago19:57

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On 9 June 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Charles Kupchan of the Council on Foreign Relations and Georgetown University about the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the Liberal World Order. They also discussed the foreign policy objectives of the United States and how the United States shoul…

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The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Finding Success as a Phelan US Centre Undergraduate Research Assistant 24:55

4M ago24:55

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On February 24th, 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Joss Harrison spoke to Karen Torres about her experience as an undergraduate research assistant (UGRA) with Dr John Collins at the US Centre in 2019-20, and how this has influenced her academic and career plans. They also discussed her co-authored article with Dr Collins in the Journal of Illicit Econo…

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What’s the future of capitalism? 31:02

5M ago31:02

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Capitalism and free markets have lifted billions out of poverty across the globe. But it is also blamed for widening the gap between rich and poor - with increasing numbers of people feeling left behind. Joanna Bale talks to Lea Ypi, David Hope, Julian Limberg and Tomila Lankina about defining freedom, debunking trickle-down economics and defying t…

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The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Dr Fiona Hill on Putin, the War in Ukraine, and European Security 29:21

6M ago29:21

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On 15 June 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Dr Fiona Hill of the Brookings Institute in Washington D.C. about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the ramifications for the future of NATO and the European security framework. They also discuss future possibilities of engaging with Russia and the role th…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Keynote 3: Sunaina Maira on a long war of position: Palestine, BDS, and besieging the siege 32:55

6M ago32:55

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This keynote lecture took place at the Gramsci in the Middle East & North Africa Conference organised by the LSE Middle East Centre in cooperation with Ghent University. The conference explored, through empirically-grounded research, how Gramsci’s work can help us make sense of our contemporary moment in the region marked by a significant expansion…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Keynote 2: Alia Mossallam on thinking about counterhegemonic storytelling with Gramsci 29:05

6M ago29:05

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This keynote lecture took place at the Gramsci in the Middle East & North Africa Conference organised by the LSE Middle East Centre in cooperation with Ghent University from 9-10 May, 2022. The conference explored, through empirically-grounded research, how Gramsci’s work can help us make sense of our contemporary moment in the region marked by a s…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Keynote 1: Patrizia Manduchi on Antonio Gramsci, from Sardinia to the Arab World 39:13

6M ago39:13

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This keynote lecture took place at the Gramsci in the Middle East & North Africa Conference organised by the LSE Middle East Centre in cooperation with Ghent University from 9-10 May, 2022. The conference explored, through empirically-grounded research, how Gramsci’s work can help us make sense of our contemporary moment in the region marked by a s…

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LSE Podcasts

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Public Authority Podcast | Changing the course of a landmark trial at the ICC 33:40

7M ago33:40

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Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA) Public Policy Podcast This episode of the Public Authority Podcast examines the impact of long-term research focussed on northern Uganda hosted at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa. The episode talks to Professor Tim Allen and researcher Jacky Atingo to understand how this research aided the successful pro…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Creating Consent in an Illiberal Order: Policing Disputes in Jordan 1:26:05

7M ago1:26:05

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This event was the launch of Jessica Watkins' latest book 'Creating Consent in an Illiberal Order: Policing Disputes in Jordan' published by Cambridge University Press. Middle Eastern police forces have a reputation for carrying out repression and surveillance on behalf of authoritarian regimes, despite frequently under enforcing the law. But what …

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Turkey’s Domestic and International Politics Over the Past Two Decades (Webinar) 1:37:48

8M ago1:37:48

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This panel explored the interconnectedness of Turkey’s domestic and foreign politics over the past two decades. How do geopolitical histories and imaginaries affect Turkey’s foreign policy? What are the links between everyday culture and Turkey’s foreign policy? To what extent have global and regional developments impacted on and informed domestic …

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Why do we need foodbanks? 39:17

9M ago39:17

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This month we’re re-running an episode from 2019 about an issue which has come back into focus with the cost-of-living crisis. As food and energy prices soar, it’s predicted that the demand for food banks will reach record highs as those on low incomes and benefits face an uphill battle to make ends meet. Joanna Bale talks to LSE’s Aaron Reeves and…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Emergent Powers in MENA: Qatar, Turkey and Beyond (Hybrid Event) 1:25:18

9M ago1:25:18

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This event was the launch of three papers authored by Courtney Freer and Spyros Sofos of the LSE Middle East Centre as part of the Global Transitions Series, a research output from PeaceRep – the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform funded by the UK Aid from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).1. Qatar and the UAE in…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Engaging Arabic Audiences From London (Webinar) 1:05:49

10M ago1:05:49

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The Arabic-language news environment is facing significant challenges. Arab journalists work under multiple pressures including the lack of political freedoms, the proliferation of digital technologies and social media, the assumed disinterest of younger audiences and financial constraints facing many outlets.As part of the research project Arab Ne…

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LSE Podcasts

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Do we need the arts to change the world? 29:31

10M ago29:31

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This episode of LSE iQ asks do we need the arts to change the world? As the UK government looks to recover from the costs of the pandemic its decision to cut funding for creative higher education courses could be seen as a pragmatic response to the changed world or a short-signted move. LSE IQ talks to researchers who have used the creative arts to…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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War-Torn: The Unmaking Of Syria 1:29:39

11M ago1:29:39

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This event was the launch of Leïla Vignal's latest book 'War-Torn: The Unmaking of Syria, 2011–2021' published by Hurst.In order to consider the future of Syria, it is crucial to assess not only what has been destroyed, but also how it was destroyed. It is equally vital to address the structural and possibly enduring results of large-scale destruct…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Transitional Justice in Process: Plans and Politics in Tunisia (Webinar) 1:10:10

11M ago1:10:10

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This webinar was the launch of Mariam Salehi's latest book Transitional Justice in Process: Plans and Politics in Tunisia published by Manchester University Press. Transitional Justice in Process is the first book to comprehensively study the Tunisian transitional justice process. After the fall of the Ben Ali regime in 2011, Tunisia swiftly began …

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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The Formation of Modern Kurdish Society in Iran (Webinar) 54:14

11M ago54:14

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This webinar, as part of the LSE Middle East Centre's Kurdish Studies Series, was the launch of Marouf Cabi's latest book 'The Formation of Modern Kurdish Society in Iran: Modernity, Modernization and Social Change 1921-1979' published by Bloomsbury Publishing.Although the Kurds have attracted widespread international attention, Iranian Kurdistan h…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Future-Proofing Kuwait: Urban Policymaking in the 21st Century (Webinar) 1:23:24

11M ago1:23:24

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This webinar presented the results of two LSE Kuwait Programme research projects: 1. Urban Governance and Spatial Patterns in Kuwait: Exploring the Links Between the Physical and the Socioeconomic - Dhari Alrasheed and Nuno F. da Cruz2. Can Smart Cities Solve the Housing Crisis? A Study on Korea-Kuwait Partnership for a New Smart City in Kuwait - H…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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The Making of the Carceral State in Modern Iran (Webinar) 59:42

11M ago59:42

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This event, with research drawn from Dr. Golnar Nikpour's book manuscript 'The Incarcerated Modern: Prisons and Public Life in Iran', examined the making of the carceral state in modern Iran.Until the turn of the 20th century, prisons were virtually nonexistent in Iran. Even by the 1920s, as the first modern prison network was being built in centra…

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LSE Podcasts

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Should you follow your passion? 28:41

11M ago28:41

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The idea of ‘following your passion’ is widespread in popular culture and on social media. With the pandemic having given many people pause to reflect on meaning in their own lives, this episode of LSE iQ asks whether the advice to ‘follow you heart’ or to ‘find your calling’, is good advice. We’ll learn how following a calling turned one LSE gradu…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Second-Generation Liberation Wars: Rethinking Colonialism in Iraqi Kurdistan and Southern Sudan 59:05

11M ago59:05

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This event was the launch of Yaniv Voller's latest book Second-Generation Liberation Wars: Rethinking Colonialism in Iraqi Kurdistan and Southern Sudan published by Cambridge University Press.The formation of post-colonial states in Africa, and the Middle East gave birth to prolonged separatist wars. Exploring the evolution of these separatist wars…

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LSE Podcasts

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The Ballpark | S4 E3: New York: Education Inequality in the Empire State 33:52

11M ago33:52

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In this episode of the Ballpark, we head to New York to learn more about the Empire State. We look at the 'city that never sleeps', and the rest of the state, which is one that many of us may actually know very little about. We explore how the City and the rest of the state interact, as well as how they differ on some key issues, and in one importa…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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60 Years of Higher Education in Algeria: Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities 1:13:12

11M ago1:13:12

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The Algerian Higher Education system has evolved significantly over the past six decades, responding to the changing economic and political contexts of the country.After inheriting the French colonial education system in the sixties with minor adjustments, the seventies saw a democratisation of the space. During the eighties, the role of the single…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Access to Justice for Gender-Based Violence in Iraq (Webinar) 58:57

12M ago58:57

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Please note: this is the English language recording of this event. At times there may be pauses due to the use of an interpreter.This event was the launch of 'Challenging Narratives of ‘Fate and Divine Will’: Access to Justice for Gender-Based Violence in Iraq' co-authored by Taif Alkhudary, Marwa Abdul Ridah, Anfal Abed and Amal Kabashi as part of…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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اللجوء للقضاء في قضايا العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي في العراق 57:13

12M ago57:13

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تشكّل هذه الفعّالية فرصة لإطلاق تقرير'تحدي سرديات ”القضاء والقدر“: اللجوء للقضاء في قضايا العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي في العراق‘ الذي شارك في كتابته طيف الخضيري، مروة عبد الرضا، أنفال عبد و أمل كباشي. و هذا التقرير هو جزء من "برنامج أبحاث الصراع - العراق" التابع لكلية لندن للاقتصاد و العلوم السياسيةتعتمد هذه الدراسة على بيانات جمعت من خلال 34 …

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LSE Podcasts

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Can mothers do it all? 29:17

12M ago29:17

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Welcome to LSE IQ, where we work with academics to bring you their latest research and ideas. In this episode, Nathalie Abbott speaks to Shani Orgad (Professor of Media and Communications at LSE) about representations of mothers, and what effects these have on all of us.We find out the real reasons mums leave the workforce, deep dive into the media…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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The Kurdish Women's Freedom Movement: Gender, Body Politics and Militant Femininities 1:00:56

1y ago1:00:56

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This event was the launch of Isabel Käser's latest book 'The Kurdish Women's Freedom Movement: Gender, Body Politics and Militant Femininities' published by Cambridge University Press.Amidst ongoing wars and insecurities, female fighters, politicians, and activists of the Kurdish Freedom Movement are building a new political system that centres gen…

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The Ballpark | S4 E2: California: Environmental Policy in the Golden State 26:56

1y ago26:56

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For this episode of The Ballpark, we head to California to take an in-depth look at the Golden State’s considerable economic power and what that means for its ability to influence environmental policy nationwide. We also discuss the state’s worsening wildfires, and what actions the state and federal government can take to mitigate them. Guest Contr…

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Has COVID killed the office? 24:34

1y ago24:34

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What does the post-pandemic future hold for office workers? Will we drift back to old ways of working, or continue with hybrid/remote working? What do the experts advise on how best to adapt?Joanna Bale talks to LSE’s Connson Locke, Grace Lordan and Carsten Sorensen, as well as Hailley Griffis, a social media management company executive, who belie…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Seen But Not Heard: Youth Citizenship Identities and Participation in Kuwait 1:11:59

1y ago1:11:59

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Kuwait’s nationality and citizenship rules have been contentious since the country’s independence in 1961. The rightful claim to full citizenship rights in the oil-rich Gulf state is highly restricted and divided along lines of kinship, religion, gender, ethnicity and nationality, leaving the majority of Kuwait’s population excluded from many socia…

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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Sudan Coup: Analysis from the Ground 58:41

1y ago58:41

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This event was co-organised by the LSE Middle East Centre and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the LSE.On 25 October 2021, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared a state of emergency in Sudan, dissolving the government and detaining civilian leadership. Burhan is leader of the joint ruling council. The council's official goal is to hand ove…

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LSE Podcasts

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What is it like to be an animal? 29:50

1y ago29:50

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Welcome back to a new season of LSE IQ, where we work with academics to bring you their latest research and ideas.In this episode, I’ll be asking What is it like to be an animal? We’ll travel to the local park to find out how smart dogs are, we’ll hear about a campaign arguing that chimpanzees are animals deserving of their own rights and, finally,…

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