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How greening initiatives can help promote peace
After two decades of violent conflict in the city of Mosul, Iraq, Dr Omar Mohammed, founder of the Mosul Eye organisation, started a tree-planting initiative to help bring communities together. In th…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Nuclear security and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant with Dr Ross Peel
How has the Russian occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant impacted nuclear security and safety? In this podcast episode we explore nuclear security and safety and the Russian occupation …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Wargaming: Playing out uncertainty with Dr David Banks
Wargaming has surged in popularity in recent years, drawing substantial financial backing from militaries, governments and the private sector alike. But what are wargames and how are they being used …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
The experiences of displaced Ukrainian women with Dr Daryna Dvornichenko
“So far, six million Ukrainians are estimated to have left the country to flee Russia's full-scale invasion. And because of military service requirements in Ukraine, most of these refugees are women.…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
What do current conflicts tell us about the world today and our prospects for peace?
**We're bringing you a special episode of the World: we got this podcast** As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, there is also ongoing fighting in Gaza, attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea a…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Israel and conflict memory in Lebanon
Series: Breaking Cycles of Conflict As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, Dr Craig Larkin and Bronte Philips reflect on what this means for the people of Lebanon. They …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Violent extremism and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Tens of thousands of children currently live in dire conditions in Al Hol camp in Syria – and there are concerns this makes them vulnerable to radicalisation and recruitment. But what is the evidence…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Translating the stories of conflict-affected populations
A translator’s job is to take something in one language and convert it to another – but when you’re translating the stories of people affected by conflict, how do you ensure your own feelings don’t g…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Israel-Hamas war: The rules of armed conflict with Professor Emily Crawford
Israel’s military response to the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas has been subject to much discussion. In a two-part series, we consider specific questions related to the use of force, jus ad bellum, …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Addressing male conflict trauma
Content warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual violence, self-harm, and suicide. Series: Breaking Cycles of Conflict Dr Heidi Riley and Beth Heron discuss their research into conflict tra…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago