• Root of Conflict

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Root of Conflict

By: UC3P
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  • Why are some places affected by violence and disorder while others enjoy peace and stability? From the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts, “Root of Conflict” analyzes violent conflict around the world, and the people, societies, and policy issues it affects. We meet with leading experts to discuss what can be done to create more peaceful societies.

    This series is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts at the Harris School of Public Policy. We're produced and hosted by Hannah Balikci and edited by Nishita Karun.

    Learn more about Root of Conflict here.
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Episodes
  • Polarization in a Region of Turmoil | Daniel Brumberg

    Polarization in a Region of Turmoil | Daniel Brumberg
    Apr 10 2024
    What factors hindered Tunisia's democratic transition after the Arab Spring? In this episode, we speak with Professor Daniel Brumberg, a Professor in the Department of Government at Georgetown University and co-founder of its Democracy and Governance Master’s program. We discuss Tunisia’s political landscape and how polarization impacted its own democratic journey. We also discuss different theories of political transition, Middle Eastern development politics, and Dr. Brumberg’s perspectives on Iran.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at ThePearsonInstitute.org

    Access the transcript here.

    Podcast Production Credits:

    Interviewing: Joshilyn Binkley and Hannah Balikci
    Editing: Nishita Karun
    Production: Hannah Balikci
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    1 hr
  • Colonizing Kashmir | Hafsa Kanjwal

    Colonizing Kashmir | Hafsa Kanjwal
    Mar 8 2024
    What is the history of Kashmir’s path to self-determination? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Hafsa Kanjwal, an assistant professor of South Asian History at Lafayette College. We talk about Dr. Kanjwal’s new book Colonizing Kashmir: State-building Under Indian Occupation. The book interrogates how Kashmir was made "integral" to India through a study of the decade long rule of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the second Prime Minister of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. We discuss the historical context of the conflict in Kashmir through the book’s chapters.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at ThePearsonInstitute.org

    Access the transcript here.

    Podcast Production Credits:

    Interviewing: Nishita Karun and Julia Higgins
    Editing: Nishita Karun
    Production: Hannah Balikci
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    41 mins
  • Philosophies of Research | Austin Wright

    Philosophies of Research | Austin Wright
    Feb 9 2024
    What kind of ethical concerns should researchers think about when deciding to take on a project? In this episode, we speak with Professor Austin Wright, an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at The University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and a faculty affiliate of the Pearson Institute and Empirical Studies of Conflict Project. We speak about his past and current research projects in Afghanistan, dual-use infrastructure, and broad U.S. policy interventions. We also talk about his work teaching as a professor, his advice for students, and how his life journey has influenced his understanding of conflict and ripple effects.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at ThePearsonInstitute.org

    Access the transcript here.

    Podcast Production Credits:

    Interviewing: Jose Macias and Hannah Balikci
    Editing: Nishita Karun
    Production: Hannah Balikci
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    1 hr and 33 mins
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