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  • A Conversation with Alisher Khamidov (M.A. ‘02)

    Episode 32
    Published: 2021-02-08
    Length: 21:32
    Hosts: George Lopez

    George Lopez, the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies, talks with alum Alisher Khamidov (M.A. '02). Most recently, Alisher was at the University of Notre Dame during fall 2020 as the first alumni visiting research fellow. His career path since graduating with a Kroc master’s degree in 2002 has been wide-ranging. Alisher completed a Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University, worked as a journalist, studied the impact of Muslim migrants in northern England as a postdoctoral fellow, and served as a peace and conflict consultant at the World Bank.

    Topics: Alumni, Central Asia, Digital, Peace Studies, Violence

  • AI, Social Media, and Mass Violence Prevention

    Episode 33
    Published: 2021-02-15
    Length: 33:59
    Hosts: Ernesto Verdeja

    Ernesto Verdeja, associate professor of political science and peace studies, talks with faculty fellow Walter Scheirer and postdoctoral research associate Michael Yankoski (Ph.D. '20) about their new project using new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for analyzing manipulated political memes on social media, an important source of disinformation and a contributor to political instability. Learn more about the project at go.nd.edu/AIandPoliticalViolence.

    Topics: Alumni, Artificial intelligence, Disinformation, Memes, Political instability, Social media, Violence

  • Insights into The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission

    Episode 48
    Published: 2021-12-16
    Length: 49:43
    Hosts: Euda Fils

    Today’s episode features three current Master of Global Affairs, International Peace Studies students in conversation about their work as members of The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission. The conversation is hosted by Euda Fils, and the guests include Catherine Patricia Jassey, Musu Bakoto Sawo, and Safiatou Touray. All four are members of the MGA-IPS Class of 2023. 

    Listeners should note that this episode does include frank discussions of sexual violence and other atrocities that the TRRC encountered during their work.

    Topics: Graduate, Sexual violence, The Gambia, Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission, Violence

  • International Law and the Arts

    Episode 26
    Published: 2020-09-11
    Length: 29:34
    Hosts: Mary Ellen O’Connell

    Mary Ellen O'Connell, Robert and Marion Short Professor of Law and Research Professor of International Dispute Resolution, talks with Martha C. Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, talk about how the arts can impact international law and efforts to reduce violence around the world.

    This is the fourth and final episode in a series focused on different themes emerging in O'Connell's 2019 book, The Art of Law in the International Community. 

    Previous episodes focused on nonviolent resistance and international law, featuring Maria Stephan; legal arguments for prohibition of force, featuring Samuel Moyn; and peace studies and the art of law, featuring George Lopez. 

    Topics: Arts, International law, Violence

  • Nicholas Haysom on International Mediation

    Episode 29
    Published: 2020-12-01
    Length: 31:20
    Hosts: Laurie Nathan

    Laurie Nathan, Mediation Program director and professor of the practice of mediation, talks with Nicholas Haysom about his role as a mediator and lessons he's learned from mediating an end to high profile violent conflicts. Haysom is a South African lawyer, diplomat, and has served in a variety of roles for the United Nations. He currently holds the title of United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan.

     

    Topics: International conflict, Mediation, Violence

  • Peace Policy Spotlight: Global Counterterrorism Efforts on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

    Episode 43
    Published: 2021-09-02
    Length: 42:47
    Hosts: David Cortright

    The bitter irony of the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks makes a re-evaluation of U.S. and global counterterrorism policy more urgent than ever. The latest issue of Peace Policy offers perspectives toward that end with essays by Alistair Millar and David Cortright on guidelines for more effective multilateral cooperation against global terrorism, by Lisa Schirch on peacebuilding principles for preventing violent extremism, and by Naureen Chowdhury Fink on the benefits and challenges of incorporating gender perspectives.

    In this podcast, David Cortright moderates a lively conversation among the authors. Read the full issue at peacepolicy.nd.edu.

    Topics: 9/11, Afghanistan, Counterterrorism, Extremism, Gender, International conflict, Taliban, Violence