Audio
June 2013
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5 Jun 2013
The World Through Arab Eyes
Publisher:
Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
In this audio presentation, Shibley Telhami, who is a Professor for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland, talks about different Arab views of the world, particularly the role of the US. More on «The World Through Arab Eyes»
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5 Jun 2013
Why do People Migrate?
Publisher:
University of Oxford
In this audio presentation, six experts explore the economic, political, social, legal and other reasons for migration. More on «Why do People Migrate?»
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Jun 2013
Religion in Conflict and Peacemaking, with Particular Reference to South Africa
Publisher:
University of Oxford
In this audio presentation, Liz Carmichael, who is a member of Oxford University's Faculty of Theology, talks about the historic and present role of religion in South African politics and society, with a particular emphasis on the role it played duri... More on «Religion in Conflict and Peacemaking, with Particular Reference to South Africa»
May 2013
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29 May 2013
Kenyan 2013 Elections: Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Publisher:
Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
In this audio presentation, Andrews Attah-Asamoah discusses some of the lessons learned from Kenya's 2013 elections; the possible impact of judicial guidance and rulings on future elections; the role and place of international criminal justice within... More on «Kenyan 2013 Elections: Glass Half Full or Half Empty?»
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27 May 2013
The Current Laws on Drugs and Alcohol: Ineffective, Dishonest and Unethical?
Publisher:
University of Oxford
In this audio presentation, David Nutt, who is a Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London, talks about over-relying on laws to control drug use. More on «The Current Laws on Drugs and Alcohol: Ineffective, Dishonest and Unethical?»
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23 May 2013
Legal Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of National Security
Publisher:
Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
In this audio presentation, Jeh Johnson, who served as a General Counsel in the US Department of Defense, talks about the legal issues he dealt with while working in the department. More on «Legal Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of National Security»
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22 May 2013
Constructivism and the Study of Global IR
Publisher:
University of Oxford
In this audio presentation, Amitav Acharya, who is American University's UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance, talks about the contributions constructivism has made to the international relations studies and what future constructiv... More on «Constructivism and the Study of Global IR»
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22 May 2013
Development in Practice: Rule of Law, Transitional Justice, and Human Rights
Publisher:
University of Oxford
In this audio presentation, Helen Clark, who heads the UN Development Programme, describes how development work can promote the expansion of human rights, and also help build the institutional capacity for more inclusive, responsive, and accountable ... More on «Development in Practice: Rule of Law, Transitional Justice, and Human Rights»
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22 May 2013
Are Legal Norms Distinctive and What Do They Add to the Analysis of Political Change?
Publisher:
University of Oxford
In this audio presentation, George Washington University's Martha Finnemore talks about the way in which legal norms differ from laws, particularly at the international level, and the way such norms influence policy. More on «Are Legal Norms Distinctive and What Do They Add to the Analysis of Political Change?»
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17 May 2013
Implementing "Sharia" in Syria's Liberated Areas
Publisher:
University of Oxford
In this audio presentation, Dr Thomas Pierret, who is a Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at the University of Edinburgh, analyzes how the local and piecemeal introduction of Sharia-based law is affecting, and will affect, Syrian society. More on «Implementing "Sharia" in Syria's Liberated Areas»
