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24 Apr 2013
Security: The Next Millennium Development Goal?
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, four analysts contemplate the fast-approaching expiration date of the UN Millennium Development Goals and what should follow in their wake. More on «Security: The Next Millennium Development Goal?»
23 Apr 2013
Urban Armed Violence
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, four experts discuss the growing challenges of maintaining urban security, particularly in the face of shifting demographics, strained public services and even city remodeling. More on «Urban Armed Violence»

7 Feb 2012
Development for the Future: Escaping Negative Consequences
Ian Johnson, Secretary General of the Club of Rome, discusses the unwanted side-effects of development and highlights possibilities for change. More on «Development for the Future: Escaping Negative Consequences»

16 Jun 2010
Off the Field and Into the World
Sports can play an important role in developing countries to bridge the gap between the classroom and the community, but for long-term impact, it is the people of the community who are the most valuable players, Stefan Howells of SCORE tells the ISN. More on «Off the Field and Into the World»

31 Mar 2010
Niger Delta: Pouring Oil on the Fire
The Niger Delta insurgency has recently been in the headlines, but the dire situation has been long brewing, with residents frustrated with underdevelopment and oil profits flowing from the region, says Niger Delta activist Annkio Briggs. More on «Niger Delta: Pouring Oil on the Fire»

Jun 2009
Paul Collier's New Rules for Rebuilding a Broken Nation
In this audio presentation, Oxford University's Paul Collier, who directs its Centre for the Study of African Economies, tackles a difficult question head on -- i. More on «Paul Collier's New Rules for Rebuilding a Broken Nation»