Information on "Social Problems"
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9 Jul 2013
The Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa
In this audio presentation, Jakkie Cilliers, who is Executive Director of the ISS, gives his views on why, in spite of rapid economic growth and general improvements in human development, the risk of instability and conflict in Africa is likely to pe... More on «The Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa »
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27 May 2013
The Current Laws on Drugs and Alcohol: Ineffective, Dishonest and Unethical?
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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21 Mar 2013
Criminal Cartels and Rule of Law in Mexico
In this audio presentation, Javier Ciurlizza, who is the Crisis Group's Latin America Program Director, looks at the challenges Mexico continues to face in combating domestic drug violence. More on «Criminal Cartels and Rule of Law in Mexico»
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4 Feb 2013
Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth
In this audio presentation, environmentalist James Gustave Speth argues that current societies such as the United States overemphasize economic growth, profits and power to the detriment of people and the environment. More on «Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth»
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16 Jan 2013
How Violence in Central America Affects the United States
In this audio presentation, Michael Shifter, who is President of Inter-American Dialogue, discusses the United States' impact on both common and organized crime in Central America. More on «How Violence in Central America Affects the United States»
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4 Oct 2012
Paradigm Shift: Efforts to Reform Drug Policy
In this audio presentation, Gil Kerlikowske, who is the Director of the Obama administration's National Drug Control Policy, discusses the global dimensions of the drug problem. More on «Paradigm Shift: Efforts to Reform Drug Policy » -
4 Oct 2012
Liberalism and Historical Injustice
In this audio presentation, Harvard University's Jennifer Page explores the interweaving of liberal political theory and the desired rectification of historical injustices. More on «Liberalism and Historical Injustice»
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28 Jun 2012
Will Africa Harness its New Opportunities?
In this audio presentation, Paul Collier, the noted Professor of Economics and Director of the Centre for the Study of African Economies at Oxford University, discusses the current socio-economic opportunities and challenges facing Africa. More on «Will Africa Harness its New Opportunities?» -
11 Jun 2012
Philosophy And Activism With Peter Singer
In this audio presentation, Princeton philosopher Peter Singer discusses utilitarianism and its implications for ethical conduct and social change. More on «Philosophy And Activism With Peter Singer»
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29 May 2012
Rainbow Nations or Shades of Grey?
Despite the end of Apartheid, South Africa continues to experience xenophobia and ethnic violence. More on «Rainbow Nations or Shades of Grey?»
