Information on "Political Protests"
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5 Jun 2013
The World Through Arab Eyes
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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25 Apr 2013
The 'Arab Spring' and Future Humanitarian Challenges
In this audio presentation, Yves Daccord, who is the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), talks about the relationship between humanitarian action and the Arab Spring, the ICRC's activities in Syria, and other rela... More on «The 'Arab Spring' and Future Humanitarian Challenges»
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8 Feb 2013
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Arab Uprisings: Trends and Prospects
In this audio presentation, Bernard Haykel, who is Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, discusses how the Persian Gulf governments have reacted to the Arab Spring, both domestically-externally and collectively-individually. More on «Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Arab Uprisings: Trends and Prospects»
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4 Oct 2012
The Economics of the Arab Spring: Populism or Reform?
Revolutions are political and economic acts. In today’s podcast, Michele Dunne, Mohsin Khan and Zubair Iqbal analyze how the political changes sweeping through the Middle East and North Africa have impacted the regions’ economies. More on «The Economics of the Arab Spring: Populism or Reform?»
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Apr 2012
Scilla Elworthy: Fighting With Non-violence
In this audio presentation, peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need -- as nations and individuals -- to thwart the use of force against us without using force in return. More on «Scilla Elworthy: Fighting With Non-violence » -
Apr 2012
Dalia Mogahed: The Attitudes That Sparked Arab Spring
In this audio presentation, Dalia Mogahed, who is the Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, describes the Egyptian people's attitudes and hopes prior to the Arab Spring, which she argues reflected the popular sentiments found in other Ara... More on «Dalia Mogahed: The Attitudes That Sparked Arab Spring»
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5 Aug 2011
Bolivia's Economic Troubles
Andrea Stiglich, deputy editor on Latin America for the Economist Intelligence Unit in London, discusses the economic and political challenges facing Bolivian President Evo Morales during his second term. More on «Bolivia's Economic Troubles»
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30 May 2011
Power Shifts and Regional Order: Revolutions in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula
In this audio presentation, three experts discuss how the upheavals in the Arab world have brought about fundamental changes in the region's social and political make-up. More on «Power Shifts and Regional Order: Revolutions in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula»
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23 Mar 2011
Building Blocks of Successful Revolutions
In this audio presentation, Peter Ackerman, who is the Founding Chair at the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, talks about the recent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. More on «Building Blocks of Successful Revolutions»
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7 Jun 2010
A Voice Less Heard
Haim Watzman, a Jerusalem-based writer and co-author of the South Jerusalem Blog, discusses the state of Israeli democracy, his political activism as an Israeli citizen equally concerned about democracy in Israeli society and traditional Jewish value... More on «A Voice Less Heard»
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