Information on "Society" and "Africa"
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17 Jul 2012
Global Trends 2030
In this audio presentation, Dr Banning Garrett of the Atlantic Council and Dr Mathew Burrows from the US National Intelligence Council discuss the ISS's "Global Trends 2030" report. More on «Global Trends 2030»
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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?»
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17 Apr 2012
Emerging Democracies Coy about Denouncing Syrian Repression
In this audio presentation, Yale Global's Haynie Wheeler features Christophe Jaffrelot's article "Emerging Democracies Coy about Denouncing Syrian Repression," which states it is not surprising that emerging democracies such as Brazil, Indi... More on «Emerging Democracies Coy about Denouncing Syrian Repression»
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17 Feb 2011
The Rule of Law With Richard J. Goldstone
In this audio presentation, Justice Richard Goldstone discusses the role of law in facilitating transitions to democracy, prosecuting war crimes, and enforcing the rules of war in a post-9/11 environment. More on «The Rule of Law With Richard J. Goldstone»
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12 Nov 2010
Tanzanian Elections
Mr. Dieudonné Tshiyoyo, manager of the Elections and Political Processes Department of the Electoral Institute for the Sustainability of Demcracy in Africa (EISA), discusses the recent presidential elections in Tanzania and prospects for ... More on «Tanzanian Elections»
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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»
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20 Jan 2010
EMP: Migrant Morass
The Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, and other EU programs, groups migration with human and drug trafficking, which as Dr Bichara Khader tells the ISN, is just one of the signs of the Partnership's eurocentric view and needs to be addressed. More on «EMP: Migrant Morass»
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30 Jul 2009
Somalia: A Textbook Case
With a government vacuum, lack of infrastructure and an insurgent group gaining ground, Somalia fits the definition of a failed state, and as Abdurrahman Warsameh tells the ISN, regional players are using the country's status to their advantage. More on «Somalia: A Textbook Case»
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3 Nov 2006
Reflections on Empire, Nationalism and Globalization, with Kenneth D. Kaunda
In this audio presentation, Kenneth Kaunda, who was the first President of Zambia, discusses the national and international challenges he faced during his long tenure in office (1964-1991). More on «Reflections on Empire, Nationalism and Globalization, with Kenneth D. Kaunda»
