42- Justice in Uganda
Justice after a conflict is often part of peacebuilding, and can be an important part of addressing victims’ experiences. These post-conflict processes are called “transitional justice” and are well-s...
27 Touko 202130min
41- "Nobody Listens to Us": Are Minors in Conflict Getting the Help They Need?
The term “child soldiers” is very evocative. One might think of young children being drugged or forced into fighting, traumatized and exploited. In popular culture, films like Blood Diamond and Beasts...
19 Touko 202130min
40- Punishment Attacks and Paramilitary Groups in Northern Ireland
This month marked 100 years since Ireland was split in two, creating Northern Ireland, which is now part of the United Kingdom. Tensions and fighting in Northern Ireland have ebbed and flowed, and sti...
13 Touko 202133min
39- Climate Change = More Asylum Seekers? It's Not That Simple.
Five years after the European migration and refugee crisis, displacement remains a pressing issue worldwide. According to the UNHCR, the global number of forcibly displaced people passed 80 million du...
6 Touko 202128min
38- Ramadan, Zakat and Muslim Charity
April 12 kicked off the month of Ramadan, an important time of year for Muslims. It’s a time for contemplation, prayer and community. It's also a time when many donate "zakat", a kind of charity or al...
29 Huhti 202130min
37- Jihadism's Rise and Spread
Jihadism turns up not infrequently in the mainstream media. Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, ISIS – these are all jihadi groups. The word jihad simply which means struggle, and can be interpreted both as an inte...
22 Huhti 202132min
36- Protection of Civilians and the Future of Urban Warfare
What do current trends in armed conflict and military technology mean for the future of urban warfare? What are the future prospects for International Humanitarian Law in settings of urban warfare? Wh...
16 Huhti 20211h 13min
35- Can Research Tell Us How to Talk About Racism?
In the last few weeks a familiar subject matter has dominated headlines again: is structural racism an issue in the UK, Norway, France, and many other countries? Is this term, which is often situated ...
15 Huhti 202141min
