
Why are some places affected by violence and disorder while others enjoy peace and stability? From the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts, “Root of Conflict” analyzes violent conflict around the world, and the people, societies, and policy issues it affects. We meet with leading experts to discuss what can be done to create more peaceful societies.We're produced and hosted by Sabrina Bea... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsSocial SciencesNewsScience | |||

In the final episode of the season, we sat down with UChicago's Samuel Fury Childs Daily, who studies militarism and military rule in Africa. We discuss how conflict and military rule shaped post-colonial Nigeria, and the factors that have contribute... more
In this episode, we speak with Katie Tobin, who worked in the NSC in the Biden Administration and the UNHCR before that on a range of migration, refugee and cross-border security issues. We discuss how conflict impacts migration flows to the US and t... more
In this episode, we speak with Chidi Blyden, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs and former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation on security and development in Africa. We discuss the im... more
In this episode, we share a recent panel at the Harris School of Public Policy on the U.S. intervention in Iran with former White house official and current Cyber Policy Initiative Executive Director, Jake Braun, and University of Chicago professors ... more
In this episode, we speak with Kennette Benedict, a senior advisor to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy on nuclear policy and threats after the expiration of the New START Treaty in February. We ... more
In this episode, we speak with activist and journalist Emma Ashford from the Stimson Center on international security and US foreign policy. We explore what a realist internationalist view of foreign policy might look like, and how Trump's foreign po... more
In this episode, we speak with activist and journalist Emma DeSouza on peacebuilding in Northern Ireland 28 years after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. We explore what work remains to be done in implementing the agreement, and how to make t... more
In this episode, we share a recent panel at the Harris School of Public Policy on the what comes next for Venezuela with University of Chicago professors Chris Blattman, Ryan Kellogg, and Paul Poast. This discussion touches on plans for the transitio... more
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Focusing on the interplay between violence, social structures, and policymaking, this series invites leading experts to explore the underlying causes of conflict and how societies can be better equipped for peace. Key topics often include international humanitarian law, human rights, historical narratives of conflict, and the dynamics of political economy. Episodes highlight real-world case studies, such as the situation in North Korea, the complexities of post-conflict Colombia, and discussions about African development, aiming to frame these issues within both academic and practical contexts. The unique aspect lies in the emphasis on blending legal and humanitarian perspectives with lived experiences of those affected by conflict, making ... more
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2. Rushikesh Jadhav
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6. Ryan Kellogg
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8. Rebecca Wolfe
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