Center for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) - SOAS Radio
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSOAS Radio is an online radio station and production company based at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London...
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CISD Conversation with Dr Phil Clark on Rwanda, Justice and Civil Society
May 07, 2019 10:58Dr Clark talks about the need for justice to be done in accessible, community spaces and how his book takes lessons learned from Rwanda and uses this to critique the broader workings of the International Criminal Court. We discuss the civil society space in Rwanda that and Dr Clark explains why it is a difficult […]
CISD UN Study Trip Reflections
March 11, 2019 11:50During reading week of term two, CISD students went for a five day study trip to the UN Headquarters in Geneva. Tune in to listen to participating students’ reflections on the trip.
CISD Presents: New Beings and Women’s Empowerment Group in discussion with Baroness Valerie Amos
October 31, 2018 21:00“We have to be able to recognize that we have discrimination in our society, that there is prejudice and that we are going to have to do some concrete things to deal with it. But if we are not even prepared to admit that its there, we are not going to make any progress.” Valerie […]
CISD Study Tour Talks: UNICEF
March 14, 2018 18:46A representative of The United Nations Children’s Fund addresses CISD students during the annual study tour at the United Nations in Geneva, to discuss the work of UNICEF. Chaired by Kate Townend.
CISD Study Tour Talks: UNHCR
March 14, 2018 18:42Mr Alberto Cabeia Chys, Senior Policy Advisor for the Staff Council of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees addresses CISD students during the annual study tour at the United Nations in Geneva, giving fascinating insight into the work of the UNHCR and his personal experiences. Chaired by Rohini Aggarwal.
CISD Study Tour Talks: UNCTAD
March 14, 2018 18:40Mr Rolf Traeger, Chief of the Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes in UNCTAD – the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – shares his experiences working in the Division for Africa, and explains the vital global role of UNCTAD. Chaired by Amp Srichainak
The Cinderella State: Pakistan – New Form and Relationships
March 09, 2018 12:31Dr Ayesha Siddiqa, SOAS South Asia Institute – Research Associate In an age where a number of South Asian states seem to re-define their nationalism, Pakistan is engaged in building both its identity and partnerships aimed at re-defining the country’s role and status in the hierarchy of nations. It no longer considers itself a weak […]
The Evolution of India’s ‘Act East’ Policy
February 13, 2018 23:29Dr Frederic Grare, Carnegie’s South Asia Program – Non-Resident Senior Fellow
The Politics and Ethics of Corporate Compliance
January 11, 2018 12:45Chenaara Edghill-Peart talks about the rise of corporate compliance. From what it entails such as anti-bribery, to why it has gained importance over the last 6 years, including her very unusual career on how she has found herself working across industries as an ex-SOAS student. She will also touch up on ethical issues and wider political […]
UK FCO’s Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and China Papers – Using Digital Archives for Teaching and Research
January 11, 2018 12:42This session – led by Ms Vicky Bird and Dr Avinash Paliwal – will offer an introduction to the archives of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’ papers on Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and China. Highly suitable for teaching and research purposes, these archives are now available digitally via Adam Matthew International. SOAS Library will begin […]