Improving The Peace Prize
Peace Talks Radio
English - June 29, 2022 16:09 - 59 minutes - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsNews Society & Culture peace non-violence conflict resolution Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The Nobel Peace Prize was established by Alfred Nobel, the Swedish
inventor and philanthropist, in 1901. Committee members in Norway meet
privately to consider nominees. They look for world leaders who advance
the cause of peace. But in recent years, this process has come under
scrutiny. Critics say the prize has lost its way by honoring leaders who
later fueled wars and violence. On this edition of PEACE TALKS RADIO,
correspondent Avishay Artsy explores the Nobel Peace Prize’s shortcomings
and the calls to reform it. Guests are Dr. Kjetil Tronvoll, professor of
peace and conflict studies at Oslo New University College in Norway and
Dr. Comfort Ero who is the president and CEO of International Crisis
Group.