Best Graduate Institute Geneva Podcasts (2024)

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Mark Leonard on the U.K. Elections 39:45

2h ago39:45

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Summer profiles: challenges in humanitarian aid with MSF’s Secretary General 24:43

9d ago24:43

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Send us a Text Message. Here’s episode two of our summer profiles series on the Inside Geneva podcast. We talk to the head of one of the world’s leading humanitarian agencies. We start with his first assignment in Darfur, in western Sudan. “As I was one day building the shelter I realised for the first time in many years I hadn't thought of what’s …

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Adam Habib on South Africa's Elections 50:04

10d ago50:04

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Summer profiles: women defending other women around the world 20:14

19d ago20:14

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Send us a Text Message. On Inside Geneva, we’re bringing you a series of summer profiles, from doctors in war zones to researchers into the diseases that affect the world’s poorest. Today, we talk to international human rights lawyer Antonia Mulvey, who devotes herself to defending women. “With many of those that we work with, who have been subject…

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Ivan Krastev on the European Elections 47:47

26d ago47:47

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Is international law dead? 49:45

1M ago49:45

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Send us a Text Message. Geneva is the home of international law, the rules that are supposed to stop the worst violations in war. But does anyone respect it anymore? Please watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Andrew Clapham, Professor of International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute, says: “It’s quite blatant that when we like …

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Catherine Fieschi on the Rise of Populism 48:52

1M ago48:52

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The ICC and Netanyahu: Legalities and Implications 17:23

1M ago17:23

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Imagine a world leader facing the possibility of arrest for war crimes. Today, that scenario is not fiction but reality. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. These charges, linked to the Gaza conflict, have sent shockwaves through internati…

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India: Insights from the World's Largest Election 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Welcome to this joint Who is voting in 2024 and What Matters Today podcast episode. A quick word about both of these series. Who is voting in 2024 is a series produced by the Geneva Graduate Institute’s Albert Hirschman Centre On Democracy focusing on the multiple elections taking place in 2024. What Matters Today, which is produced by the Institut…

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Laws that changed our world, and the people who fought for them 28:55

2M ago28:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode of our Inside Geneva podcast, we revisit our coverage of laws that changed the world. Save the Date for a live recording We’d like to invite you to a live recording session of our Inside Geneva podcast about the role of the Geneva Conventions and international law. Mark your calendars - June 5, 2024, f…

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Seema Syeda Addresses Islamophobia Across Europe 45:39

2M ago45:39

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Global Governance in a Context of Democratic Backsliding 34:43

2M ago34:43

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2024 is a decisive year for democracies around the world, as at least 40% of the world's population will head to the polls in over 50 countries. However, while elections take place, democracy cannot be taken for granted. The Democracy Report 2024, recently launched by Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) and covering 202 countries from 1789 to 2003, high…

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Is the world brave enough to agree on a pandemic treaty? 34:08

2M ago34:08

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Send us a Text Message. Four years ago, our lives were upended by the Covid-19 pandemic. Countries locked down, millions became ill, millions died. And when the vaccine finally arrived, it was not fairly distributed. Rich countries bought too many, poor countries waited, with nothing. “What we saw during the Covid-19 pandemic was collapse. Basicall…

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Zsolt Enyedi on the Crises of Liberalism 50:31

2M ago50:31

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The Power of Advocacy: Swiss Women's Case for Climate Justice in European Courts 22:19

3M ago22:19

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In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking legal case in Switzerland where the European Court of Human Rights addressed the intersection of climate change and human rights violations. We analyze the arguments presented in the case and the court's evaluation of their claims, highlighting the significance of establishing governmental accountability…

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New wars, new weapons and the Geneva Conventions 24:54

3M ago24:54

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Send us a Text Message. In the wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East, new, autonomous weapons are being used. Our Inside Geneva podcast asks whether we’re losing the race to control them – and the artificial intelligence systems that run them. “Autonomous weapons systems raise significant moral, ethical, and legal problems challenging human contro…

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Michael Woldemariam on Challenges Facing African Democracy (Part 2) 34:09

3M ago34:09

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Democracy in Question? is brought to you by: • Central European University: CEU • The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD • The Podcast Company: scopeaudio Follow us on social media! • Central European University: @CEU • Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: @AHDCentre Subscribe to the show. If you enjoyed what you listen…

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The Rwandan genocide 30 years on: witnessing atrocities - and trying to stop them 37:19

3M ago37:19

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Send us a Text Message. The world is marking 30 years since the Rwandan genocide. Inside Geneva talks to those who witnessed it. “We came to one village where there were a few survivors and a man came to me with a list and said ‘look, the names have been crossed out one by one, entire families, they were killing everybody from those families,’” say…

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Michael Woldemariam on Challenges Facing African Democracy (Part 1) 40:08

3M ago40:08

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Understanding the Recent Russian Election and its Impact 24:52

4M ago24:52

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From the bustling streets of Moscow to the corridors of power in the Kremlin, Russia stands at a critical crossroads. Recent events have cast a shadow over the nation, leaving citizens and observers alike questioning the future of democracy and governance. As part of our ongoing election series, in this episode of What Matters Today we delve deep i…

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Eyewitness in a Gaza hospital and defending human rights defenders 32:07

4M ago32:07

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Send us a Text Message. In Inside Geneva this week we get an eyewitness account of a mission to supply Gaza’s hospitals. Chris Black, World Health Organisation: ‘People have told me oh you must be very brave for going to Gaza. I don’t think so, I think what’s brave is the people who have been doing this work since early October, and who go back eve…

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Is AI a risk to democracy? 38:52

4M ago38:52

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Send us a Text Message. In 2024, four billion of us can vote in elections. Can democracy survive artificial intelligence (AI)? Can the UN, or national governments, ensure the votes are fair? “Propaganda has always been there since the Romans. Manipulation has always been there, or plain lies by not very ethical politicians have always been there. T…

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Vivek Maru on Legal Empowerment for Communities 47:56

4M ago47:56

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What’s the future of UNRWA? The Struggle for Balance in Gaza's Aid Operations 35:35

5M ago35:35

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Send us a Text Message. The UN’s refugee agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, is the focus of major scrutiny after Israel claimed some UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7th attacks, and thousands more were members of Hamas, or supportive of it. Now one of two UN investigations has concluded that UNRWA does need to improve its measures to uphold t…

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Oleksandra Matviichuk on Human Rights and Ukraine 47:01

5M ago47:01

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Exploring the ICJ Ruling on Israel 24:53

5M ago24:53

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On 29 December, following the conflict between Israel and Hamas, South Africa appealed to the International Court of Justice under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Last month, the International Court of Justice ordered a series of provisional measures against Israel. In this episode, we delve into the r…

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Reflecting on Ukraine's Struggle and Perseverance Two Years into the Russian Invasion 39:34

5M ago39:34

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Send us a Text Message. The war in Ukraine is two years old. Inside Geneva discusses the latest military developments in Ukraine, the chances of peace and where the war will go from here. “Isn’t there a limit when there are so many civilian deaths so you as a state have a responsibility to stop?” asks journalist Gunilla van Hall. How will this war …

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UNRWA Funding Suspension 21:54

5M ago21:54

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The main United Nations agency responsible for aid to Palestinians, also known as UNRWA, is in the eye of the storm, as an unprecedented humanitarian disaster unfolds in the Gaza Strip. Some employees of UNRWA are accused by Israel of having been involved in the Hamas attacks of 7 October, 2023. Since these allegations were made public by the agenc…

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Dilip Gaonkar on the "Degenerations of Democracy" 47:16

5M ago47:16

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Humanitarian and business alliances: Reflecting on Earthquake Rescue Efforts in Turkey and Syria 36:30

5M ago36:30

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Send us a Text Message. It’s one year since devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria. Inside Geneva talks to search and rescue teams who were there: Filip Kirazov, from Search and Rescue Assistance in Disasters (SARAID) says: “Every member of SARAID is a volunteer. So no one gets paid for any of the work we do. Our sole aim is to minimize human…

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Yanis Varoufakis on "Technofeudalism" 42:06

6M ago42:06

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L'éthique au coeur de l'IA 26:16

6M ago26:16

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Dans cet épisode de "What Matters Today", Jérôme Duberry, directeur exécutif du Tech Hub, interviewe la professeure Lyse Langlois, directrice générale de l'Observatoire international sur les impacts sociétaux de l'intelligence artificielle et du numérique (OBVIA) à l'Université de Laval. Ils explorent le thème de l'éthique au cœur de l'intelligence…

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A look into South Africa’s genocide case against Israel 29:45

6M ago29:45

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Send us a Text Message. The International Court of Justice (the United Nations’ top court) is considering charges of genocide against Israel. The case was brought by South Africa. Adila Hassim, the lawyer for South Africa, says: “Palestinians are subjected to relentless bombing. They are killed in their homes, in places where they seek shelter, in …

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Nancy Fraser on "Cannibal Capitalism" 50:47

6M ago50:47

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Israel, Gaza, and the challenge to humanitarianism 29:25

6M ago29:25

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Send us a Text Message. The bitter conflict in Gaza has polarised opinions. Aid agencies are caught in the middle. Fabrizio Carboni, Regional Director of the Near and Middle East division of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): “People tend to believe we can do things that actually we can’t. I mean we have no army, we have no weapon…

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Narratives from the frontlines of human suffering 35:11

7M ago35:11

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Send us a Text Message. In the last Inside Geneva of 2023, UN correspondents look back at the year..and what a year it’s been. Emma Farge, Reuters: ‘This year has felt like lurching from one catastrophe to another.’ Earthquakes, climate change, or war –the UN is always expected to step in. Nick Cumming-Bruce, contributor, New York Times: ‘This is a…

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Beyond declarations: UN voices reflect on 75 years of human rights advocacy 40:21

7M ago40:21

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Send us a Text Message. The world is marking an important anniversary: the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After the Second World War, this was supposed to be our "never again" moment. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises us the right to live, to freedom of expression, the right not to be tortured, to eq…

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Navigating Cybersecurity in the AI Era 26:56

7M ago26:56

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Welcome to another episode of What Matters Today.In today's episode, we unravel the intricate world of cybersecurity.We will delve into the various categories of hackers and explore the common cyber threats faced by non-profits. We will also look into the ever-evolving role of artificial intelligence in both cyber attacks and defense. Stay tuned fo…

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Sustainable IT 23:23

8M ago23:23

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Welcome to What Matters Today. In today’s episode, we are taking a deep dive into the world of sustainable IT. Topics covered in this episode include the Sustainable IT Charter, which the Geneva Graduate Institute signed in June, joining 443 other organizations in doing so. We will also take a glimpse into sustainable IT initiatives at the Institut…

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Baptism of fire for UN's new human rights chief 22:53

8M ago22:53

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Send us a Text Message. This week Inside Geneva sits down for the last in our series of exclusive interviews with UN human rights commissioners. Volker Türk has a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that he was given at school more than 40 years ago. Growing up in his native Austria, he focused his mind on human rights. "In light of t…

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Paul Lendvai on "Austria Behind the Mask" 39:48

8M ago39:48

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The UN, Peace Week, and the Middle East 38:24

8M ago38:24

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Send us a Text Message. Geneva recently hosted the Peace Week annual forum. Inside Geneva asks what’s the point, especially when there seems to be so much conflict still going on. “What we have to deal with is the immense stupidity of the wars that currently are in place. And here we are having to deal with wars of a sort that were better found in …

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Maciej Kisilowski on the Polish Elections 44:47

8M ago44:47

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A Life in International Law 32:23

9M ago32:23

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In this episode of In Conversation With, we explore Professor Abi Saab's unique approach to the study and practice of international law and how he seamlessly merged his roles as both a scholar and a practitioner. He also imparts invaluable lessons he has passed on to his students during his distinguished academic career.…

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Unpacking the Israel-Hamas Conflict 22:41

9M ago22:41

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In this episode of What Matters Today, we turn our focus to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a topic that has captured international attention.Photo credit: Momen Faiz / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP As we navigate the complexities of this conflict, we aim to provide you with a deeper understanding of the historical context, the root causes, the la…

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Michelle Bachelet's personal fight for human rights 23:52

9M ago23:52

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Send us a Text Message. On Inside Geneva this week: part six of our series marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Imogen Foulkes talks to Michelle Bachelet, who served as UN Human Rights Commissioner from 2018 to 2022. She was a young woman during Chile’s military dictatorship, and experienced human rights violat…

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Kalypso Nicolaidis on Governing Together Through Demoicracy (Part 2) 47:03

9M ago47:03

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Democracy in Question? is brought to you by: • Central European University: CEU • The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD • The Podcast Company: scopeaudio Follow us on social media! • Central European University: @CEU • Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: @AHDCentre Subscribe to the show. If you enjoyed what you listen…

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How the Israeli-Palestinian war challenges humanitarian aid 28:57

9M ago28:57

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Send us a Text Message. The current conflict in the Middle East is the most violent in decades. An Inside Geneva special asks what the rules of law allow, and what they forbid. Marco Sassòli, Professor of International Law at the University of Geneva, says: “the massacre Hamas committed among those festival visitors are clear violations of internat…

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The future of human rights in Russia 28:37

9M ago28:37

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Send us a Text Message. It’s more than a year and a half since Russia invaded Ukraine. The war shows no sign of ending, and Moscow is cracking down on all opposition. This week, Inside Geneva asks how we can support human rights inside Russia. "Since the full scale invasion of Ukraine had been launched in February of last year, the regime has broug…

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Kalypso Nicolaidis on Governing Together Through Demoicracy (Part 1) 50:21

9M ago50:21

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Democracy in Question? is brought to you by: • Central European University: CEU • The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD • The Podcast Company: scopeaudio Follow us on social media! • Central European University: @CEU • Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: @AHDCentre Subscribe to the show. If you enjoyed what you listen…

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