Welcome to Scoop podcast , your hub for insightful discussions on entrepreneurship, startups, YouTube strategies, tech careers, and pressing social issues! Join us as we delve deep into the entrepreneurial world, sharing valuable tips, success stories, and expert advice to fuel your journey as an entrepreneur or startup enthusiast.
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The Afghan Eye is an independent, Afghan-led platform dedicated to Afghans reclaiming and leading the discussion on Afghanistan. We critique and provide a counter-narrative to all issues Afghan.
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Join us at the British High Commission in Wellington for Tea and conversation.
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In the age of perfectly curated social feeds and “get rich quick” promises, I felt a growing unease. Young minds everywhere are being overwhelmed with unrealistic portrayals of success. That’s why I created The CEO Hack. It’s about shattering the myth of overnight success and rewriting the narrative around what it truly means to be successful. I bring in industry leaders, not just CEO’s in suits, who share their untold success stories. We talk about the stumbles, sacrifices, and lessons lear ...
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My Experience Acting with Idris Elba on a Major Apple TV Show - Mohamed Mostafa @ The CEO Hack
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In this episode of The CEO Hack, we're exploring the inspiring story of someone who's breaking barriers and living life to the fullest. Meet Mohamed Mostafa, an actor, athlete, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Mohamed made history as the first Emirati actor to star in an Apple TV series. His performances in shows like "Hijack" and "Khattaf…
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Like Your Business, But Never Fall in Love - Ahmed Mostafa @ The CEO Hack
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In this episode of The CEO Hack, I am thrilled to introduce Ahmed Mostafa, the former CEO of Sigma Holding Company and the VP of Al Ittihad Alexandria Club. Ahmed is here today to share his insights on investing in AI, the role of faith in shaping his business approach, and his passion for football. In the realm of business and investment, there ar…
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The sacrifices I made for Hollywood - Wale Ojo @ The CEO Hack
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In today’s episode of The CEO Hack, I’m delighted to welcome Wale Ojo, the celebrated British Nigerian actor. From the bustling streets of London to the glitzy premieres of Hollywood, Wale's journey is a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft. You've seen him share the screen with legends like Rowan Atkinson, Guy Ritchie, an…
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Fame And Toxicity - Amira Riaa @ The CEO Hack
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In today's episode of The CEO Hack, we dive into the remarkable journey of Amira Riaa, a powerhouse in the realm of online influence and entrepreneurship in Algeria and beyond. With an awe-inspiring online following of over 8 million subscribers and a viewership of 72 million on YouTube, Amira Riaa stands tall as one of the most influential voices …
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Success = Sacrifice? - Walid Akkawi @ The CEO Hack
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In today’s episode of TCH, I’m happy to introduce you to Walid Akawi, the mastermind behind ITP Media Group, a major player in the media world across the Middle East and Africa. With a remarkable portfolio boasting 38 influential media brands and over 80 major events, his influence speaks volumes. His journey spans over 30 years, shaping B2B brands…
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My Mexico nightmare and mastermind dinners - Oussama Ammar @ The CEO Hack
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In this episode of TCH, I am excited to have a conversation with Oussama Ammar, a true visionary and influential figure in the world of technology and startups. From shaping the startup landscape in Europe to advising CEOs of iconic companies, Oussama's influence knows no bounds. Oussama has left a significant mark on the entrepreneurial landscape,…
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I sold Dubai's most expensive penthouse - Loai AlFakir @ The CEO Hack
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In this episode of The CEO Hack, I am happy to be chatting with Loai Al Fakir, CEO of Provident Estate and a standout leader in the realm of luxury real estate. With his recent record-breaking achievement in sealing the deal for the most expensive penthouse ever sold in Dubai, Loai has set a new benchmark in one of the world's busiest luxury real e…
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Traditional education is broken, the future is hybrid learning - Tim Vieira @ The CEO Hack
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In this episode of TCH, I am excited to have an inspiring conversation with Tim Vieira, an iconic figure in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation. Renowned for his fresh take on education, Tim shared his journey with me during our meeting in Portugal. As we toured his classic car collection, we delved into how he successfully introduced his …
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My tips to reach the top - Yogesh Pattni @ The CEO Hack
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In today’s episode of TCH, I was happy to have an insightful conversation with Dr. Yogesh Pattni, the CEO of Victoria Commercial Bank in Kenya and visionary leader in the field of banking. His pioneering vision and extensive hands-on experience have truly set him apart as a master of his craft! Dr. Pattni shares the bits and grits of sustaining suc…
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Leaders are made NOT born - Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves @ The CEO Hack
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Today on The CEO Hack, I was honored to have a heart-to-heart conversation with Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves exploring the art of leadership, and the significant mark it leaves on the world. From the comfort of his home, Prime Minister Gonsalves shares the essence of impactful leadership – not just sparking inspiration, but also investing in the …
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Understanding Pakistan's Repeated Attacks on Afghanistan with Ali Mustafa
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On 18th March 2024, Afghanistan's remote and southeastern Paktika province found itself subject to aerial bombardment. The airstrikes, carried out in the early hours of the morning, were conducted by Pakistani military planes from across the Durand Line. A statement soon released by Islamabad confirmed the airstrikes, claiming these were in respons…
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My bio hacks for the boardroom - Valentine Obidi @ The CEO Hack
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I was excited to interview the CEO of a leading oilfield services company in Nigeria. We covered everything from Nigeria’s promising future to the little habits that keep Valentine Obidi on top of his game, both professionally and personally. He shared with us the true value of a Harvard Business School education and how it has shaped his role in a…
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Real estate is not for the weak - Deep Nagda @ The CEO Hack
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Today on The CEO Hack, I was excited to chat with Deep Nagda, an Investor and Real Estate Developer extraordinaire. His passion for business has completely transformed the real estate scene in Kenya, and I couldn't wait to pick his brain. In our conversation, Deep gets real about his journey, sharing his regrets, interests, hobbies, and giving us a…
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Baking with AI - The Bread Revolution - Yaser Akkad @ The CEO Hack
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For my first-ever interview on The CEO Hack, I spoke with Yaser Akkad, CEO and co-founder of Reef Healthy Bread. He's on a mission to transform the lives of millions of people by disrupting the healthy food industry. He has revolutionised the way people approach their diet, and bread. In this episode, he takes me through his innovation in food and …
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How Pakistan's Instability Impacts Afghanistan
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Qatar again has served as the location for Afghanistan-centred gatherings. As a UN-convened conference kicked off, representatives from different countries, international bodies as well as Afghan civil society gathered in Doha as part of what was supposed to be a discussion on how to transition Afghanistan out of its state of diplomatic and legal i…
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Is The Taliban's International Legitimacy Growing?
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Pakistan concluding fiercely contested elections amidst turmoil and mass claims of irregularities is only the latest development in an eventful 2024. The year has been similarly eventful for Afghanistan's foreign relations. On 29th January, the Taliban-led Afghan government organised an unprecedented conference in Kabul attended by the representati…
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Reviewing 2023 and Afghan-Pakistan Relations | Ahmed-Waleed Kakar | The Afghan Eye Podcast, S.2 E.5
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Amidst deteriorating relations between Kabul and Islamabad, news emerged on 18th December. The Afghan ambassador to Pakistan confirmed that an invitation had been extended to Pakistani politician Maulana Fazlur Rahman to visit Kabul. The visit, according to many sources, was intended to defuse tensions between the neighbours; Fazlur Rahman, an infl…
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Unlocking Startup Riches: How to Earn Big with Your Business ft. Andeel Ali
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Andeel Ali, an esteemed voice in the startup ecosystem, as he shares invaluable insights on building and scaling successful startups, unlocking the path to financial success. In this podcast series, dive into actionable strategies, firsthand experiences, and proven methodologies to pave your way through the intricacies of startup culture. Discover …
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Has China Officially Recognised the Taliban? | Ahmed-Waleed Kakar | The Afghan Eye Podcast, S.2 E.4
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On 1st December 2023, the Taliban's ambassador was greeted by an official at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bilal Karimi formally presented his credentials to and was received by Hong Lei: the Director General of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Protocol Department. The picture was shared triumphantly by the Taliban on X (formerly known as …
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Afghan Exiles Gather In Moscow | Ahmed-Waleed Kakar | The Afghan Eye Podcast, S.2 E.3
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On 24th November 2023, a conference was convened in the Russian capital of Moscow. Attendees included Russian politicians and an Iranian government representative. The conference was also attended by a number of exiled Afghan politicians: Shukria Barakzai, Fawzia Koofi, Muhammad Muhaqqiq, Ahmad Wali Massoud, and Ahmad Massoud. The event follows mon…
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Is The USA Upgrading Ties With The Taliban? | Ahmed-Waleed Kakar | The Afghan Eye Podcast S.2 E.2
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On 6th November 2023, senior and former American diplomat Annie Pforzheimer wrote an article for World Politics Review. In the article, Pforzheimer, who has previously worked extensively as an American diplomat in Afghanistan, highlighted the signs that the Biden Administration was mulling widening and upgrading its ties with the Taliban, now the g…
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Pakistan Expels Millions of Afghan Refugees | Ahmed-Waleed Kakar
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On 2nd October 2023, Pakistan's Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced that illegal immigrants residing in the country would be given one month to return to their home countries. Whilst not explicitly aimed at Afghans, the majority of projected deportees, roughly numbering 1.73 million, would be Afghans. Since 1st November, with the passage of …
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For our latest episode, Natasha Beckman - Director British Council New Zealand and the Pacific - talks to acclaimed author Bernardine Evaristo. While in town for the Auckland Writers Festival, she talked about returning to New Zealand, winning the Booker Prize, and her advice for budding young writers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to advocate for peace and forgiveness, Farid Ahmed. Farid talks about his book, Husna's Story, his role in his community and the power of forgiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By British High Commission Wellington
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Episode 34 | Sepi Azarbaijani-Moghaddam: The Taliban banned from women working for the UN
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In the beginning of April 2023, the Taliban notified the United Nation mission in Afghanistan that Afghan women are no longer permitted to work for the U.N. There are approximately 400 Afghan women who work for the U.N mission in Afghanistan. This decision was condemned by the international community and the U.N. is currently assessing whether to c…
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On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to New Zealand scientist, Dr Theresa Pankhurst. Dr Pankhurst has been conducting medical research at the UK’s Babraham Institute since the start of April 2023. To celebrate her first 2 weeks of medical research in the UK, and on the day that she speaks at her first medical conference in the U…
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On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to British Tenor, Paul Potts ahead of the 50 Golden Years of Musicals tour in New Zealand this month. Paul talks about his appreciation for New Zealand, the upcoming tour and reflecting on his time performing for Her Late Majesty The Queen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Episode 33 | Abdul Hai Qanit | The Taliban's diplomatic breakthroughs
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A flurry of diplomatic activity over the past months has seen Afghan embassies and consulates in Iran and the UAE handed over to the new Afghan Taliban government. As this diplomatic momentum increases, reports circulate that Tajikistan, initially hostile to the Taliban government, is poised to follow suit and submit control of Afghan consular prem…
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Episode 32 | Jeff Rigsby: an American living in Afghanistan
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In this episode of The Afghan Eye podcast, Sangar hosts Jeff Rigsby. Jeff Rigsby was a US military contractor and aid worker during the occupation who is currently living in Afghanistan. Jeff sheds light in the lack of transparency in the Western NGO industry and details his experiences as an American living in the new, post-occupation, and Taliban…
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Episode 31 | Book review: John J. Mearsheimer's The Great Delusion
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What is liberalism? What makes liberalism an aggressive ideology that motivates the militarism of Western states? How can dissecting liberalism help us understand the American occupation of Afghanistan? To answer these questions further, Ahmed-Waleed and Sangar dive into The Great Delusion by the renowned political scientist Dr. John J. Mearsheimer…
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On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to CEO and Founder of Mint Innovation - Dr Will Barker. Mint Innovation plan to tackle climate change and pollution by turning e-waste into gold and we discuss the Kiwi company's work in NZ and plans for the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Sir Matthew Rycroft - Home Office, Permanent Secretary
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On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to the Permanent Secretary of the UK Home Office - Sir Matthew Rycroft. Discussing the role of the Home Office, highlights of his career and UK-NZ shared security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By British High Commission Wellington
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The Escalating Taliban Bans on Girls' Education in Afghanistan
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The Afghan Eye is back! In 2023's first episode, Sangar interviews Ahmed-Waleed on his recent article on the history and legacy of politicised education in Afghanistan. Amidst increasing Taliban restrictions on Afghan women's right to work and a ban on female secondary and university education, the duo discuss predictions for the directions that co…
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We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode she speaks with England Rugby captain Sarah Hunter MBE about the team's preparation, women's sporting excellence in the UK and the '…
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We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode she speaks with Scottish Rugby captain Dr Rachel Malcolm about Scotland's return to the RWC, finding a home in rugby and her work of…
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We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode she speaks with Wales Rugby captain Siwan Lillicrap about the similarities between Wales and New Zealand, their match against Scotla…
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This episode of The Afghan Brief focuses on the three day long 'Scholar's Conference' gathered by the Taliban in Kabul and its 11-point Declaration. Ahmed-Waleed and Sangar discuss the assembly's Declaration, its lack of political inclusivity and the Declaration's reference to women's rights and modern education. and analyse why it wasn't labelled,…
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Why The West Is Getting Afghanistan Wrong, Again
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Who is to blame for the current diplomatic deadlock between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the West? Have the Taliban really changed? Is there such thing as Taliban 2.0? If so, how and why is it different from Taliban 1.0? To discuss these questions and more, Ahmed-Waleed Kakar hosts former humanitarian aid worker Cathal Ó Gabhann (@AnOGabh…
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In the third episode of The Afghan Brief, the latest issue of national significance from Afghanistan is discussed. Sangar and Ahmed-Waleed dissect the convening of a grand assembly of three thousand religious scholars and tribal elders from across Afghanistan. They analyse the name given to the gathering, the ambiguity surrounding its stated purpos…
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In the second episode of The Afghan Brief, Sangar and Ahmed-Waleed discuss ongoing rescue efforts by the Afghan government and the international reaction to a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan's southeast Loya Paktia region. They also discuss the crippling constraints posed by continued US sanctions on Afghanistan, as well as the earthquake's p…
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On the first ever episode of The Afghan Brief, Ahmed-Waleed and Sangar cover the latest news coming out of Afghanistan, including a travel ban on two officials of the Afghan government. They also discuss signs of seemingly warming ties between Westminster and Kabul. Support the Show. ♦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Afgeye ♦ PayPal: https://www.p…
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On the latest episode of ‘Tea with the High Commission’ we speak to Newcastle footballer and the All Whites #1 goal-scorer Chris Wood. We discuss the sides chances of reaching their second World Cup in 12 years, growing up watching UK football and moving to England at the age of 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On the latest episode of 'Tea with the High Commission', Deputy High Commissioner Sam Pass talks to CEO of Zealandia Urban Ecosanctuary Danielle Shanahan. In the build up to Environment Day (Sunday 5 June), they discuss the work of Zealandia, the importance of biodiversity and possible votes for bird of the year! See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Nationalism & Ethno-Nationalism in Afghanistan
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What the Afghan national identity? Where does nationalism and ethno-nationalism come from? How should we interpret the call for partition by some fringe groups online? In this episode, host Sangar Paykhar and Historian Ahmed-Waleed Kakar attempt to answer all these questions. Support the Show. ♦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Afgeye ♦ PayPal: htt…
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On the latest episode of 'Tea with the High Commission', diplomat Paris Goddard talks to England Women's Cricket Vice-Captain Nat Sciver. Nat is in New Zealand for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. They discuss exploring New Zealand, the challenges of playing international cricket during a pandemic, and international childhoods. See omnystudio.com…
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For the latest episode of 'Tea with the High Commission', our COP26 Adviser Ben Abraham sat down with Injy Johnstone, Phoebe Nikolaou, and Nina Jeffs - three inspirational young Kiwis who represented New Zealand at the major climate change summit in Glasgow, COP26. Hear their reflections on COP26, and why it's so important youth perspectives are he…
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Just days out from the major UN climate change conference COP26, listen to our COP26 Adviser Ben Abraham chat with Helen Plume, a Principal Analyst at the Ministry for the Environment. She's represented New Zealand in almost every climate negotiation over the last thirty years, and has travelled across the globe - from Montreal to Marrakesh - worki…
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Our latest 'Tea with the High Commission' guest is Anna Fifield, former Bureau Chief at the Washington Post and current editor of the Dominion Post and Stuff's Wellington Newsroom. She sat down with Laura Clarke to chat about media freedom, her experiences reporting in places like China and North Korea, trust in the media, and life back home in Aot…
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Ashok Swain | The Prospects of a Taliban government in Afghanistan
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After the fall of the previous regime on 15 August, the Taliban are now the de facto government of Afghanistan. Sangar Paykhar spoke to professor Ashok Swain about the prospects of a government led by the Taliban. Ashok Swain is a Professor of Peace and Conflict Research, UNESCO Chair of International Water Cooperation, and the Director of Research…
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