Best Alliance for Peacebuilding Podcasts (2024)

In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, Wilson Center Global Fellow and environmental journalist Anneliese Palmer speaks with longtime leader in regional environmental diplomacy and Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. In their conversation, Dr. Hamed unpacks the opportunities and challenge…

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NATO’s Paul Rushton on the Alliance’s Climate Security Efforts 37:34

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When senior officials from 32 countries meet in Washington, DC next week for the NATO Summit, deterrence and defense, as well as Ukraine and global partnerships, are at the top of the agenda. Under Secretary General Stoltenberg’s leadership, NATO has recognized that climate change is also reshaping the security landscape. In today’s episode of New …

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Call – Speaking about the War in Gaza Without Recreating It in Our Conversations, with Aya Caspi, CNVC Certified (NVC) TrainerBy The Peace Alliance

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram 33:24

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In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle speaks with Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram, Program Manager at Climate Diplomacy and Assistant Professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India. Dr. Jayaram describes what environmental peacebuilding looks like in the context of South Asia, how climate diplomacy connects to environmental peacebuilding, and h…

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The Arc | Dr. Mizan Khan on Loss and Damage and Bangladesh’s Role as a Climate Adaptation Leader 32:39

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n today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg speak with Dr. Mizan Khan, Deputy Director at the International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), a research institute based in Bangladesh. Dr. Khan describes Bangladesh’s vulnerability to climate change and its unique role as an adaptation leader…

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5/15/2024 DoP Campaign Third Wednesday call – Mother’s Day Peace Wants a Piece of the [federal budget] Pie. 58:14

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By The Peace Alliance

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The Arc | Dr. Renata Giannini on Women Environmental Defenders in the Amazon and Climate Mitigation 33:21

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Angus Soderberg and Claire Doyle interview Wilson Center Fellow, Dr. Renata Giannini. She shares stories and solutions from her work with women environmental defenders in the Amazon and she looks ahead at COP30 in Brazil. We also hear from Dr. Giannini about her work as a program manager and senior researcher…

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Erika Weinthal 34:18

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Today’s episode of New Security Broadcast is hosted by ECSP in collaboration with the Environmental Peacebuilding Association as part of a special series, "Thought-leaders and Frontline Workers in Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History." The series features interviews with academics, practitioners, and frontline workers to offer a behind-the-…

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DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Apr 17, 2024 1:24:55

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4/17/24 Department of Peacebuilding Campaign Third Wednesday call: Arun Gandhi and Weaving Peace, with Guest Speaker Lynnea BylundBy The Peace Alliance

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DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Mar 20, 2024 58:21

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Ken Conca and Dr. Geoff Dabelko 48:24

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On today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, the Wilson Center's Environmental Change and Security Program and the Environmental Peacebuilding Association launch a series of oral history interviews with experts to trace the history of the field of environmental peacebuilding. From the people who helped shape the field to those who are bringing new…

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The Arc | Climate, Conflict, and Women’s Resilience: A Recent Women for Women International Report 33:18

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Angus Soderberg and Claire Doyle interview Nisha Singh and Kavin Mirteekhan from Women for Women International. We dive into the organization’s report, Cultivating a more enabling environment: Strengthening women’s resilience in climate-vulnerable and conflict-affected communities, hearing from them on the ne…

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Sarah Ladislaw on US Climate Security and “Mutually Assured Resilience” 22:46

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In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi speaks with Sarah Ladislaw, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Climate and Energy at the National Security Council (NSC). In the conversation, Special Assistant Ladislaw describes the most pressing climate security challenges facing the US, her r…

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2/21/24 Department of Peacebuilding Campaign Third Wednesday Call with Dr. Thomas Clough Daffern. 1:22:59

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Relief, Recovery, and Peace: A Follow-up Interview with DAS Iris Ferguson 21:23

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In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi follows up with Iris Ferguson, the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Arctic and Global Resilience, on their previous conversation previewing the DoD delegation to COP28. Deputy Assistant Secretary Ferguson discusses her takeaways…

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Unpacking the Impact of the Fifth National Climate Assessment 28:27

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In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP’s Lauren Risi hosts three contributing authors of the international chapter of the recently released fifth National Climate Assessment. Dr. Roger Pulwarty is a Senior Scientist with the Physical Sciences Laboratory at NOAA; Dr. Andrea Cameron is a permanent military professor teaching policy analys…

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The Arc | Dr. Yvonne Su on Climate Migration, Equity, and Policy 22:59

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Dr. Yvonne Su, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University in Toronto. Dr. Su challenges oversimplified portrayals of displacement by drawing out how socioeconomic status, identity, and timeframes shape experiences of migration. She …

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Green Corruption: Dissecting a Recent Wilson Center Event 20:07

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In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP’s Angus Soderberg breaks down a recent Wilson Center event against the backdrop of the 10th annual Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the UN Convention on Corruption, which is under way in Atlanta this week. On September 19, ECSP, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, the Embassy of …

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Relief, Recovery, and Peace: Iris Ferguson on COP28’s New Theme 19:33

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In a new mini-series previewing the upcoming UN Climate Summit (COP28)’s new focus on relief, recovery, & peace, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi spoke with Iris Ferguson, the US Department of Defense’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Arctic and Global Resilience. Deputy Assistant Secretary Ferguson spoke about why climate security has b…

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The Arc | Gender, Agriculture, and Climate Change with Dr. Maureen Miruka 29:08

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In the first episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg speak with Dr. Maureen Miruka about the complex relationship between gender, climate, and agriculture. Miruka, who is Director of Strategic Partnerships and Research at CARE USA., emphasizes the disproportionate impact of climate stressors on women and vulnerable populations…

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The Arc | Dr. Robert McLeman on Climate Migration, Equity, and Policy 28:01

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP Director Lauren Risi interviews Dr. Robert McLeman, a professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in Toronto. Dr. McLeman unpacks how climate change interacts with social, economic, and political conditions in ways that render some communities to be more vulnerable to climate-…

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Relief, Recovery, and Peace: Peter Schwartzstein on COP28’s New Theme 15:50

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In a new mini-series previewing the upcoming UN Climate Summit (COP28)’s new focus on relief, recovery, & peace, the Director of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, Merissa Khurma, spoke with Peter Schwartzstein, an environmental journalist and Wilson Center Global Fellow. Schwartzstein discusses the impact of the war in Gaza on COP28 and…

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Relief, Recovery, and Peace: David Nicholson on COP28's New Theme 21:31

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In a new mini-series previewing the upcoming UN Climate Summit (COP28)’s new focus on relief, recovery, & peace, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi spoke with David Nicholson, Director of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Technical Support Unit at Mercy Corps. Nicholson described his role in ensuring that climate change is at the center of …

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DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Jan 17, 2024 53:34

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DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Dec 20, 2023 1:00:22

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Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy 54:34

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This is a conversation with Sam Daley-Harris, discussing his new book "Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy." Host is Matthew Albracht. Sam Daley-Harris founded the highly respected and successful anti-poverty lobby organization RESULTS. He also co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign in 1995 with Nobel Pe…

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DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Nov 15, 2023 1:10:06

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Hope Story Circle 100th Celebration - November 11, 2023 48:51

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This was a very special Hope Story Circle — our 100th! We invited all of our past guest storytellers, and everyone who has attended our Hope Story Circles, and we had a lovely group of people. We asked the storytellers if anything had come up for them from having shared their story with us? And, we asked those hearing the stories to share if anythi…

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On today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP is launching a new series called The Arc, focused on the connections between climate change, equity, justice, and identity. We will cover a wide range of topics – from food and water systems to the energy transition, migration, and climate finance – and talk with practitioners, advocates, professor…

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AfP at 20: More than Two Decades of Peacebuilding 56:34

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In 2022, AfP celebrated its 20th anniversary, and today, it is a thriving and robust network of over 200 organizations and more than 30,000 global peacebuilders in 181 countries working to end violent conflict and build sustainable peace. But how did it all start? Over two decades ago, a small group of visionary peacebuilders established the Allian…

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DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Oct 18, 2023 56:49

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Hope Story Circle with Jake Graydon - September 23, 2023 40:08

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Jake Graydon is a filmmaker, and he told a story of creating his very first film. At first, he asked his brother to help him with his idea, but his brother was too busy. So he decided to write it himself, and after completing the script, decided he wanted to direct his film — he had grown so fond of the characters and the story, that he didn’t want…

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DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Sep 20, 2023 59:32

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9/9/23 Advocacy Days Training 56:06

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Hope Story Circle with Captain Bill Collier - September 9, 2023 34:40

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Captain Bill Collier is a retired helicopter pilot who flew in Viet Nam, for the CIA in Laos, the North Slope of Alaska, and in Marshall testing in the early 1990’s. Over time, he wrote three memoirs about his adventures as a helicopter pilot, and as he did so, he realized that for most of his life he had been a pawn of the Military Industrial Comp…

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Hope Story Circle with Bryan M. Stallings - August 26, 2023 38:14

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Bryan shared an inspiring story about neurodiversity, at home and in the workplace. As a parent of neurodiverse children, and as a Coach for Leaders in workplaces that involve technology and all of the different kinds of personalities and skills that exist, he has developed ways to approach those differences. In particular, he shared a Conflict Map…

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New Security Broadcast |“You Will Find Your People Here” with Dr. Caroline Wanjiku Kihato and Clare Loveday 29:42

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On today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP Director Lauren Risi and Distinguished Fellow Dr. Blair Ruble talk with Clare Loveday and Dr. Caroline Wanjiku Kihato about their collaborative installation, “You Will Find Your People Here,” currently on view at La Biennale di Venezia. Loveday is a Johannesburg-based composer, and Kihato is an urb…

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DoP Campaign Monthly Third Wednesday call 8/16/23 – Politics in Beloved Community 58:31

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Building Bridges Amid Division: Understanding America's Conflict Dynamics 1:48:47

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The January 6th attack on the United States Capitol forced Americans to confront what conflict and peacebuilding experts have warned for years: that even before the 2016 elections, dangerous conflict dynamics are increasing in the U.S., resulting in greater instability and violence. The data shows that identity-based conflicts—fear of us versus the…

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Hope Story Circle with Lloyd Gordon - August 12, 2023 32:18

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Lloyd Gordon told layers of stories around his business of the last 37 years — Estate Sales. From a long career as a performer, he got into this endeavor by sheer coincidence and for his appreciation of art and antiques that he held from his youth. At one point, he was encouraged to look positively on the service he provides, realizing that he is h…

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DoP Campaign Monthly Third Wednesday Call – 7/19/23 1:01:07

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DoP Anniversary and Building Peace Going ForwardBy The Peace Alliance

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Hope Story Circle with Todd Scholl - July 22, 2023 35:38

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Todd Scholl told a wonderful story about a young woman named Sophie Scholl, who began an information campaign against the Nazis in Germany during World War II. She was arrested and convicted of treason, and executed for her actions. Yet, her actions were of conscience and of heart, even with the limited tools that she had. Todd is a teacher, and in…

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Hope Story Circle with Annette Karr - July 8, 2023 29:09

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Annette Karr told a beautiful story of connection. As a guest of NPR, she joined an in-person meeting with a person of differing ideological views to have a conversation. NPR is holding these kinds of connecting meetings around the country, often via zoom, called One Small Step. The facilitators provide prompts to the two guests, and Annette’s expe…

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Hope Story Circle with Jim Natal - June 24, 2023 37:56

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Jim Natal joined us today to share two poems from his many published collections. A multi-year Pushcart Prize nominee in poetry and a long-time literary presenter, he is co-founder of indie publisher Conflux Press. His poems sparked conversations about how artistic expression reflects society, and how each of us responds to art in different ways. T…

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6/21/23 DoP Campaign Monthly Third Wednesday Call 1:27:29

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Peace Education: An International Perspective with the Education Committee members of the Global Alliance for Ministries & Infrastructures for Peace (GAMIP). If you would like a copy of the Presentations, email Nancy@peacealliance.org.By The Peace Alliance

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Episode 270: John Podesta on the Inflation Reduction Act and a New American Industrial Strategy 18:29

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By Wilson Center Staff Through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden administration has launched a new industrial strategy. Today’s episode of New Security Broadcast highlights a fireside chat at a Wilson Center event between John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, and Duncan Wood, Wilson Cente…

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Hope Story Circle with Crystel Patterson - June 10, 2023 39:41

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Crystel Patterson has reinvented herself, becoming an author of a series of children’s books. It was truly a plot twist, as she had a fulfilling career in technology consulting, never considered herself a writer, nor had a passion for writing. The occasions that planted this seed had to do with her two young boys. Her 8-year old, after George Floyd…

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5/17/23 DoP Campaign Monthly Third Wednesday Call – Manifestation Meditation for a U.S. Dept. of Peacebuilding, gifted by Tami Briggs and Tez Gabriel of Pathways to Peace 1:17:24

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Hope Story Circle with RJ Jennings - May 27, 2023 39:09

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RJ Jennings shared a story of his personal journey, as a black male growing up in the South side of Chicago and then moving to live with other family in a different state, and how his life changed. It’s a story about early perceptions planting strong and negative ideas, and how kind mentorship shifted his thinking. Finding people who set better exa…

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