Horses and Bayonets

Extremism, Discourse and Tech

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:12:16 +0000

In this episode, part 2 in a discussion on extremism, I talk with Sophia Kierstead about shared misconceptions surrounding Right-wing and Islamist extremism and the role that tech plays in stopping their spread.

The Proud Boys, Extremism and Terrorism

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:55:18 +0000

In this episode, I talk with Sophia Kierstead about right-wing extremism, terrorism and how discourse shapes our policy prescriptions.

India-China Border Dispute

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:11:14 +0000

In this episode I speak with Mayank Adlakha about the border clashes between India and China, situating them within a broader context of geopolitical relationships. We look at the applicability of the security dilemma to explain their recent tensions and explore the common interests they have as well as some paths forward to de-escalation.

Ethiopia, Ethnicity, and Abiy Ahmed

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:15:04 +0000

In this episode I speak with East Africa specialist Annie Bauer about the role that ethnicity plays in Ethiopian politics. We examine the ethnic dynamics behind the current conflict and draw parallels in the codification of ethnicity with other countries. We also analyse the positive and negative changes made since Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018.

Gangs, Covid-19 and Charles Tilly

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode I speak with Western Hemisphere Analyst Andrea Tuemmler about how a reading of the statebuilding literature can inform a better understanding of gangs in Latin America. We discuss how Charles Tilly's theory of statebuilding relates to gangs and explore how Covid-19 has strengthened or weakened gang control.