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  • The Role of Schools in Diminishing Conflict | Anjali Adukia

    The Role of Schools in Diminishing Conflict | Anjali Adukia
    Sep 18 2025
    In this episode, we speak with Professor Anjali Adukia from the University of Chicago about her research on restorative practices in schools and how they can reduce suspensions, arrests, and racial disparities without harming academic performance. We explore what restorative practices look like, why they matter, and how they may impact not only students but also teachers and families. The conversation also touches on the school-to-prison pipeline, the importance of representation in textbooks, and what schools and policymakers can do to give all children a fair chance to succeed.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Isabella Nascimento, Alonso Gutiérrez Olivares
    Editing: Helena Talerman
    Production: Isabella Nascimento
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    46 min
  • Criminal Governance in Brazil | Benjamin Lessing

    Criminal Governance in Brazil | Benjamin Lessing
    Jun 12 2025
    In this episode, Professor Benjamin Lessing unpacks the dynamics of organized crime and informal governance in Brazil. He discusses how extra-legal organizations operate as alternative authority structures—stepping into the vacuum left by weak state presence. Traditional law enforcement often fails to dismantle them, requiring innovations in policymaking aimed at reducing violence in the country. Lessing highlights what works—and what doesn’t—when the state seeks to reassert its authority. Professor Benjamin Lessing is a political scientist at the University of Chicago, specializing in criminal governance, state capacity, and Brazilian politics.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.org.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Isabella Nascimento, Fernanda Garcia, Gil do Vigor
    Editing: Megha Viswanath
    Production: Isabella Nascimento
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Congo in Crisis: History, Minerals, and Power | Eduardo Montero

    Congo in Crisis: History, Minerals, and Power | Eduardo Montero
    May 1 2025
    This episode explores the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo through the lens of historical legacies, regional dynamics, and international interests. Our guest, Professor Eduardo Montero, introduces the current crisis and its deep roots in colonial exploitation, institutional fragility, and unresolved tensions from past conflicts. By the end of the episode, you will also understand the role of external actors and the broader geopolitical and economic stakes shaping the conflict today.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.org.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Isabella Nascimento, Júlia Mansur, Manda Bwerevu
    Editing: Megha Viswanath
    Production: Isabella Nascimento
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    45 min
  • What’s Next for Ukraine? | Roger Myerson

    What’s Next for Ukraine? | Roger Myerson
    Apr 3 2025
    This episode features Professor Roger Myerson, Nobel Laureate (2007) and Professor at the University of Chicago. We discuss the war in Ukraine through his on-the-ground experience and academic expertise. Professor Myerson reflects on the political, social, and technological shifts he has witnessed since the war began. The conversation examines how Ukraine is adapting to the change in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump, the prospects for peace, the role of NATO and other security guarantees, and the gap between Europe’s economic power and military response.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.org.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Isabella Nascimento, Viktoriia Shcherba
    Editing: Megha Viswanath
    Production: Isabella Nascimento
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    52 min
  • Behavioral Science to Conflict Mitigation | Rebecca Wolfe

    Behavioral Science to Conflict Mitigation | Rebecca Wolfe
    Mar 6 2025
    This episode features Professor Rebecca J. Wolfe, senior lecturer and Executive Director of International Policy & Development at the Harris School of Public Policy. Drawing on her extensive experience designing conflict prevention and violence reduction programs worldwide, Dr. Wolfe explores how behavioral science can be leveraged to mitigate conflict. She discusses the role of trusted authorities in shifting norms, the effectiveness of contact-based interventions in fostering peace, and the challenges of applying these strategies across different contexts. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the intersection of behavioral science and peacebuilding.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.org.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Isabella Nascimento, Clarice Tee
    Editing: Megha Viswanath
    Production: Isabella Nascimento
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    52 min
  • Paths to Reconciliation | Sergio Jaramillo Caro

    Paths to Reconciliation | Sergio Jaramillo Caro
    Feb 7 2025
    This episode explores strategies for finding consensus between the government and rebel insurgencies. We spoke with Sergio Jaramillo Caro, former High Commissioner for Peace in Colombia, who led the secret negotiations between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas, culminating in the Final Agreement in 2016. He discusses strategies for peace negotiations, potential challenges, and how to overcome obstacles in the long term.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.org.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Isabella Nascimento, Sol Rivas Lopes, Lina Gonzalez
    Editing: Nishita Karun
    Production: Isabella Nascimento
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    52 min
  • From Vision to Action | John Marks

    From Vision to Action | John Marks
    Jan 9 2025
    How can social entrepreneurship help end violent conflict? In this episode, John Marks, founder of “Search for Common Ground”, an international NGO dedicated to resolving global conflicts, shares insights from over 40 years of experience in peacebuilding. Marks discusses key lessons from his extensive career, highlights core concepts from his latest book, “From Vision to Action”, and offers practical advice for young policymakers striving to implement effective conflict-resolution strategies.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.org.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Isabella Nascimento, Sol Rivas Lopes, Mithila Iyer
    Editing: Nishita Karun
    Production: Isabella Nascimento
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    38 min
  • A Possible Path for Haiti | Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis

    A Possible Path for Haiti | Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis
    Dec 5 2024
    Karl Popper once said, “Open societies are their own worst enemies.” In this episode, Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis, former prime minister of Haiti and president of the Knowledge and Freedom Foundation, reflects on this idea. She shares her perspective on Haiti’s development challenges and paths to peace. Michèle emphasizes the importance of negotiating with opponents to advance the public good and building institutions through compromise. Tune in for her insights on fostering collaboration and creating a brighter future for Haiti.

    This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.org.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Isabella Nascimento and Ralph Valiere
    Editing: Nishita Karun
    Production: Isabella Nascimento
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    55 min