This is the first podcast of "The Unravelling of the Conflict" series. This series of podcasts aims to explore conflict resolution and peace-building through different lenses. In this episode, Samragnee Chakraborty is in conversation with Mandar Apte. They discuss the psychological and emotional dimensions of conflict, and the necessity of focusing on the mental and emotional health of the community stakeholders in conflict-ridden areas. Our guest for today, Mandar Apte is the Founder & Executive Director of Cities4Peace – a not-for-profit consultancy that actively promotes peace in cities worldwide. In 2016, he joined George Mason University for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Apte also launched the World Summit for Countering Violence and Extremism that brings together social justice activists and law enforcement executives from across the world for promoting peace and compassion.
