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Thinking Through with LJBreaking the Chain of Modern Slavery with Matt FriedmanMatthew Friedman is a leading, internationally renowned global expert on modern slavery and human trafficking. An award-winning public speaker, author, filmmaker, and philanthropist, Matthew regularly advises heads of governments and intelligence agencies.
In this impactful conversation, Leopoldino Jeronimo and Matt Friedman delve into the pressing issue of modern slavery, exploring its causes, devastating impacts, and the challenges in detecting and eradicating it. Matt Friedman shares compelling stories of individuals affected by human trafficking and highlights the critical responsibility of businesses to maintain ethical practices in their supply chains. The discussion emphasizes the delicate balance between profit and ethics, the...2025-01-2742 min
Thinking Through with LJDis-Solving Conflict from Within: an Inner Path for Conflict Transformation with Henry Yampolsky, J.D.In this conversation, Henry Yampolsky, J.D., through his book (Dis-Solving Conflict from Within: an Inner Path for Conflict Transformation), shares his journey from being a refugee to becoming an advocate for conflict resolution and social justice. He discusses the nature of conflict, emphasizing that it is not merely an external issue but a reflection of our internal state. Yampolsky introduces the concept of 'dissolving conflict from within' and outlines principles for conflict transformation, including the importance of mindfulness, creating space for response, and understanding the triggers of conflict. Through personal stories and insights, he highlights the need for...2024-12-2844 min
Thinking Through with LJBeyond the Drills: Rethinking School Safety and Emergency Preparedness – With Daniel DluzneskiThe conversation explores the urgent issue of school shootings and how to enhance school safety measures. The guest, Daniel Dluzneski, a retired lieutenant with the US Secret Service and former coordinator of emergency management, discusses his book 'The First Five Minutes: School Shooting Survival Guide for Administrators and Teachers' and the need for concise and practical information on school safety. The conversation covers topics such as the role of technology in school safety, the importance of human-centered training, the key steps teachers and administrators should take during a shooting, and the need for a multi-layered approach to school safety...2024-09-2045 min
Thinking Through with LJThe Second Human Evolution: A Blueprint for Sustainable Peace – With Jeffrey Charles HardyIn this episode, host Leo interviews Jeffrey Charles Hardy, a global health planning futurist, about the concept of the second human evolution. Hardy argues that humanity is currently in a state of suspended evolution and explores the key indicators that led him to this conclusion. He also discusses the concept of caring for peace, which goes beyond traditional peacekeeping efforts, and emphasizes the importance of the planning process in facilitating the second human evolution. Hardy suggests that individuals and organizations can contribute to this vision by engaging in dialogue, adopting sustainable practices, and promoting care for peace. He also...2024-09-0627 min
Thinking Through with LJGlobal Peace is Deteriorating: A Relationship Between Crisis and CorruptionValentina Lana, a Lecturer at the Sciences Po law school in Paris, discusses the 2022 Corruption Perception Index, highlighting that global peace has deteriorated for the past decade and a half. Valentina is also a German Marshall Fund's 2023 Marshall Memorial Fellow.
Latest Valentina's publication:
Lana, V., & Sapin, M. (2023, March 3). The Impact of the Sapin II Act on the Extraterritorial Application of American law and on cooperation between France and the United States in the fight against international corruption | International Enforcement Law Reporter. https://www.ielr.com/content/impact-sapin-ii-act-extraterritorial-application-american-law-and-cooperation-between-france
Reference:
Transparency International. (2023, January 31). 2022 Cor...2023-04-1526 min
Thinking Through with LJUnveilling Sci-Fi & Practical Orientalism in Everyday War with Greta UehlingThe episode focuses on Sci-Fi and Practical Orientalism, Chapter 7 of Greta's book, and the Concluding Thoughts.
Greta Lynn Uehling is the Author of Everyday War, a book resulting from her long-term research between 2015 and 2017 in Donbas, Ukraine. Greta is also a Teaching Professor at the University of Michigan. Greta's expertise includes international migration, human smuggling and trafficking, and refugee resettlement.
Reference
Uehling, G. L. (2023). Everyday War: The Conflict over Donbas, Ukraine. Cornell University Press.
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Thinking Through with LJNegotiating Relationships in Collective Memories of War and Narratives with Greta UehlingGreta Lynn Uehling is the Author of Everyday War, a book resulting from her long-term research between 2015 and 2017 in Donbas, Ukraine. Greta is also a teaching Professor at the University of Michigan. Greta’s expertise includes international migration, human smuggling and trafficking, and refugee resettlement.
This episode introduces a sequence where Greta presents her research findings while exploring the political conflict implications in the noncombatant relationships between Ukraine and Russian identities, all sharing internally displaced person spaces. Each one had to adopt survival strategies, some of which caused social and family fractures. But most importantly, ensuring they re...2023-03-1236 min
Thinking Through with LJWomen and Laws in Mauritius, A Sophisticated Complex! with Mokshda PertaubHonoring International Women's Day 2023, we will dedicate the month of March 2023 to shed light on women’s issues across the black continent and dive into some of the structures that continue to create and maintain the existing gender gaps, focusing on forms of gender-based violence as a common continental challenge.
Mokshda Pertaub, a Lawyer, trained as a barrister from Mauritius with 25 years of experience in legal practice, judiciary, and legal advisory, as well as teaching and training, particularly in the areas of gender laws, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), children rights an...2023-03-0247 min
Thinking Through with LJAfrica Speaks Series: The conflicts in Burkina Faso and SudanThe Africa Forum at Brandeis University started a series of debates on what happens on the continent. Therefore, in this episode, you’ll hear Burkina Faso’s discussion with Fatim Wedraogo and the updates of Sudan with Yasser Adam. In between the participants of the debate session, have also delivered their elaborate questions for discussions.
After learning about the Political Instability in Sudan, and following up the active protests, the curse goes own in the continent. Armed groups killed two thousand people and displaced about one million and four hundred who had to flee for their lives. Eben...2023-03-0144 min
Thinking Through with LJManifestations of violence and the implications on gender equity in Nigeria with Ms. Brenda Uche AnugwomMs. Brenda Uche Anugwom is an international development specialist working to ensure gender equity and justice. With 19 years of experience in the development sector, Brenda has dedicated most of her time to speaking against all forms of discrimination against women. In her home country Nigeria, she has been a formidable force in canvassing inclusive representation and gender equity. Brenda has carried out several research projects on women's inclusion and Gender Based Violence (GBV) and has advocated for girls' education. Brenda has a Master of Laws degree from Loyola University Chicago, and she works with a humanitarian organization in South Sudan...2023-02-1233 minThinking Through with LJSecuritization in Global Health with Samantha LeeThe context in which countries differ their capability response to an outbreak is highly dictated by the global health system rules which place millions of civilians in the global south countries already trapped in ongoing political unrests and economic hardships, in vulnerabilities through which their inability to respond, poses a global security threat.
Samantha Lee shares her research findings and analysis of global health as it relates to security and international development. During the discussions we hold, her concerns are mostly around policy designs and governance in global health with a focus on the impacts of such...2023-02-0126 min
Thinking Through with LJA preventive conflict analysis: The status of the Liberian State with Baba Sillah and Ali KabaA discussion journey, a simple preventive conflict analysis looking int to the status of the Liberian State. For that, there is nothing better than to explore one of the oldest democratic states ever built in Africa, questionably from scratch waiving local and regional threats because of the conflicts between Liberian natives and the Settlers, Americo-Liberian repatriates in the 1800s.Baba Sillah is a researcher in Global Studies at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. And Ali Kaba, a researcher in International Development at the American University.Your host: Leopoldino Jeronimo Website: https://thinkingthroughwithlj.com/2022-12-3034 minThinking Through with LJA preventive conflict analysis: The status of the Liberian State with Baba Sillah and Ali KabaA discussion journey, a simple preventive conflict analysis looking int to the status of the Liberian State.
For that, there is nothing better than to explore one of the oldest democratic states ever built in Africa, questionably from scratch waiving local and regional threats because of the conflicts between Liberian natives and the Settlers, Americo-Liberian repatriates in the 1800s.
Baba Sillah is a researcher in Global Studies at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. And Ali Kaba, a researcher in International Development at the American University.
Your host: Leopoldino Jeronimo
Website: https://thinkingthroughwithlj.com/2022-12-2934 min
Thinking Through with LJPerspectives and questions towards state making in Africa with Ali KabaPerspectives and questions towards state making in Africa. A discussion with Ali Kaba a Ph.D. researcher at The American University. And yes, I mean Africa as a continent, not a country. Some of Ali’s research interests include customary land governance, rural migration, and foreign investment in local communities. Ali previously worked as a Program Director and Senior Researcher at the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI). A Liberian-based Non-Governmental Organization committed to transforming decision-making processes in land and natural resources.Photo by James Wiseman on UnsplashBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun...2022-11-0424 minThinking Through with LJPerspectives and questions towards state making in Africa with Ali KabaPerspectives and questions towards state making in Africa. A discussion with Ali Kaba a Ph.D. researcher at The American University. And yes, I mean Africa as a continent, not a country.
Some of Ali’s research interests include customary land governance, rural migration, and foreign investment in local communities.
Ali previously worked as a Program Director and Senior Researcher at the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI). A Liberian-based Non-Governmental Organization committed to transforming decision-making processes in land and natural resources.
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Thinking Through with LJFinal Episode: Rounding Up Anti-Corruption Best Practices in Global Policies with Valentina LanaIn this last episode of three, Valentina Lana, a Lecturer at the Sciences Po law school in Paris, rounds up the best anti-corruption practices in global policies. As the last piece of her proposed knowledge map, Valentina ends with a set of positive tones, a takeaway for institutions and people determined to embrace an anti-corruption system.Photo by Markus Spiske on UnsplashAdditional Material:UN. (2022). UN Office of the Iraq Program—Oil-for-Food. https://www.un.org/depts/oip/sector-food.htmlTransparency International. (2013). Oil-for-food programme plagued by ‘lack of transparency’ and…. Transparency.Org. htt...2022-08-2241 minThinking Through with LJFinal Episode: Rounding Up Anti-Corruption Best Practices in Global Policies with Valentina LanaValentina Lana, a Lecturer at the Sciences Po law school in Paris, rounds up the best anti-corruption practices in global policies in this last episode of three. As the last piece of her proposed knowledge map, Valentina ends with cheerful tones, a takeaway for institutions and people determined to embrace an anti-corruption system.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
Additional Material:
UN. (2022). UN Office of the Iraq Program—Oil-for-Food. https://www.un.org/depts/oip/sector-food.html
Transparency International. (2013). Oil-for-food programme plagued by ‘lack of transparency’ and…. Transparency.Org. https://www.transpar...2022-08-2141 minThinking Through with LJComparative anti corruption laws: US France and UK with Valentina LanaValentina Lana, a Lecturer at the Sciences Po law school in Paris, discusses the US, France, and UK anti-corruption laws. She describes best practices to create robust corporate programs to deter, prevent and combat corruption.2022-07-2941 min
Thinking Through with LJComparative anti corruption laws: US France and UK with Valentina LanaValentina Lana, a Lecturer at the Sciences Po law school in Paris, discusses the US, France, and UK anti-corruption laws. She describes best practices to create robust corporate programs to deter, prevent and combat corruption.Photo by Jason Leung on UnsplashSupport the show2022-07-2941 min
Thinking Through with LJUnderstanding democracy and ethnic conflicts in Kenya with Victor UhuruWith Victor Uhuru a community organizer, conflict analyst, and specialist in Monitoring and Evaluation, I discuss the trends of democracy and ethnic conflicts in Kenya as it applies to his understanding of what the country awaits for brighter governance and an inclusive system. He argues on the intricacies of lack of public participation and discrepancies in coordinated efforts for better accountability while also highlighting the greatest achievements Kenya as a nation has reached.Leopoldino JeronimoCover Image by Kurious From PixabySupport the show2022-06-1647 minThinking Through with LJUnderstanding democracy and ethnic conflicts in Kenya with Victor UhuruWith Victor Uhuru a community organizer, conflict analyst, and specialist in Monitoring and Evaluation, I discuss the trends of democracy and ethnic conflicts in Kenya as it applies to his understanding of what the country awaits for brighter governance and an inclusive system. He argues on the intricacies of lack of public participation and discrepancies in coordinated efforts for better accountability while highlighting the most outstanding achievements Kenya has reached.2022-06-1647 min
Thinking Through with LJCorruption in Times of Crisis with Valentina LanaValentina Lana, a Lecturer at the Sciences Po law school in Paris discusses the concepts, magnitude, and nuances of the fight against corruption. In this series, Valentina sets the ground for her next few episodes in the legal framework guiding the global work of the anti-corruption-based advocacy in public, private and societal landscapes.ReferencesLana, V. & Sapin, M. (2022, April 14). Guest Post: France’s Anticorruption Turnaround–and the Path Forward. GAB | The Global Anticorruption Blog. https://globalanticorruptionblog.com/2022/04/14/guest-post-frances-anticorruption-turnaround-and-the-path-forward/Lana, V. (2022). Covid19: A better humanity is incubating. Émile Magazine. https://www.emilemagazine.fr/articl...2022-05-2037 minThinking Through with LJCorruption in Times of Crisis with Valentina LanaValentina Lana, a Lecturer at the Sciences Po law school in Paris, discusses the concepts, magnitude, and nuances of the fight against corruption. In this series, Valentina sets the ground for her next few episodes in the legal framework guiding the global work of anti-corruption-based advocacy in public, private and societal landscapes.
References
Lana, V. & Sapin, M. (2022, April 14). Guest Post: France’s Anticorruption Turnaround–and the Path Forward. GAB | The Global Anticorruption Blog. https://globalanticorruptionblog.com/2022/04/14/guest-post-frances-anticorruption-turnaround-and-the-path-forward/
Lana, V. (2022). Covid19: A better humanity is incubating. Émile Magazine. https://www.emilemagazine.fr/article/2020/5/12/better-days-ahead-a-better-humanity-is-incubating
...2022-05-1937 minThinking Through with LJSustained Peace and Development: a regional analysis with Morris KromahPhamolie Morris orris Kromah breaks it down to de essence of sustained peace and development for ECOWAS, the Economic West Africa Society. He elaborates on what sets back economic growth while also acknowledging the significant tipping progress to date. Among the detailed critical statistics, he also delivers a qualifying analysis driving a reflection on the autonomy of the region and the African Union as it relates to its functional external funding source. Moreover, what exactly will drive progress in the region, and if not ambitious, what about the continent?
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Thinking Through with LJSustained Peace and Development: a regional analysis with Morris KromahPhamolie Morris orris Kromah breaks it down to de essence of sustained peace and development for ECOWAS, the Economic West Africa Society. He elaborates on what sets back the economic growth while also acknowledging the major tipping progress to date. Among the key detailed statistics, he also delivers a qualifying analysis driving a reflection on the autonomy of the region and the African Union, as it relates to its functional external funding source. Moreover, what exactly will drive progress in the region, and if not ambitious what about the continent? Photo by Edouard TAMBA on Uns...2022-04-2546 minThinking Through with LJMicroCast 1 - Defining Coercive and Nuclear Negotiations - Proseminar IntroIntroduction to Coercive Negotiation Pro-Seminar with Professor Eugene Kogan2022-04-1202 minThinking Through with LJMicroCast 3 - The changing France Politics - how it plays to the ongoing ultimate negotiations - Proseminar IntroIntroduction to Coercive Negotiation Pro-Seminar with Professor Eugene Kogan2022-04-1202 minThinking Through with LJMicroCast 2 - Teaching Pedagogy of Coercive and Nuclear Negotiations - Proseminar IntroIntroduction to Coercive Negotiation Pro-Seminar with Professor Eugine Kogan, Ph.D.2022-04-1202 minThinking Through with LJThe world diversity: Political and Economilitary Systems – One or multiple?Political and Economilitary discussions flow this episode's discussion with Anastasia Bannikova, Elizabeth Morgan, and Phamolie Morris Kromah. From the imperialist beginnings, in the structure of power dynamics, the ongoing conflicts come to light as a result of historical accounts of; the way wars and other conflicts have been negotiated and unsustainably settled in addition to the structural system of political and economilitary bases that dominates the militarization of the world and divide, which includes the long-lasting quest of identity between the powerful economies, the West versus Russia and the others in between whether it is a quest for a...2022-04-101h 07
Thinking Through with LJThe world diversity: Political and Economilitary Systems – One or multiple?Political and Economilitary discussions make the flow of this episode's discussion with Anastasia Bannikova, Elizabeth Morgan, and Phamolie Morris Kromah. From the imperialist beginnings, in the structure of power dynamics, the ongoing conflicts come to light as a result of historical accounts of what; the way wars and other conflicts have been negotiated and unsustainably settled in addition to the structural system of political and economilitary bases that dominates the militarization of the world and divide, which includes the long-lasting quest of identity between the powerful economies, the West versus Russia and the others in between. whether it is a...2022-04-101h 07
Thinking Through with LJCoercive and Nuclear Negotiations with Professor Eugene B. KoganTo understand what Coercive and Nuclear Negotiations are I discuss with Professor Eugene B. Kogan, a researcher and an expert in the power dynamics of negotiation. This is also the core of his fast-paced and interactive pro-seminar offering an in-depth introduction to the principles and dynamics of coercive and nuclear negotiations around the world with a focus on a few conflicts for reference.The world is now overwhelmed with a few ongoing negotiation processes over conflicts with multiple actors in the global north and south countries. Although the list of these conflicts might be probably endless depending...2022-04-0831 minThinking Through with LJCoercive and Nuclear Negotiations with Professor Eugene B. KoganTo understand what Coercive and Nuclear Negotiations are, I discuss with Professor Eugene B. Kogan, a researcher and an expert in the power dynamics of negotiation. This is also the core of his fast-paced and interactive pro-seminar, offering an in-depth introduction to the principles and dynamics of coercive and nuclear negotiations worldwide, focusing on a few conflicts for reference.
The world is now overwhelmed with a few ongoing negotiation processes over conflicts with multiple actors in the global north and south countries. Although the list of these conflicts might be probably endless depending on how each conflict...2022-04-0831 min
Thinking Through with LJUnderstanding Haiti Development Dilemmas with Roddy Denor and Martin AlexisRoddy Denor and Martin Alexis unfold Haiti's development dilemmas. Between the 80s and 90s, there came the Structural Adjustment Programs. These, are a set of combined loans and policies with strings attached directed at restoring political and economically weak nations, most of them emerging from civil wars. The path for the intended restoration was to create conditions to increase foreign direct investments, reduction of taxes and prohibitive regulations, less state interference in the economy, and of course, this followed the boom of international non-governmental organizations and development agencies. it is in this late setting that both Roddy and Martin...2022-03-2441 minThinking Through with LJUnderstanding Haiti Development Dilemmas with Roddy Denor and Martin AlexisRoddy Denor and Martin Alexis unfold Haiti's development dilemmas. Between the 80s and 90s, there came the Structural Adjustment Programs. These are a set of combined loans and policies with strings attached to restore political and economically weak nations, most of whom emerge from civil wars. The path for the intended restoration was to create conditions to increase foreign direct investments, reduce taxes and prohibitive regulations, and have less state interference in the economy. And, of course, this followed the boom of international non-governmental organizations and development agencies. In this late setting, Roddy and Martin walk their intellect to...2022-03-2341 min
Thinking Through with LJFollow up on Russia Ukraine - March 19We follow up on the Russia Ukraine conflict with Professor Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar, Elisabeth Morgan, Anastasia Bannikova, Tyler Rossi, Ruya Akar, Roddy Denor and Alex Homer. In this episode, we focus on understanding the interests of China, economic alternatives for Russia, as well as the power dynamics between impacting the humanitarian crises.Episode cover Photo by Nati Melnychuk on UnsplashSupport the show2022-03-191h 08Thinking Through with LJFollow up on Russia Ukraine - March 19We follow up on the Russia-Ukraine conflict with Professor Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar, Elisabeth Morgan, Anastasia Bannikova, Tyler Rossi, Ruya Akar, Roddy Denor and Alex Homer. In this episode, we focus on understanding the interests of China, economic alternatives for Russia, and the power dynamics impacting the humanitarian crises.
Episode cover Photo by Nati Melnychuk on Unsplash2022-03-181h 08
Thinking Through with LJWhat to make of the Russia Ukraine conflictA thinking-through episode unpacking the Russia Ukraine conflict with Elisabeth Morgan, Anastasia Bannikova, Tyler Rossi, and Ruya Akar. The first of many to come every two weeks until we get to some ground of resolution for peace and security, not to mention the restoration of people's dignity and identity. Episode cover photo by Nati Melnychuk on Unsplash.Support the show2022-03-051h 14