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Root of Conflict

Root of Conflict

Written by: UC3P
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Why are some places affected by violence and disorder while others enjoy peace and stability? From the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts, “Root of Conflict” analyzes violent conflict around the world, and the people, societies, and policy issues it affects. We meet with leading experts to discuss what can be done to create more peaceful societies.

We're produced and hosted by Sabrina Beaver.


Copyright UC3P Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Militarism in Africa | Samuel Fury Childs Daly

    Militarism in Africa | Samuel Fury Childs Daly
    Jun 4 2026
    In the final episode of the season, we sat down with UChicago's Samuel Fury Childs Daily, who studies militarism and military rule in Africa. We discuss how conflict and military rule shaped post-colonial Nigeria, and the factors that have contributed to more recent coups in West Africa.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Sabrina Beaver
    Editing: Sabrina Beaver
    Production: Sabrina Beaver

    Music from #Uppbeat :
    https://uppbeat.io/t/tim-schaufert/it-doesnt-have-to-end
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    46 mins
  • Migration Flows and US Policy Tools | Katie Tobin

    Migration Flows and US Policy Tools | Katie Tobin
    May 18 2026
    In this episode, we speak with Katie Tobin, who worked in the NSC in the Biden Administration and the UNHCR before that on a range of migration, refugee and cross-border security issues. We discuss how conflict impacts migration flows to the US and the different tools the US has to address migration resulting from conflict, natural disasters, and violence.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Sabrina Beaver, Rushikesh Jadhav, and Marina Keller Soto de Melo
    Editing: Sabrina Beaver
    Production: Sabrina Beaver

    Music from #Uppbeat :
    https://uppbeat.io/t/tim-schaufert/it-doesnt-have-to-end
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    42 mins
  • Bringing Culture into Development and Security Work in Africa | Chidi Blyden

    Bringing Culture into Development and Security Work in Africa | Chidi Blyden
    Apr 22 2026
    In this episode, we speak with Chidi Blyden, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs and former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation on security and development in Africa. We discuss the importance of understanding culture in development and security work on the continent and how natural resources can complicate both conflict and development.

    Podcast Production Credits:
    Interviewing: Sabrina Beaver and Sarah MacHarg
    Editing: Sabrina Beaver
    Production: Sabrina Beaver

    Music from #Uppbeat :
    https://uppbeat.io/t/tim-schaufert/it-doesnt-have-to-end
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    45 mins
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