106. Jason Pack – Aspirations of Peace in the Middle East: A Deep Dive into Regional Dynamics and the Global Enduring Disorder
Introduction and Guest Background My guest today is Jason Pack, who is an acclaimed author and Middle East expert. Jason is the author of Libya and the Global Enduring Disorder, a seminal work that explores the intricate dynamics of post-Qadhafi Libya and its implications for the broader international system. He’s also the host of the […]
105. Professor Greg Barton – Terrorism, Jihadism, and Violent Extremism: Exploring the Roots and Impacts of Radicalisation
Today, I spoke with Professor Greg Barton, a prominent Australian academic with a distinguished career specialising in global Islamic politics and countering violent extremism. His expertise, particularly in the realm of Islamic thought, positions him as a leading authority on issues of terrorism, extremism, and the development of effective interventions. Author of several influential articles […]
63. Dr. Ned Dobos – On The Unaccounted Costs Of Maintaining A Military
My guest today is Dr. Ned Dobos, a Senior Lecturer in International and Political Studies at the University of New South Wales in Canberra. He joined me to discuss his recent book, Ethics, Security, and the War Machine: the True Cost of the Military. Some of the topics we covered are: Ned’s background […]
10. Cian O’Driscoll – A Philosopher’s Take On Just War Theory
My guest today is Cian O’Driscoll. He is originally from Limerick, in the Southwest of Ireland where he completed his schooling and undergraduate degree, before moving to Nova Scotia, and then Wales, for Grad School. He completed his PhD at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and worked at the University of Glasgow before joining […]