The death of 17-year-old French-Algerian Nahel Merzouk, killed by a police officer on 27 June in Nanterre, France sparked urban riots across France.
Things seem to be calming down, however tension definitely persists.
In ths episode we look at the factors behind these riots and how France’s colonial past plays an important part in all of this. We also discus ... Show More
Nov 7
Prospects for Peace in Ukraine: Diplomacy, Power, and the Politics of War
More than three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the prospect of peace remains elusive. Several rounds of negotiations have taken place — yet none have brought the two sides closer to ending the war. Why have diplomatic efforts failed so far? What obstacles co ... Show More
18m 37s
Jul 2023
Reporting the French riots
After the fatal shooting of a 17 year old boy by a police officer during a traffic stop in a suburb of Paris, protests and riots have taken place across France over the last week. Thousands have been arrested, shops looted, and hundreds of vehicles set alight. Journalists reporti ... Show More
28m 4s
Mar 2023
France’s Battle Over Retirement
<p><i>This episode contains strong language</i></p><p>Millions of people have taken to the streets in France to protest a government effort to raise the retirement age to 64, from 62, bringing the country more in line with its European neighbors.</p><p>Today, as Parliament holds ... Show More
21m 20s