Whitlam Institute Podcast

Conversations and more from the Whitlam Institute
Whitlam Institute Podcast

Events and more from the Whitlam Institute - dedicated to continuing Gough Whitlam's work “…to help the great and continuing work of building a more equal, open, tolerant and independent Australia".

  1. Niamatullah Ibrahimi | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?

    30.08.2021

    Niamatullah Ibrahimi | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?

    Niamatullah Ibrahimi, Lecturer in International Relations at LaTrobe University discusses the brutality of the Taleban, threats to women and ethnic minorities, what the role of neighbouring countries like Pakistan should be, and why temporary protection visa's for Afghans in Australia must be extended. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this podcast with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia – these interviews were conducted in the days leading up to the Taleban’s capture of Kabul. We have been able to reach those in Afghanistan and they have asked us to continue to release these perspectives. We are incredibly humbled and grateful that they have shared them. There is an important conversation to be had about Australia’s moral responsibility to continue to support the Afghan people as they face this terrible new reality. What are Afghans across the country and particularly vulnerable ethnic groups facing today? How are women’s rights being affected? What do Afghans seek from the international community to support them? How can Australia be part of that international effort?

    13 min.
  2. Farkhondeh Akbari | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?

    25.08.2021

    Farkhondeh Akbari | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?

    Farkondeh Akbari, PhD candidate ANU, discusses her personal refugee journey from Afghanistan to Australia and the challenges of conducting peace processes with non-state actors like the Taleban. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this podcast with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia – these interviews were conducted in the days leading up to the Taleban’s capture of Kabul. We have been able to reach those in Afghanistan and they have asked us to continue to release these perspectives. We are incredibly humbled and grateful that they have shared them. There is an important conversation to be had about Australia’s moral responsibility to continue to support the Afghan people as they face this terrible new reality. What are Afghans across the country and particularly vulnerable ethnic groups facing today? How are women’s rights being affected? What do Afghans seek from the international community to support them? How can Australia be part of that international effort?

    18 min.
  3. Nematullah Bizhan | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan –  what can be done?

    23.08.2021

    Nematullah Bizhan | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?

    Nematullah Bizhan, Lecturer Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy ANU, speaks about why the Taleban has not changed for the better and why the UN needs to be a key player with a stronger role. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this podcast with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia – these interviews were conducted in the days leading up to the Taleban’s capture of Kabul. We have been able to reach those in Afghanistan and they have asked us to continue to release these perspectives. We are incredibly humbled and grateful that they have shared them. There is an important conversation to be had about Australia’s moral responsibility to continue to support the Afghan people as they face this terrible new reality. What are Afghans across the country and particularly vulnerable ethnic groups facing today? How are women’s rights being affected? What do Afghans seek from the international community to support them? How can Australia be part of that international effort?

    13 min.
  4. Fawzia Koofi | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?

    18.08.2021

    Fawzia Koofi | Afghan Perspectives: the future of Afghanistan – what can be done?

    Fawzia Koofi, Afghan politician and former Head of the Afghan National Assembly, discusses the role of Afghan women, Afghans’ expectations of the international community, and the impact of international media reporting on the situation on the ground. In light of the recent military withdrawal of US, Australian and other international forces from Afghanistan, and as the Taleban has gained control of territory and attacked communities across the country, now having taken control of Kabul, the Whitlam Institute seeks to raise awareness - in Australia and beyond - of the situation in Afghanistan today. Through our policy research on Australia in the World, we produced this podcast with eminent experts, officials and community leaders to ensure their voices are heard here in Australia – these interviews were conducted in the days leading up to the Taleban’s capture of Kabul. We have been able to reach those in Afghanistan and they have asked us to continue to release these perspectives. We are incredibly humbled and grateful that they have shared them. There is an important conversation to be had about Australia’s moral responsibility to continue to support the Afghan people as they face this terrible new reality. What are Afghans across the country and particularly vulnerable ethnic groups facing today? How are women’s rights being affected? What do Afghans seek from the international community to support them? How can Australia be part of that international effort?

    19 min.

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