12 episodes
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GovPod is a podcast series by the LSE Undergraduate Political Review focusing on the blend between cutting-edge political science research and current affairs. The podcast will explore topics that are often incompletely covered by mainstream media such as China’s role in Kenya’s elections and what survey evidence tells us about how African citizens truly feel towards superpower involvement on the continent.
Stay tuned for new episodes every week to hear about the findings of researchers from a variety of fields and most importantly, what they teach us about the world we live in today.
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Somalia and Ethiopia: Navigating the Political Landscape in the Horn of Africa
We're joined by one of our fellow LSE undergraduate students, Ismail Moalin Ali, to talk about his third-year thesis, centred around the tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.
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Pre-Election Analysis: South Africa
We are joined by Dr Joachim Wehner to discuss the upcoming South African elections, namely the main candidates and the decreasing popularity of the ANC, alongside the unique socio-economic intricacies that impact voter trends.
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Pre-Election Analysis: India
We are joined by Dr Mukulika Banerjee to discuss the upcoming Indian elections, the incumbent Prime Minister Modi, and the rise of Hindu nationalism.
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Post-Election Analysis: Pakistan
We are joined by Dr Umair Javed to explain the post-general election crisis in Pakistan, with a particular analysis of the events of 8th February. We consider future possibilities for the country’s political stability.
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Post-Election Analysis: Taiwan
We discuss the recent Taiwan elections, what the threat of China means for Taiwan's democracy, and the resilience of Taiwanese youth. We are joined by Felix Brender, an LSE PhD candidate, who specialises in Taiwan's security and peacekeeping.
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Palestine, Colonialism, and Terrorism: in Conversation with Conor Gearty
What defines colonialism? What separates it from terrorism? Join LSE's very own Professor Conor Gearty as we discuss the narratives of the Palestinian struggle for liberation.