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Remember RUDN University

In an insightful long-ranging conversation, the newly appointed Rector of the RUDN University (Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia), Oleg Yastrebov, discusses the latest developments, educational reforms, students’ enrollment as well as cultural diversity in his multinational university. By Kester Kenn…

Let’s talk about death: medical expert in bioethics claims the need to naturalise the end of life

Let’s talk about death is an invitation to dispel myths, fears, misconceptions and to anticipate death. Juan Pablo Beca, its author, argues that we need to naturalise death and consider it as the last chapter of a biography. – Dr…

A young Bhutanese artist talks about herself. Interview with Sonam Yangdon

Today I’ll tell you a pleasant chat with Sonam Yangdon – Broke Bhutanese Artist- a young 19 year old girl who grew up in a village in Bumthang, central Bhutan, and who has been living in Australia with her family…

“I call to reject the Rejection”, Marco Enriquez-Ominami

We spoke with Marco Enriquez-Ominami, a Chilean-French politician and a reference point for Latin American progressivism. Philosopher, filmmaker, former deputy, four-time candidate for the Presidency of Chile, founder of the Progressive Party, the Progresa Foundation and the Puebla Group. By…

Societies Can Prevent Wars From Starting—and the Future of Humanity Requires Peace

Experts in peace and conflict studies explain the scientific evidence that societies can choose peace, and that warfare is also a choice, not a necessity. By April M. Short Humanity’s future existence hinges on cooperation on a global scale. The…

Face 2 Face with Mary T. Yelenick

LIVE SHOW on Thursday, April 14 at 5 PM In this show, we speak with Mary Yelenick, Main Representative of Pax Christi International to the United Nations. She advocates for nuclear disarmament, anti-racism, active nonviolence, and social and economic justice,…

Nikos Stergiou: We have the opportunity to revive the anti-nuclear movement in Greece

On the occasion of the campaign against nuclear weapons #SaveTheCity we talk to Nikos Stergios, President and founding member of the Greek office of the organization World Without Wars and Violence. We know that World Without Wars and Violence has…

‘We Will Prevail’: A Conversation With Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel

In 1994, Miguel Díaz-Canel began a new position in Santa Clara, not far from his birthplace of Placetas, as the provincial secretary of the Cuban Communist Party. He set aside the air-conditioned car given to him and went to work…

“Conflicts should be resolved through negotiations, not war.”

The following interview was conducted by Reiner Braun, Executive Director of the International Peace Bureau, 1910 Nobel Prize winning organization over e-mail in recent days with Oleg Bodrov and Yurii Sheliakhenko, two peace activists from Russia and Ukraine respectively. Can…

Face 2 Face with Durga McBroom

LIVE SHOW on Saturday, April 9 at 10:30 AM In this show, we speak with Durga McBroom, singer, songwriter, and actress who has performed backing vocals for Pink Floyd and is a member of the house music band Blue Pearl, best known…

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