Best RSIL Podcasts (2025)

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Elite Capture in Pakistan and the IMF with Dr. Moeed Yusuf 21:44

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In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Moeed Yusuf, Vice Chancellor of Beaconhouse National University and former National Security Advisor, about the Indian elections, Pakistan's foreign policy, elite capture and the IMF.By Conflict Law Centre

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Genocide at the ICJ and ICC Arrest Warrants w/ Dr Rana Mostafa 27:57

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In this episode we talked to Dr Rana Mostafa, an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at Alexandria University about the ICC's recent arrest warrants, how that will impact South Africa's case at the ICJ, the threshold for genocide, and Egypt's declaration for intervention. Dr. Mostafa's EJILTalk article that we discuss is available here:…

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ICC Arrest Warrants and Netanyahu's Immunity w/ Prof. Douglas Guilfoyle 37:12

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In this episode, we talked to Douglas Guilfoyle, Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales about ICC arrest warrants, immunity, and how national courts may handle the ICC's arrest warrants. Professor Guilfoyle's article on ICC arrest warrants can be found here: https://lieber.westpoint.edu/what-happens-icc-issues-warrants-senior-hamas-i…

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Liberalism, 'Humane' War, and Israel-Palestine with Samuel Moyn 45:17

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In this episode, we talk to Samuel Moyn, Professor of Law and History at Yale, about US college protests over Gaza, liberalism and zionism, and how war law can enable conflict.By Conflict Law Centre

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Is There a Genocide Taking Place in Gaza? 26:18

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In this episode, we discuss whether a genocide is taking place in Gaza, the role of international institutions, and what the future of international law will be.By Conflict Law Centre

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"The Americans drew first blood" - Leila Hatoum on the attacks on Yemen 30:02

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In this episode of @War, we talked to Leila Hatoum, a political economist and MENA expert, about the recent Pak-Iran strikes, the attacks of/on the Houthis, and the role of the Arab world in the Palestine crisis.By Conflict Law Centre

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South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice 19:29

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Ayesha Malik and Hennie Strydom talk about South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, and what we should expect from the the ICJ's preliminary ordersBy Conflict Law Centre

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The Use of Armed Force in Occupied Territory 1:12:49

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Ayesha Malik sits down with Dr. Marco Longobardo to discuss his book The Use of Armed Force in Occupied Territory, and the right to resistance, the right to self-determination, the classification of the conflict, how to apply human rights law in occupied territory, and what we can expect from the upcoming Advisory Opinion.…

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Apartheid in Israel-Palestine 42:45

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In this episode, we sat down with Saroop Ijaz, Senior Legal Counsel for Human Rights Watch, about apartheid in Israel and Palestine, HRW's report 'A Threshold Crossed' and the key factors involved in making that determination.By Conflict Law Centre

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Zionism, Anti-Semitism, and the Israel-Palestine Conflict 43:11

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Ayesha Malik and Zarrar Khuhro talk about how narratives around this conflict have changed over the decades, the conflation of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, the international community's reaction, and whether international law remains relevant.By Conflict Law Centre

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Myth-Busting Israel Palestine 58:06

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Ayesha Malik and Dr. Ahmad Siddiqi talk about the roots of the conflict, the various phases of Israeli policy towards the Palestinian population, whether the Palestinians were actually offered statehood five times, why Hamas has acted now and why Israel's response has been what it is, and finally what the international community can do.…

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What Can Pakistan Expect From COP 28? 35:09

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In this episode of Mahauliyati Mukalmay, Raas Nabeel (Research Associate, RSIL) sits down with Ahmad Rafay Alam, an environmental lawyer and activist in Pakistan, to discuss Pakistan's current legal and policy framework on environment and climate change, as well as Pakistan's efforts at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties.…

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Women in National Security with Dr. Saadia Zahoor 48:23

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Saadia Zahoor, a policy expert at the National Security Division, to talk about looking at national security from a gendered lens, women in decision-making roles, manels, personal attacks on women, local graduates, being inclusive, and the need to not be petty.By Conflict Law Centre

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The Indus Waters Treaty and India's request to modify 31:42

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In this episode of @WAR, Ayesha Malik, Team Lead of the Conflict Law Centre, is joined by Feisal Naqvi, Advocate of the Supreme Court and Senior Partner at Bhandari, Naqvi and Riaz, to talk about the Indus Waters Treaty and India's request to modify it. We discussed past disputes under the treaty, its technical aspects, India's request to modify, a…

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Protecting rights in a changing climate 31:51

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Ian Fry, Special Rapporteur on climate change, discusses the importance of rights-based, participatory climate action.By Climate & Environment Initiative, RSIL

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Sanctions and International Law 41:10

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In this episode of @WAR, Ayesha Malik, Team Lead of the Conflict Law Centre, is joined by Antonios Tzanakopoulos, Professor of Public International Law at Oxford University, to talk about sanctions under international law. We discussed traditional and extraterritorial sanctions, their effectiveness, whether they are punitive, and the rise of blocki…

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Understanding Sudan's Civil War 48:49

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Civil war in Sudan - Ayesha Malik and Joshua Craze discuss the conflict's two main personalities, the international actors involved, centre-periphery relations between Kharthoum and the rest of the country, as well as the current ceasefire and whether it will hold.By Conflict Law Centre

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China, Multipolarity and International Law 1:18:49

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What can Pakistan learn from China's experience with international law? In this episode of Imperium, Jamal Aziz (Executive Director, RSIL) hosts Professor Zhang Naigen (Director for the Centre of International Law at Fudan University Law School) to understand China's increasing engagement with international law.…

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Conflict and culture 41:57

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In this episode of @WAR, our Team Lead for the Conflict Law Centre, Ayesha Malik, is joined by Dr Furrukh Khan, an Associate Professor at LUMS, to discuss how culture interacts with conflict and the ways in which it has long been used, across all eras and traditions, to oppose, promote, and recover from war. Watch on YouTube.…

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Journalism in a war zone 32:59

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In this episode of @WAR, our Team Lead for the Conflict Law Centre, Ayesha Malik, is joined by Meher Ahmed, a seasoned journalist and an award-winning documentary producer, to discuss how journalists working in conflict zones maintain their impartiality and integrity Watch on YouTube.By Conflict Law Centre

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A Decade at RSIL: Careers in International Law and Policy 1:23:46

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In this episode of Imperium, Jamal Aziz (Executive Director, RSIL), Oves Anwar (Director Research, RSIL) and Saad ur Rehman Khan (Project Manager, ICMPD) discuss the past decade of RSIL and the career opportunities in international law and policy in Pakistan and the region. Watch in video.By Research Society of International Law (RSIL)

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Social Media and War 50:15

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In this episode of @WAR, our Team Lead for the Conflict Law Centre, Ayesha Malik, is joined by Shmyla Khan, the Director of Policy and Research at the Digital Rights Foundation, and Noor Waheed, Senior Associate at the Digital Rights Foundation, to discuss the dangers of social media in exacerbating divisions, hatred and violence in areas of confli…

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Prosecuting Serious Sexual Violence Cases in Pakistan 47:47

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In this episode, our host Zainab Mustafa, Team Lead for the Centre of Criminal Justice Sector Reform and Capacity Building (C3) and the Deputy Director at the Research Society of International Law (RSIL), sits down with Rana Hassan Abbas (Assistant District Prosecutor - ICT) to discuss the prosecution of sexual violence cases in Pakistan. The podca…

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Prosecuting Serious Sexual Violence Cases 47:47

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We discuss the prosecution of sexual violence cases in Pakistan with Rana Hassan Abbas, Assistant District Prosecutor - ICT.By Centre for Criminal Justice Reform and Capacity Building, RSIL

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What do we do about Pakistan's air pollution problem? 48:16

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Pakistan's air pollution crisis In this episode, our host Maha Husain sits down with Dr. Sanval Nasim to discuss the issue of air pollution in Pakistan. Watch in video.By Climate & Environment Initiative, RSIL

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International Law versus International Relations 47:57

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Oves Anwar and Ayesha Malik (our resident international lawyers) sit down with Mubashar Rizvi and Noor Fatima (our IR specialists) to discuss which subject is more relevant in explaining the constraints on states and why they do what they do. Watch this episode in video.By Conflict Law Centre

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Investigating a criminal case in Pakistan 36:09

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Does the police in Pakistan use modern technology in criminal investigations? In this episode, our host Zainab Mustafa, Team Lead for the Centre of Criminal Justice Sector Reform and Capacity Building (C3) and the Deputy Director at the Research Society of International Law (RSIL), sits down with Saad Hasan to discuss the criminal investigations in…

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Displacement in FATA — a gendered perspective 49:15

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Lessons learned from the FATA merger and feminism in Pakistan. In this episode, our host Ayesha Malik, Team Lead of the Conflict Law Centre at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Zainab Najeeb to discuss the displacement in FATA and its impacts on gender roles. The discussion also includes a commentary on feminism and gender i…

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Brahmos, nuclear bazaars and the future of strategic stability in South Asia 53:06

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Is India a responsible nuclear-armed state? In this episode, our host Mubashar Rizvi, Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Sitara Noor discuss the future of strategic stability in South Asia in the context of the Brahmos incident, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and US-China competition. Watch this episode in …

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Sanctions, neo-liberalism, American exceptionalism and the Global South 36:11

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In this episode of Imperium, Mubashar Rizvi (Data Analyst & Research Associate, RSIL) discusses sanctions, their use in an increasingly multipolar global world and possible pathways for #Pakistan with Noor Fatima Iftikhar (Senior Research Associate, RSIL). Watch in video.By Research Society of International Law (RSIL)

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Biodiversity loss in Pakistan 31:34

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Why should we care about biodiversity loss in Pakistan? In this episode, our host Maha Husain sits down with Hammad Naqi Khan to discuss biodiversity loss in Pakistan and why it matters. Watch in videoBy Climate & Environment Initiative, RSIL

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Emerging tech, the future of warfare, and Pakistan 1:00:46

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Emerging tech, the future of warfare, and Pakistan In this episode, our host Mubashar Rizvi, Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Dr. Waqar Zaidi, Associate Professor of History at LUMS, to discuss the future of warfare in the context of emerging technology, and what Pakistan must do to stay competitive Wa…

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Climate Litigation in Pakistan 56:20

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How does climate change litigation in Pakistan work? In this episode, our host Maha Husain sits down with Asghar Leghari to discuss the Leghari v Federation of Pakistan climate change case and how it has shaped climate litigation in Pakistan. Watch in videoBy Climate & Environment Initiative, RSIL

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How bad is the water crisis in Pakistan? 1:28:13

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In this episode of Imperium, Faraz Khan Yousafzai (Research Associate, RSIL) discusses the ongoing water crisis in Pakistan and what its future implications will be with Uzair Sattar (Junior Fellow, Stimson Center). Watch in video.By Research Society of International Law (RSIL)

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Pakistani detainees in Bagram 38:01

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The notorious case of Bagram detainees In this episode, Ayesha Malik, Research Research Fellow at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Sarah Belal, Executive Director Justice Project Pakistan, to discuss the plight of Pakistani detainees at Bagram. Watch this episode in videoBy Conflict Law Centre

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US drone strikes in Pakistan - Legality, Efficiency & Contribution to Counterinsurgency 38:03

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Are drones legal under international law? In this episode, our host Ayesha Malik sits down with Dr. Ahmad Mujtaba to discuss the legality and efficiency of drones In this episode, Ayesha Malik, Research Research Fellow at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Alexander Lawson to discuss the international law dimension of the ong…

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Russia, Ukraine, and International Law 38:50

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Does the current Russia-Ukraine conflict signal the beginning of a new Cold War? Will Western sanctions have the desired impact on Russia and its economy? What role can international law play in diffusing this conflict? In this episode, Ayesha Malik, Research Research Fellow at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Alexander Law…

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Decoding Criminal Law Amendments in Pakistan 44:44

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In January 2022, the Ministry of Law & Justice proposed amendments proposed amendments to Pakistan's Criminal Justice Sector. Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that these "Massive amendments will help bring revolution in the criminal justice system and simplify the procedure for the common man in the way to justice." In this episode, Zainab Mustafa …

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Islamabad Police Against Anti-Trans Violence 13:36

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In this episode, our host Iqra Bano Sohail (Junior Research Associate, RSIL) discusses the role of #police in minimizing violence against #transgenders in #Pakistan with our guest Beenish Fatima (ASP, Islamabad Police). Watch this episode in video.By Centre for Human Rights, RSIL

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Is Pakistan's Justice System Accessible? 53:26

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In this episode of Imperium, Iqra Bano Sohail (Junior Research Associate, RSIL) discusses women's representation in Pakistan's justice system, career options for fresh law graduates, and public access to law in Pakistan with Natalya Kamal (Independent Legal Practitioner, NKLAW). Watch in video.By Research Society of International Law (RSIL)

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The Future of Pakistan's Economy 50:14

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In this episode of Imperium, Aimal Amjad Qureshi (Research Associate, RSIL) discusses CPEC, special economic zones, digitalization of the economy, and future policy direction with Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad Ramay (CEO, AIERD). Watch in video.By Research Society of International Law (RSIL)

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Exploring Pakistan’s New Geoeconomics Vision 1:02:32

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Jamal Aziz (Executive Director,RSIL) and RSIL Research Associates Faraz Khan Yousafzai and Aimal Amjad explore Pakistan’s new geoeconomics vision, a paradigm shift from geopolitical contestation to geoeconomic cooperation. Watch this episode in video.By Research Society of International Law (RSIL)

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Future of Media Regulation in Pakistan 41:49

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In this episode, Ayesha Mushtaq (Communications Associate, RSIL) discusses the implications of Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PMDA), media freedom, and digital inclusion with our guest Usama Khilji (Digital Rights Expert). Watch this episode in video.By Centre for Human Rights, RSIL

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Women Bridging Gaps Between Police and Community in Pakistan 27:00

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In Pakistan, women make up only 1.8% of the country's police force. In this episode Minahil Khan, Senior Research Fellow at RSIL, and Amna Baig, ASP - Islamabad Police (Pakistan), discuss ameliorating police's image in Pakistan. Watch this episode in videoBy Centre for Human Rights, RSIL

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Pakistan still on FATF's grey-list: Setbacks & Opportunities 53:26

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Despite acknowledging Pakistan's high level political commitment since 2018, FATF has decided to retain Pakistan on the so-called grey-list. In this episode, Jamal Aziz (Executive Director, RSIL) & Noor Fatima (Research Associate, RSIL) discuss the implications of FATF's latest decision to retain Pakistan on its grey-list. Watch this episode in vid…

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Prosecuting Sexual Violence in Pakistan 45:31

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Why does Pakistan have a low conviction rate for cases of sexual violence? What makes these cases difficult to prosecute? In this episode, Zainab Mustafa, Deputy Director at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Mavra Ghaznavi, Founder of Project Shumaar, to discuss the challenges of prosecuting cases of sexual violence in Pakis…

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Living on the Margins: Street Children in Pakistan 44:05

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There are some rights that children deserve irrespective of who they are and where they come from. In this Minahil Khan, Senior Research Fellow at RSIL, and Madeeha Ansari, Founder of Cities of Children, discuss the state of street children in Pakistan. Watch this episode in videoBy Centre for Human Rights, RSIL

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Will Climate Change Lead to more Conflict? 31:08

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How does climate change lead to an increased risk of armed conflict? In this episode, Ayesha Malik, team lead at Conflict Law Centre at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Hasan Anwer, Program Director at Pakistan Environment Trust, to explore the link between climate change and armed conflict in the specific context of Pakist…

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Can women power the Pakistani economy? 51:28

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Pakistan can raise its GDP by 30 per cent by decreasing the gender gap, reports International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this episode, our host Fer Ghanaa Ansari Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law discusses the inequality in opportunities and the existing barriers in Pakistan against women's economic empowerment with our g…

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Is Russia a Power in Decline? 1:12:09

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What are Russia's interests in South Asia? What is the future of Russia-China relations? How should Pakistan deal with increased Russian involvement in South Asia? In this episode, Mubashar Rizvi, Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Syed Ali Zia Jaffery, who is a Research Associate at the Centre of of Sec…