By Getting Brexit done? Shortly before the expiration date of the transition period on 31 December 2020, we take a closer look at the ongoing negotiations about the future relationship between the EU and the UK. Producers: Samuel Hederen and Torge Hildebrandt Listen to some of our other podcasts as
By How Abiy Ahmed Won the Nobel Peace Prize – and Lost the Trust of His People
About one year ago Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, travelled to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize 2019. The committee honoured him with the award “for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with
▶︎ Talking Greenish: S2E1 – Oceans
Talking Greenish is the podcast about all things climate change related. In our first proper episode of our second season, after a short reflection on the US election and its potential implications, we tackle the topic of oceans. We focus on the importance of heat and carbon uptake and how
“Don’t cry for me Argentina” – Returning from Economic Disaster
This spring, the south American country named after silver once more defaulted on its debts. This is the ninth time since Argentina’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1816 that the country defaulted. While in the early twentieth century the country was among the world’s richest, a tumultuous century later
▶︎ Interviewing Engineers Without Borders
The Perspective Pod had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Siri and Nafis from Engineers WIthout Borders (EWB) chapter in Lund. This student driven organisation mission is: “Through humanitarian engineering, we engage, inspire and unite people to build a sustainable future.” In the episode we talk about the
“Have arsonists been allowed to join the fire brigade?”
Disclaimer: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of UPF Lund and The Perspective. How the latest additions to the UN human rights council have confused and exasperated many. On October 13, 2020, the UN General Assembly underwent their yearly secret-ballot election to vote in new member
The World on Two Fronts: The Impact of the Pandemic on the Fight Against Terrorism
As the second wave of the corona-virus deals heavy blows to nations and health systems around the world, terrorist attacks are also still occurring. On Monday November 2, 2020, a terrorist attack in Vienna, Austria left one dead and 15 injured. On the same day, at least 22 were killed
▶︎ Youth Representation Within the UN: part 2
In a follow up interview with the Swedish youth representative Sofia Brännström, we discuss what the UN forum was like, how corona has affected our chances of reaching the Sustainable Development Goals and the work done by the youth representatives together, which you can find via this link. Producer:
🔴 US Election Live Updates
This live blog is now closed – Coverage began at 22:00 (GMT+1) on November 3rd. Final update Update 102 [20:15 November 6th] With most of the ballots now counted in Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia, we are ready to make the following call: Biden will win Pennsylvania and Nevada. Georgia remains
The State of the Race: November 2nd
This is it. Tomorrow, the most powerful country in the world will choose its next president. Either incumbent President Donald Trump will win a second term, or former Vice-President Joe Biden will become the forty-sixth President. Although there is unlikely to be a clear result on the night itself, this