Background on Mali: An Interview with the Council on Foreign Relations’ John Campbell
After French forces went into Mali to mid-January, theglobalexperts.org conducted an interview with the Council on Foreign Relations’ John Campbell to provide journalists with some background information and context. Campbell is a Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies.
The conflict in Mali is making news at the moment because of France’s involvement. When did this conflict actually start? [ 1:06 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Many people are citing Mali as the next “extremist hotspot.” Do you think this is a real threat? [ 0:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
How does the average Malian citizen feel about the current events? [ 0:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadExpert Focus: Omid Safi
In this audio interview, Omid Safi talks about the perspective from Afghanistan, understanding Muslims as humans and the challenges facing interfaith dialog.
July 22 Norway Bombing Audio Interview with Hans
Listen to the audio interview with Hans Henrik Torgersen (6:52). Hans Henrik Torgersen joins Global Experts to discuss the July 22 Oslo bombing. Torgersen is a journalist at the VG newspaper (Norway). He specializes in the topics of military, defense and terrorism.
R. Guitton on Christians massacres in Iraq: “It’s a matter of humanity, not community”
A wave of anti-Christian violence has been blowing over Iraq for some weeks, first through the mass killings claimed by Al Qaeda in a Syriac Catholic Church, followed by a series of attacks on Christian homes. René Guitton, religious scholar and author, discusses (view French version here). You have closely followed the recent killings in [...]
R. Guitton on Christians massacres in Iraq: “It’s a matter of humanity, not community”
A wave of anti-Christian violence has been blowing over Iraq for some weeks, first through the mass killings claimed by Al Qaeda in a Syriac Catholic Church, followed by a series of attacks on Christian homes.
Interview with René Guitton, writer and publisher, specialist of religions.
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