If You Were In Charge

Welcome to If You Were in Charge,A podcast featuring global peace strategist, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini.Each week Sanam takes on a major global challenge and hosts leading practitioners and innovators to share their work and their solutions - if they were in charge with the necessary political and financial resources. This week, we're doing something a little different. Sanam is joined by her twin daughters, Soleh and Lydia, to reflect on their podcast journey so far, the insights gained from various guests, and the importance of exploring hope while considering future directions for the podcast.If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.And ICAN International Civil Society Action NetworkYou can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage - https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-chargeOriginal Music, Little Monster Media Executive Producer: Pearse LynchThis is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.comChapters00:00Introduction and Reflections on the Podcast Journey02:56Exploring Hope and Perspectives in Conversations05:53Aha Moments and Insights from Guests09:13Diverse Perspectives on Complex Issues12:10Media Landscape and Its Impact on Public Perception14:50Engaging Conversations and Future Directions

Welcome to If You Were in Charge,A podcast featuring global peace strategist, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini.Each week Sanam takes on a major global challenge and hosts leading practitioners and innovators to share their work and their solutions - if they were in charge with the necessary political and financial resources. After each discussion, Sanam is joined by one of her twin daughters, Soleh, to hear her reaction and gain a different generational perspective.In Episode 9, Sanam interviews Stephen Walt, Professor of International Affairs at Harvard’s Kennedy School and noted author, on the dangers of the erosion of academic independence during the Trump administration and the potential implications of the incoming administration’s foreign policy appointments. The conversation delves into the dangers of self-censorship and the influence of political pressure on academic freedom. Walt shares insights from his experience publishing The Israel Lobby, critiques U.S. foreign policy missteps, and emphasizes the need for more diverse voices in government decision-making.Stephen received the International Studies Association’s Distinguished Senior Scholar award in 2014. Walt is the author of The Origins of Alliances (1987), Taming American Power: The Global Response to U.S. Primacy (2005); The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy (2007, with John J. Mearsheimer), The Hell of Good Intentions: America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy (2018), and “The End of Hubris and a New Era of American Restraint,” (Foreign Affairs, May/June 2019).If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.And ICAN International Civil Society Action NetworkYou can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage - https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-chargeOriginal Music, Little Monster Media Executive Producer: Pearse LynchThis is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.comChapters 00:00U.S. Military Assistance and Foreign Policy Critique03:07The Role of Academia in Political Discourse05:53Concerns Over Self-Censorship in Universities09:04The Impact of Political Pressures on Academic Freedom11:51Navigating Political Pressures in Academia15:12Reflections on the Israel Lobby and Its Influence18:02Disappointment in U.S. Foreign Policy Outcomes21:12The Need for Diverse Perspectives in Government24:00Proposed Changes to U.S. Foreign Policy26:49American Values and Global Perception29:39The Hypocrisy of U.S. Foreign Policy34:24The Role of Wealth in Advocacy and Change39:59The Importance of Diplomacy in Foreign Relations43:03Hope Amidst Challenges56:31The Cost of Speaking OutKeywords U.S. foreign policy, Israel, academia, self-censorship, political discourse, military assistance, academic freedom, Israel lobby, diverse perspectives, American values, U.S. foreign policy, hypocrisy, diplomacy, wealth, advocacy, women's rights, hope, speaking out, institutions, political loyalty

Welcome to If You Were in Charge, A podcast featuring global peace strategist, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini.Each week Sanam takes on a major global challenge and hosts leading practitioners and innovators to share their work and their solutions - if they were in charge with the necessary political and financial resources.In episode 8, Sanam speaks with Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal, about critical issues surrounding data privacy, surveillance, and the role of technology in society.They discuss the use of artificial intelligence in surveillance and its deadly applications in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine.972 Investigation by Yuval Abraham into AI being deployed by Israel in Gazahttps://www.972mag.com/mass-assassination-factory-israel-calculated-bombing-gazaIf You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.And ICAN International Civil Society Action NetworkYou can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage - https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-chargeOriginal Music, Little Monster Media Executive Producer: Pearse LynchThis is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.comChapters00:00 The Consequences of Data Privacy Breaches03:09 Understanding Signal and Its Mission06:52 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Technology12:25 Surveillance and Its Real-World Implications20:57 Signal's Unique Approach to Privacy27:40 The Role of Technology in Social Dynamics29:35 The Evolution of Internet Communities36:03 Reimagining Tech Infrastructure43:12 The Role of Privacy in Technology44:00 Hope Amidst Challenges51:06 Surveillance and Its Implicationskeywordsdata privacy, surveillance, Signal, technology, AI, corporate secrecy, communication, privacy rights, social media, digital security, internet communities, tech infrastructure, privacy, surveillance, innovation, data security, public utilities, AI ethics, digital rights, global communication

Welcome to If You Were In Charge, a podcast with renowned global peace strategist Sanam Naraghi Anderlini. In each episode, we invite global thought leaders to share the radical solutions they would implement if given unlimited political and financial power. In this seventh episode, Sanam speaks with Mohammad Darawshe a leading political analyst and expert on Jewish-Arab relations inside Israel. After the conversation Sanam is joined as usual by her daughter Soleh to reflect on the conversation. Mohammad Darawshe explains the complex realities of Arab and Jewish coexistence in Israel, focusing on the challenges faced by Palestinian citizens and the pivotal role of education in shaping a shared future. The conversation examines the structural barriers within Israel’s segregated educational system, the hurdles to higher education for Palestinians, and innovative programs aimed at fostering integrated learning environments. Mohammad Darawshe sheds light on the strain recent conflicts have placed on intercommunal relationships, highlighting the systemic discrimination endured by Palestinian citizens. He advocates for empowering these communities and fostering collaboration between Jewish and Palestinian citizens to create a more equitable society. Sanam and Mohammad also explore the political and humanitarian dimensions of Palestinian support, the chilling effect of surveillance and intimidation on Arab citizens, and the need for a national dialogue and how to bring about a resolution to the Arab Israeli conflict. TIME CODE00:00The Reality of Coexistence in Israel03:01Understanding the Role of Education in Peacebuilding05:55The Challenges of Segregated Education08:50Barriers to Higher Education for Palestinian Citizens12:09Creating Mixed Educational Environments15:00Success Stories in Education and Integration17:49The Impact of Recent Conflicts on Relations21:07Navigating Discrimination and Identity23:55The Political Landscape and Future Aspirations30:06Political and Humanitarian Support for Palestinians33:28The Impact of Surveillance and Intimidation35:42Sweet and Sour Relationships: Palestinians in Israel38:32Envisioning a National Dialogue for Peace42:48Education as a Path to Change44:46Hope Amidst Adversity47:11Reflections on Discrimination and Identity51:01The Complexity of Palestinian Struggles54:25The Role of Surveillance in Daily LifeCREDITS Mohammad Darawashe is a Shalom Hartman Institute faculty member and Director of Planning, Equality and Shared Society at Givat Haviva Educational Center. https://www.usfogh.org/If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.And ICAN International Civil Society Action NetworkYou can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage - https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-chargeOriginal Music, Little Monster Media Executive Producer: Pearse LynchThis is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.comKeywords: Israel, Palestine, coexistence, education, peacebuilding, discrimination, identity, integration, conflict, community, Palestinian support, Israeli politics, surveillance, education, peace dialogue, discrimination, identity, humanitarian aid, hope, community engagement

Welcome to If You Were In Charge, a podcast with renowned global peace strategist Sanam Naraghi Anderlini. In each episode, we invite global thought leaders to share the radical solutions they would implement if given unlimited political and financial power. In this sixth episode, Sanam speaks with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger about the escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. How to create a lasting peace in the region and the hard road to achieving that goal.From his bio on www.friendsofroots.net - Shorashim/Judur/Roots – A Local Palestinian Israeli Initiative for  Understanding, Nonviolence and Transformation'Hanan is an Orthodox rabbi and teacher who has been profoundly transformed by his encounters with Palestinians and the Palestinian People beginning in late 2013. As he never tires of saying, he is now healing from the hubris of exclusivity with which he was afflicted all of his adult life. Today he knows that there are two Peoples in the Holy Land, and that each has their own story. Indeed the Land itself bears two identities – the Land of Israel is also the Land of Palestine.'Next week, we have our second episode from the Middle East, focusing on the movement fighting for Palestinian access to higher education.Guest Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger  www.RavHanan.org רב חנן שלזינגר Director of International Relations, Shorashim/Judur/Roots If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.And ICAN International Civil Society Action NetworkYou can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage - https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-chargeOriginal Music, Little Monster Media Executive Producer: Pearse LynchThis is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.comIsraeli-Palestinian conflict, peacebuilding, identity, dialogue, settlements, trauma, recognition, historical context, extremism, community engagement, violence, Judaism, land claims, transformation, hope, education, community, personal responsibility, dialogue

Welcome to If You Were In Charge, a podcast with renowned global peace strategist Sanam Naraghi Anderlini. In each episode, we invite global thought leaders to share the radical solutions they would implement if given unlimited political and financial power. In this fifth episode, Sanam is on the road in Asia, and we’re taking a pause for the U.S. elections.Stay tuned for exciting episodes to come, including a double special on the Middle East and an election review, exploring what the results mean for progressive political movements.If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.And ICAN International Civil Society Action NetworkYou can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage - https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-chargeOriginal Music, Little Monster Media Executive Producer: Pearse LynchThis is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.com