Queen's University Belfast - Peace and Conflict

Episode 8: Trauma – How Do We Deal with the Past?

The scars of trauma last long after the conflict ends. We hear from Dr Michael Duffy, who has worked with victims of 9/11 and the Manchester Bombing and Dr Laura Dunne, who helps women and children in some of the world’s poorest countries.

Episode 7: Economics and Conflict – Cause and Solution?

How are economies managed in societies in conflict and how do organisations cope with trading and organising themselves amid political violence? We hear about different schools of economic thought, entrepreneurship and the emergence of dynamic organisations.

Episode 6: Radicalisation – Is it the Right Term to Use?

Education as a tool for reconciliation in Northern Ireland and other conflict zones. We hear from Prof Tony Gallagher, who helped pioneer shared education in N Ireland and advises in other regions, including Lebanon and Israel. We also hear about the experience of Colombia in its peace process and the factors that shape it from Dr Andrew Thomson

Episode 5: Legacy – Trying to Resolve Historic Issues from the Past

The courts as a battle ground – using the law to resolve outstanding issues from conflict. How can the courts help address historic grievances and lay to rest political disputes that are difficult to resolve.

Episode 4: Troubled Histories and America’s Role in NI

How do post-conflict societies that haven’t addressed the past, do so? We explore the role of the US in helping create the Northern Ireland peace process, the value of field research and ask what roles are there for outside actors in helping address conflicted societies globally?