Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast

From Kabul to Kyiv - Steve Richards, Andriy Shevchenko, Brian Brivati and Professor Philips O’Brien | Ep 13

The next two episodes of the Beyond Borders Podcast focus on Ukraine in the lead-up to the second anniversary of the war.Join Steve Richards as he talks to Andriy Shevchenko, Head of the Ukrainian Media Centre, about the war in Ukraine, Brian Brivati, about his new book Losing Afghanistan, and University of St Andrews’ Professor Phillips O’Brien.
 
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Resistance! With Ebrahim Rasool, Peter Sacks, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera and Allan Little | Ep 12

Embark on a thought-provoking journey with host Allan Little in this captivating episode of the Beyond Borders Scotland podcast. Allan engages in a profound dialogue with influential figures like Ebrahim Rasool, Nelson Mandela’s former cellmate and ex-Prime Minister of the Western Cape, along with Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, a renowned Professor of Human Rights and Political Philosophy at the University of London. They delve into the intricate themes of resistance and renewal, set against the backdrop of South Africa’s transformative history.
 
The discussion is further enriched by insights from Peter Sacks, whose exceptional multi-dimensional exhibition ‘Resistance’ serves as a focal point. This exhibition spotlights the lives and struggles of 54 global resistance icons, offering a unique lens through which to view the world’s fight for justice. It will be appearing at Oxford University’s Human Rights Centre in the Spring.
 
In a special tribute, this episode also celebrates the work of esteemed BBC correspondent George Alagiah, focusing on his latest book ‘Burning Land.’ Join us for an enlightening exploration of resistance, renewal, and the relentless pursuit of rights, as we traverse the complex terrains of history, art, and politics in this engaging episode of the Beyond Borders Scotland podcast.
 
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Britain and International Security - Lindsey Hilsum, Graham Cundy & Allan Little | Ep 11

Tune in to the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast, Episode 11: “Britain and International Security,” featuring insightful discussions with Lindsey Hilsum, Graham Cundy, and Allan Little. This episode offers a deep dive into the complex world of international security and Britain’s role.
Join renowned journalists and experts as they explore global security dynamics, the challenges facing Britain, and the implications for international relations. Lindsey Hilsum, a respected journalist and author, brings her extensive experience in international affairs to the conversation. Graham Cundy and Allan Little, experts in their fields, provide unique perspectives on the issues at stake.
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Palace Papers with Tina Brown and Jim Naughtie | Ep 10

Join Jim Naughtie as he grills Tina Brown about The Palace Papers, in which she shares searing insight into the Royal Family from the 1990s to today. 
The gripping inside story of the British royal family’s battle to overcome the dramas of the Diana years—only to confront new, twenty-first-century crises
“Never again” became Queen Elizabeth II’s mantra shortly after Princess Diana’s tragic death. More specif­ically, there could never be “another Diana”—a mem­ber of the family whose global popularity upstaged, outshone, and posed an existential threat to the Brit­ish monarchy.
Picking up where Tina Brown’s masterful The Diana Chronicles left off, The Palace Papers reveals how the royal family reinvented itself after the trau­matic years when Diana’s blazing celebrity ripped through the House of Windsor like a comet.
 
Tina Brown has been observing and chronicling the British monarchy for three decades, and her sweeping account is full of powerful revelations, newly reported details, and searing insight gleaned from remarkable access to royal insiders. Stylish, witty, and erudite, The Palace Papers will irrevoca­bly change how the world perceives and under­stands the royal family.
 
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Turning Points in British Politics with Steve Richards and Jack McDonnell, former first minister of Scotland | Ep 09

Join former First Minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell, as he talks to veteran political columnist, journalist, author, and podcast presenter, Steve Richards about contemporary British politics and his new book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss, a profound examination of watershed moments in modern British history. Listen as both men debate whether Britain is on the brink of another political turning point as they consider the prospects of a Labour victory at the next General Election and its impact on Scotland, Independence and the SNP.Find out more:
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75 | Ep 08

René Cassin exists to promote human rights values. We are named after the French-Jewish co-author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Drafted in response to the atrocities of the Second World War, the Declaration articulated a comprehensive set of principles for a just global future. It has formed the foundation of virtually all subsequent human rights instruments, including the European Convention on Human Rights and the UK’s Human Rights Act.
 
With the rise of authoritarian nationalism abroad and populist intolerance at home, that precious legacy is under serious threat. Given the Declaration’s foundational status, its origins, and its authorship, we believe a Jewish voice has a unique role in defending and promoting human rights. René Cassin uses Jewish experience and values to mobilise UK Jewish community support for the rights of other minorities, particularly on issues (such as genocide, asylum and modern slavery) that resonate with Jewish history.
 
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Beyond This Harbour With Rose Styron | Ep 07

Join Mark Muller Stuart as he talks to ninety-five-year-old Rose Styron, American poet, human rights and social justice activist, co-founder of Amnesty International USA, hostess, and partner of American novelist Bill Styron about her recent memoir, Beyond This Harbour, documenting her remarkable life over the last century, in which she became a friend to presidents, cultural leaders and the oppressed alike.
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Love and Death in Gaza with Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish | Ep 06

On 16th January 2009, Dr Abuelaish’s three daughters and niece were killed during the bombing of Gaza, minutes before he was to speak live on Israeli TV. In response to this tragedy, Dr Abuelaish called for the people in the region to start talking to each other. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and received humanitarian awards around the world. Dr. Abuelaish speaks to Mark Muller Stuart QC about 'I Shall Not Hate', his account of his extraordinary life.
 
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