Indian Conflict Resolution

In this episode of " The OIJPCR Podcast", join Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti M. Pathania in a captivating conversation with Mr. Danjuma Mohammed, a dynamic young peace scholar and activist hailing from Nigeria. Together, they delve into the intricate world of Peacebuilding, exploring the vital intersections of Gender and Youth inclusivity in a remarkable Conflict Resolution story. Whether you're passionate about global affairs, and peace initiatives, or simply love engaging conversations, this episode promises to leave you with a fresh perspective. Subscribe now to "The OIJPCR Podcast" to ensure you catch all the eye-opening episodes that broaden your understanding of the world.

"Dive into the nuanced perspective of an acclaimed journalist, Mr Arun Joshi, in conversation with Dr. Jyoti M.Pathania as he unravels the complexities of achieving sustainable peace in Jammu and Kashmir, especially after the Indian Supreme Court Verdict on the Abrogation of Article 370. In this podcast, he contends that India must move beyond a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, exploring the need for systemic changes in the Union Territory. With three decades of firsthand experience and insights rooted in the region, Mr Joshi provides a compelling argument for reshaping strategies to usher in a new era of tranquillity in this historically tumultuous region."

"Dive into the nuanced perspective of an acclaimed journalist, Mr Arun Joshi, as he unravels the complexities of achieving sustainable peace in Jammu and Kashmir. In this podcast, he contends that India must move beyond a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, exploring the need for systemic changes in the Union Territory. With three decades of firsthand experience and insights rooted in the region, Mr Joshi provides a compelling argument for reshaping strategies to usher in a new era of tranquillity in this historically tumultuous region."

In this segment of the OIJPCR POdcast series, we explore India's enduring internal security challenge – Left-wing Extremism, or Naxalism. Join us as Shubhranshu Choudhary, a former BBC journalist turned advocate for Democratic Media, discusses his 15-year journey in initiating a peace process in Central India. Discover the complexities of Naxalism and the ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue between Indian Maoists and the state.

This episode delves deep into global conflicts and explores the potential for peace by examining the Russian-Ukraine conflict, the historical roots of this conflict, and the possibilities for brokering peace in the region.

Whichever country of origin they might be from, the need for humanitarian diplomacy is important. Even as forced migrations have geometrically increased in the last few decades, legal frameworks to deal with the issue remain largely insufficient, or even absent. A constant tussle between genuine concerns for national security and the protection of human rights stagnates any concrete progress. This episode addresses this dilemma in the South Asian Context.

Recently, Soft Power has gained widespread recognition as a foreign policy tool, although still perhaps secondary to traditional Hard Power discourse. Dr.Parama Sinha Palit in this podcast elucidates on, the historical context of Soft Power and its use in peacebuilding/sustainable peace efforts. Citing cases from China's extensive usage of Soft Power as a tool of foreign policy and comparison with India which has long exercised Soft Power rooted in its ancient civilization and Foreign Policy.

Ms Arinolah Elizabeth- Nite Omollo from Kenya is a Rotary Peace fellow.

She works with a concept called “Positive Peace,” which refers to changing the attitudes, institutions, and structures for the creation of a peaceful society.

Sarah Anne Rennick is Deputy Director at the Arab Reform Initiative. In this episode, she discusses how youth navigates conflict, and how it affects their whole lives. She uses on-ground surveys from the Middle East region. More information about the issue can be found in her paper here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14678802.2023.2188569#.ZBlhJTKb-v0.twitter.