Welcome to the Peace Histories Podcast!

Today is April 12, 2026, and we’re delighted to bring you a fresh new episode each month on the 12th. In this episode, we’re thrilled to have a special chat with Professor Bradley Simpson from the University of Connecticut. Visiting all the way from the United States, he’s here in the Netherlands to share insights about his fascinating book on the history of self-determination.

The book is titled The First Right: Self-Determination and the Transformation of International Order, 1941–2000. Is this book part of your reading list this year? Then, this is the perfect podcast for you. We encourage you to listen to this podcast first before reading his book. With us, let’s dive into Brad’s story of his activism, his interest in small places like Timor-Leste, and what brought him to research about self-determination.

We hope you enjoy this episode and see you next month!

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