http://soasradio.org/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:03:50 +0000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:11:51 +0000 SOAS Radio SOAS Radio/Stephen Chanstephen,chan,stephen,chan,sudan,corruption,politics,soasNews & PoliticsSociety & CultureGovernment & Organizationsinfo@openair.fmSOAS Radionostephen,chan,stephen,chan,sudan,corruption,politics,soasProfessor Stephen Chan takes the listener through a personal reflection where he discuss current and sometimes controversial topics in the international agenda.A long standing Academic who over 30 years has championed Africa and the new initiatives challenging the Western World, Stephen Chan is committed to the principles of praxis, whereby academic scholars should engage with society and the real world as much as with books. In these series of podcasts, Stephen takes the listener through a personal reflection where he discuss current and sometimes controversial topics in the international agenda. Stephen Chan is Professor of International Relations at the School of Oriental and African Studies in the University of London. He has published 27 books on international relations and more than 200 articles and reviews in the academic and specialist press, as well as over 100 journalistic feature articles. To find out more about Professor Stephen Chan, visit his website at: http://www.stephen-chan.com http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/rBqE1uRygjU/alumni-conversations-zeinab-badawi Professor Stephen Chan talks to Zeinab Badawi (MA Near & Middle Eastern Studies 1989) on receiving an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the the 2011 SOAS Graduation Ceremony, her journalistic career interviewing some of the worlds most controversial leaders, the situation in Sudan, and her advice to other SOAS graduates who want to make an impact on the world.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/rBqE1uRygjU" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 1781 The Stephen Chan Podcast Professor Stephen Chan talks to Zeinab Badawi (MA Near & Middle Eastern Studies 1989) on receiving an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the the 2011 SOAS Graduation Ceremony, her journalistic career interviewing some of the worlds most controver Professor Stephen Chan talks to Zeinab Badawi (MA Near & Middle Eastern Studies 1989) on receiving an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the the 2011 SOAS Graduation Ceremony, her journalistic career interviewing some of the worlds most controversial leaders, the situation in Sudan, and her advice to other SOAS graduates who want to make an impact on the world. 13:09Hardtalk, Zeinab Badawi, Stephen Chan SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/alumni-conversations-zeinab-badawi http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/CbRf1ObW414/alumni-conversations-baroness-helena-kennedy-qc In an episode recorded during SOAS Graduation 2011, Professor Stephen Chan OBE talks to SOAS's outgoing President Baroness Helena Kennedy Q.C. about her time as SOAS President, the current state of Higher Education and Student activism, her career as a champion of civil liberties and human rights, and recent issues regarding freedom of speech and expression.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/CbRf1ObW414" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 1779 The Stephen Chan Podcast In an episode recorded during SOAS Graduation 2011, Professor Stephen Chan OBE talks to SOAS's outgoing President Baroness Helena Kennedy Q.C. In an episode recorded during SOAS Graduation 2011, Professor Stephen Chan OBE talks to SOAS's outgoing President Baroness Helena Kennedy Q.C. about her time as SOAS President, the current state of Higher Education and Student activism, her career as a champion of civil liberties and human rights, and recent issues regarding freedom of speech and expression. 13:12Higher Education, Wikileaks, Stephen Chan, human rights, Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws, Helena Kennedy SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/alumni-conversations-baroness-helena-kennedy-qc http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/JyyjFs_gHww/stephen-chan-cote-divoire-libya-and-france In this episode Stephen talks about the role of France in recent interventions in Libya and Cote d'Ivoire. According to Stephen, the situation in Cote d'Ivoire is very vexed, as elections have been overruled assisted by France military support. He also talks about the role of France in the invasion of Libya.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/JyyjFs_gHww" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 1652 The Stephen Chan Podcast In this episode Stephen talks about the role of France in recent interventions in Libya and Cote d'Ivoire. According to Stephen, the situation in Cote d'Ivoire is very vexed, as elections have been overruled assisted by France military support. In this episode Stephen talks about the role of France in recent interventions in Libya and Cote d'Ivoire. According to Stephen, the situation in Cote d'Ivoire is very vexed, as elections have been overruled assisted by France military support. He also talks about the role of France in the invasion of Libya. 9:11Africa, UN, Libya, Cote d'ivoire, France, Sarkozy, Ivory Coast, presidential elections, invasion, nato SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-cote-divoire-libya-and-france http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/PsuJywFPUjk/stephen-chan-egypt-and-libya Professor Stephen Chan discusses the characteristics of the current uprisings in Egypt and Libya. Furthermore he addresses the socio-economic factors and international influences which have shaped recent events. The controversial roles of Gadaffi and the Muslim Brotherhood are contextualised within their previous relations to the international community.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/PsuJywFPUjk" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 431 The Stephen Chan Podcast Professor Stephen Chan discusses the characteristics of the current uprisings in Egypt and Libya. Furthermore he addresses the socio-economic factors and international influences which have shaped recent events. Professor Stephen Chan discusses the characteristics of the current uprisings in Egypt and Libya. Furthermore he addresses the socio-economic factors and international influences which have shaped recent events. The controversial roles of Gadaffi and the Muslim Brotherhood are contextualised within their previous relations to the international community. 9:46Stephen Chan, Egypt, Libya, Gadaffi SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-egypt-and-libya http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/y1XQYFF3fY8/stephen-chan-sudan In this episode, Professor Stephen Chan discusses the recent referendum in South Sudan. The referendum will probably lead to an overwhelming approval for independence. Professor Chan examines the results this will have on both regions, looking at disputes over the border, issues of ethnicities, infrastructure and the revenues from the oil trade.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/y1XQYFF3fY8" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 387 The Stephen Chan Podcast In this episode, Professor Stephen Chan discusses the recent referendum in South Sudan. The referendum will probably lead to an overwhelming approval for independence. In this episode, Professor Stephen Chan discusses the recent referendum in South Sudan. The referendum will probably lead to an overwhelming approval for independence. Professor Chan examines the results this will have on both regions, looking at disputes over the border, issues of ethnicities, infrastructure and the revenues from the oil trade. 8:32Stephen Chan, South Sudan, Sudan referendum SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-sudan http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/jSTI6fQXiKM/stephen-chan-mugabe In this edition, Professor Stephen Chan deepens his discussion of Zimbabwe's economy and politics. Robert Mugabe's declining health is obvious, and Mugabe watching is a seductive pastime, especially for the Western media. But Professor Chan argues that real power in Zimbabwe now rests elsewhere. So who is calling the shots in Zimbabwe - and who should be?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/jSTI6fQXiKM" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 249 The Stephen Chan Podcast In this edition, Professor Stephen Chan deepens his discussion of Zimbabwe's economy and politics. Robert Mugabe's declining health is obvious, and Mugabe watching is a seductive pastime, especially for the Western media. In this edition, Professor Stephen Chan deepens his discussion of Zimbabwe's economy and politics. Robert Mugabe's declining health is obvious, and Mugabe watching is a seductive pastime, especially for the Western media. But Professor Chan argues that real power in Zimbabwe now rests elsewhere. So who is calling the shots in Zimbabwe - and who should be? 8:56Zimbabwe, Mugabe SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-mugabe http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/8TeG_ilfRd8/stephen-chan-football-and-politics-africa Stephen continues to share his insights into the World Cup in South Africa, this time drawing attention to the impressive ‘generational leap' shown by the South African team by defeating the French team in the group stage of the World Cup. Are such generational developments evident in African politics? Stephen discusses the often cited ‘model African democracy' of Botswana, paying particular attention to the case of Ken Good, an academic who was deported from Botswana for views he expressed during a lecture.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/8TeG_ilfRd8" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 108 The Stephen Chan Podcast Stephen continues to share his insights into the World Cup in South Africa, this time drawing attention to the impressive ‘generational leap' shown by the South African team by defeating the French team in the group stage of the World Cup. Stephen continues to share his insights into the World Cup in South Africa, this time drawing attention to the impressive ‘generational leap' shown by the South African team by defeating the French team in the group stage of the World Cup. Are such generational developments evident in African politics? Stephen discusses the often cited ‘model African democracy' of Botswana, paying particular attention to the case of Ken Good, an academic who was deported from Botswana for views he expressed during a lecture. 10:12Africa, Football. World Cup, Democracy, Botswana, Ken Good, Ethiopia, Elections SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-football-and-politics-africa http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/VrG17SEkPgI/stephen-chan-zimbabwe In this edition, Stephen shares his impressions of two leading political figures for Africa: Zimbabwe's deputy prime minister, Thokozani Khuphe, and Britain's new minister of state for Africa, Henry Bellingham. Whilst Zimbabwe seeks to attract foreign investment in its ailing economy, Britain's new minister for Africa has embarked on his first tour of the continent's 'hot spots'. Stephen wonders why Zimbabwe's deputy prime minister seems unable to think in modern and progressive terms.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/VrG17SEkPgI" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 109 The Stephen Chan Podcast In this edition, Stephen shares his impressions of two leading political figures for Africa: Zimbabwe's deputy prime minister, Thokozani Khuphe, and Britain's new minister of state for Africa, Henry Bellingham. In this edition, Stephen shares his impressions of two leading political figures for Africa: Zimbabwe's deputy prime minister, Thokozani Khuphe, and Britain's new minister of state for Africa, Henry Bellingham. Whilst Zimbabwe seeks to attract foreign investment in its ailing economy, Britain's new minister for Africa has embarked on his first tour of the continent's 'hot spots'. Stephen wonders why Zimbabwe's deputy prime minister seems unable to think in modern and progressive terms. 9:01Zimbabwe, Thokozani Khuphe, Henry Bellingham, Somalia SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-zimbabwe http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/hmRsjS6lwPc/stephen-chan-world-cup-south-africa Professor Stephen Chan talks about the Football World Cup in South Africa and its impact in the local politics, including the dynamic relationship between former Presidents Mandela and Mbeki, and current President Jacob Zuma. He also comments on his recent visit to Johannesburg, and the way transport links are being finalised just two weeks before the Cup kicks off, highlighting the construction of a rapid transit link which will allow visitors to bypass Alexandra – one of the most violent slum areas in the city- and go straight to Sandton, the wealthiest side of the city.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/hmRsjS6lwPc" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 107 The Stephen Chan Podcast Professor Stephen Chan talks about the Football World Cup in South Africa and its impact in the local politics, including the dynamic relationship between former Presidents Mandela and Mbeki, and current President Jacob Zuma. Professor Stephen Chan talks about the Football World Cup in South Africa and its impact in the local politics, including the dynamic relationship between former Presidents Mandela and Mbeki, and current President Jacob Zuma. He also comments on his recent visit to Johannesburg, and the way transport links are being finalised just two weeks before the Cup kicks off, highlighting the construction of a rapid transit link which will allow visitors to bypass Alexandra – one of the most violent slum areas in the city- and go straight to Sandton, the wealthiest side of the city. 11:03South Africa, World Cup, Nelson Mandela, Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, Johannesburg, Alexandra, Sandton SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-world-cup-south-africa http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/I2kJGCNaXK4/stephen-chan-elections-sudan In his second podcast Professor Stephen Chan talks about the upcoming election in Sudan in April and the significance of a fair and free "enough" election now as a signifier for a free referendum vote later on the succession for the South of Sudan and what this will mean for other countries such as Somaliland.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/I2kJGCNaXK4" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 106 The Stephen Chan Podcast In his second podcast Professor Stephen Chan talks about the upcoming election in Sudan in April and the significance of a fair and free "enough" election now as a signifier for a free referendum vote later on the succession for the South of Sudan and In his second podcast Professor Stephen Chan talks about the upcoming election in Sudan in April and the significance of a fair and free "enough" election now as a signifier for a free referendum vote later on the succession for the South of Sudan and what this will mean for other countries such as Somaliland. 9:39Sudan, Somaliland, South, Election, Referendum SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-elections-sudan http://feeds.openair.fm/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~3/aJ3J_lKjmNw/stephen-chan-jacob-zumas-south-africa Stephen Chan, professor of International Relations at SOAS speaks about the recent state visit to the UK by the South African President, Jacob Zuma. Professor Chan highlights the intended primary aims of the South African visit to the UK before this summer's World Cup and the importance of his personal presence here in London and his meeting with the Queen. He also draws similarities between a lack of planning in South African higher education, public policy and The World Cup, and what this may mean for the future of the country.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheStephenChanPodcast/~4/aJ3J_lKjmNw" height="1" width="1"/> info@openair.fm (SOAS Radio) 105 The Stephen Chan Podcast Stephen Chan, professor of International Relations at SOAS speaks about the recent state visit to the UK by the South African President, Jacob Zuma. Stephen Chan, professor of International Relations at SOAS speaks about the recent state visit to the UK by the South African President, Jacob Zuma. Professor Chan highlights the intended primary aims of the South African visit to the UK before this summer's World Cup and the importance of his personal presence here in London and his meeting with the Queen. He also draws similarities between a lack of planning in South African higher education, public policy and The World Cup, and what this may mean for the future of the country. 8:46South Africa, State Visit, World Cup, Higher Education, London SOAS Radio nohttp://soasradio.org/content/stephen-chan-jacob-zumas-south-africa en-usSOAS Radio/Stephen ChanSOAS RadiononadultProfessor Stephen Chan takes the listener through a personal reflection where he discuss current and sometimes controversial topics in the international agenda.