The Spotlight
The Spotlight
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The Spotlight is the official podcast of the San Diego State University International Security and Conflict Resolution program. Season 2 is brought to you by Purnell Strom, Josephine Hall, and their beloved professor, Dr. Latha Varadarajan. The Spotlight prides itself on its unique approach to international relations by incorporating a wide array of perspectives. The goal is to shine a spotlight (get it!) on events related to international security and conflict by examining them from unique perspectives that many feel do not get the recognition they deserve.
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The podcast focuses on international relations, contemporary immigration policies, and historical conflicts, with episodes such as Sanctuary Cities and Contemporary Immigration Policies discussing sanctuary cities' impacts and immigration policies, and 50 Years After the Vietnam War exploring lessons from the Vietnam conflict that are relevant today. Additional episodes cover topics like free speech and Jewish identity in relation to global events.
The Spotlight is the official podcast of the San Diego State University International Security and Conflict Resolution program. Season 4 is brought to you by Alexis Briggeman, and Parker Allard. The Spotlight prides itself on its unique approach to international relations by incorporating a wide array of perspectives. The goal is to shine a spotlight (get it!) on events related to international security and conflict by examining them from unique perspectives that many feel do not get the recognition they deserve.
This episode features Lorraine Bayard de Volo, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, who explores the role of women in Latin America through her research and fieldwork experiences. In this episode, she discusses the complexities of conducting fieldwork, her experiences in various regions, and her interactions with gender in those areas. Throughout the episode, she reflects on key lessons learned, emphasizing the value of listening to the lived experiences of the women she studies.
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