International Alert held its ‘Olympic politics: Sochi 2014 and beyond’ conference in Brussels on 13 November, which looked at what the upcoming Winter Olympics will mean for conflict and peace in the Caucasus.

The event brought together over 80 political analysts and practitioners from across the Caucasus, Russia and Europe, offering a unique opportunity for people to meet and exchange views across conflict divides.

This podcast features interviews with:

- Sergey Markedonov (Moscow-based political analyst, visiting fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies until October 2013)
- Ivlian Haindrava (Director of South Caucasus Studies at the Tbilisi-based Republican Institute)
- Liana Kvarchelia (Centre for Humanitarian Programmes in Sukhumi)

For more info, and to download papers from the conference, please go to: 

http://www.international-alert.org/news/sochi-olympics-2014 

© Julia Karlysheva/ International Alert 2013

Sochi 2014: Impact on peace and conflict in the Caucasus

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Caribe Son – Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) and musicians from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France and Venezuela

(EleMC, Geezer Butler, La Gallera Social Club, Monsalve y Los Forajidos, Rico Dalasam)
Bass: Geezer Butler and Raul Monsalve. Cuatro: Miguel Romero. Drums & percussion: Carlos Guillén, Miguel Romero and Vincent Lersivoissier. Guitars: Alexis Romero and Federico Gutiérrez. Keyboards: José Miguel Gutiérrez and Miguel Romero. Saxophone: Andres Sequera. Vocals: EleMC, La Gallera Social Club, Monsalve y Los Forajidos and Rico Dalasam. Produced and engineered by Ed Cosens at 1984 Studios, Sheffield.

Caribe Son

Peacebuilding charity International Alert is delighted to announce the worldwide release of Peace Tracks, a global collaborative music project that brings together celebrated recording artists with musicians from around the world.

Coupé in C Minor – ABBA, Melissa Auf der Maur, Philip Glass and musicians from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Ghana, India and UK 

(Afla Sackey, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Kajeem, Kasai Masai, M3nsa, Muntu Valdo, Philip Glass, Qais Essar, Ruari MacLeod, Sir Loui, Stig Anderson)
Drums, guitar, percussion & synthesiser: Ruari MacLeod. Keyboards: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Minimoog: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Ruari MacLeod. Piano: Philip Glass. Rabab: Qais Essar. Tabla: Neelamjit Dhillon. Vocals: Afla Sackey, Kajeem, Kasai Masai, M3nsa, Melissa Auf der Maur, Muntu Valdo and Sir Loui. “Azonto Decalé” used courtesy of Focus Organization: www.focusorganization.com. “SOS” used courtesy of ABBA. Produced and remixed by Ruari MacLeod.

Coupé in C Minor

Peacebuilding charity International Alert is delighted to announce the worldwide release of Peace Tracks, a global collaborative music project that brings together celebrated recording artists with musicians from around the world.

Jusoor – Anoushka Shankar and Nahel Al Halabi (Syria)

(Anoushka Shankar and Nahel Al Halabi)
Arabic scales, djembe, ney, oud & synthesiser: Nahel Al Halabi. Sitar: Anoushka Shankar. Produced by Nahel Al Halabi.

Jusoor

Peacebuilding charity International Alert is delighted to announce the worldwide release of Peace Tracks, a global collaborative music project that brings together celebrated recording artists with musicians from around the world.

Lágrima, Lástima, Vamo Lá – Roger Taylor (Duran Duran) and musicians from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France and Venezuela

(EleMC, La Gallera Social Club, Monsalve y Los Forajidos, Rico Dalasam, Roger Taylor)
Bass: Raul Monsalve. Cuatro: Miguel Romero. Drums & percussion: Carlos Guillén, Miguel Romero, Roger Taylor and Vincent Lersivoissier. Guitars: Alexis Romero and Federico Gutiérrez. Keyboards: José Miguel Gutiérrez & Miguel Romero. Saxophone: Andres Sequera. Vocals: EleMC, La Gallera Social Club, Monsalve y Los Forajidos and Rico Dalasam. Produced and engineered by Ed Cosens at 1984 Studios, Sheffield.

Lágrima, Lástima, Vamo Lá

Peacebuilding charity International Alert is delighted to announce the worldwide release of Peace Tracks, a global collaborative music project that brings together celebrated recording artists with musicians from around the world.

Madre de la Vida – Anoushka Shankar and musicians from Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela

(Anoushka Shankar, EleMC, La Gallera Social Club, Monsalve y Los Forajidos)
Bass: Raul Monsalve. Cuatro: Miguel Romero. Drums & percussion: Carlos Guillén, Miguel Romero and Vincent Lersivoissier. Guitar: Federico Gutiérrez. Keyboard: José Miguel Gutiérrez. Saxophone: Andres Sequera. Vocals: EleMC. Produced and engineered by Ed Cosens at 1984 Studios, Sheffield.

Madre de la Vida

Peacebuilding charity International Alert is delighted to announce the worldwide release of Peace Tracks, a global collaborative music project that brings together celebrated recording artists with musicians from around the world.

Ot – AR Rahman and Night (Nepal)

(A.R. Rahman and Night)
Bamboo flute, Dhimay drum & singing bowl: Jason Kunwar. Piano: A.R. Rahman. Vocals: Jason Kunwar. Produced by Jason Kunwar of Night.

Peacebuilding charity International Alert is delighted to announce the worldwide release of Peace Tracks, a global collaborative music project that brings together celebrated recording artists with musicians from around the world.

Soldiers 2015 – ABBA and musicians from Australia, Colombia, Cyprus, France, UK and Venezuela

(Andy Kyriakides, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus)
Bass: Andy Kyriakides and Rutger Gunnarsson. Drums: Per Lindvall. Flute: Florencia Jaurena. Guitar: Andy Kyriakides. Keyboards: Benny Andersson and Byron Hosking. Percussion: Yves Prud’homme. Saxophone: Andres Sequera. “Soldiers” used courtesy of ABBA. Produced by Andy Kyriakides and Byron Hosking. Recorded at The Lab Recording Studio, London: www.thelabrecordingstudiolondon.co.uk

Soldiers 2015

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