In this episode of Lo Dijeron, Dr. Fernando Rivera sits down with Dr. Tim Haney, a Professor of Sociology and the inaugural Board of Governors Research Chair in Resilience & Sustainability at Mount Royal University.

The two discuss his research on how disaster-affected residents perceive risk and experience uncertainty, how they make evacuation decisions, and how social networks affect residents during evacuation and displacement. They also examine how energy and oil companies in Canada are involved in Puerto Rico and other disaster spaces.

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Welcome to Season 2 of Lo Dijeron/They Said It!

This week, our host, Dr. Fernando Rivera is joined by Rosa Leia Silva, a UCF Film student. In this episode, they discuss Silva's success as the first inaugural winner of UCF's Latin/Latinx Student Film Festival and her short film, First Generation Loneliness. Together they analyze what it means to be a first-generation student and the importance of mental health.

Lo Dijeron - Dr. Rivera with Rosa Leia Silva, UCF Film Student

Future 2e Level 1 Student Book Audio

Future 1, Unit 6, Page 109, Exercise 3A

Dr. Zeynep Arda and Dr. Mirvate El Jerdi are joined by artists from Turkey and New York to discuss the Turkish art scene and the importance of art for political and social change.

GPII X Chongha Peter Lee, Ekmel Ertan & Ozan Atalan

GPII interns Raphael Merrit & Diana Tristan sit with author Nisreen Alghawi to discuss her book Edge of Heaven, a story of friendship, survival, and resilience amid the Lebanese war.

GPII Interns (Raphael Merrit & Diana Tristan) X Author Nisreen Haidar Alghawi

GPII interns Vihan Yalamanchili & John Seyer discuss with Representatives Val Demings & Ted Yoho domestic and global affairs as well as their experiences in life and Congress.

GPII Interns (Vihan Yalamanchili & John Sayer) X Representatives Val Demings & Ted Yoho

GPII Interns (John Sayer and Mackenzie Greaney) - Notre Dame Podcast with J. Feltman

GPII Interns (Abigail English and farah Shah) and Gretchen Welch

Karen Solla and Diana Tristan interviewing Dr. Francisco Fernandez-Rubiera, Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Spain

Dr. Francisco Fernandez-Rubiera, Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Spain

GPII interns Susana El Souki El Assal & Shivram Sundar sit down with Dr. Amr Elbanhawy, an Associate Professor of mechanical Engineering at Ain Shams University in Egypt and a Fulbright Fellow at MIT.

The discussion revolved around his research and how the Fulbright Program shaped his experiences and journey. 

GPII Interns (Susana El Souki El Assal & Shivram Sundar) X Dr. Amr Elbanhawy

GPII's Diplomacy Intern Lundon Sheilds sits down with Owen Kirby to discuss the political landscape of the Western Sahara.

GPII Interns (Lundon Sheilds) X Owen Kirby

GPII's Conflict Transformation Fellow Farah Shah and Terrorism Studies Intern Noah Mohammedelamien speak with Mr. Owen Kirby, a seasoned expert in U.S. foreign policy and former Senior Governance Advisor for the U.S. State Department, to discuss the evolving objectives of U.S. engagement in the Middle East. The conversation explores shifting geopolitical dynamics, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, U.S. involvement in Syria, and Kirby’s personal experiences working with USAID and serving in Afghanistan.

GPII Interns (Farah Shah and Noah Mohammedelamien) X Owen Kirby

German authors Sonali Beher and Iven Yorick Fenker join GPII interns Brandon Garrett and Noah Mohammedelamien during the Goethe-Institut Among Friends: On the Road U.S. tour to discuss their East Coast literary journey, the role of storytelling in transatlantic dialogue, and how young writers build cultural connections through reflection, conversation, and shared experience.

GPII Interns (Brandon Garrett and Noah Mohammedelamien) X Sonali Beher & Iven Yorick Fenker

Join host Ashley LaFlamme, GPII’s Special Projects Intern, in a conversation with Dr. Lawrence Rubin, Associate Professor at Georgia Tech and an expert in Middle Eastern politics, security studies, and the role of religion in international affairs. Ashley and Dr. Rubin discuss his path into the field, opportunities available through the Georgia Tech DC Program, and the impact of emerging technologies—especially AI—on U.S. national security.

They also explore today’s evolving counterterrorism challenges, common misconceptions about the Middle East, and the mentors and experiences that shaped Dr. Rubin’s career.

GPII Interns (Ashley LaFlamme) X Dr  Lawrence Rubin

In this episode, GPII's Samantha Romero (Conflict Transformation Intern) and Sydney Rhodes (Special Projects Intern) sit down with Barbara Smith, Vice President of Peace Programs at The Carter Center. Their conversation explores Ms. Smith's extensive work in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and international engagement, highlighting how The Carter Center supports communities facing political instability, violence, and barriers to participation.

Ms. Smith shares insights from her career in global peace programs, discusses the challenges and opportunities within conflict transformation work, and reflects on the skills young professionals need to enter the field. The interview provides valuable guidance for students interested in diplomacy, human rights, and international conflict work.

GPII Interns (Samantha Romero and Sydney Rhodes) X Barbara Smith

In this episode of Insights From Abroad, Bryan Cruz interviews Ambassador Gordon Gray to discuss Tunisia, Iraq, and the Arab Spring.

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In this episode of Insights From Abroad, Roxanne Trombetta interviews Dr. Gönül Tol to discuss Turkish domestic politics, the Kurdish Question, and foreign intervention in Libya.

Dr. Gönül Tol on The Intricacies of Turkish Domestic Politics

In this episode of Insights From Abroad, Pauline Kabambi interviews political economist Dr. Robert Mogielnicki on the level of cooperation in the economies of Middle Eastern countries, as well as the role of advanced technologies in the Gulf Arab states.

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