War, Intervention and Development - for iPod/iPhone
By The Open University
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Description
How can we prevent a country from returning to civil war? When and how should external parties intervene in serious conflicts? This album looks at the decade of violence and destruction that occurred in Sierra Leone in the 1990's. Now that peace has finally come about through the efforts of the international community, it's time to debate whether the root causes of war have been adequately addressed, and what lessons can be learned. 50% of Sierra Leoneans are under 15 and unskilled. Lack of education, poverty and unemployment are still rife and it's this lack of development that gives rise to conflict. Views from all sides are presented, including those of women, disaffected youth, members of the RUF and the new peace-keeping forces, to provide an in-depth analysis of the complexities of the aftermath of a civil war. In the academic perspective, Helen Yanocopulos, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Development at The Open University provides insight into the educational value of the Sierra Leone case study. This material is taken from The Open University course TU875 War, intervention and development.
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War, Intervention and Development | A short introduction to this album. | 12 4 2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- War, Intervention and Development | Transcript -- A short introduction to this album. | 12 4 2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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The Sierra Leone Sanctions Debate | A discussion of sanctions, with specific reference to Sierra Leone, and how they have an impact on the population concerned | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- The Sierra Leone Sanctions Debate | Transcript -- A discussion of sanctions, with specific reference to Sierra Leone, and how they have an impact on the population concerned | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Pushing too hard for elections | An appraisal of the elections in Sierra Leone and a debate on whether they were pushed through at the expense of democracy | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Pushing too hard for elections | Transcript -- An appraisal of the elections in Sierra Leone and a debate on whether they were pushed through at the expense of democracy | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 7 | VideoCivil war in Sierra Leone | Looking at the civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone in the nineties and the issues surrounding it. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Civil war in Sierra Leone | Transcript -- Looking at the civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone in the nineties and the issues surrounding it. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 9 | VideoWhat sparked civil unrest in Sierra Leone? | Sierra Leonians' views that corruption and nepotism were some of the reasons for the eruption of the civil war. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- What sparked civil unrest in Sierra Leone? | Transcript -- Sierra Leonians' views that corruption and nepotism were some of the reasons for the eruption of the civil war. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 11 | VideoECOMOG's role in Sierra Leone's civil war | How Nigerian-led ECOMOG's intervention could have been better supported and co-ordinated, and where the UN went wrong. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- ECOMOG's role in Sierra Leone's civil war | Transcript -- How Nigerian-led ECOMOG's intervention could have been better supported and co-ordinated, and where the UN went wrong. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 13 | VideoThe military and civilian relationship | Examines the nature of the military's role in redevelopment and its relationship to civilians. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- The military and civilian relationship | Transcript -- Examines the nature of the military's role in redevelopment and its relationship to civilians. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 15 | VideoWomen's roles in the war | Women were involved in various ways in war, and their roles both as perpetrators and in peace-building should not be under-estimated. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Women's roles in the war | Transcript -- Women were involved in various ways in war, and their roles both as perpetrators and in peace-building should not be under-estimated. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 17 | VideoThe future of the marginalised in Sierra Leone | The fate of women and youths since the war ended. The search for jobs, money and food. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- The future of the marginalised in Sierra Leone | Transcript -- The fate of women and youths since the war ended. The search for jobs, money and food. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 19 | VideoThe prospects for sustainable peace | A look at the issues that the people of Sierra Leone face in developing the country post-war. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- The prospects for sustainable peace | Transcript -- A look at the issues that the people of Sierra Leone face in developing the country post-war. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Academic perspective | Helen Yanocopulos highlights key issues in the Sierra Leone case study and explains their importance in the context of The Open University course. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Academic perspective | Transcript -- Helen Yanocopulos highlights key issues in the Sierra Leone case study and explains their importance in the context of The Open University course. | 23 4 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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