E8 - Ethics of using animals in conflicts

E8 - Ethics of using animals in conflicts

Author: Loughborough University May 31, 2024 Duration: 48:00
The Geneva Convention protects people who have fallen victim to armed conflict, but there are more than four million military animals in service – so who looks out for them? Dr Josh Milburn explains the ethics of using animals in war.

Hosted by Peter Warzynski, Besieged: A podcast about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine moves beyond the daily headlines to explore the deeper currents of a conflict reshaping our world. Each episode brings forward specialists from Loughborough University, offering their distinct academic and analytical perspectives. These conversations dig into the political, social, and human dimensions of the war, providing context that is often missing from rapid news cycles. You’ll hear discussions that not only interpret the latest developments on the ground but also consider the long-term implications-how this war affects global security, economies, and communities far from the front lines. This isn't just about chronicling events; it's about understanding their origin and their probable endpoint. The podcast serves as a thoughtful, evidence-based resource for anyone trying to make sense of a complex and continuously evolving situation. By focusing on expert insight rather than instant reaction, it builds a more complete picture of a crisis that touches all of us. Tune in for a measured and informative approach to one of the most defining issues of our time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 9

Besieged: A podcast about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Podcast Episodes
E7 - Trading with a despot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:27
Should world leaders make the tough decision to stop trading with Putin even if it stifles their own economies? Professor Jan Godsell, an expert in global supply chains, joins host Peter Warzynski to talk about the impac…
E6 - Sanctions on Russia, are we doing them the right way? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:13
To avoid direct military intervention in Ukraine, the West has turned to a range of financial and economic sanctions. But what has been done? What are the pluses and minuses? How will these work over the longer term? And…
E5 - Putin and Le Pen’s populist partnership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:37
A number of Europe’s populist political figureheads are continuing to publicly associate themselves with Vladimir Putin, despite the grievous acts of violence he enacts on Ukraine. Far-right French presidential candidate…
E4 - What is an oligarch? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:58
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has thrown Russian oligarchs and their extravagant wealth into the spotlight, but who are they, what do they do and how did they become so rich? Time Stamps - 00:45 – Introduction 2:1…
E3 - Opening your home to a Ukrainian family [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:30
More than 10 million people have left their homes because of fighting in Ukraine. But what greets them on the other side of the border? Explaining more about the biggest human migration event since the Second World War i…
E2 - Dignity, Strategy, Regret - Putin's actions explained [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:01
Putin’s war has been driven by his desire to reclaim Russian dignity. He sees the Western expansion of NATO as a threat to sovereignty and is pushing back. Dr Afzal Ashraf explains Putin’s actions and why they cannot be…
E1 - The Russian Beast and the Middle East [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:34
How Putin’s invasion is shifting power in the Middle East and changing its relationship with the West, featuring Reader in International Relations and Security Ali Bilgic. Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Welcome and introductio…
An introduction to Besieged [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:43
Find out about Besieged - a podcast which invites experts from Loughborough University to examine the latest developments in Ukraine, as well as looking to the future to see how the conflict will impact on all our lives.