Episodes

In this episode, I spoke with John Ford who has develop a self help app called “The Empathy Set”.  We discussed with him what  it means to be conflict competent; how an app can help people become conflict competent; whether the development of various apps can go beyond self help; and whether everyone can afford them or use them.

Bu bölümde, Türkiye'deki Ombudsmanlık (Kamu Denetçiliği Kurumu)'ndaki denetçilerden birisi olan Av. Dr. Fatma Benli Yalçın ile Türkiye’de kamu denetçiliğine neden ihtiyaç olduğunu; hak aramada mahkemelerin neden yeterli olmadığını; kamu denetçiliğini tanıtmak için neler yaptıklarını; en çok hangi konularda başvuru aldıklarını ve örnek kararlarını; özellikle son dönemde yurtdışında yerine getirdikleri görevleri ve bunun nedenlerini konuştuk.

It is known that public services have been under strain in the UK and people are seeking solutions to their problems through various venues. Then, why are there so many ombudspersons while only 17% of the people know what an ombuds does? Why can this system not be reformed despite promises by various governments? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this fractured ombuds system in conflict resolution? What were the most significant cases handled by the Parliamentary and Health Ombuds? The fo...

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Simel Sarıalioğlu, kısa bir süre önce hem kendisi hem Türkiye adına kısa bir zaman önce büyük bir başarıya imza atarak, ICC Milletlerarası Ticaret Odası Tahkim Divanı’na seçildi. Onunla ICC'ye seçilme sürecini; ICC’nin nasıl bir kurum olduğunu; ICC’de daha önce yüklendiği görevleri; bu göreve dek neler yaptığını ve hakemlik yapmak isteyen genç meslektaşlarına yönelik önerilerini konuştuk.

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In this episode, we delve into Turkey's unique approach to mediation in its foreign policy. Our discussion uncovers how historical traditions, regional ambitions, and contemporary challenges have shaped Turkey's role as a mediator. From its initial engagements in Iraq and Iran to its involvement in the Balkans, Central Asia, and Africa, Turkey's mediation efforts have evolved significantly. We explore the influence of the Ottoman Empire's negotiation practices, the impact of the 1990s geopolitical shifts, and Turkey's strategic positioning as an honest broker free from colonial baggage. The episode also highlights the personalistic turn in Turkey's mediation under the Justice and Development Party, examining both the successes and limitations of this approach. Join us as we discuss Turkey's mediation in Bosnia, Kosovo, Somalia, and Somaliland, and the broader implications for its foreign policy and international standing. This episode also offers a comprehensive understanding of…

In this episode, I spoke with Gael Cochrane who w…

In this episode, I spoke with Ilan Bass from UK w…