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Voices on Genocide Prevention Podcast

A bi-weekly audio series and podcast service, hosted by Committee on Conscience Project Director Bridget Conley-Zilkic, that brings you the voices of human rights defenders, experts, advocates, and government officials. Vital voices addressing one of humanity's most vital issues. The opinions expressed in these interviews do not necessarily represent those of the Museum.


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Final Solutions: The Relationship Between Mass Killings and Political Elites
June 15, 2006

Ben Valentino, a Political Scientist at Dartmouth University discusses his book, "Final Solutions: Mass Killings and Genocide in the 20th Century" with Jerry Fowler. He explains the concept behind the word "mass killing" which he uses in his book to encompass the intentional killing of 50,000 or more civilians over the course of five or fewer years. Instead of concentrating solely on the common causes of genocide, namely social factors, Mr. Valentino examines mass killings--a wider and more comprehensive field--focusing on the political elites in power, their goals and how they came to power.

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Tags: Bosnia, History and Concept, Prevention, Rwanda

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The Failed States Index: A Discussion with Pauline Baker
June 1, 2006

Pauline Baker, the President of the Fund for Peace, discusses the recent publication of the Failed States Index, in partnership with Foreign Policy Magazine. She explains the meaning of "failed state," highlights key indicators of these states, and explains the significance behind worldwide trends of failing states. Ms. Baker also points out that although the United States is considered stable, it has pockets of failure.

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Tags: Bosnia, Guatemala, Human Rights, Prevention, Responses

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What is Justice?
April 20, 2006

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum historian, Edna Friedberg, and Case Western Reserve University law professor Michael Scharf discuss the meaning of justice in the context of Nuremberg, the international tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and the International Criminal Court with regard to Darfur. Edna created the Museum's exhibition, "The Nuremberg Trials: What is Justice," and she speaks about the limits of justice and the limits of the law. Michael discusses the deterrant effect of the existence of a permanent International Criminal Court.

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Tags: Armenia, Bosnia, History and Concept, Holocaust, Justice, Legacies, Prevention, Rwanda

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United Nations Report from the Special Advisor on Genocide Prevention
February 16, 2006

Juan Mendez discusses the mandate of the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, the role of the Convention and the responsibility to protect vulnerable civilians. He addresses his activities concerning Darfur, including his findings and recommendations following his two trips to the area. [25:37]

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Tags: Prevention, Responses, Sudan

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More than Humanitarianism - A Strategic U.S. Approach Toward Africa
December 29, 2005

Ambassador Princeton Lyman, Senior Fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations talks with Jerry Fowler about a report on new approaches towards Africa and the situation in Darfur. [22:09]

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Tags: Human Rights, Justice, Prevention, Responses, Sudan

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