Open Air has been involved in the setting up of Biso na Biso, a community radio station for the Forest People's in Northern Congo-Brazzaville. We have visited Congo in 2008 and 2009 to help in the setting up of the studio and provide training in editorial control and programme production and content management. 
A Global New Deal: Lessons from FDR's UN Projects
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A talk given by Dr. Dan Plesch of the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) at SOAS, held at Chatham House on June 15th 2009 and chaired by Dr. William Barnard of Democrats Abroad.
Franklin D Roosevelt's creation with Churchill of a 26 nation United Nations in January 1942 was at the time heralded as a landmark in international co-operation, but has since barely been noted in history. Dan Plesch discussed the relevance of this wartime alliance for the twenty first century debate on a 'Global New Deal' and outlined new research in Chatham House's archives which has vital lessons for contemporary politics.
This event marked UN day, June 14 1942 - celebrated around the world.
Portraits of Iran Episode 3
In this episode Arthur Savile attends the "Iran: 30 Years On" conference, held at SOAS, and interviews Prof. Azadeh Kian and Tanya Lawrence about their perspectives on the role of women in Iranian soc...
Baram Episode 9: Sweet Bitterness
A slightly heavier episode than usual, with music from the award-winning film 'Old Boy' and rock pieces by The Black Skirts and No Brain.
Portraits of Iran: Episode 2
In this episode Arthur Savile explore Persian Cuisine and what are its defining characteristics, in what ways has it influenced the cuisine of nearby regions and where to a get good Chelo Kabab in Lon...
Vaisnava Vani Episode 2
The Hare Krishna movement originates in Bengal; which explains the predominance of Bengali in literature and music, but to many ISKCON devotees and many...
Movimientos: Episode 2
In Episode 2, Cal Jader is joined by musician Kishon Khan and they discuss and play tracks from his new project Lokkhi Terra which combines traditional Bengali music with Latin and African rhythms. Pr...
Professor Keith Howard: North Korea - Nuclear Power or Socialist Disaster?
In a show from our FM Broadcast in 2005, Professor Keith Howard of the SOAS Music Department talks to "Korea-watcher" Aiden Foster-Carter and James Hoare, former British charge d'affaires to Pyongyang about North Korea's domestic situation.
Jewish Music Institute: Klezmer
Laoise kicks off the Jewish Music Institute Programme with music from the renowned Klezmatics, the 'Whisky Rabbi' Jeff Berner and Argentinian duo Lerner and Moguilevsky.
Dr. David Hughes: Japan, Tradition and Futures
In another show from our FM Broadcast in 2005, Dr. David Hughes of the SOAS Music Department discusses traditional Japanese music through the ages.
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