The Stephen Chan Podcast

SCPA long standing Academic who over 30 years has championed Africa and the new initiatives challenging the Western World, Stephen Chan is committed to the principles of praxis, whereby academic scholars should engage with society and the real world as much as with books. In these series of podcasts, Stephen takes the listener through a personal reflection where he discuss current and sometimes controversial topics in the international agenda.

Stephen Chan is Professor of International Relations at the School of Oriental and African Studies in the University of London. He has published 27 books on international relations and more than 200 articles and reviews in the academic and specialist press, as well as over 100 journalistic feature articles.

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Stephen Chan: Football and Politics in Africa

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Stephen continues to share his insights into the World Cup in South Africa, this time drawing attention to the impressive ‘generational leap' shown by the South African team by defeating the French team in the group stage of the World Cup. Are such generational developments evident in African politics? Stephen discusses the often cited ‘model African democracy' of Botswana, paying particular attention to the case of Ken Good, an academic who was deported from Botswana for views he expressed during a lecture. Stephen also draws on the recent elections in Ethiopia and questions whether such elections - too often accepted as democracy itself in the West - conceal ‘business as usual' in some African countries.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:56 )
 

Stephen Chan: World Cup in South Africa

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Professor Stephen Chan talks about the Football World Cup in South Africa and its impact in the local politics, including the dynamic relationship between former Presidents Mandela and Mbeki, and current President Jacob Zuma. He also comments on his recent visit to Johannesburg, and the way transport links are being finalised just two weeks before the Cup kicks off, highlighting the construction of a rapid transit link which will allow visitors to bypass Alexandra – one of the most violent slum areas in the city- and go straight to Sandton, the wealthiest side of the city.



Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 June 2010 15:20 )
 

Stephen Chan: Elections in Sudan

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In his second podcast Professor Stephen Chan talks about the upcoming election in Sudan in April and the significance of a fair and free "enough" election now as a signifier for a free referendum vote later on the succession for the South of Sudan and what this will mean for other countries such as Somaliland.


Last Updated ( Friday, 26 March 2010 19:06 )
 

Stephen Chan: Jacob Zuma's South Africa

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Stephen Chan, professor of International Relations at SOAS speaks about the recent state visit to the UK by the South African President, Jacob Zuma.

Professor Chan highlights the intended primary aims of the South African visit to the UK before this summer's World Cup and the importance of his personal presence here in London and his meeting with the Queen. He also draws similarities between a lack of planning in South African higher education, public policy and The World Cup, and what this may mean for the future of the country.




Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 March 2010 15:50 )
 

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