Inside the Bangsamoro Elections with Prime Ragandang
In September 2026, residents of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao in the Philippines will head to the polls to elect the region's parliament. This marks a landmark step in the BARMM peace process, as the region moves past decades of insurgency and political violence. Still, substantial challenges remain. The elections have already been delayed multiple times due to planning difficulties, and the peace agreement's strands on reconciliation and reintegrating former combatants face implementation obstacles. Dr. Prime Ragandang (Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology) joins the pod to discuss the elections, and how his research on transgenerational peacebuilding spotlights paths to deepening peace and democratization.
Check out Prime's award-winning book, Peacebuilding and Memory in the Philippines: Transgenerational Resilience (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-90375-5) (Palgrave)
24 Feb 2026
Inside Bangladesh's Post-Revolution Election with David Jackman
On February 12, Bangladesh went to the polls for the first elections since the country's student-led July 2024 uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina's Awami League from power. The elections were a decisive victory for the Bangladesh National Party, but also pointed to future influence for Jamaat-e-Islami and uncertain next steps for the country's student movement. Voters also approved substantial constitutional reforms. Dr. David Jackman (Oxford University) joins the pod to discuss the elections, and how his research on urban politics and criminal syndicates sheds new light on points of transition and continuity in the country's politics.
Check out Jackman's new book, Syndicates and Societies: Criminal Politics in Dhaka (Cambridge University Press). (https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/syndicates-and-societies/D27729AEAA04A054C7A9D8B5BA07052B)
11 Dec 2025
Inside Nepal's Gen Z Protests with Dr. Annamaria Prati
In September 2025, "Gen-Z Protests" fueled by frustrations with governance, corruption and economic opportunity toppled Nepal's government. As the country's interim leaders prepare for March elections, questions remain about addressing the root causes of youth frustration. The country has made substantial progress since its civil war, but much work remains. Dr. Annamaria Prati (New York University) joins the pod to discuss her research on strengthening state capacity through monitoring by local community leaders.
For more on Annamaria's research see: https://afprati.github.io/ (https://afprati.github.io/)
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