Root of Conflict

Why are some places affected by violence and disorder while others enjoy peace and stability? From the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts, Root of Conflict analyzes violent conflict around the world, and the people, societies, and policy...

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Militarism in Africa | Samuel Fury Childs Daly
Episode 68
Thursday, 4 June, 2026

In the final episode of the season, we sat down with UChicago's Samuel Fury Childs Daily, who studies militarism and military rule in Africa. We discuss how conflict and military rule shaped post-colonial Nigeria, and the factors that have contributed to more recent coups in West Africa. Podcast Production Credits:Interviewing: Sabrina Beaver Editing: Sabrina BeaverProduction: Sabrina BeaverMusic from #Uppbeat :https://uppbeat.io/t/tim-schaufert/it-doesnt-have-to-end