Welcome to the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast where thought-provoking conversations meet the crossroads of culture, conflict, and global issues. Co-hosted by Mark Muller Stuart, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, and Aminatta Forna, this podcast stands as a unique platform for exploring the world’s most pressing challenges through the lens of international dialogue and cultural exchange.
Mark Muller Stuart, an experienced international lawyer and conflict resolver, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, a Colombian writer and global affairs educator, and Aminatta Forna, a celebrated writer and director at the Lannan Centre for Poetics and Social Practice, bring their diverse backgrounds and insights to the forefront, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives from the Beyond Borders International Festival and beyond.
Listeners can expect to be part of an ongoing world dialogue, with episodes featuring enlightening talks on climate change, peace, and literature, alongside interviews by prominent journalists like Jim Naughtie and Razia Iqbal. The podcast not only delves into historical narratives but also addresses contemporary global crises, offering a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of global security, peace, and development.
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Welcome to the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast where thought-provoking conversations meet the crossroads of culture, conflict, and global issues. Co-hosted by Mark Muller Stuart, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, and Aminatta Forna, this podcast stands as a unique platform for exploring the world’s most pressing challenges through the lens of international dialogue and cultural exchange.
Mark Muller Stuart, an experienced international lawyer and conflict resolver, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, a Colombian writer and global affairs educator, and Aminatta Forna, a celebrated writer and director at the Lannan Centre for Poetics and Social Practice, bring their diverse backgrounds and insights to the forefront, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives from the Beyond Borders International Festival and beyond.
Listeners can expect to be part of an ongoing world dialogue, with episodes featuring enlightening talks on climate change, peace, and literature, alongside interviews by prominent journalists like Jim Naughtie and Razia Iqbal. The podcast not only delves into historical narratives but also addresses contemporary global crises, offering a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of global security, peace, and development.
Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/
Beyond Borders International Festival: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/festival/
Step into the heart of ancient civilisations with celebrated historian and bestselling author William Dalrymple CBE, as he explores the remarkable legacy of India in his latest book, The Golden Road. In this thought-provoking lecture recorded live for Beyond Borders Scotland, Dalrymple charts the monumental influence of India’s religious, artistic, and economic power across Asia and beyond.
From the towering stupas of Sri Lanka to the Buddhist cave temples of China, The Golden Road reveals how Indian ideas, aesthetics, and institutions travelled along ancient trade routes, transforming entire cultures. In this episode, Dalrymple examines the origins and expansion of Indian civilisation’s spiritual and material gifts—and why this legacy remains crucial to understanding global history today.
This episode offers listeners an immersive journey through time, illuminating how a once-dominant culture shaped the contours of the modern world.
Featuring:
William Dalrymple CBE – Historian and Author of The Golden Road
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Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast
Welcome to the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast where thought-provoking conversations meet the crossroads of culture, conflict, and global issues. Co-hosted by Mark Muller Stuart, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, and Aminatta Forna, this podcast stands as a unique platform for exploring the world’s most pressing challenges through the lens of international dialogue and cultural exchange.
Mark Muller Stuart, an experienced international lawyer and conflict resolver, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, a Colombian writer and global affairs educator, and Aminatta Forna, a celebrated writer and director at the Lannan Centre for Poetics and Social Practice, bring their diverse backgrounds and insights to the forefront, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives from the Beyond Borders International Festival and beyond.
Listeners can expect to be part of an ongoing world dialogue, with episodes featuring enlightening talks on climate change, peace, and literature, alongside interviews by prominent journalists like Jim Naughtie and Razia Iqbal. The podcast not only delves into historical narratives but also addresses contemporary global crises, offering a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of global security, peace, and development.
Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/
Beyond Borders International Festival: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/festival/
