Lily Hamourtziadou

Lily Hamourtziadou, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Security, delves into the human costs of conflict in her latest work. She emphasizes the emotional and physical toll of wars in Iraq and Ukraine, advocating for a human-centered approach over traditional state-centric narratives. The discussion highlights the gradual shift in global power dynamics, accountability in warfare, and the pressing challenges of environmental degradation. Listeners gain insight into the often-overlooked civilian perspective and the need for comprehensive security measures.