Simon Ball

In this insightful discussion, Simon Ball, a Professor of International History and Politics at the University of Leeds and author of *Death to Order: A Modern History of Assassination*, delves into the complexities of political assassinations. He explores how pivotal moments like the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand ignited global conflicts. The conversation also highlights the evolution of assassination as a state policy, the unique methods used, and the repercussions such acts have had on society, including increased violence and division.