Episode 288: Human Trafficking with Ludmila Bogdan

Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil Human trafficking isn’t a single story, it’s a global web of exploitation that takes many forms. In this episode with Dr. Ludmila Bogdan, we explore the different types of human trafficking and the challenges in accurately estimating its scope. We dive into the contrasts between sex trafficking and labour trafficking, uncover…

Dr. Ludmila Bogdan

Dr. Ludmila Bogdan

Dr. Ludmila Bogdan is an independent researcher and policy consultant specializing in human trafficking, labor migration, and international security. Trained in diplomacy and political science, she combines rigorous academic research with hands-on policy work to bridge the gap between scholarship and real-world impact. Her research focuses on labor exploitation, migration governance, and human rights, offering…

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Bias in the Identification of Victims of Human Trafficking in the European Union

Written by Elisa Garbil – 21.11.2025 Human trafficking remains one of the most pressing human rights and security challenges in the European Union. Despite decades of legislation and anti-trafficking initiatives, significant gaps persist in the identification and assistance of victims. Statistical evidence from 2017 to 2018 demonstrates a disproportionate focus on female victims of sexual exploitation, leaving…

Episode 223: The Ongoing War in Myanmar and the Recent Earthquake with Ali Fowle

Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil This episode Dominic is back with guest Ali Fowle to discuss the recent earthquake and the ongoing resistance in Myanmar. They discuss how the earthquake has impacted the war, whether foreign aid has been helpful so far, how the military operates, how people continue living during the war, what we…

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Myanmar: Earthquake Devastation Amid a Climate of Military Indoctrination

Written by Elisa Garbil – 14.04.2025 Earthquake in a Country Already in Crisis On March 28, 2025, Myanmar was shaken by a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake centred near Mandalay. The earthquake struck with ferocity, toppling buildings, severing roads, and overwhelming a country already weakened by civil war and military rule. For a nation already suffering,…