Episode 193: Violence, Sorcery, Risk, and Opportunity in Papua New Guinea with Andrew Molen

Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil Merry Christmas from The International Risk Podcast Team! Today we discuss the increase of violence, associated risks, and the reasons behind it, in Papua New Guinea. A few questions you’ll get answered: What is Papua New Guinea’s history with sorcery? Why has there been an increase in violence and risk?…

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Violence and Risk in Papua New Guinea

Written by Elisa Garbil – 26.12.2024 Papua New Guinea represents a unique case study in international risk due to its complex interplay of social, political, and economic challenges. PNG struggles with violence, corruption, and governance are not isolated phenomena but are part of larger patterns that resonate across other nations facing similar developmental hurdles. For…

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Andrew Molen

Andrew Molen is the editor of Wantok Niuspepa, which is Papua New Guinea’s only Tok Pisin newspaper. He is a longtime journalist and photographer in Papua New Guinea and has extensive experience covering major news and events around Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. He discussed violence and sorcery in Papua New Guinea in episode…