Students of Humanities
Students of Humanities is a series designed to highlight the podcasts our students have made as part of their BA and MA programmes.
In "Gender and Race in Historical International Relations" students of the eponymous course (part of the Global Order specialisation of the MA International Relations programme) discuss books related to issues of gender and race.
Students of Humanities
Radio Palestine episode 4: Sulaiman Khatib
“When I was 15, I participated in a hunger strike in prison for 16 days. That was my introduction to non-violence, and it was my first time experiencing a potent energy.” –Sulaiman Khatib, 2024.
Breaking the cycle of violence requires profound transformation. For Sulaiman Khatib, this transformation unfolded in an Israeli prison, where he spent a decade after being arrested for resisting oppression. Despite enduring torture, he emerged with a powerful idea: the principle of non-violent resistance. The prison, called “the university” by inmates, became a beacon of learning. They studied Hebrew, explored texts from the Israeli perspective, and learned about successful resistance movements. Upon his release, Sulaiman connected with like-minded individuals from both communities, fostering empathy for the other’s trauma and recognizing the power of non-violence. Together, they established ‘Combatants for Peace’, a pioneering organization transcending borders, language, prejudice, and hate. Find out more about their inspiring work here.