In this episode of Notes from Nash, host Farouk Ramzan sits down with Samar Ali, a research professor of political science and law. She also serves as the co-chair of Vanderbilt’s Project on Unity & American Democracy. She served as a White House Fellow during President Barack Obama’s administration and collaborated with former President Jimmy Carter on an international delegation, overseeing the 2012 presidential election in Egypt. In their conversation, they explore topics such as preparing the world for peace and the erosion of trust in today’s politicians. Ali also gives some influential advice to the younger generation.
Notes from Nash: Notes with Samar Ali: Preparing for peace
This podcast episode includes discussion of the Israel-Hamas war.
By Farouk Ramzan, Staff Podcaster
Feb 11, 2024
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About the Contributor
Farouk Ramzan, Staff Podcaster
Farouk Ramzan ('26) is from San Antonio majoring in psychology and economics in the College of Arts & Sciences. In his free time, he fishes, does film photography, writes novels, screenplays, and skeet shoots. He is interested in a vast era of topics ranging from statistical theory to architecture to Russian literature. You can reach him at [email protected].