Dr Melanie Garson
Melanie has been teaching on international conflict resolution and international security at UCL since 2010. She provides practical insights and thought leadership for policymakers across the full spectrum of cyber policy, tech geopolitics, and defence innovation challenges. Melanie is an accredited mediator and regularly provides commentary on geopolitics and tech in podcasts, webinars and at major media outlets including Bloomberg, BBC, Sky, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, France 24, and DeutscheWelle.
Appears in 6 Episodes
Should we ban social media for children? With Daniel Angus and Jennifer Powers
Is a blanket social media ban for children the best way to mitigate its harmful impact? Join host Lea Hofer in the inaugural episode of Disagreeing Well, the podcast f...
Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be properly represented by right-wing parties? With Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey
Can the interests of ethnic minority voters truly be represented by right-wing parties? This episode dives into one of the most polarising questions in modern politics...
Is tourism inherently exploitative and damaging to local communities? With Chris Christou and Mark Worden
Ever wondered if your photos ‘for the gram’ actually contribute to local problems? This episode tackles a massive question: Is tourism inherently exploitative and dest...
Should traditional masculine norms and behaviours be celebrated or demonised? With Richard Reeves and Niobe Way
The question of what it means to be a man has dominated recent conversations in the media and among policymakers. Many have described a "crisis of masculinity" fuelled...
Is it right to eat meat in a prosperous society? With Juliet Gellatley and Nick Zangwill
Being a vegetarian or vegan has never been more popular, particularly among younger generations. A recent poll showed that 50% of Gen Z planned to be meat-free in 2025...
Is national service good for young people? With Manoj Harjani and Christos Tsoukalis
With global tensions rising and many countries increasing defence spending, the question of National Service feels more urgent than it has in decades. Supporters argue...