About this episode

This episode discusses Colombian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, exploring recruitment complexities and the human cost of war.

In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Richard McColl speaks with Emily Hart about her extensive reporting - for a piece in Delayed Gratification magazine - on the phenomenon of Colombian soldiers fighting in Ukraine. They discuss the complexities of recruitment, the motivations behind these young men joining foreign conflicts, and the harsh realities they face on the battlefield. The conversation also touches on the economic factors driving these decisions, the impact on families left behind, and the ethical implications of such recruitment practices. Emily shares poignant stories from her interviews, highlighting the human cost of war and the psychological toll it takes on soldiers. The episode concludes with reflections on the broader implications of these conflicts and the importance of human stories in journalism. Tune in for this and the Colombia Briefing.

People in this episode

Host: Richard McColl

Guest: Emily Hart

Topics covered

• Colombian soldiers
• Ukraine conflict
• recruitment
• economic factors
• human stories
• journalism

Keywords

• Colombian soldiers
• Ukraine
• recruitment
• war
• journalism
• economic factors
• human cost

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Delayed Gratification

Places: Ukraine, Colombia

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