{"podcast":{"title":"Between the East and the West","slug":"between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487","podcast_index_feed_id":6696487,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d809779c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meenu-gupta89","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36144991/36144991-1672172144932-68f4b73d4e8cd.jpg","author":"Meenu Gupta","episode_count":85,"summary":"The podcast series \"Between the East and the West\". The series showcases the journey of people who have straddled continents in their work and relationships…who have taken the road less travelled and gathered enough moss to share some! Their motivations to spread roots and shoots spiritually, mentally and passionately, their learnings and nuggets of wisdom, their challenges and milestones, their quest, sense of identity and belonging to different parts of the world…their observations and assimilation of contrasts and similarities in different continents.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487"},"episode":{"title":"Navigating the Complexities of Peace in Columbia with Juan Manuel Tobar Manzo","slug":"navigating-the-complexities-of-peace-in-columbia-with-juan-manuel-tobar-manzo","published_at":"2025-08-10T19:11:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/navigating-the-complexities-of-peace-in-columbia-with-juan-manuel-tobar-manzo","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meenu-gupta89/episodes/Navigating-the-Complexities-of-Peace-in-Columbia-with-Juan-Manuel-Tobar-Manzo-e36mcot","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d809779c/podcast/play/106688733/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2Ff4009b16-d06a-28c3-4f14-0f2dc7a22fda.mp3","summary":"In this conversation, Meenu Gupta engages with Juan, a Colombian human rights attorney, to discuss the pressing themes of peace, justice, and reconciliation in the context of Colombia's complex history of conflict. They explore Juan's personal journey into peacebuilding, the challenges faced in Colombia's peace process, the role of international cooperation, and the impact of drug policy on violence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing humanity in conflict, the need for grassroots movements, and the lessons that can be learned for global peacebuilding efforts. Juan advocates for a shift in perspective towards nonviolence and the recognition of individual contributions to peace. Keywords Peace, justice, Colombia, conflict resolution, transitional justice, international cooperation, grassroots movements, drug policy, nonviolence, human rights Takeaways -Conversations around peace are increasingly relevant in today's world. -Juan's personal experiences shaped his commitment to peacebuilding. -Conflict is not simply black and white; it involves complex human experiences. -Recognizing humanity in others is essential for achieving peace. -Colombia's peace process faces significant challenges, including state presence and civil society engagement. -International cooperation has limitations and should not replace local efforts. -Drug policy significantly impacts violence and conflict in Colombia. -Transitional justice in Colombia is a unique and holistic approach. -Grassroots movements play a crucial role in peacebuilding efforts. -Individual contributions to peace can create meaningful change. Sound bites "We must recognize humanity in the other." "Peace is a revolutionary act here." "If there is no hope, there is no tomorrow.&quot…","meta_description":"In this conversation, Meenu Gupta engages with Juan, a Colombian human rights attorney, to discuss the pressing themes of peace, justice, and reconciliati…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4299,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/episodes/navigating-the-complexities-of-peace-in-columbia-with-juan-manuel-tobar-manzo/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/navigating-the-complexities-of-peace-in-columbia-with-juan-manuel-tobar-manzo.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}