Laura Robson
Elihu Professor of Global Affairs and History at Yale University, known for work on imperial governance, population politics, and the history of international institutions.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 51min
Laura Robson, "Human Capital: A History of Putting Refugees to Work" (Verso, 2023)
Historian Laura Robson discusses how refugees have been exploited as disposable labor throughout history, challenging traditional narratives. She explores the evolution of the international refugee regime, the League of Nations' influence, and the role of refugees in European imperial interests. The podcast delves into refugee policies, including segregation and resettlement, and upcoming projects on statelessness and the League of Nations.
Jan 23, 2026 • 60min
Joseph Maiolo and Laura Robson, "The League of Nations" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
In a riveting discussion, Joseph Maiolo, an expert in international history, and Laura Robson, a scholar of population politics, delve into their critical analysis of the League of Nations. They argue that its mission was less about fostering peace and more about controlling global resources and populations. Their insights reveal how the League's disarmament efforts aimed to protect imperial hierarchies and maintain colonial structures, challenging traditional narratives. Maiolo and Robson also highlight the League's reliance on military power and the technocratic facade it used to mask imperial ambitions.
