Episode 63: The Politics of Violent Images by Chatham House published on 2020-07-16T10:07:00Z Policy-makers and researchers are daily confronted by violent images that influence how complex political problems are seen and consequently understood. From bodycam footage revealing acts of police brutality, to media coverage of the catastrophic impact of the refugee crisis, depictions of violence and horror spread at startling speed through social media platforms, drawing out powerful emotional responses from public and policymaker alike. In the last episode of Undercurrents before the summer break, Ben speaks to three academics whose work explores the connections between violent images and politics. explains how images of suffering children are deployed in political debates around interventions. shows how horror movies provide a space for understanding public responses to apocalyptic events such as nuclear war or global pandemics. then discusses how social media platforms accelerate the spread of violent images, and the effects this has on policy responses. Read the International Affairs article: Read the International Affairs article: Read the International Affairs article: Credits: Speakers: Helen Berents, Constance Duncombe, Stefanie Fishel Hosts: Agnes Frimston, Ben Horton Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced by Chatham House