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Introduction:Host: Roifield BrownGuest: Peter Siavelis, Professor in the Department of Politics and International Affairs, Wake Forest UniversityTopic: Exploration of Chile's political landscape from the 2019 protests to Gabriel Boric's presidency.Episode Breakdown:The Spark of 2019:Discuss the eruption of protests in 2019 demanding social equality and a new constitution.Analyse the root causes and the impact on Chilean society and politics.From Allende to Pinochet:Delve into the historical context starting from 1973, examining the impact of Allende’s presidency and Pinochet’s dictatorship.Assess the role of the United States in Chilean politics during this era.The Pinochet Legacy and Neoliberalism:Examine how Pinochet's policies shaped Chile’s economic and social structure.Discuss the privatisation of key sectors and its long-term effects.Chilean Politics Post-Dictatorship:Explore the transition to democracy in the 1990s and its political and economic impacts.Analyze the role of different political factions