In Episode 21 of Kianistan, we sit down with the brilliant and respected Professor John Esposito, founder of Georgetown University’s Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, to explore the intersection of Islam,

In this pivotal episode of Kianistan, I had the honor of speaking with Professor Mark Juergensmeyer—one of the world’s foremost scholars on religion and politics. With decades of experience researching

In this powerful and urgent episode of Kianistan, I had the privilege of speaking once again with Tim Anderson—an academic and journalist renowned for his fearless critique of Western foreign

In Episode 18 of our podcast, we sit down with Professor Behlül Özkan, a renowned expert on Middle East geopolitics based in Istanbul, to unpack the rapidly evolving crisis in

In an impassioned and insightful conversation, Professor Kamel Hawwash, a British Palestinian academic and long-time activist, shares his personal journey from civil engineering to the frontlines of political reform and

The Israeli strikes of 13th June on Iran represent yet another brazen act of aggression — executed with precision, emboldened by impunity, and wrapped in the language of “self-defence.” But

Introduction In this thought-provoking conversation, Professor Eric Kaufmann, a leading scholar of political demography and nationalism, delves deep into the ideological shifts in Western institutions, the rise of populism, and

IntroductionIn this moving episode of Kistan, I sat down with Sarah Flounders, a veteran anti-war activist, author, and co-director of the International Action Center. Known globally for her unwavering advocacy

IntroductionIn today’s episode of Kistan, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Tim Anderson—an acclaimed academic, author, and analyst whose work has focused critically on global conflicts and Western