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In Episode 133 of the Kianistan Podcast, former CIA analyst Larry C. Johnson joins us for an in-depth discussion on the rapidly evolving geopolitical confrontation between Iran and the United States, the apparent unraveling of the Iran–US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and the strategic calculations shaping the Middle East. Larry Johnson explains why negotiations between Washington and Tehran...

Iran Peace Deal, Trump, Netanyahu, US-Iran Relations, Middle East Geopolitics, Lebanon, Reparations, Nuclear Negotiations, Gaza, Israel-Iran Conflict, American Politics, Global Power Shift, Multipolar World, BRICS, China, Russia, Pakistan and the future of the Middle East — this explosive conversation with Niko D. House breaks down the hidden realities behind the newly announced US-Iran agreement...

An exiled Iranian mujtahid — imprisoned twice, banned across Iranian platforms, and teaching at Duke University — gives his most candid assessment of the Islamic Republic, Velayat-e Faqih, and what the Trump-Netanyahu war has done to Iran's democratic reform movement. In Part 2, Prof. Mohsen Kadivar breaks down the two dimensions of the Islamic Republic — where it succeeded and where it catast...

What happens when Islam's highest-ranking scholar turns the tradition against itself? Prof. Mohsen Kadivar — Iranian mujtahid, reformist theologian, and Duke University professor — joins the Kianistan Podcast for a rare, in-depth conversation on Islamic scholarship, Shia authority, and the intellectual roots of clerical power. Imprisoned for his ideas, banned from publishing, and ultimately ex...

Is the global financial system rigged against ordinary people? What does Islam really say about money, wealth & economic justice — and how is it radically different from capitalism AND socialism? Dr. Omar Javaid, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Business Management, Karachi, breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics of our time: Islamic Socioeconomics. From th...

Is the Iran-US memorandum of understanding a real breakthrough — or a memorandum of unraveling? UK-based geopolitical strategist Ali Borhani breaks down why every time a deal framework emerges, it collapses — and what that means for the world economy, the Strait of Hormuz, and the future of US power. Ali also explains why Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves from Manila t...

Why do so many people in the West misunderstand China? Is it media bias, propaganda, cultural differences, or something deeper? In this episode of the Kianistan Podcast, we are joined by Mr Fong, a Dutch-Chinese commentator, YouTuber, and creator of Fong Truth. Having grown up in Europe, Mr Fong explains how his views on China evolved after questioning mainstream narratives and researching issues...

How did Pakistan navigate severe disadvantage to become an indispensable global nuclear power? Renowned historian Dr. Ilhan Niaz joins the Kianistan Podcast to dismantle lazy analysis and map Pakistan’s cold-blooded diplomacy through three global systems. Discover the pragmatism, strategic bargains, and internal calculus that transformed a fragile new state into a critical player in world history....

Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz — and it's changing everything. British sociologist and propaganda researcher Dr. David Miller joins the Kianistan Podcast to break down the explosive US-Iran memorandum of understanding talks, why Israel is quietly working to destroy any deal before it's signed, the internal war inside Iran between revolutionaries and reformists, and why no peace is trul...

Is America's unipolar era finally over? Anti-imperialist activist, Empire Watch host, and political commentator Ileana Chan joins the Kianistan Podcast for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the real power shifts reshaping our world — from Trump's awkward China visit to Iran's rising leverage, India's betrayal of BRICS, and why China is winning without firing a single shot.🔍 WHAT YOU&...

What does it really mean to surrender to God? Scholar and author Louay Fatoohi joins the Kianistan Podcast to unveil the hidden wisdom of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Gilani — the Sultan of the Saints — and his timeless masterpiece, Futuh al-Ghayb (Revelations of the Unseen).This episode is a deep journey into Islamic spirituality, Sufism, self-purification, and the forgotten science of the inner life. I...

Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos, Pakistan Air Force, JF-17 vs Rafale, BVR combat & India Pakistan war explained by retired PAF fighter pilot Sqn Ldr Ali Hamza on Kianistan Podcast. Pakistan military & air power deep dive. On the Kianistan Podcast, Sqn Ldr (Retd) Ali Hamza — retired PAF fighter pilot, flight instructor & MPhil International Relations scholar (gold medallist in Defensive Str...

On the Kianistan Podcast, political analyst and broadcast journalist Niko D. House joins us for a landmark conversation on the escalating US-Iran war, the ongoing Gaza genocide, and the complete collapse of the American political establishment. Niko brings his trademark unfiltered honesty and grassroots perspective to break down exactly what is happening — and what the mainstream media refuses to...

On the Khanistan Podcast, Dr. Isa Blumi, an academic historian, joins us to discuss the ongoing "iran war" initiated by the Trump administration. This conversation offers crucial insights into the complex "politics" and "geopolitics" of the situation, especially concerning the "middle east" and the role of "trump iran" policies. We explore the broa...

In this episode of Kianistan, we sit down with Helena Cobban—veteran journalist, author, and researcher—to dissect the complex historical and contemporary layers of Middle Eastern geopolitics. Helena provides a masterclass on the evolution of regional power, beginning with the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990) and the subsequent rise of Hizbullah. We explore the structural shifts in Lebanese power an...

In this episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Juan Cole — Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan and a world-renowned specialist in the Middle East and South Asia — for an urgent analysis of the shifting tides of war and diplomacy. Professor Cole breaks down the strategic objectives behind a potential U.S. war on Iran and the domestic political backlash...

In this episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Khalid Yahya Blankinship — American historian and scholar of Islamic and Middle Eastern history — for a deeply analytical discussion on the escalating conflicts shaping the region. Professor Blankinship examines the implications of the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran, and how it is transforming regional security dynamics. We a...

In this episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Ehsan Safarnejad — geopolitical analyst and host of Political Aficionado — for a focused discussion on the escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran. Ehsan provides a detailed breakdown of the current conflict, including allegations of U.S. strikes on civilian infrastructure and the broader strategic objectives behind Washington’s ac...

In this episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Kian Tajbakhsh for a deeply insightful conversation on Iran’s political system, history, and future. Kian Tajbakhsh is Visiting Professor of International Relations at New York University and Fellow at Columbia University's Committee on Global Thought. An Iranian-American scholar of Middle East geopolitics and Iranian politics, he previously worke...

In this episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Mouin Rabbani, a leading analyst of Palestinian affairs and the Arab–Israeli conflict, for a deep discussion on the escalating crisis involving Gaza, Iran, Israel, and the United States. We begin with Mouin’s upcoming book, Gaza Apocalypse, a Genocide Diary, and what it reveals about the human and political consequences of the war in Gaza. The convers...

In this episode of Kianistan, we sit down with David N. Gibbs — Professor of History at the University of Arizona and a leading expert on humanitarian intervention and international relations — for a critical look at the machinery behind US foreign policy. We dive deep into the current Iran war situation and the strategic maneuvers of US delegations in the region. Professor Gibbs provides a master...

Welcome to the Khanistan podcast, featuring Justin Podur, an associate professor and geopolitical analyst. This episode dives deep into the complex issues surrounding Iran, the critical Strait of Hormuz, and the potential for a US Iran war. We begin with the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s declaration regarding the conditions under which it may remain open. Justin explains...

In this episode of Kianistan, we are joined by David Miller, sociologist and former professor at the University of Bristol, for a wide-ranging discussion on censorship, geopolitics, and the politics of Zionism. David begins by reflecting on his academic career and the controversy surrounding his dismissal from the University of Bristol. We examine the tribunal process, subsequent appeals, and what...

In this episode of County Sound Podcast, Vanessa Beely discusses the critical situation in Lebanon, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its regional implications. We examine how the "israel attacks lebanon" and the role of "hezbollah" contribute to the broader "middle east conflict." This discussion provides crucial insights into the "israel lebanon war" a...

In this special Kianistan episode, we welcome political analyst Samir Hakim, host of "Iran Talks," joining us directly from Iran. We'll be diving into the latest news and providing in-depth political analysis on current events. This discussion will cover the ongoing situation in the middle east and the broader implications of the iran war, offering crucial insights as part of our bre...