Muslim World in Focus

Is the West at war against Islam and Muslims? In this episode I have a conversation with renowned journalist Peter Oborne, as he discusses one of his latest book, "The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong About Islam." In this insightful conversation we delve into the use of Cold War tactics against Muslims in the West, the influence of the Christian Zionist movement in the US, Western...

It has been over 100 days since Israel launched its devastating attacks on Gaza after Hamas’s attack on October 7th. The death toll in Gaza has now exceeded 24,000. Despite numerous calls for a ceasefire from countries around the world, the United Nations, and international organizations, Israel persists in its relentless bombardments and destruction of Gaza. The rhetoric from Israeli officials an...

In this episode, we explore the ongoing conflict in Syria and discuss how international diplomacy not only failed the Syrian people but became an enabler to the ongoing atrocities. Our guest, Dr. Alex Bellamy, a renowned expert on international relations, sheds light on the failures of international diplomacy that have exacerbated the crisis.

What role did the British have in ushering in the era of nation states, such as Jordan and Iraq, in the Middle East? In this episode, we explore the British Empire's lasting impact on the Middle East, including its support for Zionism and Arab Nationalism.

The Ottomans ruled for over 600 years, but how much do we really know about their cultural legacy? In this episode we discuss Diana Darke's new book, The Ottomans: A Cultural Legacy, and learn about how much our modern world is shaped by the achievements of the Ottomans. 

Conversations with authors and thinkers on their latest books in ideas on the Muslim World