IAIS Podcast

In this episode of the IAIS Podcast, we discuss the imprisonment of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi and what it means for democracy, political reform, and the future of Tunisia after the Arab Spring. Featuring Dr Rafik Abdessalem, former Foreign Minister of Tunisia, alongside Dr Ahmad Badri Abdullah and Wan Naim Wan Mansor from IAIS Malaysia, the conversation explores the state of Ennahda, rising authori...

As the US-Iran-Israel War sends tremors through global markets, the world watches one narrow waterway and one wide question: what happens if oil becomes the next battlefield? Could Malaysia withstand another energy shock? Are we economically prepared for a prolonged global crisis? Can the Muslim world move beyond statements and into strategy? And in the middle of uncertainty, can technology and Ar...

In this IAIS podcast, George Galloway examines a disturbing pattern in global politics from the forcible removal of Venezuela’s president to mounting pressure over Greenland, where Denmark has warned that coercion could fracture NATO itself. Hosted by Dr Abdul Latiff, this episode explores the question “After Venezuela, Greenland — Which Country Next?”and probes whether these moments are isolated...

IAIS Podcast |  Today Venezuela, Tomorrow maybe YOU! What does it mean when the  rules-based order  storms into Caracas at dawn, bombs strategic targets, and whisks a sitting president and his wife to a U.S. courtroom, accusing him, as he insists, of  being kidnapped ? In this explosive episode of the  IAIS Podcast , host  Dr. Abdul Latiff  sits with  Dr. Azzam Tamimi  to unravel the tangled threa...

SUDAN IS DYING IN SILENCE IAIS Malaysia presents a focused and timely conversation on the deepening crisis in Sudan. This conflict is marked by widespread atrocities, mass displacement, and a level of international inattention disproportionate to the human suffering unfolding on the ground. In this episode, Dr Abdul Latiff, Head of the Research & Publication Division at IAIS Malaysia, engages...

FALLOUT OF THE DOHA ATTACK Mediation, Alliances & Future Pathways What does the Doha attack mean for the region and the world? 🌍 In this episode, we unpack its far-reaching impact—how mediation efforts are shifting, alliances are being tested, and what the future pathways might look like for global peace and diplomacy. 🎧 Host: Dr Abdul Latiff (Head of Research & Publication, IAIS) 🎙️ Gue...

Host: Wan Nain, Research Fellow, IAIS Guest Speaker: Michelle Shamini, Travel Ban IDF In this gripping episode, we unpack Malaysia’s bold proposal to bar entry to individuals implicated in genocide against Palestinians — from Israeli soldiers to foreign mercenaries. Known as the Travel Ban IDF initiative, this citizen-driven movement calls for justice without borders, where war criminals lose more...

As global trade tensions rise—with a looming 25% US tariff on key sectors—Malaysia faces a critical question: is it time to pivot deeper into the Muslim world for economic resilience? Join Dr. Ahmad Badri Abdullah (Deputy CEO, IAIS Malaysia) in an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Wan M. Hasni (Economist & Tech Entrepreneur; Advisor, DWH Group Bhd) as they explore opportunities, challenges, an...

PALESTIN DI ERA MADANI: SIMBOL ATAU STRATEGI? Host: Dr. Abdul Latiff Mohd Ibrahim (Ketua Bahagian Kajian, IAIS Malaysia) Speaker: Dr. Maszlee Malik (Pengerusi, IAIS Malaysia) Sejak memegang tampuk kepimpinan negara, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim tampil sebagai antara pemimpin Muslim dunia yang paling vokal memperjuangkan isu Palestin bukan sekadar dengan kata-kata, tetapi melalui dasar, diplomasi dan s...

One of the most pressing issues at the moment with regards to Gaza is the future of Gazans given the scale of death and destruction that has been brought upon the Palestinians of Gaza by the genocidal Zionist Israeli regime. It becomes more acute following the “outburst” by US President Trump in January this year that the Gazans be “cleaned out” so that a Riviera of the Mediterranean may be constr...

In this episode of the IAIS Podcast, host Wan Naim (IAIS Research Fellow) speaks with Dr. Abdul Malik Mujahid, a distinguished American imam, author, and non-profit executive who has been named one of the "World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims" eight times. As the president of multiple organizations and a leading figure in the Muslim community, Dr. Mujahid shares his insights on the state...

Slot IAIS Podcast kali ini mengupas isu berkaitan perkembangan terkini konflik di rantau Timur Tengah. Ketika tumpuan seluruh dunia tertumpu di rantau tersebut, persoalan mengenai peranan kuasa-kuasa besar dunia dalam konflik rantau bergolak itu sememangnya tidak dapat dielakkan. Timur Tengah sememangnya sudah lama terjerumus dalam konflik berpanjangan akibat percaturan kuasa-kuasa besar berkenaan...

HAS POLITICAL ISLAM FAILED? Join us for an insightful conversation as we dive into the pressing question: Has Political Islam Failed? This episode goes beyond the surface, exploring the evolution and future of Political Islam with Prof. Mohammad Fadel, a renowned Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. Hosted by Muhammad Sayuti Mansor, Research Fellow at IAIS Malaysia, the discussi...

🎙️ IS THE MUSLIM UMMAH WEAK? Get ready for an explosive discussion as Sami Hamdi , influencer and Managing Director of the International Interest, joins our host Mohd Fariz Bin Zainal Abdullah to tackle a question that’s sparking debate across the globe: Is the Muslim Ummah weak? In this riveting episode, we’ll break down the forces shaping the Muslim world today—whether it’s the internal division...

🎙 "HAS THE UMMAH FORGOTTEN ABOUT SUDAN?" 🌍🇸🇩🇲🇾 In this podcast episode, Dr. Ahmad Badri Abdullah, Deputy CEO of IAIS, leads a critical conversation on the often-overlooked humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan. As global attention shifts to other parts of the world, the suffering of millions in Sudan has faded from the spotlight. This episode asks the important question: "Has the...

🎙️ Podcast Alert: "All Jews are Zionists?" Many believe that all Jews are Zionists, but in reality, this is not the case. Join us for a thought-provoking episode with Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss, the International Spokesperson for Neturei Karta, an anti-Zionist organization. Rabbi Weiss will explore the complex and often misunderstood relationship between Judaism and Zionism and explain wh...

IAIS Podcast: “Ke Mana Hilangnya Harimau Asia?” Podcast IAIS Studio kali ini mengetengahkan perbincangan mendalam berkenaan isu ekonomi negara, terutamanya kesan ekonomi dunia terhadap kemajuan ekonomi Malaysia. Untuk tujuan tersebut, IAIS Studio telah membawakan secara eksklusif tetamu undangan Prof. Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Penasihat Kajian, Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), tokoh paling berwib...

FROM THE EYES OF A DAUGHTER: REFLECTIONS ON RACHED GHANNOUCHI, DEMOCRACY, AND POLITICS Guest Speaker: Dr. Yusra Ghannouchi, Former International Spokesperson, Ennahda Party of Tunisia Host: Wan Naim Wan Mansor, Research Fellow, IAIS Malaysia Join us for an enlightening episode as we dive into the personal and political legacy of Rached Ghannouchi through the eyes of his daughter, Dr. Yusra Ghannou...

Join us for an enlightening discussion on "Muslim Democracy" with Prof. Andrew F. March from the University of Massachusetts. Moderated by Dr. Abdul Latiff Bin Mohd Ibrahim, Head of the Division of Research & Publication at IAIS Malaysia, this podcast will delve into Rachid Ghannouchi’s profound impact on Islamic political thought. Prof. March, a leading expert on Islamic political t...

The genocide in Gaza by Israel has reached 7 months and the prospect of a ceasefire is in the talks. Join us for an insightful podcast recording as we delve into the heart of one of the most pressing global issues of our time. In this session titled "Assessing the Fallout: 7 Months of War in Gaza and the Road to Ceasefire," Dr. Basem Naim, Head of the Political Department of HAMAS, will...

IAIS Podcast: Konflik Israel-Iran: Apa Selepas Ini? Audio Siar kali ini unik kerana buat julung-julung kali ia disiarkan dalam Bahasa Melayu. Lebih menarik, episod ini menjemput ke sofa IAIS Podcast, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Syed Hamid Albar, bekas Menteri Luar Malaysia. Tan Sri Hamid Albar menjawab persoalan-persoalan yang dilontar moderator, Muhamad Sayuti Mansor (Felo Penyelidik IAIS Malays...

In this exclusive podcast titled "Charting New Paths: IAIS Malaysia's Mandate in Global Muslim Affairs”, Prof Dr Maszlee Malik, the Chairman of the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) Malaysia, delves into topics such as cultural diplomacy and the recent mandate bestowed upon IAIS Malaysia by Malaysian Prime Minister, YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The institute&...

Welcome to this episode of the IAIS Podcast, where we explore the profound theme, " The Roles of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (Ittihad) in the Muslim Ummah ." Our guest for this insightful conversation is Prof Dr Jasser Auda , a distinguished Visiting Professor at ISTAC, President of the Maqasid Institute [Global], and a respected Board of Trustees Member of Ittihad. Guidin...

Dr. Abdul Latiff Bin Mohd Ibrahim hosts a compelling episode exploring the impact of Rached Ghannouchi's legacy on the intersection of Islamism, democracy, and public freedoms in the Middle East and North Africa. Mouadh Ghannouchi (son of Rached Ghannouchi), Chief of Staff of the Ennahda Movement, and Dr Ahmed Gaaloul, Former Tunisian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, join the discussion t...

Don't miss our latest episode of the IAIS Podcast where our host Wan Naim speaks with Mr Badereddin Seyam, Chairman of the Pal*stinian Cultural Organization Malaysia (PCOM), about the recent Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, a massive and unprecedented campaign by Hamas against Israel that has altered the balance of power in the Pal*stine-Israel conflict. In this podcast, Mr Badereddin talks about: -Th...