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Kianistan
Engaging Conversations on Geopolitics, Islam, Business, and Emerging Technology Welcome to Kianistan, a podcast where insightful discussions meet diverse perspectives. Join us as we explore the intricate geopolitics of the Greater Middle East, delve into the rich and multifaceted world of Islam, uncover the latest trends in business, and navigate the forefront of emerging technologies. Each episode features engaging conversations with experts, thought leaders, and innovators from various…
Episodes
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Iran, Strait of Hormuz & Global Crisis | Justin Podur on US, Israel & Middle East
Welcome to the Khanistan podcast, featuring Justin Podur, an associate professor and geopolitical analyst. This episode dives deep into the complex issues…
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David Miller on Zionism, Iran & Academic Censorship – Kianistan
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…
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Lebanon & Hezbollah Crisis | Vanessa Beeley on Israel, Iran & Regional Conflict
In this episode of County Sound Podcast, Vanessa Beely discusses the critical situation in Lebanon, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its regional…
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Inside Iran War & Resistance | Samer Hakim (IranTalks) on Public Sentiment & Geopolitics
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…
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Iran’s Future & US Tensions | Hooshang Amirahmadi on Strategy, Sanctions & Identity
In this episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Hooshang Amirahmadi — Professor at Rutgers University and former Director of the Center for Middle East Studies…
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Iran–US Tensions & Pakistan’s Role | Ilhan Niaz on Strategy, GCC & Global Politics
In this Kianistan episode, we're joined by Dr. Ilhan Niaz, a history professor and author, for an in-depth conversation. We discuss the current situation in…
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Media, Cuba & US Power | Kajsa Ekis Ekman on Iran, Imperialism & Global Politics
In this episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Kajsa Ekis Ekman — a Swedish journalist, author, and political commentator known for her work on human rights…
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Nationalism & Capitalism | Zlatko Hadžidedić on Liberalism, Sovereignty & Global Power
In this intellectually rigorous episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Zlatko Hadžidedić, Director of the Center for Nationalism Studies and author of Nations…
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Ukraine as Greek Tragedy | Nicolai Petro on War, Identity & Peace Prospects
In this deeply reflective episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Nicolai Petro, Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, for a…
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US Strategy & Middle East Wars | Dr. Tim Anderson on Iran, Proxy Wars & Global Politics
In this penetrating episode of Kianistan, we are Joined by Dr. Tim Anderson as he discusses US Strategy, Middle East Wars, and Global Politics. Learn about the…
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Europe, Ukraine & Middle East | Jean-Daniel Ruch on Diplomacy, Neutrality & Global Shifts
In this compelling episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Jean-Daniel Ruch — former Swiss ambassador, UN diplomat, and seasoned expert on European and Middle…
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Top Expert Dr Hans-Georg Moeller Reveals SECRET to Balancing Identity, Morality & Modern Life
In this intellectually rich episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Dr. Hans-Georg Moeller — philosopher, scholar of Chinese thought, and Professor at the…
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Judaism vs Zionism EXPLAINED by Expert Yakov M. Rabkin
In this thought-provoking episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Yakov M. Rabkin — Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Montreal and scholar at…
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Iran's Hidden Conflict EXPOSED Dr Kian Tajbakhsh
In this video, we discuss the current state of Iran's reformists and whether they are on the verge of collapse. Dive into the geopolitics of Iran and the…
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Jamal Wakim Reveals TOP Secrets of Yemen, UAE & Israel
In this hard-hitting episode of Kianistan, Jamal Wakim — Editor in Chief, Professor of Geopolitics at the Center of Research and Strategic Studies, and…
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Justice, Power & Dr. Afia Siddiqui | Clive Stafford Smith on CIA Errors & Human Rights
In this deeply important episode of Kianistan, renowned British human rights attorney Clive Stafford Smith OBE joins us to examine one of the most disturbing…
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Khalistan, Power & South Asia | Harjeet Singh on India’s Politics & Regional Tensions
In this powerful episode of Kianistan, we speak with Harjeet Singh, a leading voice on South Asian politics and Sikh issues, to unpack the complex political…
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Arab Identity, Christians & Power | Myriam Charabaty on Lebanon & Regional Conflicts
In this compelling episode of Kianistan, Myriam Charabaty — Arab political analyst, journalist, and leading voice on Arab liberation, soft power, and the…
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Lebanon on the Brink | Ali Rizk on Hezbollah, Israel & Regional Geopolitics
In this gripping episode of Kianistan, veteran journalist and West Asia analyst Ali Rizk joins us to untangle the volatile political and military tensions…
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War, Strategy & Peace Deals | Vladimir N. Brovkin on Ukraine, NATO & Russia–West Tensions
In this incisive episode of Kianistan, historian and political analyst Vladimir N. Brovkin joins us to unpack the tangled roots and explosive realities of the…
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Democracy, Law & Global Crises | Alfred-Maurice de Zayas on Rights & World Order
In this far-reaching episode of Kianistan, Alfred-Maurice de Zayas — Cuban-born American lawyer, writer, UN Independent Expert (2012–2018), and one of the most…
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War, Resistance & Power | Hamid Khalafallah on Sudan’s Crisis & Grassroots Movements
In this powerful episode of Kianistan, researcher and policy analyst Hamid Khalafallah joins us to break down the complex and devastating conflict unfolding in…
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Iran, Israel, and the Shifting Geopolitical Order – with Samer Hakim
In this episode of Kianistan, we sit down with Samer Hakim, host of the IranTalks podcast, to unpack a turbulent moment in the Middle East and beyond. From the…
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Mouin Rabbani on Saudi–Pakistan Defense, Trump’s Peace Plan & Middle East Shifts
What do the Saudi–Pakistan defense agreement and Trump’s 20-point peace proposal mean for the Middle East and beyond? In this episode, we sit down with Mouin…
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Power, Peace & Proxy Wars | Col. Lawrence Wilkerson on Saudi–Pakistan Pact & Gaza
In this episode of Kianistan, retired U.S. Army Colonel and former Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell — Col. Lawrence Wilkerson — joins us to…
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Strategic Depth & Shifting Alliances | Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana on the Saudi–Pakistan Defense Agreement, US Role & Middle East Dynamics
What does the new Saudi–Pakistan defense agreement mean for South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tauqeer Hussain…
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Prof. Foad Izadi on Iran, U.S. Policy, Palestine & Regional Power Dynamics
In this episode, Tafhim Kiani sits down with Professor Foad Izadi to unpack the complex realities of the Middle East. From U.S.–Iran relations and Israel’s…
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Geopolitics in Flux | Ali Borhani on Israel Strikes on Qatar, West Asia, China & US Power
From Israel’s surprising strike on Qatar to the evolving Saudi–US partnership, this episode with geopolitical strategist Ali Borhani unpacks the shifting sands…
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Life Beyond Death? | Dr. Eben Alexander on Near-Death Experiences & Consciousness
What can near-death experiences teach us about the mystery of consciousness? In this profound conversation with neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, we explore the…
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Ummah or Nation-State? | Majid Sharifi on Iran, Pakistan & the Colonial Legacy
How has colonialism shaped the fragmented Muslim world? In this powerful conversation with political theorist Majid Sharifi, we explore the legacy of…
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Nationalism vs. Islam | Khalid Blankinship on Gaza, Idolatry & the Fragmented Ummah
Nationalism vs. Islam | Khalid Blankinship on Gaza, Idolatry & the Fragmented UmmahIs nationalism a modern form of idolatry? Can sectarianism be overcome in a…
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No Such Thing as A Muslim Ummah | Esposito & Juergensmeyer in Conversation
No Such Thing as A Muslim Ummah | Esposito & Juergensmeyer in ConversationWhat does it mean to speak of a Muslim Ummah in a world of fractured states, rising…
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Syria’s Chaos: Sectarianism, HTS & Power Struggles – Conversation With David Lesch
What’s really happening inside Syria today?In this special episode, I sit down with renowned Syria expert Professor David Lesch to unpack the fast-changing…
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Alain Corvez on Russia’s Global Strategy: Ukraine, Caucasus, and Iran
Is the global balance of power shifting for good? In this interview, Alain Corvez—a veteran French diplomat and geopolitical analyst—joins me to explore how…
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Brovkin On Putin’s Grand Strategy: Ukraine War, Azerbaijan Shifts, and Iran’s Support
Is Russian strategy changing and getting more aggressive in Ukraine? Since January 2025, Russian forces have achieved steady gains in Donetsk and Kharkiv…
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Dr. Amirahmadi: Iran’s War Was Staged To Kill Its Nuclear Program
Is the recent Iran-Israel conflict more than meets the eye?In this explosive interview, Dr. Hooshang Amirahmadi, renowned Iranian-American academic and founder…
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Louay Fatoohi on Sufism, Spiritual Teachers, and the Secrets of Karama
Join me for a fascinating conversation with Louay Fatoohi, as we explore the world of Sufism, Karama, and Mystical Powers.In this interview, Louay shares his…
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Vanessa Beeley: How the US Lost the Plot in Syria and Iran
In this explosive interview, British journalist and activist Vanessa Beeley joins me to unpack the hidden battles shaping the Middle East.We discuss:✅ How the…
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Trump, Tehran, and Tel Aviv: The Gamble That Failed? - Mouin Rabbani
In this in-depth interview, analyst Mouin Rabbani joins me to unpack the dramatic 12-day war between Iran and Israel. We discuss how Israel launched a surprise…
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Why Iranians Now Want the Bomb: Hooman Majd on Israel’s Strikes and Nuclear Ambitions
In this exclusive interview, Iranian born journalist and author Hooman Majd dives deep into the recent conflict between Israel and Iran. We discuss:The real…
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Dr. Mariam Mufti on India-Pakistan Conflict, China’s Role & Regional Shifts
🎙️ In this exclusive interview, political scientist Dr. Mariam Mufti of the University of Waterloo breaks down the recent military escalation between India and…
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Buried Bunkers, Broken Myths: Why Israel And USA combined Can’t Stop Iran – Carl Zha
🎙️ Carl Zha: The Myth Is DeadIn this explosive episode, I speak with Carl Zha of the Silk & Steel podcast about the rapidly escalating military conflict…
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Why Israel Can't Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Programme – Conversation With Professor Zunes
🎙️ Why Israel Can't Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Programme – Conversation With Professor Stephen ZunesIn this compelling interview, Professor Stephen Zunes, a…
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India vs Pakistan: The Air Battle That Shook Asia – Carl Zha Breaks It Down
China, Russia, and Pakistan: A New Axis in South Asia?In this explosive interview, I speak with Carl Zha of the Silk and Steel podcast about the dramatic…
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How Pakistan Airforce Downed 3 Rafales in 1 Hour: Air Commodore Khalid Chishti Explains
Rafale and India – Who Failed Whom?What really happened between 7th and 10th May in the skies above South Asia?In this exclusive interview, retired Pakistani…
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India vs Pakistan: False Flag or Genuine Attack? | Hrvoje Moric on Geopolitical Fallout
In this explosive episode, I speak with Hrvoje Morić from the Geopolitics & Empire podcast to unpack the recent Pahalgam attack and the rising tensions between…
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Humiliating Russia Won’t End Well – Richard Sakwa Warns Europe
Humiliating Russia Won’t End Well – Richard Sakwa Warns EuropeIn this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Professor Richard Sakwa delivers a powerful…
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Europe’s Missed Chances & Ukraine’s War: Conversation With Former Maltese FM Evarist Bartolo
In this thought-provoking interview, we speak with Evarist Bartolo, Former Foreign Minister of Malta, about Europe’s dramatic transformation — from a continent…
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Languages, Revolutions & the Prophet of Peace: A Conversation with Juan Cole
THE PROPHET OF PEACE: Juan Cole on Islam & the Modern Middle EastIn this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, I speak with Professor Juan Cole —…
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America, Israel, and Empire: A Conversation with Professor David Gibbs
In this episode, I sit down with Professor David Gibbs, historian at the University of Arizona, to explore the origins and evolution of the US–Israel…
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America First or Israel First? Scott Horton on Trump's Second Term
Is U.S. foreign policy truly serving American interests — or is it being shaped by outside forces? In this explosive interview, Scott Horton joins us to break…
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On Islamic metaphysics, human freedom, and divine causality With Dr Koca
Is our destiny written, or do we write it ourselves?In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Özgür Koca joins me to explore one of the deepest and oldest…
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Could India-Pakistan Go to War Over Pahalgam? Discussion With Ahmed Quraishi And Altaf Wani
Is a Showdown Inevitable Between the Two Nuclear Rivals?In this urgent and eye-opening discussion, journalist Ahmed Quraishi (based in Islamabad and Dubai) and…
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India-Pakistan,Iran,Syria:The Ticking Time Bombs of Global Conflict – Discussion With Alexander Rare
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr Alexander Rare joins Tafhim Kiani to break down the escalating geopolitical tensions across West Asia and South Asia. From…
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Neutrality Studies, Geopolitics And Blogging – Interview With Pascal Lottaz
Neutrality Vs The Empire | Interview with Dr Pascal LottazWhat does it really mean for a country to be neutral in today’s world?In this powerful interview, I…
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Understanding Dreams in Islam: Signs, Symbols, and Meanings With Erdem Akca
The Significance Of Dreams In Islamic Tradition | With Erdem AkcaIn this insightful interview, Erdem Akca, an expert in Islamic dream interpretation, explores…
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West Asia on a Powder Keg: Lessons from the Arab Spring With Professor Stephen Zunes
West Asia on a Powder Keg: Lessons from the Arab Spring With Professor Stephen ZunesIn this in-depth interview, Professor Stephen Zunes shares his insights on…
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David Lesch on Meeting Assad, War Crimes, and Syria’s Future
The Assad I Knew – His Biographer Prof LeschIn this exclusive interview, Professor David Lesch – historian, author, and Bashar al-Assad’s biographer – shares a…
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Ukraine War: What the Media Won’t Tell You – Prof. Paul Robinson
Ukraine War: What the Media Won’t Tell You – Prof. Paul RobinsonThe Ukraine war has been shaped by political narratives and media bias, leaving little room for…
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West Asia on a Powder Keg: Lessons from the Arab Spring With Professor Stephen Zunes
West Asia on a Powder Keg: Lessons from the Arab Spring With Professor Stephen ZunesIn this in-depth interview, Professor Stephen Zunes shares his insights on…