Are minorities, especially Muslims, just votebanks, not voices? Is there any difference between “right-wing” and “secular” political parties when it comes to representational politics?
Bushra Khanum speaks with Qom-based researcher Syed Akif Zaidi on Iran’s preparedness and resilience in its confrontation with Israel and the United States. The discussion explores strategic and ideological dimensions of the war and its implications for the emerging global order.
In this podcast, Ali Javed speaks with Dr. Javed Jamil on the legacy of Iran’s 1979 Revolution, its challenge to Western power structures, and the resilience of the Islamic Republic amid sanctions, regional tensions, and debates over regime change.
Amid escalating tensions around Iran, Bushra Khanum speaks with Prof. Muqtedar Khan on the risks of wider escalation, Russia and China’s strategic calculations, and how the unfolding crisis may reshape regional alignments and the Middle East’s geopolitical balance.
Reflecting on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s influence, this video moves beyond biography to consider memory, leadership, and legacy. It explores his political and religious impact, the moral resonances of martyrdom, and the meaning of unity amid ongoing tensions and conflict.