by Tahrir Podcast - بودكاست التحرير
Tahrir Podcast is the first political podcast to broadcast from Cairo, offering conversations on Middle Eastern and North African politics and history, along with independent analysis, reporting, and commentary on Egyptian politics. Top 5% podcasts globally. Best 60 Middle East podcasts. .أول بودكاست سياسي يُبث من القاهرة. لقائات مع أكاديميين وصحفيين ونشطاء وسياسيين وأفراد بارزين حول سياسات وتاريخ الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيامن أكثر البودكاست إستماعًا في الشرق الأوسط ومن ضمن أعلي ٥٪ عالميًا. Streaming on all platforms—YouTube included.
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March 31, 2025
<p>Ömer Taşpınar is a Professor at the National Defense University and Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, D.C. He is a scholar, author, and policy expert specializing in Middle East politics, U.S. foreign policy, and Turkish affairs. His research focuses on the intersection of political economy, nationalism, and security in the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on Turkey.</p><p><br></p><p>In episode 47 of Tahrir Podcast, we discuss his book "What the West is Getting Wrong about the Middle East: Why Islam is Not the Problem" (I.B. Tauris, 2020), where he challenges prevailing Western narratives about the region by highlighting weak states, economic underdevelopment, and authoritarianism—rather than religion—as the primary drivers of instability and extremism. The book delves into the historical and structural factors that have shaped the modern Middle East, arguing that Western policies often misdiagnose the region’s problems by overemphasizing Islam’s role. Taşpınar explores how economic stagnation, political repression, and weak governance fuel radicalization, while also critiquing Western interventions that have exacerbated these issues. Through a comparative analysis, he provides a nuanced perspective on why sustainable stability in the region requires addressing these root causes rather than relying on simplistic cultural or religious explanations.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode on YouTube: </p><p><br></p><p>Omer's book: <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/death-is-our-business-9781639733361/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a> <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/what-the-west-is-getting-wrong-about-the-middle-east-9780755655069/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/what-the-west-is-getting-wrong-about-the-middle-east-9780755655069/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Streaming everywhere! <a href="https://linktr.ee/TahrirPodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/TahrirPodcast</a> </p><p>Reach out! [email protected] </p><p>Support us on Patreon for as low as $2 per month ($20 per year)! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TahrirPodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/TahrirPodcast</a></p>
March 9, 2025
<p>John Lechner is a writer and researcher specializing in security issues in Central Africa, the Sahel, Turkey, Russia, and the former Soviet Union. Fluent in Russian and several other languages, he has spent years analyzing Russia’s growing influence in Africa and its global military networks.</p><p>In episode 46 of Tahrir Podcast, we discussed his book, "Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare," (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025) which explores Wagner’s origins and its evolution into a key tool of Russian power projection. Lechner challenges the prevailing narrative that Wagner operates purely as a Kremlin proxy, offering a detailed analysis of its structure, motivations, and impact on global warfare. Through extensive fieldwork and exclusive interviews, he sheds light on the mercenary group’s role in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, and Africa, revealing how it has shaped conflicts and influenced state-building efforts.</p><p>The book also delves into the personal and political dynamics within Wagner, examining the group’s financial incentives, ideological leanings, and its often-uneasy relationship with the Russian state. Lechner provides critical insights into the blurred lines between state and private military actors, the future of mercenary warfare, and what this means for global security.</p><p><br /></p><p>Episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/J3pStvWHKTk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/J3pStvWHKTk</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>John's book: <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/death-is-our-business-9781639733361/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/death-is-our-business-9781639733361/</a></p><p>John's website: <a href="https://www.johnlechnerauthor.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.johnlechnerauthor.com/</a></p><p>Streaming everywhere! <a href="https://linktr.ee/TahrirPodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/TahrirPodcast</a> </p><p>Reach out! [email protected] </p><p>Support us on Patreon for as low as $2 per month ($20 per year)! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TahrirPodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/TahrirPodcast</a></p>
February 28, 2025
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