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From The Periphery Podcast

From The Periphery
Lebanese Civil War
Lebanon
Turkey
Central Bank
From the Periphery Media Collective
Kareem Saeed
Riyad Salameh
Israeli Occupation
IMF
Economic Crisis
Sectarianism
Capitalism
Banking Sector
Ta'if Accord
Patreon
Economic Inequality
Palestine
Syria
Ekrem İmamoğlu
Depositors' Rights

A podcast bringing you voices, analysis, and commentary from activists around the globe with a focus on voices and struggles that are peripheralized by mainstream journalism and academia. This podcast is part of the From The Periphery Media Collective.

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In this episode, israa’ reads a dispatch from Iraqi activist Jamal Al-Sayigh. In this important dispatch, Jamal shares an update of the impacts of the escalating violence in Iran and calls for international solidarity in support of:

* Iraqi civil s... more

Last Saturday, the 28th of February, Israel and the United States launched an unprovoked attack against Iran. Iran responded by attacking both Israel and US bases in the region, as well as against neighbouring Gulf States. The next day Hezbollah fire... more

Protests have been raging across Iran since December 28, 2025. This is the 5th wave of mass protests in Iran since 2017.

In this episode, Ayman reads an extensive essay (a compilation of 3 essays) published by Crimethinc on the protests movement, pr... more

Join co-hosts Ayman Makarem and Elia Ayoub to discuss the British hunger strikers who are currently at risk of death, as they await trial for alleged activities linked to UK-proscribed group Palestine Action. The discussion covers their plight, the d... more

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Recent Guests

Leila Al-Shami
Activist and co-host of Syria Podcast
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Episode: Syria One Year On (After the Fall of Assad)
Karena Avidissian
Contributor to From The Periphery Podcast
From The Periphery
Episode: Syria One Year On (After the Fall of Assad)
Elyse Semerdjian
Social historian of the Ottoman Empire
Clark University
Episode: Parallel Silences, Armenian Genocide Studies, Gaza & U.S. Academia
Thinzar Shunlei Yi
Coordinator of the Sisters to Sisters Myanmar campaign, activist
Episode: Maynmar - Resistance in the Aftermath of the March 2025 Earthquake
Debbie Stothard
Founder and coordinator of the Alternative Asean Network for Burma, human rights activist
Episode: Maynmar - Resistance in the Aftermath of the March 2025 Earthquake
Sarah Alhassan
Sudanese commentator and activist, known as BS on Blast online, advocating for Sudan for over a decade.
Episode: Khartoum is Free, But the War Rages On - Updates on the War in Sudan
Dallia Abdelmoniem
Sudanese political analyst and civil society advocate, working with a Sudanese think tank.
Episode: Khartoum is Free, But the War Rages On - Updates on the War in Sudan
Justin Salhani
Beirut-based journalist who recently wrote about the new Central Bank governor for Al Jazeera English.
Al Jazeera English
Episode: Lebanon's New Central Bank Governor - Why it matters

Hosts

Ayman Makarem
Co-host and From The Periphery collective member; long-running host with deep involvement in regional analysis and activism.
Elia Ayoub
Co-host and discussion host; frequent contributor to regional activism and analysis.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • A vital resource

    I really appreciate the work being done to put this podcast together, and to make accessible the perspectives of people on the ground, and within political movements that are not being effectively covered by more mainstream news sources. I’ve really enjoyed every episode, and am glad to hear from each guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DIBmusic
    United Statesa year ago
  • Indispensable

    Voices of activists, journalists, and people mainly from the global south; covering topics important to them, from their perspective. A necessary alternative and corrective to the content of western ‘mainstream’ media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    public4jbh
    United Kingdoma year ago

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A valuable alternative that centers voices from the global south and marginalized movements.
Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis and the emphasis on mutual aid and solidarity.
The host team surfaces ground-level perspectives from activists and journalists operating outside mainstream coverage.

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Parallel Silences, Armenian Genocide Studies, Gaza & U.S. Academia
Q: How does Gaza echo historical challenges in Armenian Genocide Studies and shape the field's ethical obligations?
Gaza mirrors historic denial and political pressure, highlighting the field's ethical imperative to bear witness and document genocide while navigating pressures from funders and political actors who want to limit discussion or frame it as non-political.
Parallel Silences, Armenian Genocide Studies, Gaza & U.S. Academia
Q: Could you walk us through what happened with the Gaza resolution and the vote within the Armenian Studies association?
The resolution was drafted by Keny and Rachel, went through committee and revision, and initially looked like it might pass, but in the last week the vote turned and it did not pass. They surveyed members, but the data was not analyzed and the process was left unresolved for the time being.

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A global-angled show centers on activists, journalists, and scholars pushing back against mainstream narratives. Episodes span Middle East conflicts, resistance movements, and diasporic solidarities, often linking on-the-ground realities with historical memory, humanitarian concerns, and grassroots organizing. Guests typically bring regional expertise, intimate perspectives from conflict zones, and a commitment to social justice, mutual aid, and anti-imperialist critique. The format tends to mix roundtables with solo readings and analysis, producing a conversation that's both policy-conscious and human-centered. A notable strength is its willingness to surface marginalized viewpoints and complex narratives beyond conventional coverage, maki... more

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