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Recent Guests

Moudhy Al-Rashid
Honorary Fellow at the University of Oxford's Wolfson College specializing in the language and history of ancient Mesopotamia.
University of Oxford
Episode: Moudhy Al-Rashid, "Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History" (W.W. Norton, 2025)
Hamid Dabashi
Scholar and author of "After Savagery, Gaza, Genocide, and the Illusion of Western Civilization"
Columbia University
Episode: Hamid Dabashi, "After Savagery: Gaza, Genocide, and the Illusion of Western Civilization" (Haymarket, 2025)
Michael Kinnamon
Author of 'A Rooftop in Jerusalem', a novel about a love story set against the socio-political backdrop of Israel.
Kohler Books
Episode: Philip Graubart, "Here There Is No Why" and Michael Kinnamon, "A Rooftop in Jerusalem"
Philip Graubart
Author of 'Here There Is No Why', a novel exploring themes of trauma and memory within the Holocaust context.
Kohler Books
Episode: Philip Graubart, "Here There Is No Why" and Michael Kinnamon, "A Rooftop in Jerusalem"
Hannah Pool
Senior researcher at the Max Planck Institute of the Study of Societies and author of "The Game: The Economy of Undocumented Migration from Afghanistan to Europe"
Max Planck Institute of the Study of Societies
Episode: Hannah Pool, "The Game: The Economy of Undocumented Migration from Afghanistan to Europe" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Dr. Georgios Tsourous
Author and anthropologist
Gorgias Press
Episode: Georgios Tsourous, "Orthodox Choreographies: Boundaries, Borders and Materiality in Jerusalem's Old City" (Gorgias Press, 2024)
Dr. Rosemary Admiral
Assistant Professor of History at the University of Texas at Dallas, her work focuses on the pre-modern Middle East and Islamic Law.
University of Texas at Dallas
Episode: Rosemary Admiral, "Living Law: Women and Legality in Marinid Morocco" (Syracuse UP, 2025)
Dr. Gina Vale
Lecturer of criminology at the University of Southampton, author of "The Unforgotten Women of the Islamic State"
University of Southampton
Episode: Gina Vale, "The Unforgotten Women of the Islamic State" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Elizabeth Imber
Author of Uncertain Empire, Jews, Nationalism, and the Fate of British Imperialism
Stanford University Press
Episode: Elizabeth E. Imber, "Uncertain Empire: Jews, Nationalism, and the Fate of British Imperialism" (Stanford UP, 2025)

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Nina
Host of New Books Network, focusing on various scholarly discussions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Fantastic show!

    Always fascinating, and makes me want to do Middle Eastern Studies at uni!! The range of guests is especially fantastic, and the interview is in-depth, but accessible. Some audio quality problems, but otherwise always excellent

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Ioana Emy Matesan, "The Violence Pendulum: Tactical Change in Islamist Groups in Egypt and Indonesia" (Oxford UP, 2020)
Q: Can the framework developed for Islamist groups be applied to non-religious groups like the PKK in Turkey?
Yes, the framework is transferable to other groups that may be based on different principles, such as nationalism or other ideologies.
Ioana Emy Matesan, "The Violence Pendulum: Tactical Change in Islamist Groups in Egypt and Indonesia" (Oxford UP, 2020)
Q: What factors affect the contradictory outcomes of repression leading to both escalation and de-escalation?
The timing of oppression in relation to a group's lifecycle and their existing justifications for violence play critical roles in determining whether repression escalates or de-escalates violence.
Ioana Emy Matesan, "The Violence Pendulum: Tactical Change in Islamist Groups in Egypt and Indonesia" (Oxford UP, 2020)
Q: What does it mean to describe Islamic organizations as both principled and pragmatic?
It means that while they have strategic goals, their actions are also motivated by deep religious convictions and principles that influence their tactics.
Mahboob Qirvanian and Behnaz Mirzai, "Life of an Enslaved African in the Ottoman Empire and Iran" (U Toronto Press, 2025)
Q: Can you tell us how he became free and then what did he do afterwards?
He was purchased by Iranian leaders and seemed to be treated more as a servant within the family he served, receiving an education and eventually living a relatively free life.
Mahboob Qirvanian and Behnaz Mirzai, "Life of an Enslaved African in the Ottoman Empire and Iran" (U Toronto Press, 2025)
Q: To set this in, just tell us who Mahboob Qirvani was, where was he from, when was he enslaved, and how did he end up?
Mahboob Qirvani was an enslaved African born in Tunisia. He was enslaved at a very young age and later sold and brought to the Middle East, eventually ending up in Iran.

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This podcast features in-depth interviews with scholars specializing in Middle Eastern studies, focusing primarily on their recent publications. The conversations illuminate a range of topics, including historical narratives, political dynamics, cultural identities, and women's rights within the Middle Eastern context. Episodes often highlight the contributors' unique perspectives, drawn from extensive research and personal experiences, making complex subjects accessible to a broader audience. Notably, the series emphasizes the importance of contemporary scholarship in understanding both the rich history and current issues facing the region, making it a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in the intricacies of M... more

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