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TRT World Podcasts

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Israel
Palestine
United States
China
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Artificial Intelligence
Bangladesh
Turkey
Lamu Museum
Protests
Nobel Prize
Christianity
Donald Trump
Nepal
Humanitarianism
Conflict Of Interest
Council Of Nicaea
Rohingya
Social Media
Sultanate Of Oman

At TRT World, audiences can expect balanced, in-depth reporting with a focus on global responsibility. Headquartered in Istanbul, with four newsrooms located around the world, we bring you news coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TRT World is on your TV, bringing you live reports and documentaries. Online, you’ll find articles and podcasts, which means you can take the news with you on the... more

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Planted following the Nakba, millions of pine trees are now succumbing to fire and drought as the indigenous olive tree and others begin to reclaim their roots Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed

From Ukraine to Gaza to Iran, the old system of purchased protection is under pressure. This episode explores why sustainable security now depends less on military spending and more on resilience, alliances, industrial depth and strategic flexibility... more

Türkiye’s first overseas deep-sea drilling mission in Somalia could reshape not just energy markets, but geopolitics in the Horn of Africa. How did Türkiye build the capacity to get here? And can Somalia turn oil into long-term stability? Host/Produc... more

Türkiye’s month-long Mediterranean Lycian Way hiking trail’s real magic isn’t defined by its turquoise lagoons, ancient ruins, or cliff-top views—it’s the quiet, life-changing personal transformation that unfolds with every step Host/Producer: Afzal ... more

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Recent Guests

Selim Han Yeni Arjun
Political historian at Marmara University
Istanbul Marmara University
Episode: Has the killing of Ali Khamenei opened a Pandora’s box?
Kazim Alam
Author of the TRT World piece cited in the episode
TRT World
Episode: Has the killing of Ali Khamenei opened a Pandora’s box?
Rahim Farzam
Foreign policy analyst
Center for Iranian Studies (Ankara)
Episode: Has the killing of Ali Khamenei opened a Pandora’s box?
Salim Khan Yenny Arjun
Analyst commenting on red lines and copycat risks
Episode: Has the killing of Ali Khamenei opened a Pandora’s box?
Dr. Samah Jabr
A renowned Palestinian psychiatrist, author, and the former head of the mental health unit in the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Episode: Why Western mental health practice fails in Palestine | The HUMAN Line
Zulal Sema
Author of Guardians of Istanbul piece adapted for the episode
TRT World
Episode: Guardians of Istanbul: The four sacred watchers of the Bosphorus
Selil Kanhere
Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney, leading a group on information security and privacy.
UNSW Sydney
Episode: When codes rule the world
Dr. Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi
Teaches international relations at Tomasat University in Bangkok
Tomasat University
Episode: Thailand-Cambodia conflict explained
Zafer Dugu
Theology professor at Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir
Dokuz Eylul University
Episode: Why the origins of Christianity lead back to Türkiye

Host

Afzal Ahmed
Host of Allowed/Podcast guide, TRT World; primary presenter across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
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    Kara Menderes
    United States8 months ago

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Calm, clear hosting style that helps parse complex topics.
Insightful, balanced discussions that connect history to current events.
Thought-provoking analyses that illuminate underreported angles of global issues.
High-quality guests with credible expertise across geopolitics and policy.

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#123
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Apple Podcasts
#148
Brazil/News

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Why Western mental health practice fails in Palestine | The HUMAN Line
Q: How do you personally keep yourself from burnout or despair?
Dr. Jabr mentions that caring is not the problem, but it is crucial that others also care to share the burden.
Why Western mental health practice fails in Palestine | The HUMAN Line
Q: Can you walk us through how do you actually put that into practice?
Dr. Jabr explains that they face barriers in providing clinical care under constant threat and in unsafe conditions.
When codes rule the world
Q: Do you believe governments are prepared for these software-based infrastructure failures at national scales?
While governments are realizing the importance of managing software failures, there is a substantial lag in preparedness for these complex issues.
When codes rule the world
Q: From your perspective, when did software cross the threshold from being a tool to becoming a form of critical infrastructure?
Professor Kanhere discusses the gradual transition of software into critical infrastructure, particularly emphasizing the increase in reliance due to the pandemic.
Bolsonaro’s conviction and what it means for Brazil
Q: What happens to Bolsonaro now?
Unless his supporters manage to arrange a pardon for him, it is complicated to think that he would ever be able to run again.

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A global affairs program offering rigorous, balanced discussions on geopolitics, history, human rights, and international law. Episodes frequently dissect state power, regional conflicts, and diplomacy, often featuring subject-matter experts and historians who illuminate normative debates and policy implications. The show tends to center around accountability, deterrence, and the ethical dimensions of international events, with a track record of presenting multiple viewpoints from researchers, journalists, and policy analysts. A notable strength is its ability to connect historical context to contemporary crises, helping listeners understand complex issues beyond headlines.

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2. Kazim Alam
3. Rahim Farzam
4. Salim Khan Yenny Arjun
5. Dr. Samah Jabr
6. Zulal Sema
7. Selil Kanhere
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