Authoritarian regimes are no longer relying only on force; they are weaponizing technology to control what people see, hear, and even think. From censorship and firewalls to sophisticated propaganda, the digital space has become a battlefield where power is
Why are more and more young people around the world being drawn to extreme ideas and radical groups? What role does ideology play in today’s totalitarian regimes, and is it still the driving force behind authoritarian control? And did
What happens when centuries-old interpretations of Islamic governance continue to shape political systems in today’s world, often at odds with democracy, human rights, and gender equality? Across regions, from Iran to Afghanistan and beyond, movements draw on Islamic political
The rise of extremist groups and radicalization in Afghanistan and the broader region has deep and complex roots, shaped by a confluence of historical, political, and social factors. The Soviet invasion in the 1970s and the subsequent war with
What lies behind the stark educational divide in Afghanistan, where madrassas outnumber schools and rote learning prevails over true understanding? In this powerful episode of the Scholarly Podcast, we explore the influence of madrassas on extremism and gender dynamics
In this episode, we will delve into the complex world of extremist mindsets. We will explore how ideologies, religion, social and political influences, and digital media impact radicalization, and will discuss effective strategies for countering and de-radicalizing extremists. Our
What defines totalitarianism, and how can its tenets be found in democratic societies? In this exclusive podcast, WAEN hosts Dr. Ali Salman, the founder and CEO of the Islam and Liberty Network and head of policy research at the
Mr. Mustafa Akyol recently honored our podcast with a profound discussion on extremism and its distorted association with Islam. In this episode, Mr. Akyol reveals how extremists distort Islamic teachings to justify violence, using Iran as a case study
In an era where power runs unchecked, authoritarianism thrives, deeply embedding itself in societies, eroding freedoms, and shaping lives without accountability. In this riveting episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom G. Palmer, Executive Vice President for International Programs
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