About Scholarly

Scholarly | A Podcast for Defending Freedom & Countering Extremism & Authoritarianism
The Scholarly Podcast is hosted by Prof. Ahrar Ramizpoor, the President of the World Anti Extremism Network, and brings together a diverse range of voices from experts, thought leaders, and changemakers around the globe. Each episode focuses on cutting-edge insights, from combating authoritarianism to fostering and defending liberal democracy and pluralism, offering real-world solutions to dismantle the roots of radicalization.
Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, or simply someone eager to learn more, this podcast is your go-to resource for the latest innovations and research in addressing extremism and authoritarianism.
Available in English, Arabic, and Persian/Dari, the podcast aims to untangle how totalitarian regimes erode freedom and shares actionable insights on defending democracies. Broadcasting monthly, you can find us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, and our website.
Stay tuned for an enlightening journey into countering violence and promoting lasting change.
With special thanks for the support of our partner, Atlas Network.

Latest Episode

In the latest episode of Scholarly, global experts discuss the pressing challenges of extremism and authoritarianism, offering insights into safeguarding freedom and human rights in today’s world.

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Understanding Extremist Mindsets
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Recent Episodes

Discover expert insights on Scholarly, where discussions focus on defending freedom, countering extremism, and promoting human rights.

Meet the Host

Mohammad Abul Ahrar Ramizpoor

Ahrar Ramizpoor is the President of World Anti Extremism Netowk and a prominent Afghan freedom, peace and human rights activist who has served as lecturer at Kabul University, Sharia and Law faculties between 1991-2007 where he completed his BA studies on Islamic Jurisprudence and Law in 1990. Ramizpoor pursued his post graduate studies on Good Governance and Sharia in Birmingham University UK in 2005, International Human Rights Law at Nottingham University in 2010 and his MA degree on Gender and Women Studies from the Social Science Faculty of Kabul University in 2018. Read more ….