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 roo ...
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Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews facilitated by Dr. T. V. Paul, James McGill Professor in International Relations at McGill University and the Founding Director of the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change. Scholars such as Dr. Steven Pinker from Harvard University, as well as Dr. Michael Barnett from George Washington University, are interviewed on the subject of peaceful change in contemporary world politics to better comprehend the complexity of the modern-d ...
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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 Taliban-controlled regions. Why are madrassa students often stigmatized, and …
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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 guest is Dr. Casey Babb, a Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier …
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Season 1. Episode 3. Faith Under Totalitarianism
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22:11What 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 Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) in Islamabad. Dr. Salman shares insights into a unique definition of totalitarianism …
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Season 1. Episode 2. Islam Doesn’t Need Totalitarianism
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32:34Mr. 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 to highlight the harmful impact on perceptions of Muslim societies while calling for tolerance an…
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Season 1. Episode 1. Authoritarian Rule: Impacts on Society
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35:48Authoritarian Rule: Impacts on Society 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 at Atlas Network and a renowned adv…
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Dr. G. John Ikenberry on Liberal Internationalism and World Order
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45:19Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and Dr. John Ikenberry, Albert G. Milbank Professor of Politics and International Affairs, engages in a lively discussion on Dr. Ikenberry's forthcoming b…
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Dr. Deborah W. Larson on Chinese and Russian Status Quests
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35:38Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and Dr. Deborah Welch Larson, Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, engage in a discussion on Dr. Larson's most rec…
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Dr. John E. Mueller on War, Peace and the American Foreign Policy
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36:56Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and Dr. John E. Mueller, the Woody Hayes Senior Research Scientist at the Mershon Center, Ohio State University engage in a discussion on the upcoming boo…
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Dr. Amitav Acharya on Civilization, International Politics and World Order
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27:41Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and Dr. Amitav Acharya, Distinguished Professor at the American University School of International Service, as well as UNESCO Chair in Transnational Chall…
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Dr. Benny Miller on the Historical Trajectory of U.S. Presidencies
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26:03Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and Dr. Benny Miller, Professor of International Relations at the University of Haifa, engages in a stimulating discussion on the historical trajectory of…
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Dr. Christian Reus-Smit on Multiculturalism, Diversity and Globalization
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36:37Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and Dr. Christian Reus-Smit, Professor of International Relations at the University of Queensland, engages in a lively discussion on multiculturalism, div…
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Dr. Jennifer Welsh on the Individualization of War (IOW)
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30:25Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and the James McGill Professor of International Relations at McGill University, interviews Dr. Jennifer Welsh, McGill Professor and the Canada 150 Researc…
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Dr. Janice Stein on New Technologies in the Globalized World
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16:09Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and the James McGill Professor of International Relations at McGill University, interviews Dr. Janice Stein, the Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management…
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Dr. Scott Sagan and Dr. Vipin Narang on the Future of Nuclear Order
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24:15Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and the James McGill Professor of International Relations at McGill University, interviews Dr. Scott Sagan, Caroline S.G. Munro Professor of Political Sci…
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Dr. Michael Barnett on Contemporary Humanitarianism and Security Networks
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28:25Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and the James McGill Professor of Political Science at McGill University, interviews Dr. Michael Barnett, author of “The Empire of Humanity: A History of …
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Dr. Steven Pinker on Human Nature and Historical Progress
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24:28Conversations on Peaceful Change is a series of interviews initiated by the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC). On this occasion, Dr. T.V. Paul, the Founding Director of GRENPEC and the James McGill Professor of Political Science at McGill University, interviews Dr. Steven Pinker, author of "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason,…
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