Did Pakistan Truly Achieve Freedom? | Hybrid Regimes | Modernization | Dr. Ilhan Niaz | Ep 211
In this episode, Uzair talks to Dr. Ilhan Niaz about where Pakistan stands today and the nature of the...
Sheikh Hasina Loses Power | Role of Foreign Powers | Gen-Z Engagement | Amb. Shamsher M. Chowdhury
In this episode, Uzair talks to Amb. Shamsher Mubin Chowdhury about what led to the collapse of the Hasina...
Balochistan Protests | Gwadar Tensions | Missing Persons in Pakistan | Dr. Mahvish Ahmad | Ep 209
Balochistan’s city of Gwadar has been the center of protests for the last few days. Roads and highways leading...
PTI Ban | Political Crisis | Establishment v. Judiciary | Internet Firewall | Zaigham Khan | Ep 208
In this episode, Uzair talks to Zaigham Khan about the ongoing polycrisis in Pakistan and the path forward. We...
Episode 207 – Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Rise | Iran-US Dynamic | Role of China and Russia | Faysal Itani
In this episode, Uzair talks to Faysal Itani about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. We talked about...
Episode 206 – Ban on PTI | Judiciary Confronts Establishment | Illegal Surveillance | Zahid Hussain
In this episode, Uzair talks to Zahid Hussain about the latest in Pakistan, where the Sharif government has announced...
Episode 205 – French Elections | What does the far-right want? | Impact on Geopolitics | Gilles Verniers
In this episode, Uzair talks to Gilles Verniers about the recent French parliamentary election results. With many expecting gridlock...
Episode 204 – US Policy Towards Gaza | Role of AIPAC in US Politics | Biden’s Debate Failure | Matt Duss
This episode is about assessing Joe Biden’s foreign policy as it relates to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. While...
Episode 203 – What is Azm-e-Istehkam? | TTP No-Go Areas in KPK | Chinese Pressure | Iftikhar Firdous
There has been a lot of confusion about the recently-announced Azm-e-Istehkam effort, which was initially dubbed as an operation...
Episode 202 – More Taxes on Pakistanis | No Cuts to Govt Spending | Electricity Bills | Ammar Khan
Shehbaz Sharif’s government has put forward a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year, setting off a debate on...
Episode 201 – Deadly Heatwaves in the Subcontinent | Urban Planning | Climate Change | Kathy B. McLeod
This year has seen more record-breaking heatwaves across the subcontinent, leading to immense loss of life and economic output....
Running 1,400km for Education | TCF | How to Get Funding for US Universities | Tabarak Rehman
In this episode, Uzair talks to Tabarak Rehman who is attempting to become the first person ever to run...