In this episode, I sit down with Br. Zulfikar Sarosh and discuss more details about Pakistan’s history.
Most importantly, we dig into the history of Kashmir and the possible future for this troubled region.
A Conversation About Pakistan
I sit down with my teenage daughter Balquis and talk about a lot of random things. But we do eventually get around to talking about Pakistan.
The Three A’s Of Pakistan
There is a saying in Pakistan that the country is run by the Three A’s: Allah, the army and America.
Leading Up To The Soviet-Afghan War
Afghanistan always had a close relationshiop with Soviet Union
Many Afghans sent their children to USSR for education; these children would later start an Afghan communist party
Chechnya And Russia
Much of Chechnya’s history is based on its location. It is located in the Caucasus region, between the Black Sea […]
Read more
Sudan: Race And Religion
Modern history of Sudan begins in 1820 when Ibrahim Pasha, son of Egyptian ruler/governor Muhammad Ali, conquers much of the modern nation.
Read more
The Shah And The Ayatollah Part II
The Shah of Iran is unknowingly planting the seeds of rebellion. His secret police stifle political dissent. He’s dismissive of the religious community. He ignorant the effects of his economic policies.
The Shah And The Ayatollah Part I
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi became the Shah of Iran at twenty-two years of age. He would go from a powerless figurehead to one of the most powerful monarchs in the region.
Burma And The Rohingya
The Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar (formerly Burma) are one of the most persecuted people’s on the globe. They are not wanted in Burma nor in any other country. Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya live as refugees in Bangladesh and other countries.
Yemen And The Houthis Part II
With Sana’a under Houthi control, the beleaguered Yemeni government calls out for help. They request military intervention from the GCC nations.