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.
Yemen And The Houthis Part I
The Saudi-led coalition has pummeled Yemen with airstrikes, leading to thousands of deaths. Many people blame Saudi Arabia for the high death toll in Yemen, but what role did the Houthis play?
Who are the Houthis in the first place? And how did they rise to power in Yemen?
This episode explores the history of Yemen and how it came to be a nation torn into many pieces.