The story of the interaction between the Ismaili Assassins, Salahuddeen al-Ayubi, and the Mongols.
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.
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.
The Songhai Empire: Sunni Ali And Askia Muhammad
As the Mali Empire declines, another is on the rise. In the forgotten city of Gao, the Sunni Dynasty emerges to make the Songhay Empire the dominant force in West Africa.
The Mali Empire: Sundiata And Mansa Musa
In this episode, we’re going to explore the origins of the Empire of Mali. We’ll also take a look at two of its most popular rulers: Sundiata and Mansa Musa.
Gao And Ghana
The first in a series to look at the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. In this episode, we will introduce the series and take an in-depth look at the city-state of Gao and the rise and fall of the Ghana Empire.
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.