Why the UN Failed Bosnia | IHP 7-11

The Assassination of Caliph Walid II serves as the violent climax to an era of mounting tension, marking the definitive start of the Third Fitna civil war. This episode explores the roots of this collapse, beginning with the Early History and Passive Protest of Sufism, where figu ... Show More

Host Majid and guest Muttaqi Ismail discuss recent US enforcement actions—ICE and Border Patrol raids, the killing in Minneapolis, and community reactions—placing these events in the context of immigrant communities, politics, and public protest. They also cover how social media, ... Show More

In this episode of the Islamic History Podcast, we explore the Umayyad Caliphate’s growing instability during 121–122 AH. From failed Byzantine campaigns to major rebellions in Iraq and North Africa, the empire's reliance on Syrian troops reaches a breaking point. 

Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has committed to preventing world wars. However, recent and devastating conflicts, like the wars in Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere, have brought the UN's shortcomings on this front into high relief. Is the United Nations capable of pre ... Show More

Maria Margaronis explores the legacy of Gavrilo Princip, the Bosnian Serb whose shots sparked the Great War. His deeds, memory and legacy remain contested in the Balkans and beyond. 

<p>The Bosnian genocide is a testament to the resilience of Islam—and a reminder that Gaza will overcome too. <br/><br/>Listen to Dr. Omar Suleiman as he visits Bosnia and reflects on the stories of survivors and the atrocities of Srebrenica 30 years later, where bones are still ... Show More

<p>From 1992-1995, Bosnia endured a brutal ethno-religious war, as Bosnian Serbs ethnically cleansed their Muslim neighbors in the east of the country. The 1995 Dayton Accords, brokered by the United States, ended the conflict, and created a unique power-sharing arrangement betwe ... Show More

<p>On June 19th, reports began to emerge of a mass atrocity in the Ethiopian region of Oromia committed against members of the Amhara ethnic group. This latest attack fits into a broader pattern of ethnic violence in Ethiopia since the outbreak of civil war in November 2020.</p> ... Show More

<p>In the first episode of <em>Hold Your Fire</em>’s new season, Richard Atwood is joined by Richard Gowan, Crisis Group’s UN director, to speak about the UN General Assembly high-level week and the UN’s global role. They look at how the UN has responded to the Gaza war and confl ... Show More

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’re examining a tragic and complex conflict in African history—the beginning of the Nigerian Civil War. This conflict, also known as the Biafra War, marked a significant chapter in Nigeria's post-colonial history and had profound h ... Show More

<p> </p> <p><a href="https://sanctionstribunal.org/"><strong>The International People's Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades and Economic Coercive Measures</strong></a> condemns the Israeli assassination of Yasser Adnan Ibrahim al-Derawi, 31 year old attorney from Gaz ... Show More