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International Business, Geopolitical Risk, and Social Impact in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia

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  1. 12 MAR

    Iranian Kurds: Politics & Global Engagement

    Hejar Berenji speaks with Michael Scadden as the newly appointed representative for the PDKI (Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan) in Washington, DC. Mr. Berenji explains the past, present, and future priorities of the PDKI, discusses the newly formed coalition of Kurdish political parties in Rojhelat, and explores how political and strategic interests among Kurdish regions across the Middle East intersect and evolve. There is an inherent focus on global engagement, to ensure that the voices and aspirations of Iranian Kurds are understood by policymakers, international partners, and the broader global community as discussions about Iran’s future continue to develop. https://x.com/hejar_berenji https://x.com/pdkienglish https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/ https://x.com/mjscadden

    31 min

  2. 12 MAR

    Morocco & Israel with Mustapha Ezzarghani

    A discussion with Mustapha Ezzarghani, founder of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association, on Jewish history in Morocco, addressing antisemitism in the Arab world, political discourse between between the two countries, and opportunities for the future. https://x.com/Ezzarghani https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezzarghani/en https://www.facebook.com/moroccanisraelifriendshipassociation/

    49 min

  3. 26/11/2025

    Afghan Resistance with Ali Nazary

    An interview with Ali Nazary, Head of Foreign Relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, discussing the growing numbers of foreign terrorists being sponsored in Taliban controlled Afghanistan, women's rights, and how the international community can help.

    36 min

  4. 03/09/2025

    Urban Agriculture in the Middle East

    The realities of climate change impacts in the region now and in the future bring a sense of urgency to investing in the innovation and adoption of new technology and practices that reduce water usage and improve food sovereignty. Regional rivalries could benefit from collaboration as oil rich countries finance a variety of controlled climate and other resilient agriculture projects, while their neighbors build crucial talent pools and AI powered tools for precision operations. In this episode Henry Gordon-Smith, founder and CEO of Agritecture, goes into detail on his experiences, ideas, and data that raise both concern and hope with regards to trends, risks, and opportunities for urban agriculture in the MENA region. Henry Gordon-Smithhttps://www.agritecture.com/henry-gordon-smith Michael Scadden https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/

    51 min
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