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In the second part of this two-segment conversation, Sayed asks Dr. Sarmast about his upbringing, the inspiration to build a music school for the most disadvantaged kids, and why the country's art scene was so prolific when he grew up during the second half of the 20th century.

Guest: Ahmad Naser Sarmast
Guest Host: Sayed Madadi

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In this two-part conversation, Sayed talks to Ahmad Naser Sarmast, the founding director of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, now based in Portugal. They discuss how the school ended up in Portugal, what the future holds for it, and the life of the man at the heart of it all.

Guest: Ahmad Naser Sarmast
Guest Host: Sayed Madadi

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Sayed speaks with Malaiz Daud about non-violent movements in the Pashtun belt across Afghanistan-Pakistan borders. They discuss the historical resilience of movements such as PTM, their impact so far, and what it would take for Pashtuns in Afghanistan to mobilize is similar scale.

Malaiz Daud, a PhD researcher in Germany, has been following social non-violent movements in South Asia for years. He is currently working on a research and documentary project for the Asia Foundation about social movements among Pashtuns in the Afghanistan-Pakistan tribal areas.

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Sayed talks with climate and water expert Najibullah Sadid about climate change in Afghanistan, its socio-economic impacts, and potential policy interventions to address it.

Najibullah Sadid, PhD, is an Associate Researcher at the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute in Germany. His work focuses on transboundary rivers and sustainable resource management.

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Sayed talks with the author and historian, Dr. Waleed Ziad, about how complex Sufi networks in the Durrani empire connected south and Central Asia during the times of turmoil. The episode brings to the fore what these networks reveal about the region's past, particularly women authority, their role in society, and the politics of home-grown knowledge production.

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In this episode, we'll dive into Central Asia, a region teeming with enormous potential and global importance. Join us as we explore the ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, dissect the ramifications of the Ukraine conflict, and delve into the critical realm of energy and climate dynamics. Tune in for a deep and comprehensive discussion!

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