The London Circle
The London Circle
The London Circle is a show that addresses issues relating to British takes on local, continental and global affairs. Anas Altikriti hosts a panel of experts every week to have an informal but detailed and deep conversation on the issue at hand.Social links:
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Trump 2.0 - Implications for the US and the World | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 21 Nov 2024 With Donald Trump achieving a landslide victory over Kamala Harris in the recent US Presidential elections, countless questions emerge regarding what the world, as well as the US itself, can expect from the next 4 years. Whether, the US economy or the issue of il…
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Australian society and the response to a genocide | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 14 Nov 2024 The genocide in Gaza has been met with a widespread societal reaction on many fronts and several levels in Australia. The question remains as to whether this reaction will create a permanent platform, or whether it is just a passing thing. The genocide in Gaza ha…
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Campaigning for Palestine & Australian Politics | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 08 Nov 2024 While the outrage over Gaza is palpable, the Australian government remains silent, and to many actively complicit with Israel in the crimes against the Palestinians. But things are changing, or are they? This discussion with Sue Bolton and Mohammad Helmy is fasci…
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Islamic Education in Australia | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 31 Oct 2024 Islamic schools are a prominent feature within Australian Muslim societies, and among the greatest success stories one can tell. However, there are immense challenges within the sector, particularly in attempting to provide an exemplary education to Australian Mus…
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Gaza and the Politics of Australian Muslims | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 24 Oct 2024 There’s no denying that Gaza has motivated Australian Muslims, and possibly the entire pro-Palestine movement in Australia to engage with the coming elections in an unprecedented manner. How though? And towards which direction and for what end? Wherever you go an…
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The Challenges and Opportunities of Australian Muslims | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 17 Oct 2024 As Australia goes through its council elections and braces for its Federal Elections, what are the main challenges they face, and what opportunities stand before them? Also, what are the political and non-political tools at their disposal to achieve their collecti…
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PreventWatch; Ten Years On | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 20 Sep 2024 For almost two decades, Prevent has been enforced by one UK government after another, as the main point of reference for combatting terrorism and extremism within Muslim youth, and encouraging social cohesion. However, not everything is as described on the packagi…
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The Far Right, Racism & Islamophobia | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 12 Sep 2024 With Far-Right riots dominating the news, the question of whether this spike in racist outbursts, is an abnormal occurrence and a blip on the radar or whether it’s a phenomenon that is here to stay for a while. Anas Altikriti talks with Weyman Bennett on the rece…
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Is Racism Back in Britain? | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 05 Sep 2024 Riots across the UK, accompanying a rhetoric adopted by politicians and sections of the media, strongly remind of the days when NF racists marched the streets of Britain and politicians declared racist viewpoints from prominent lecterns. Is this a return to that? …
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What did the Ottomans Ever do for the World? | The London Circle
| The London Circle | 22 Aug 2024 Over 500 years, the Ottomans were regarded as the greatest power in the world, with cultural, aesthetic, architectural influences as well as their military and political supremacy. But it’s never as simple as that, not does it just stop there. The impact of the …
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