| 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 illegal migration, or whether Ukraine, China, the Middle East, the questions surrounding that Trump 2nd term are many and pressing. Without doubt, Israel, Palestine and particularly the ongoing attacks on Gaza and Lebanon are high amongst those questions, as well as the normalization process which Trump launched in his first term.

Few are more capable of dissecting America and forecasting what the world can expect, than Professor Sami Al-Arian, who sits with Anas Altikriti to discuss these questions and more. 

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Guests:

| Prof. Sami Al-Arian, Director of the Centre for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) at Zaim University in Istanbul

| 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 illegal migration, or whether Ukraine, China, the Middle East, the questions surrounding that Trump 2nd term are many and pressing. Without doubt, Israel, Palestine and particularly the ongoing attacks on Gaza and Lebanon are high amongst those questions, as well as the normalization process which Trump launched in his first term.
Few are more capable of dissecting America and forecasting what the world can expect, than Professor Sami Al-Arian, who sits with Anas Altikriti to discuss these questions and more. 
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Guests:
| Prof. Sami Al-Arian, Director of the Centre for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) at Zaim University in Istanbul

Trump 2.0 - Implications for the US and the World | 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 has been met with a widespread response from almost all sectors of Australian civil society.

In this episode, Anas Altikriti discusses with three Australian activists, their respective involvement in the pro-Palestine movement and their takes on the future thereof as well as of Australian politics, with local and federal elections looming.

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Guests:

| Tasnim Sammak, of Free Palestine Coalition and with Unionists for Palestine
| Sarah Baarini, Board member of the Islamic Council of Victoria and Community Activist
| Monica Compo, a member of Unionists for Palestine and ASU for Palestine

| 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 has been met with a widespread response from almost all sectors of Australian civil society.
In this episode, Anas Altikriti discusses with three Australian activists, their respective involvement in the pro-Palestine movement and their takes on the future thereof as well as of Australian politics, with local and federal elections looming.
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Guests:
| Tasnim Sammak, of Free Palestine Coalition and with Unionists for Palestine | Sarah Baarini, Board member of the Islamic Council of Victoria and Community Activist | Monica Compo, a member of Unionists for Palestine and ASU for Palestine

Australian society and the response to a genocide | 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 fascinating for a number of reasons, not least because of the decades long involvement of both with bringing to Australia’s attention the crime of occupation in Palestine, and the attempt to make the issue of Palestine a political point of debate.

Anas Altikriti talks with the both of them and discusses the impact of the Gaza genocide on the coming local and federal Australian elections.

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Guests:

| Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance Councillor
| Mohammad Helmy, Muslim campaigner and activist 

| 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 fascinating for a number of reasons, not least because of the decades long involvement of both with bringing to Australia’s attention the crime of occupation in Palestine, and the attempt to make the issue of Palestine a political point of debate.
Anas Altikriti talks with the both of them and discusses the impact of the Gaza genocide on the coming local and federal Australian elections.
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Guests:
| Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance Councillor | Mohammad Helmy, Muslim campaigner and activist

Campaigning for Palestine & Australian Politics | 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 Muslims and Australia as a whole.

Dr. Zacharia Matthews is clearly passionate about his vocation, when discussing Islamic Education with Anas Altikriti.

Not only the brilliant achievements which he proudly speaks of, but also the challenges which cause him deep concern, particularly in terms of the role learners will assume within and at the helm of Australia in the future in all walks of life.

 He also talks about the impact of Islamic education and Islamic schools on Australian society and what real value and benefit this brings to the entire country.

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Guests:

| Dr. Zachariah Matthews, Educational Expert and Headteacher

| 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 Muslims and Australia as a whole.
Dr. Zacharia Matthews is clearly passionate about his vocation, when discussing Islamic Education with Anas Altikriti.
Not only the brilliant achievements which he proudly speaks of, but also the challenges which cause him deep concern, particularly in terms of the role learners will assume within and at the helm of Australia in the future in all walks of life.
 He also talks about the impact of Islamic education and Islamic schools on Australian society and what real value and benefit this brings to the entire country.
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Guests:
| Dr. Zachariah Matthews, Educational Expert and Headteacher

Islamic Education in Australia | 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 and whoever you speak to, there’s no denying the impact that Gaza has had on every discussion and every event. With the council elections ongoing and the federal elections expected sometime early next year, politics plays a big part in those discussions.

While there appears to be a division of sorts in tactical positioning, the fact remains that now more than ever before, Australian Muslims want real and effective change.

Ramia Abdo Sultan is perfectly positioned to shed light on this and other issues with Anas Altikriti, being a lawyer, a community activist and a leading figure in the pro-Palestine campaign.

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Guests:

| Ramia Abdo Sultan, Lawyer and community activist

| 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 and whoever you speak to, there’s no denying the impact that Gaza has had on every discussion and every event. With the council elections ongoing and the federal elections expected sometime early next year, politics plays a big part in those discussions.
While there appears to be a division of sorts in tactical positioning, the fact remains that now more than ever before, Australian Muslims want real and effective change.
Ramia Abdo Sultan is perfectly positioned to shed light on this and other issues with Anas Altikriti, being a lawyer, a community activist and a leading figure in the pro-Palestine campaign.
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Guests:
| Ramia Abdo Sultan, Lawyer and community activist

Gaza and the Politics 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 collective goals.

Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman is a prominent figure in the life of the Australian Muslims, and since his appointment as President of Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), in Australian life in general. He discusses with visiting Anas Altikriti, the challenges and the opportunities, and speaks of the tools which could be employed to see the Muslim community attain its full potential.

He also describes the variant opinions on the looking Federal Elections, and what that might mean for Australia’s Muslims and overall society.

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Guests:

| Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman, President of ANIC

| 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 collective goals.
Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman is a prominent figure in the life of the Australian Muslims, and since his appointment as President of Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), in Australian life in general. He discusses with visiting Anas Altikriti, the challenges and the opportunities, and speaks of the tools which could be employed to see the Muslim community attain its full potential.
He also describes the variant opinions on the looking Federal Elections, and what that might mean for Australia’s Muslims and overall society.
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Guests:
| Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman, President of ANIC

The Challenges and Opportunities of Australian Muslims | 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 packaging.

PreventWatch was established ten years ago, after it became clear that the government’s anti-extremism strategy was yielding far far more problems than positive outcomes, as well as stigmatising British Muslims and creating divisions within society as a whole.

Anas Altikriti discusses with Dr. Layla Aitlhadj on what Prevent really entails, how it impacts children whether at school or even at home, breaks up families and creates a society riddled with suspicion, fear and inability to express or think freely.

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Guests:

| Dr. Layla Aitlhadj, Director, PreventWatch 

| 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 packaging.
PreventWatch was established ten years ago, after it became clear that the government’s anti-extremism strategy was yielding far far more problems than positive outcomes, as well as stigmatising British Muslims and creating divisions within society as a whole.
Anas Altikriti discusses with Dr. Layla Aitlhadj on what Prevent really entails, how it impacts children whether at school or even at home, breaks up families and creates a society riddled with suspicion, fear and inability to express or think freely.
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Guests:
| Dr. Layla Aitlhadj, Director, PreventWatch

PreventWatch; Ten Years On | 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 recent far-right racist riots and how they are likely to manifest in the coming days, weeks and probably even years.

They discuss how the target of racists are Muslims, and how this emerged and developed so that Islamophobia became almost normalized across the board.

The role of the new Labour government in combatting, or indeed exacerbating this issue is also discussed, with a look at the role that the Gaza protests had on the collective response to the racists.

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Guests:

| Weyman Bennett, Co-Convenor of Stand Up to Racism

| 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 recent far-right racist riots and how they are likely to manifest in the coming days, weeks and probably even years.
They discuss how the target of racists are Muslims, and how this emerged and developed so that Islamophobia became almost normalized across the board.
The role of the new Labour government in combatting, or indeed exacerbating this issue is also discussed, with a look at the role that the Gaza protests had on the collective response to the racists.
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Guests:
| Weyman Bennett, Co-Convenor of Stand Up to Racism

The Far Right, Racism & Islamophobia | 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? 

Whilst Islamophobia has been a much discussed topic in recent years, very few would’ve predicted the scenes and the scale of the riots that followed the Southport murders.

Little doubt that politics and politicians have a role in either stemming or stoking racist sentiments and expressions, it was clear that politics was at the heart of troubles which saw children as young as 11 convicted of racist criminality targeting Muslim communities, mosques as well as police forces attempting to push back.

Sabby Dhalu talks to Anas Altikriti about how matters escalated in the way they did and what we can hope for a future under the new Labour government.

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Guests:

| Sabby Dhalu, Co-Convenor of Stand Up to Racism

| 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? 
Whilst Islamophobia has been a much discussed topic in recent years, very few would’ve predicted the scenes and the scale of the riots that followed the Southport murders.
Little doubt that politics and politicians have a role in either stemming or stoking racist sentiments and expressions, it was clear that politics was at the heart of troubles which saw children as young as 11 convicted of racist criminality targeting Muslim communities, mosques as well as police forces attempting to push back.
Sabby Dhalu talks to Anas Altikriti about how matters escalated in the way they did and what we can hope for a future under the new Labour government.
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Guests:
| Sabby Dhalu, Co-Convenor of Stand Up to Racism

Is Racism Back in Britain? | 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 Ottomans on the entire world, and not only in the regions of Anatolia and the Near East, is remarkable. The 500-year history of the regional and arguably global domination is full of significant events, developments, challenges and achievements on virtually every section of human interaction.

It’s rise, but equally, it’s fall, and the role of the rising West, the Arab Revolution make for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Yakoob Ahmed.

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Guests:

| Yakoob Ahmed, Lecturer in Ottoman Studies

| 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 Ottomans on the entire world, and not only in the regions of Anatolia and the Near East, is remarkable. The 500-year history of the regional and arguably global domination is full of significant events, developments, challenges and achievements on virtually every section of human interaction.
It’s rise, but equally, it’s fall, and the role of the rising West, the Arab Revolution make for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Yakoob Ahmed.
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Guests:
| Yakoob Ahmed, Lecturer in Ottoman Studies

What did the Ottomans Ever do for the World? | 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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