The Tripolitan

24/04/2022

رحم الله شهداء #طرابلس
رحم الله #لبنان

07/01/2022

Have you ever heard of Abkhazia? Not many people know about this rich territory filled with history and culture. In this episode, مراد عثمان باغ, a native Abkhazian, enlightens us about his homeland and discusses the power dynamics of being sandwiched between Georgia and Russia.

Meurad Osman is a student of knowledge, teacher, instructor, and freelance translator based in New Jersey. He comes from a Circassian background and is keen on maintaining his Islamic and Circassian identity.

Timeline
1:30 - Family History
8:52 - Occupation of Abkhazia
16:20 - Demographics
24:50 - Russian Imperialism
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The Tripolitan covers multiple topics that pertain to Islam, Islamic history, and socio-political issues dominating our times.
The Tripolitan can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!
Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/thetripolitan/episodes/An-Introduction-to-Islam-in-Abkhazia-e1cg2n7
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYOTR1xkUcg

Have you ever heard of Abkhazia? Not many people know about this rich territory filled with history and culture. In this episode, Meurad Osman, a native Abkhazian, enlightens us about his homeland and discusses the power dynamics of being sandwiched between Georgia and Russia. Meurad Osman is a stud...

11/09/2021

Dr. Riad Yamak (Tripoli's Mayor) → Bassam Mawlawi (Interior Minister) → Najib Mikati (Prime Minister); Three Tripolitans in a position of power that really destroys any kind of excuse regarding not seeing economic progress in , . #لبنان #طرابلس

25/08/2021

Kabul has fallen to the Taliban. In this episode, Sangar Paykhar, who is the host of the Afghan Eye Podcast, goes into the reasons the Taliban blitzkrieg was so successful while looking back at the conditions and regional politics that helped shape the events we see today in Afghanistan.

Sangar Paykhar was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is the host of the Afghan Eye Podcast. He arrived to the Netherlands at the age of 12 and is currently a freelance journalist. Paykhar is a graduate from the School of Governance & Global Affairs in the Hague.

Timeline
2:50 - Who are the Taliban?
18:20 - Taliban Hierarchy
31:25 - Why did Kabul fall?
42:00 - Iranian role in Afghanistan
51:45 - The Future of the Country
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The Tripolitan covers multiple topics that pertain to Islam, Islamic history, and socio-political issues dominating our times.

The Tripolitan can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!
Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/thetripolitan/episodes/Taliban-2-0--The-Road-Ahead-e16dle7
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BnqfzsIxEs&t=2642s

Kabul has fallen to the Taliban. In this episode, Sangar Paykhar, who is the host of the Afghan Eye Podcast, goes into the reasons the Taliban blitzkrieg was...

23/08/2021

On this day, Tripoli was rocked by two bombings that targeted the Salam and Taqwa Mosques. The likely perpetrators, the Eid clan's top leadership, had escaped to Syria leaving the victims with no justice. We hope to one day see justice implemented to its fullest extent.
رحم الله شهداء التقوى و السلام و حمى طرابلس من كل مكروه.

23/08/2021

22/08/2021

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“THREAD/ How a Christian from Tripoli, Lebanon helped rebuild the Grand Mosque in Tyre.”

15/08/2021

May Allah (swt) have mercy on the the victims of the blast. Gross negligence exacerbated by state collapse continues to curse the people of .

08/08/2021

This episode with TRT journalist and producer, Obaida Hitto, will delve into the rise of the YPG, its relation with the Kurdish and Arab populations, and the Syrian revolution.

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqBrPGkZRzw

Obaida Hitto is a Syrian-American journalist of Kurdish descent. He currently works at TRT, a Turkish news agency with an impressive global reach. Hitto has a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and is a Masters candidate in International Relations at Istanbul's Sabahettin University.

Timeline
4:20 - Who are the Kurds?
8:40 - YPG Crackdown on Kurdish Activists
17:20 - The SDF Experiment
25:25 - Turkish Operations in Northern Syria
34:45 - Future Predictions on YPG Viability
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Yamak’s “The Tripolitan” covers multiple topics that pertain to Islam, Islamic history, and socio-political issues dominating our times.

The Tripolitan can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!

This episode with TRT journalist and producer, Obaida Hitto, will delve into the rise of the YPG, its relation with the Kurdish and Arab populations, and the Syrian revolution. Obaida Hitto is a Syrian-American journalist of Kurdish descent. He currently works at TRT, a Turkish news agency with an i...

04/08/2021

Let's be absolutely clear about one thing: Iranian backed networks were responsible for the deadly Aug 4th Beirut blast. Any other point is tangential.
#بيروت #لبنان

31/07/2021

Keep the people of , in your prayers as massive fires sweep through the area. The Lebanese government has once again proven its uselessness with its inability to protect its citizens.

11/07/2021

30/06/2021

Listen to the son of the former Syrian Information Minister detail how Hafez Assad gave up the strategic Golan Heights to Israeli forces during the 1967 war. Full link in bio!

31/05/2021

What is taqiyya? How do Shia hadith scholars apply it in their texts? Check out this snippet of The Tripolitan's first episode!
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“What is taqiyya? How do Shia hadith scholars apply it in their texts? Check out this snippet from The Tripolitan's first episode with hadith student, ! https://t.co/7PtdZKrS8Y”

23/05/2021

Two days ago, we passed the anniversary of the Circassian Genocide. The Tripolitan did an episode with Circassian-American activist, Batter Kadkoy, and the genocide was among the many topics discussed. Click the link below to access the episode!

This episode, with the Circassian-American activist, Batter Kadkoy, will go into the history of the Circassian people and how events have shaped their community today, including attempts to save Circassia's language and culture amidst rising nationalism. Batter Kadkoy is a Circassian activist from t...

23/05/2021

An important one minute snippet from the latest episode of The Tripolitan with Yasser El Masri on Tripoli's historic role in the region. Follow us for more important content!
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“A snippet of latest episode with on Tripoli, Lebanon and its role in supporting the Palestinian cause while resisting Assad's occupation. Yasser goes into depth regarding Tripoli's many challenges and misconceptions it faces. Full episode tomorrow! https://t.co/lnTmA...

22/05/2021

The Tripolitan's latest episode with Yasser El Masri is now on YouTube! Check out the YouTube description for a quick summary of the episode as we delve into deep, societal, political, and economic issues facing Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all future episodes!

This episode with the native Tripolitan, Yasser El Masri, will look at a brief history of Tripoli, Lebanon, challenges, and misconceptions its natives face, ...

18/05/2021

This episode with the native Tripolitan, Yasser El Masri, will look at a brief history of Tripoli, Lebanon, challenges, and misconceptions its natives face, while dissecting its role within the modern Lebanese nation state.

Yasser El Masri was born and raised in Tripoli, Lebanon and is the founder of the online Tripoli-based outlet, Tripolicy - تريبوليسي. He has a BS in Architecture from the Beirut Arab University, an MS in Sustainable Design from the University of Texas at Austin and another MS in Architecture from Georgia Tech University, and currently working on his third MS in International Affairs and his PhD in Architecture from Georgia Tech University.

Timeline
3:30 - Tripoli and its Identity
8:40 - What is "Greater" Lebanon
16:20 - Economic Marginalization of Tripoli
24:30 - Classist Component of Tripolitan Social Fabric
32:30 - Negative Media Portrayal & Political Ties
39:00 - The Tripolicy Project
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M7aVT18yZ8

This episode with the native Tripolitan, Yasser El Masri, will look at a brief history of Tripoli, Lebanon, challenges, and misconceptions its natives face, while dissecting its role within the modern Lebanese nation state. Yasser El Masri was born and raised in Tripoli, Lebanon and is the founder o...