

Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the Threat to the West | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution
Jan 22, 2025
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, an activist and author renowned for her advocacy of free speech and women's rights, dives into critical issues facing the West. She discusses the influence of tribalism on identity in Somalia and the hurdles women face there. Hirsi Ali critiques the West's missteps in Afghanistan, emphasizing the clash of civilizations. She also explores the need for reform within Islam and shares her personal journey from atheism to Christianity. The conversation covers the implications of immigration policies and challenges posed by contemporary ideologies.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Clan Challenges and Women's Rights in Somalia
03:05 • 6min
Lessons from Afghanistan: Missteps and Consequences
09:02 • 7min
Reforming Islam: A Path to Modernity
16:20 • 21min
From Atheism to Faith
37:10 • 10min
The Consequences of Immigration Policies and Political Hypotheticals
47:03 • 4min