Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, co-founder of Ideas Beyond Borders, discusses his nonprofit's mission to promote freedom and market economics in the Middle East. He shares inspiring stories of entrepreneurs in Kurdistan and the effects of recent violence on regional peace efforts. Al Mutar reflects on growing up in Baghdad, addresses challenges like censorship, and highlights the importance of education for girls in Afghanistan. The conversation explores the complexities of U.S. intervention and the hope for liberalism amid prevailing authoritarianism.