Hamid Dabashi

Professor of Iranian studies and comparative literature at Columbia University, offering insights into the Iranian Revolution and its impact.

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Jan 9, 2025 • 23min

What is Jimmy Carter’s global legacy?

Hamid Dabashi, a Professor of Iranian studies at Columbia University, shares insights on the Iranian Revolution's impact during Jimmy Carter's presidency. Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq, offers a Palestinian perspective on Carter's legacy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They discuss the complexities of Carter's foreign policy, from the 1979 hostage crisis to his commitment to humanitarian efforts. The conversation highlights the importance of reevaluating his legacy in the context of modern leadership ethics and global peace.

Dec 31, 2023 • 55min

578 Chapters (with Nicholas Dames) | My Last Book (with Hamid Dabashi)

Nicholas Dames discusses the segmented history of books and the origins of chapters. Hamid Dabashi shares his choice for the last book he will ever read. Topics include the definition and characteristics of chapters, the multinational phenomenon of chaptering, and the significance of Kililavadimna in transcending language barriers.