
Moazzam Begg
Senior director of CAGE and author of Enemy Combatant, offering insights on the Syrian revolution and Assad regime.
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Dec 8, 2024 • 47min
Assad Was a Tyrant, Not an Anti-Imperialist with Moazzam Begg
Moazzam Begg, senior director of CAGE and author of 'Enemy Combatant,' shares compelling insights on the Syrian revolution. He reveals the brutal reality of Bashar al-Assad's tyranny, contrasting it with the regime's self-portrayal as anti-imperialist. The conversation delves into the troubling history of Western collaboration with Assad's regime and the deceptive narratives surrounding Syrian opposition. Begg also discusses the complexities of empathy in global conflicts and the implications of ISIS on the Syrian struggle for freedom.

Jul 3, 2024 • 20min
How a notorious US prison still haunts Afghanistan
Former Bagram and Guantanamo detainee, Moazzam Begg, revisits the haunting Bagram Air Base where he witnessed terrible abuses. The episode explores the emotional scars of his experiences, reflections on torture, the efforts to secure release from Guantanamo, and the challenges faced by former detainees in Afghanistan amidst the Taliban's return to power.

Oct 20, 2023 • 54min
Gaza - The Propaganda War with Moazzam Begg
Moazzam Begg, former Guantanamo Bay detainee, discusses the propaganda war surrounding the conflict in Gaza. Topics include debunking propaganda efforts, dehumanization tactics, Labour Party's stance on Palestine, challenges in supporting Palestine, Palestinian-Israeli historical claims, and mistreatment of Christians in Palestine.