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Akbar Ahmed

@askakbar

Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University and former Pakistani High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland. Wilson Center Global Fellow.

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linkhttps://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/akbar.cfm calendar_today27-04-2009 15:37:10

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Dr Andre Singer for his documentary on the Pathans interviewed me as South Waziristan Political Agent in the PA's bungalow in Tank. x.com/i/status/17615…

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In homage to the early bloom of cherry blossoms this Spring in Washington DC. My poem "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White." youtube.com/watch?v=LEQh5l…

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David Kilcullen, considered a world authority on modern guerrilla warfare, he was senior advisor to General David Petraeus in Iraq.

David Kilcullen, considered a world authority on modern guerrilla warfare, he was senior advisor to General David Petraeus in Iraq.
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A marvelous and inspiring evening of sober music and thought. The interfaith panel at the National Cathedral 15 April evening consisted of Senior Rabbi Susan Shankman, Akbar Ahmed, Senior Rabbi Bruce Lustig, Mona Golabek and Dean Randy Hollerith of the Cathedral (left to

A marvelous and inspiring evening of sober music and thought. The interfaith panel at the National Cathedral 15 April evening  consisted of Senior Rabbi Susan Shankman, Akbar Ahmed, Senior Rabbi Bruce Lustig, Mona Golabek and Dean Randy Hollerith of the Cathedral  (left to
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From "Scotland Speaks" with Alex Salmond: "A VOICE OF REASON AMID THE STORM A full-scale conflagration is now threatening in the Middle East, in addition to the slaughter in Gaza. Alex interviews the man who, over the last quarter of a century, has sought reconciliation and

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My old school Burn Hall cites me as “Hallian excellence” to engender pride. Makes me feel pride - and deeply humble.

My old school Burn Hall cites me as “Hallian excellence” to engender pride. Makes me feel pride - and deeply humble.
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Shocked to hear of the passing of the great Alex Salmond. He was a man with a big heart and inclusive vision of the world. He will be sorely missed. He was a compassionate and kind friend and human being. I will always remember that he gave great support to me whether launching

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The film of my play Gandhi and Jinnah Return Home was shown at SOAS in London, yesterday. na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

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I recounted my days in Baluchistan and narrated how Nawab Akbar Bugti, the charismatic Baluch leader, discussed the works of the great Arab historian Ibn Khaldun while in the mountains of Dera Bugti. Those were different days and different times. Read the excellent article by

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Frankie Martin and I wrote an article for the The Wilson Center in light of the worsening situation in Afghanistan. Under a new administration, we still have the ability to foster positive change in Afghanistan with solid governance. We cannot allow the mistakes of the past to

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In memory of H.H. The Aga Khan The passing of the Aga Khan is not just the loss of a great soul but an irreparable loss for humanity. In his personal attributes of compassion and respect for knowledge he symbolized the dialogue of civilizations. I had the privilege of meeting the

In memory of H.H. The Aga Khan
The passing of the Aga Khan is not just the loss of a great soul but an irreparable loss for humanity. In his personal attributes of compassion and respect for knowledge he symbolized the dialogue of civilizations.
I had the privilege of meeting the