Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini
British–Iranian peace strategist and founder/CEO of the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN), noted for work on women, peace and security and for advising on international conflict resolution.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 47min
“Liberate Their Bodies From Their Souls”: The Lies That Sell the Iran War
Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini, peace strategist and founder of ICAN, warns against using human-rights rhetoric to justify bombing and outlines environmental and civilian risks. Afif Nessouli, Beirut-based reporter, describes mass displacement, destroyed neighborhoods, and Lebanese fears of occupation. The conversation focuses on regional decimation, escalation drivers, and the real costs of calling for ‘liberation’ by force.
Mar 5, 2026 • 53min
“No Winston Churchill”: is the special relationship over?
Sanam Naraghi Anderlini MBE, British–Iranian peace strategist and founder of ICAN, explains the human cost and legal questions around the Middle East escalation. She discusses targeted strikes on civilians, how such tactics fuel extremism, and diplomatic alternatives to further conflict. The conversation also links the crisis to UK policy, economic fallout and asylum rule changes.
Jan 9, 2026 • 38min
Negotiating a Place for Women at the Peace Table
Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini, founder of the International Civil Society Action Network and a leading voice in peacebuilding, shares her transformative journey in advocating for women's roles in peace processes. She discusses how witnessing crises and journalism shaped her mission, leading to the historic U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325. Sanam highlights the importance of women's perspectives in conflict and the ongoing struggle to ensure their voices are not sidelined. Her engaging anecdotes reveal both the victories and the challenges still faced in the quest for true gender equality in peace and security.
