Wadah Khanfar

Wadah Khanfar, former director general of Al Jazeera and recognized as one of the top thinkers globally, delves into the seismic shifts in global order post-Gaza. He discusses the decline of Western dominance and the crucial role Muslims must play in shaping a new era. Khanfar draws parallels from history, emphasizing strategic alliances during crises, particularly through the lens of the Prophet's teachings. He critiques the fragmentation of the Muslim world and calls for a collaborative future, urging unity in tackling systemic challenges both locally and globally.

Wadah Khanfar, former media executive and commentator on geopolitics and Islamic thought. He unpacks the Prophet’s seerah as strategic statecraft. Talks cover geopolitical context, Mecca’s economic power, Medina’s new social contract, Hudaybiyyah as strategic patience, and the meaning of power as opening space for choice rather than domination.

Wadah Khanfar, former Al Jazeera Director General, discusses the downfall of America's world order and the atrocities in Gaza. He explores the silence of the West, the decline of the United States, the rising power of China, Al Jazeera's success, and the ongoing energy and frustration in the Islamic world. He also examines hope and resilience in the Muslim Ummah.