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Third Culture Convos

Dec 21, 2022

The Qatar World Cup provided many moments of controversy and criticism. The latest of which is the draping of Lionel Messi with a Bisht, a traditional Arab cloak worn daily by men, or gifted to an individual as a sign of respect and honour, during the trophy ceremony. Western media outlets framed this as "forced upon...


Dec 16, 2022

The Zionist narrative of the Land of Israel-Palestine promotes the concept that it was a barren wasteland, that Jewish immigrants developed the land and infrastructure from nothing. Is this an accurate description despite historical evidence proving the contrary? 
Join Waseem and Rashed as they continue their discussion...


Dec 9, 2022

Is the Israeli media experiencing a paradigm shift in their narrative of the conflict, or does it change colours to suit the reality at the time? Are Israeli and Palestinian societies ready to take an introspective look at themselves and their respective flaws that contribute to the endless cycle of retaliatory...


Nov 30, 2022

Ahead of their politically charged match against Iran at the Qatar World Cup, the United States Soccer Federation posted an image of the Iranian flag without the "Allah" emblem on social media. Is this an empty show of support or genuine inspiration for the ongoing protests in Iran? Does Corporate Protest have merit or...


Nov 24, 2022

In the midst of a shock victory by Saudi Arabia over Argentina in the Qatar World Cup, many controversial topics abound of what FIFA don't want you to hear. Grass roots efforts of social justice are habitually hijacked by corporations, like FIFA only to be promoted when deemed fit by the elites. Hypocritical tactics or...