Dispatch from Iraq: In Defense of Civil Society and the Repercussions of the Regional War

Revolutions of Our Times: An Internationalist Manifesto

In this episode, israa’ and Leila are joined by two compas from The Peoples Want [https://thepeopleswant.org/], Juls and Alaa, to talk about Revolutions of Our Times [https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2732-revolutions-of-our-times], an internationalist manifesto written by The Peoples Want. The Peoples Want is an internationalist from below network where israa’, Leila, Juls, and Alaa organize together, and where From the Periphery Media Collective is also a member as a media collective working to elevate voices from the periphery. Our manifesto, Revolutions of Our Times, is now published by Haymarket and available wherever you get your books. In this conversation, israa’, Leila, Alaa, and Juls explore what it means to be an internationalist and build internationalist movements, how exile can be turned into a point of attack, and the role of mutual aid and active solidarity in liberation movements. We invite you to reach out to us to engage more deeply with both the manifesto and The Peoples Want network. We welcome invitations to gatherings, panels, readings, or any other event that deepens our discussion in the manifesto and weaves our struggles together. You can learn more about The Peoples Want and find PDF copies of the manifesto in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic here: https://thepeopleswant.org/ [https://thepeopleswant.org/] You can learn more about the Mujwara campaign here: https://thepeopleswant.org/en/mujawara [https://thepeopleswant.org/en/mujawara] You can purchase the book here: English: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2732-revolutions-of-our-times [https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2732-revolutions-of-our-times] French: https://www.editionsladecouverte.fr/revolutions_de_notre_temps-9782355222375 [https://www.editionsladecouverte.fr/revolutions_de_notre_temps-9782355222375] Spanish: Coming Soon Italian: Coming Soon German: Coming Soon Host: israa' (⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/essssraaa.bsky.social],  ⁠⁠IG)⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/essssraaa/] Leila ( Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/leilashami.bsky.social]) Subscribe to From the Periphery: Patreon [https://fromtheperiphery.com/ftp-podcast/Patreon.com/fromtheperiphery] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fromtheperipherymedia] BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/fromtheperiphery.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fromtheperipherymedia/] — — — From The Periphery Podcast is supported by the community around us. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider becoming a member of our Patreon today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://fromtheperiphery.com/ftp-podcast/Patreon.com/fromtheperiphery]You not only help us make more episodes like this, but you get exclusive access to other content, an invitation to our monthly hangout, and direct contact with the team.

Dispatch from Iraq: In Defense of Civil Society and the Repercussions of the Regional War

In this episode, israa’ reads a dispatch from Iraqi activist Jamal Al-Sayigh. In this important dispatch, Jamal shares an update of the impacts of the escalating violence in Iran and calls for international solidarity in support of: * Iraqi civil society and independent activists * Feminist and secular movements under threat * Trade unions and grassroots organizers * The right to political dissent without fear of assassination You can read the dispatch here: https://antidotezine.com/2026/03/03/dispatch-from-iraq-in-defense-of-civil-society/ [https://antidotezine.com/2026/03/03/dispatch-from-iraq-in-defense-of-civil-society/] Additional Resources: * https://www.newarab.com/features/yanar-mohammed-remembering-iraqs-advocate-womens-rights?amp [https://www.newarab.com/features/yanar-mohammed-remembering-iraqs-advocate-womens-rights?amp] * https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iraqi-oil-production-collapses-with-strait-hormuz-blocked-by-conflict-sources-2026-03-08/ [https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iraqi-oil-production-collapses-with-strait-hormuz-blocked-by-conflict-sources-2026-03-08/] * https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/katyusha-rockets-target-us-embassy-baghdad-security-sources-say-2026-03-07/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/katyusha-rockets-target-us-embassy-baghdad-security-sources-say-2026-03-07/] * https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/airstrikes-kill-least-two-iraqs-jurf-al-sakhar-pmf-spokesperson-says-2026-02-28/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/airstrikes-kill-least-two-iraqs-jurf-al-sakhar-pmf-spokesperson-says-2026-02-28/] Host: israa' (⁠Bluesky⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/essssraaa.bsky.social],  ⁠IG)⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/essssraaa/] — — — From The Periphery Podcast is supported by the community around us. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider becoming a member of our Patreon today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://fromtheperiphery.com/ftp-podcast/Patreon.com/fromtheperiphery]You not only help us make more episodes like this, but you get exclusive access to other content, an invitation to our monthly hangout, and direct contact with the rest of the team.

The Weekend That Set The Middle East On Fire

Last Saturday, the 28th of February, Israel and the United States launched an unprovoked attack against Iran. Iran responded by attacking both Israel and US bases in the region, as well as against neighbouring Gulf States. The next day Hezbollah fired rockets from Lebanon, triggering a vicious response by Israel, which greatly expanded the bombing of the country which it never ceased doing despite signing a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in late 2024. This is only a fraction of what is becoming clear as an open regional war. The developments are dizzying. The horrors are on full display. And our hearts are incredibly heavy. In this episode of the From The Periphery Podcast, Elia, Ayman, and israa, sit and compile all the most recent developments (up until March 2), and share their thoughts and feelings. -- -- -- Referenced Links: Lebanon Grassroots Aid Network [https://www.chuffed.org/project/171933-lebanon-emergency-relief] Queer Mutual Aid Lebanon [https://www.patreon.com/qmalebanon] -- -- -- Hosts: Ayman Makarem (⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/aymanmak.bsky.social], ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/politically_depressed/]) Elia Ayoub (⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/eliajayoub/],⁠⁠ Mastadon⁠⁠ [https://spore.social/@ayoub]) israa' (Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/essssraaa.bsky.social],  IG) [https://www.instagram.com/essssraaa/] -- -- -- From The Periphery Podcast is supported by the community around us. ⁠⁠⁠Please consider becoming a member of our Patreon today. ⁠⁠⁠ [https://fromtheperiphery.com/ftp-podcast/Patreon.com/fromtheperiphery]You not only help us make more episodes like this, but you get exclusive access to other content, an invitation to our monthly hangout, and direct contact with the rest of the team.

Iran: An Uprising Besieged From Within and Without - A Crimethinc Essay

Protests have been raging across Iran since December 28, 2025. This is the 5th wave of mass protests in Iran since 2017. In this episode, Ayman reads an extensive essay (a compilation of 3 essays) published by Crimethinc on the protests movement, providing much needed historical, political, social, and economic context. The 3 essays are titled: Report on the Current Wave of Protests in Iran Contributed by an anarchist based inside Iran Iran Protests Amid a Siege by Internal and External Enemies: A Report on the Recent Mass Uprising Contributed by Roja [https://www.instagram.com/roja.paris/], an independent, leftist, feminist collective based in Paris. The View from Syria Excerpted from a statement from anarchist internationalists on the ground in northern Syria. Link to the Full Essay [https://crimethinc.com/2026/01/07/iran-an-uprising-besieged-from-within-and-without-three-perspectives#iran-protests-amid-a-siege-by-internal-and-external-enemies-a-report-on-the-recent-mass-uprising] -- -- -- Thank you for listening to this episode on our Patreon. If you're already a paid member, thank you so much for your continued support. If you're an unpaid member, please consider becoming a Patron (as little at $5/month) to help support our work.

The Hunger Strikers

Join co-hosts Ayman Makarem and Elia Ayoub to discuss the British hunger strikers who are currently at risk of death, as they await trial for alleged activities linked to UK-proscribed group Palestine Action. The discussion covers their plight, the denial of due process related to their case—as well as the indifference of the British media and political establishment. Hosts: Ayman Makarem (⁠Bluesky⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/aymanmak.bsky.social], ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/politically_depressed/]) Elia Ayoub (Bluesky⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/eliajayoub/],⁠ Mastadon⁠ [https://spore.social/@ayoub]) — — From The Periphery Podcast is supported by the community around us. ⁠⁠Please consider becoming a member of our Patreon today. ⁠⁠ [https://fromtheperiphery.com/ftp-podcast/Patreon.com/fromtheperiphery]You not only help us make more episodes like this, but you get exclusive access to other content, an invitation to our monthly hangout, and direct contact with the rest of the team.