A Short History of Liberalism in the Middle East | Joshua Landis

Robert ForsythJanuary 14, 2026

In this episode of Liberalism in Question, we dive deep into the complex and often overlooked history of liberalism in the Middle East with renowned expert Joshua Landis. As a professor of Middle East history at the University of Oklahoma and director of the Center for Middle East Studies, Landis brings decades of insight from his work on Syria, sectarianism, and regional politics. Join us as we explore the challenges posed by secular and religious authoritarianism and modern conflicts in countries like Egypt, Syria, and Israel.

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