New Wave History – A Fresh Perspective On Historical Events
New Wave History - A Fresh Perspective On Historical Events
Podcast Description
New Wave History is a non-partisan initiative from New Wave Global that seeks to make understanding history easier.It aims to achieve this by fostering a critical perspective on our collective history, and making the main ideas in key historical texts accessible to all, offering explanations and connections that make the past come alive.New Wave History hopes to transform the way people engage with history, by bridging the gap between the academic study of history and our audience.We aim to inspire critical thought and spark curiosity, and fostering a deeper understanding of the events that have shaped our nation and region. New Wave History works in collaboration with New Wave Global, The Friday Times, SAPAN News Network, and other media, research outfits, academic institutions, and civil society groups in South Asia and the United States.
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The podcast emphasizes critical analysis of historical narratives, focusing on topics like the creation of Pakistan, communal tensions, and the role of key historical figures. For example, episodes delve into discussions on Muhammad Ali Jinnah's complicated legacy, the dynamics of power-sharing during partition, and the secular versus religious identity debate in South Asia.
New Wave History is a non-partisan initiative from New Wave Global that seeks to make understanding history easier.
It aims to achieve this by fostering a critical perspective on our collective history, and making the main ideas in key historical texts accessible to all, offering explanations and connections that make the past come alive.
New Wave History hopes to transform the way people engage with history, by bridging the gap between the academic study of history and our audience.
We aim to inspire critical thought and spark curiosity, and fostering a deeper understanding of the events that have shaped our nation and region. New Wave History works in collaboration with New Wave Global, The Friday Times, SAPAN News Network, and other media, research outfits, academic institutions, and civil society groups in South Asia and the United States.
In an interview with New Wave History’s Raza Rumi, Dr. Ayesha Jalal discusses the complexities surrounding the history of Pakistan’s creation and Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s role.
Dr. Jalal suggests that Pakistan’s formation is often misunderstood, with too much emphasis on individual figures rather than the broader political and provincial dynamics. Dr. Jalal emphasizes that Jinnah was serious about securing a power-sharing arrangement for Muslims, but the truncated version of Pakistan that emerged in 1947 was not his original vision.
Dr. Jalal critiques the oversimplification of history, including the notion that Jinnah was a British agent or solely responsible for partition. Instead, she highlights the Congress party’s refusal to share power and the communal tensions as significant factors.
Dr. Jalal also addresses the false dichotomy between secularism and religion in Pakistan’s identity. She asserts that a nuanced understanding of history, recognizing the provincial and political contexts, is crucial to comprehending the events leading to Pakistan’s creation and its ongoing struggles with federalism and representation.
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