Dire Straits: Oil, War, and Economic Collapse Mehreen Khan

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: What are the real economic consequences of the current war - and are the “doomsday” predictions justified? In this episode of The Thinking Muslim, we are joined by Mehreen Khan to explore the global economic shockwaves triggered by the Iran war and what they reveal about the future of power, finance, and geopolitics. From the resilience of sanctioned economies to the vulnerabilities of Gulf states, this conversation examines whether we are entering a new era of fragmentation and economic realignment. We ask difficult but necessary questions: Are Gulf Arab states truly stable? Why didn’t energy get used as leverage during Gaza? Is liberal capitalism reaching its limits? And are we witnessing the early foundations of a more independent and coordinated Muslim economic bloc? You can find Mehreen Khan here: X: Become a member here: Or give your one-off donation here: Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: Find us on: X: LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: Telegram: BlueSky: Threads: Find Muhammad Jalal here: X: Instagram: Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: Website Archive: Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dire Straits: Oil, War, and Economic Collapse Mehreen Khan is an episode from The Thinking Muslim by Muhammad Jalal.

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This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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