Prospect Podcast

The Prospect podcast #58—A new voice in a troubled country

Samira Shackle asks whether a new generation of political activists could change Pakistan

November 06, 2018
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Pakistan has endured decades of unsettled politics, extremist violence and war. But can a new generation of young political activists take the country in a new direction?

Samira Shackle discusses her recent article for Prospect on the emerging voices in Pakistani politics which are challenging both the government and the army—a dangerous thing to do.

With Steve Bloomfield, Tom Clark, Alex Dean and Sameer Rahim. Produced by Jay Elwes.