Listen to this special episode to learn the many ways we can free Palestine and stop this genocide.
Episode 62 – Electoral Pacts, Constitutions, and Kidnappings
Michael Collins takes a novel approach to avoiding civil war: election rigging and writing a constitution that will undermine the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Episode 61 – the Irish Civil War: The Civic Guard Mutiny
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jeDJJcRTvPRJBkmiwhTrs?si=8f75ef4efa064094 When the Anglo-Irish Treaty was ratified, England withdrew all of its forces from Ireland (except for a contingent in Dublin). This included members of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Now the Provisional Government needs to create a new police force from scratch in the midst of a civil war. The government makes necessary compromises, leading … Continue reading Episode 61 – the Irish Civil War: The Civic Guard Mutiny
Trans Rights Readathon 2024
It’s 2024 and trans rights and lives are still being threatened and we’re facing an election between two old white cis men who don’t care about anyone, let alone the trans and non-binary community. Things are particularly fraught for trans people of color, which is why I’m raising $500 dollars for Brave Space Alliance. Brave Space … Continue reading Trans Rights Readathon 2024
The Zone of Interest Review (Spoilers)
In many ways, the Zone of Interest plays like a psychological horror film except the residents never realize the land is cursed and they are the monsters. The Zone of Interest focuses on Rudolf and Hedwig Höss as they deal with raising a family, disappointing reassignments at work, and running Auschwitz, a concentration and death … Continue reading The Zone of Interest Review (Spoilers)
Official Launch of Around the World Book Club!
Today I’m officially launching the Around the World Bookclub! This is a virtual bookclub dedicating to reading authors from all over the world.
Special Announcement! Discord AND a Bookclub!
Did someone say Discord AND a bookclub?!
Episode 60 – the RIC, Auxiliaries, and Black and Tans During the Irish War of Independence
One of England's main tools of colonization in Ireland was the police. Learn how England first police force was created in Ireland, how it laid the foundation for England's current police force, and why England switched to relying on paramilitary units instead of the local police during the Irish War of Independence.
Cumann na mBan and the Irish Civil War
Despite the many challenges facing them, women were not passive observers of the Irish War of Independence or the Irish Civil War. Many women joined Cumann na mBan, a nationalist organization that worked closely with Sinn Fein and the IRA to achieve an independent Ireland. Cumann na mBan would be the first organization to reject … Continue reading Cumann na mBan and the Irish Civil War
Episode 59 – Cumann na mBan During the Irish Civil War
Listen to the last episode of 2023! Learn the vital role Cumann na mBan played in resisting the treaty and assisting the anti-treaty forces. Join my Patreon Follow me on Tiktok and Instagram RSVP to Never Again Chicago's Legends, Latkes, and Liberation Fundraising Event Donate to Refugee Community Connection Free, free Palestine Transcript episode-59-cumann-na-mban-and-the-irish-civil-warDownload References … Continue reading Episode 59 – Cumann na mBan During the Irish Civil War
Women During the Irish Civil War
The study of women in Ireland, whether it be from a social or historical perceptive, is experiencing a renaissance. There are so many amazing historians such as Linda Connolly, Mary McAuliffe, Gemma Clark, Margaret Ward, etc. examining not just the role of famous women like Constance Markievicz or Mary MacSwiney or bad ass Kathleen Clarke … Continue reading Women During the Irish Civil War
Episode 58 – Women During the Irish Civil War
In this episode, I discuss how the Irish Civil War affected the every day lives of women and their families. Please note this episode has the following content warnings: rape, sexual assault, and sexual violence. Join My Patreon Transcript: episode-58-e28093-women-during-the-irish-civil-warDownload Help Afghanistan Here are a few organizations you can donate to help the people of … Continue reading Episode 58 – Women During the Irish Civil War
The Protestants of Ireland During the Irish Civil War
When we think of violence against Irish Protestants, we most likely think of Northern Ireland, but there were hundreds of thousands of Protestants who lived and live in what is now Ireland. Similar to their Catholic brethren in Northern Ireland, the Protestants were abandoned by all authorities to their fates. Join My PaTreon Respond Crisis … Continue reading The Protestants of Ireland During the Irish Civil War
Episode 57 – Protestants During the Irish Civil War
When we think of Irish Protestants, we must likely think of Northern Ireland and the Troubles, however, they were hundreds of thousands of Protestants who lived in the rest of Ireland during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. This episode discusses the troubles they ran into as they tried to adjust … Continue reading Episode 57 – Protestants During the Irish Civil War
Northern Ireland and the Irish Civil War
The treaty not only tore the future Irish Free State in two, but also poured gasoline on the raging sectarian and colonial violence in Northern Ireland. Because of British colonialism, the six counties that made up Northern Ireland were unionist and Protestant strongholds, where a minority held power because of wealth, land, and imperial might, … Continue reading Northern Ireland and the Irish Civil War
Episode 56 – Northern Ireland During the Irish Civil War
The Anglo-Irish Treaty may have formalized partition, but there were several factions in Ireland that didn't want to recognize Northern Ireland as its own state and would do anything they could to undermine its independence. Meanwhile, James Craig and the Unionists did all they could to ensure that Northern Ireland would be "safely" in the … Continue reading Episode 56 – Northern Ireland During the Irish Civil War
Liam Lynch During the Irish War of Independence
Liam Lynch: leader of the anti-treaty IRA, the Provisional Government’s best hope at preventing civil war, and a nationalist hero who shone brightest during the Irish War of Independence. Lynch represented both the best of the Irish nationalist’s tendencies and the worst. But who was he and how did he become a key player during … Continue reading Liam Lynch During the Irish War of Independence
Episode 55 – Liam Lynch and the Irish War of Independence
Liam Lynch: leader of the anti-treaty IRA, the Provisional Government’s best hope at preventing civil war, and a nationalist hero who shone brightest during the Irish War of Independence. Lynch represented both the best of the Irish nationalist’s tendencies and the worst. But who was he and how did he become a key player during … Continue reading Episode 55 – Liam Lynch and the Irish War of Independence
Ireland 1917-1918: Resurrecting a Rebellion
While Easter Rising was a failure, the surviving rebels used their time in prison organize a militant and political movement that would sweep Ireland during the parliamentary election. Join My Patreon https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vYPSyCZoylGvoDvxXXovy?si=e164e323ac314e64 Frongoch - prison life and the university of rebellion Easter Rising ended with a rebellion crushed, its leaders executed, and its participants were … Continue reading Ireland 1917-1918: Resurrecting a Rebellion
Cho’lpon and Abdulla Qodiriy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/08g6SsrntB7fbnX5O9uRRk?si=831fa37ade074e90 If you didn’t listen to our podcast episode on Abdurauf Fitrat, you may be wondering why a podcast about asymmetrical warfare is talking about two writers. There’s the personal reason and the “academic” reason. On the personal side: Abdurauf Fitrat, Cho’lpon, and Abdulla Qodiriy are why I became interested in Central Asian history, particular … Continue reading Cho’lpon and Abdulla Qodiriy
Abdurauf Fitrat
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fhmMCMUNNSped8dM1fdjt?si=8290ce803b484c41 At first glance, one may wonder why a podcast about asymmetrical warfare and colonial history is talking about a writer. The primary reason is a personal one: Abdurauf Fitrat along with Abdulla Qodiriy and Cho’lpon (who we’ll talk about in the upcoming episodes) sparked my interest in Central Asian history. Without them I would … Continue reading Abdurauf Fitrat
5 Tactics Frunze Used Against the Basmachi
When Red Army General, Mikhail Frunze, arrived in Turkestan, one of the biggest challenges facing him was the guerilla movement known as the Basmachi. He introduced these five tactics that would eventually defeat the Basmachi in 1923. Ensure your forces are flexible and fast: when fighting a mountainous guerilla movement, you need to have freedom … Continue reading 5 Tactics Frunze Used Against the Basmachi
Frunze vs the Basmachi 1920-1921
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aMFBdNgqkn79dcqZF5u8N?si=35c280e54c284a83 It’s February 1920 in Turkestan. Russian General Mikhail Frunze and the Red Army have arrived and are asserting Communist control and restoring order to the region. Last episode, we discussed how Frunze neutralized the Musburo, the Muslim led organization that barely held the region together before the Red Army’s arrival, and overthrew both the … Continue reading Frunze vs the Basmachi 1920-1921
Turar Risqulov: A Kazakh Revolutionary Leader
https://open.spotify.com/episode/094MiEJ3CpciRCaGJSX8Dd?si=8825adeba30e4b2d Not only was Turar Risqulov instrumental in salvaging Central Asia after a near decade of civil war, establishing an indigenous government within Soviet Turkestan, and managing the Sovietization of Central Asia, but he was also a key member of the Soviet Union beyond Turkestan and formidable intellectual. Join my patreon Turar Risqulov was born … Continue reading Turar Risqulov: A Kazakh Revolutionary Leader
Musburo: Creating a Muslim Nationalist-Communist Cadre in Turkestan, 1919
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iGSR2i2TFcbOBM98BFCoo?si=81e3e409868d4527 1918 was a whirlwind for Turkestan. It started with the creation and then destruction of an independent government, the Kokand Autonomy, the rise of a violent guerilla movement in the Ferghana valley, a failed invasion of Bukhara, and the arrival of Pyotr Kobozev, a Bolshevik agent who wanted to end the war between the … Continue reading Musburo: Creating a Muslim Nationalist-Communist Cadre in Turkestan, 1919
The Struggle for Kazakh Autonomy in 1919
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6t4cMyqYaNGX9o53XYBDBp?si=1531e29a5eee4568 Last time we were with the Alash Orda, they were in Siberia, fighting alongside the White Siberian forces against the Bolsheviks. Supporters of Admiral Kolchak launched a coup and named him Supreme Commander of all White Forces. Kolchak dismantled all non-white sanctioned governments including the Alash Orda. This may not have been such a … Continue reading The Struggle for Kazakh Autonomy in 1919
Turkestan and Bolshevism 1918
https://open.spotify.com/episode/76cMpg89QfZGBGStc82ISz?si=dd55bb24a0d24e14 For this episode, we’re going to leave the Alash Orda in the Steppe with their Bolshevik and White Movement problem and return to the Jadids in Turkestan. Things were not going well for the Jadids. The Tashkent Soviet strangled the Kokand Government before it could breathe, the Bukharan and Khivan Emirs showed no interest … Continue reading Turkestan and Bolshevism 1918
Giants of Alash Orda: Alikhan Bukeikhanov and Akhmet Baitursynov
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nkyVtuIJDjOy4GnX3ayAF?si=aa493c53d52b4c63 Alikhan Bokeikhanov and Akhmet Baitursynov are giants of the Alash Orda and fathers of the Kazakh state and nationalism. Recently, we’ve been discussing how the Alash Orda, as a government and political entity, negotiated with both the Bolsheviks and the White Movement for state autonomy. Today, I want to take a closer look at … Continue reading Giants of Alash Orda: Alikhan Bukeikhanov and Akhmet Baitursynov
Alash Orda and the White Army
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Yy7MoPVBLEhJcIJ99YhQz?si=1df159883d064c96 It’s 1918 and the Russian Civil War has arrived in the Steppe. The Alash Orda first attempted to negotiate with the Bolsheviks but could not find common ground regarding “self-determination.” They now hope to find common cause with the White Army in Siberia. Join my patreon What is the White Army Siberia during the … Continue reading Alash Orda and the White Army
The Alash Orda and the Bolsheviks
https://open.spotify.com/episode/34NR4aHXelvAxc9gbyRssP?si=7c3a9afa89c544ba When we last left the Alash Orda, it was in 1917 and they had just declared the Alash Autonomy, a Kazakh state that extended over most of modern-day Kazakhstan. It is now 1918 and the Russian Civil War stands at the gates of the Alash government. The Alash Orda know that they can’t avoid … Continue reading The Alash Orda and the Bolsheviks
Kolesov Bukharan Campaign or How not to Invade Bukhara
https://open.spotify.com/episode/24vmKqeoMwlDqGirkMuvOs?si=0bbb50db3f9841be It’s early 1918. The Kokand Autonomy fell 78 days after its creation. The Tashkent Soviet, which is made up of Russian settlers and displaced soldiers and POWs, are now in control of Tashkent and Kokand and parts of the Kazakh Steppe. Irgush, a former cop and leader of the Kokand militia, is recruiting men … Continue reading Kolesov Bukharan Campaign or How not to Invade Bukhara
Mustafa Cho’qoy the “Imperialist” Bogeyman from Turkestan
https://open.spotify.com/episode/68IZGqGDc7EaXzxtIXVZcE?si=1a51fa7591a2477f Mustafa Cho’qoy was the Minister of External Affairs for the Kokand Autonomy and when he wasn’t touring Turkestan trying to raise funds for a struggling government, he was reaching out to other countries to spread awareness of the deteriorating situation in Turkestan. Which makes sense when one considers that Russia was shattered by the … Continue reading Mustafa Cho’qoy the “Imperialist” Bogeyman from Turkestan
New Patreon Challenge!
As you may know, I have a Patreon! To celebrate the third season of my podcast, I made myself a small challenge: gain 30 subscribers by end of the year. Right now I have 5 faithful and cherished subscribers, but with your help, I can easily reach 30! If you join now, you'll received this … Continue reading New Patreon Challenge!
The Fall of the Kokand Autonomy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kTgSvgUyQHeImKPGv8RLM?si=f7618723e0094980 When we last left the Jadids in Tashkent, the Russian Settlers had created the Tashkent Soviet, which was a governmental body for Russians only. The Jadids and their fellow modernizers held a congress of Muslims in Kokand in response and created the Kokand Autonomy. This was an eight-man governmental body that answered to a … Continue reading The Fall of the Kokand Autonomy
5 Facts About the Tsarist Administration in Central Asia 1890-1916
https://www.tiktok.com/@aoawarfare/video/7263095858818944302?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7218027748002661934 Russia divided modern-day Central Asia into three different entities: the Khiva and Bukhara protectorates and Turkestan. The Muslim Emirs ruled the protectorates: As long as the emirs remained loyal and handed economic and international control to Russia, they retained control over internal affairs. Turkestan, however, was ruled by Russian governor-generals and their administrative staff. … Continue reading 5 Facts About the Tsarist Administration in Central Asia 1890-1916
Episode 54 – The 1922 Army Convention
Publicly, everything is fine. Privately, the anti-treaty IRA want to hold an army convention to declare an army executive and break away from all governmental control while the Provisional Government does everything it can to avoid civil war. Help me achieve my Patreon goal! Since I've been doing this for three years, I want to … Continue reading Episode 54 – The 1922 Army Convention
The 1922 Army Convention
The core pillar of Richard Mulcahy’s military philosophy was that the IRA, and later the National Army, was loyal to the “republic” and was non-political. The Anglo-Irish treaty severely tested this philosophy, revealing that a majority of IRA members disagreed with it. After he heard that the Anglo-Irish Treaty had been signed, Liam Lynch proclaimed, … Continue reading The 1922 Army Convention
Fathers of the Jadids in Turkestan
During the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about events in Turkestan in 1917 and today we’re going to take a step back and talk about two giants within the Jadid movement: Munavvar qori Abdurashidxon and Mahmudxo’ja Behbudiy. Both of these men were identified by Adeeb Khalid as the most influential Jadids of their time. … Continue reading Fathers of the Jadids in Turkestan
Bird’s Eye View: What a Civil War Is and Isn’t
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AKe5PdeihMNBnainwzuvd?si=19dec818fe364467 The idea for this particular episode was inspired by what’s going on over here in the United States. As I’m sure everyone knows, we had a coup attempt in January and there was a lot of talk of a new civil war and a lot of the traitorous morons who took part in the … Continue reading Bird’s Eye View: What a Civil War Is and Isn’t
5 Facts about the Andijan Uprising of 1898
https://www.tiktok.com/@aoawarfare/video/7262727042439859502?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7218027748002661934 The Andijan Uprising of 1898 was a short-lived revolt against Russian rule within Central Asia. It solidified the colonial authority’s belief that Islam was a dangerous and fanatical religion, driving paranoid Islamophobia. The revolt seems to have been sparked in part by the increased presence of Russian settlers in the region and concerned over … Continue reading 5 Facts about the Andijan Uprising of 1898
The Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FHDsMFlUPElXi4Kfdvpbg?si=8299614fedc04ce1 What should have been a cause for celebration – the ratification of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, ending 800 years of British dominance – was the final strike needed to shatter the Irish movement for liberation. Eamon DeValera, president of the Dail and leader of the Irish Republican movement, so incensed by the ratification of the … Continue reading The Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
The Central Asia Revolt of 1916
https://open.spotify.com/episode/67Rv5n5KOU7B2tXS9jm1Mo?si=d58e4986fc744df6 When you hear the words “1916” and “Revolt”, you most likely think of Easter Rising. However, there is another revolt in a different colonized territory held by a different imperial power, which was also sparked by delaying the indigenous people’s right to political engagement and threatening them with front line service. Join My Patreon … Continue reading The Central Asia Revolt of 1916
Episode 53: the Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
The Provisional Government was created to handle the transition from a British colony to a British dominion. However, they faced steep challenges, including their angry comrades who considered the treaty to be the gravest of all betrayals. Help me achieve my Patreon goal! Since I've been doing this for three years, I want to celebrate … Continue reading Episode 53: the Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
The Anglo-Irish Treaty is a very controversial document that sparked the Irish Civil War. But how was it created and what did it actually do? SupPort me on Patreon Join the Debt Collective Introduction One cannot understand the Irish Civil war without, first, understanding the Anglo-Irish Treaty. That’s why I want to provide this recap. … Continue reading Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Listen to my recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the final spark for the Irish Civil War. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreon to stay up to date. Link to Black Lives Matter Student Solidarity Fund Link to Debt Collective Home Page Transcript episode-52-e28093-recap-of-the-anglo-irish-treaty-1Download References The Republic: The … Continue reading Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Recap of the Irish War of Independence
A recap of the Irish War of Independence in preparation for season three: the Irish Civil War. To learn more, listen to my podcast! Support me on PAtreon Libraries and Lemonade Introduction One cannot talk about or understand the Irish Civil War without understanding the Irish War of Independence. In fact, I’ve seen more and … Continue reading Recap of the Irish War of Independence
Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence
It's the first episode of season 3! Join me as I recap the Irish War of Independence and set the stage for the Irish Civil War. Transcript: episode-51-e28093-recap-of-the-irish-war-of-independence_transcriptDownload Since this is the first episode Season Three: the Irish Civil War be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreonto stay … Continue reading Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence
After the Russian Civil War: The Fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids 1925-1938
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UW8v9g8aWJV386WpVc5YG?si=02e24ca12c334600 Even though the Soviets and the Jadids worked together for years to reform Central Asian government, by the 1930s, the Soviets decided that the Jadids had outlived their usefulness. Support my patreon For the European Soviets, the creation of the five Central Asian states was a “second revolution,” one that strengthened their presence and … Continue reading After the Russian Civil War: The Fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids 1925-1938
I have a Tiktok
During my hiatus from researching, writing, and podcasting, I made a TikTok account! It's an account for both my fiction writing and historical research, because why not? Here are a few history related videos I've made. Be sure to follow me to watch my videos. My most recent video about the Jadids: https://www.tiktok.com/@pepperthephoenix/video/7231993953946520875?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7218027748002661934 Here is … Continue reading I have a Tiktok
Episode 50 – After the Russian Civil War: The Fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids 1925-1938
It is my 50th episode and the last episode of season 2! Today we will discussing the fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids and the full Sovietization of Central Asia. Since this is the last episode of the season I will be taking a month break and then will launch Season Three: the … Continue reading Episode 50 – After the Russian Civil War: The Fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids 1925-1938
Behind the Scenes: A Retrospective on Season Two
In this episode I discuss how you can support your library during National Library Week and some of the things I learned while researching, writing, and recording season two. As a reminder, I'll be taking a hiatus in May, but will return in June with season three: the Irish Civil War National Library Week For … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: A Retrospective on Season Two
Behind the Scenes: Selecting Your Sources
It's another behind the scenes episode. Today we'll be talking trans rights, addressing gun violence, and how to select your sources for your history projects. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon For the People: A Leftist Library Project End Gun Violence March for Our Lives Sandy Hook Promise Disabled Activists Matthew … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Selecting Your Sources
After the Russian Civil War: The Last Days of the Basmachi
For a decade the Basmachi frustrated the Soviets, popping up where they were least expected, and preventing them from establishing total control in the region. However, by 1926, the Basmachi were on their last leg. Hiding in northern Afghanistan, they faced a choice of one final assault or fading away into obscurity. Join my Patreon … Continue reading After the Russian Civil War: The Last Days of the Basmachi
Episode 49th – After the Russian Civil War: The Last Days of the Basmachi
For a decade the Basmachi frustrated the Soviets, popping up where they were least expected, and preventing them from establishing total control in the region. However, by 1926, the Basmachi were on their last leg. Hiding in northern Afghanistan, they faced a choice of one final assault or fading away into obscurity. If you enjoyed … Continue reading Episode 49th – After the Russian Civil War: The Last Days of the Basmachi
Transforming Central Asian Republics into Nation-States
It is our third anniversary! Help us celebrate by joining my relaunched Patreon and enjoy the chaos that is me, someone with undiagnosed ADHD, try to maintain a podcast that focuses on one conflict at a time. Join My Patreon Stop Cop City The Balance of Power in Central Asia by the End of 1923 … Continue reading Transforming Central Asian Republics into Nation-States
Behind the Scenes: Determining an Episode’s Scope
It is my podcast's third year anniversary and I'm celebrating by posting my first ever behind the scene's episode. In this episode, I discuss how you can donate to help people in Turkiye and Syria recover from the earthquake, how you can help the trans community, and how I decide what ends up in an … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Determining an Episode’s Scope
Episode 48: After the Russian Civil War: Transforming Central Asian Republics into Nation-States
It is our third year anniversary! To help us celebrate join my re-launched Patreon and enjoy the chaos that is me, someone with undiagnosed ADHD, try to maintain a podcast that focuses on one conflict at a time. Learn how the Soviet desire for a more centralized approach to the economy and government in Central … Continue reading Episode 48: After the Russian Civil War: Transforming Central Asian Republics into Nation-States
Trans Rights Readathon
Things are looking really bleak for the trans community right now, with over 400 anti-trans bills being debated all over the country and increased call for violence against us. This is when we need community most and the book community is coming out strong. Trans author, Sim Kern, is organizing a readathon in order to … Continue reading Trans Rights Readathon
Zhenotdel and Women’s Liberation in Central Asia
One of the reform efforts preached by the Jadids and the Bolsheviks was the "liberation" of Central Asian women. The Bolsheviks sent their own women's group, Zhenotdel, to help Central Asian women modernize, starting with an unveiling campaign that did not go according to plan. Support me on Patreon Help people in Turkey and Syria … Continue reading Zhenotdel and Women’s Liberation in Central Asia
Episode 47-Russian Civil War: Zhenotdel and Women’s Liberation in Central Asia
One of the reform efforts preached by the Jadids and the Bolsheviks was the "liberation" of Central Asian women. The Bolsheviks sent their own women's group, Zhenotdal, to help Central Asian women modernize, starting with an unveiling campaign that did not go according to plan. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon … Continue reading Episode 47-Russian Civil War: Zhenotdel and Women’s Liberation in Central Asia
The Creation of the Central Asian Soviet Republics
After Enver Pasha led the Basmachi to their doom, the Bolsheviks turned their attention towards creating reliably Communist governments in Central Asia who were loyal to the USSR. The local actors, like the Jadids, Alash Orda, Young Bukharans, etc, focused on using Bolshevik capital and military might to create a modern, Islamic government. This episode … Continue reading The Creation of the Central Asian Soviet Republics
Episode 46 – the Russian Civil War: the Creation of the Central Asian Soviet Republics
Apologies for the unexpected hiatus, but we're back with an episode on the creation of the Central Asian Soviet Republics. After Enver Pasha led the Basmachi to their doom, the Bolsheviks turned their attention towards creating reliably Communist governments in Central Asia who were loyal to the USSR. The local actors, like the Jadids, Alash … Continue reading Episode 46 – the Russian Civil War: the Creation of the Central Asian Soviet Republics
2022 Writing and Podcasting Recap
2022 is finally over! I don’t know about you, but I am bidding it a fond farewell. That being said, this year was a pretty productive year in terms of the podcast. We’re only two years old, but I’m really proud of the episodes I’ve produced and the events I was able to cover this … Continue reading 2022 Writing and Podcasting Recap
My Favorite Reads of 2022
Happy New Year! 2022 is finally over. Even though this year was miserable on many fronts, I read 56 awesome books, some even published this year! Here are some of my favorite/most interesting reads of the year. Amanat: Women’s Writing From Kazakhstan Selected and Translated by Zaure Batayeva and Shelley Fairweather-Vega If you know me, … Continue reading My Favorite Reads of 2022
Episode 45 – The Russian Civil War: Cho’lpon and Abdulla Qodiriy
Cho'lpon and Abdulla Qodiriy are giants within Uzbek literature. They were also Jadids, Muslim reformers who lived in Central Asia in the 1900s and witness how the Russian Revolution and Civil War affected Turkestan, Bukhara, and Khiva. Learn how they shaped Uzbek cultural and literary identity and how they were vilified and murdered by the … Continue reading Episode 45 – The Russian Civil War: Cho’lpon and Abdulla Qodiriy
Five Facts about the Basmachi’s Approach to Guerrilla Warfare
The Basmachi was disorganized, disjointed guerilla movement in Central Asia during the Russian Civil War. Despite being led by various different leaders and experiencing varying level of organization and success, every unit used these 5 basic tactics in their war against anyone who threatened their small c, conservative values. https://videopress.com/v/5spljiuP?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsamswarroom.files.wordpress.com%2F2022%2F11%2F5-facts-about-the-basmachi-approach-to-guerrilla-warfare.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A video about the Basmachi's … Continue reading Five Facts about the Basmachi’s Approach to Guerrilla Warfare
Episode 44 – The Russian Civil War: Abdurauf Fitrat
Learn about Abdurauf Fitrat, a giant in Central Asian literature and a statesman who played a key role in creating the modern state of Uzbekistan and its language. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Transcript episode-44-e28093-the-russian-civil-war-abdurauf-fitratDownload References Making Uzbekistan: Nation, Empire, and Revolution in the Early USSR by Adeeb Khalid Reviewed … Continue reading Episode 44 – The Russian Civil War: Abdurauf Fitrat
History in 5ish Minutes: the Basmachi’s Approach to Guerrilla Warfare
Learn about the five tactics the Basmachi used against the Bolsheviks and why they, ultimately failed. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Resources “The Basmachi or Freemen’s Revolt in Turkestan 1918-1924 by Martha B. Olcott “Revolution in the Borderlands: The Case of Central Asia in a Comparative Perspective” by Marco Buttino … Continue reading History in 5ish Minutes: the Basmachi’s Approach to Guerrilla Warfare
My Love for Central Asian Literature Part 1 – Abdurauf Fitrat, Abdulla Qodiry, and Cho’lpon
Learn about my love for the works by Abdurauf Fitrat, Abdulla Qodiriy, and Cho'lpon Support me on Patreon Support Pakistan I’m currently working on a script for my history podcast, the Art of Asymmetrical Warfare, about three Central Asian literary giants: Abdurauf Fitrat, Abdulla Qodiry, and Abdulhamid Sulayman o’g’li Yusunov also known as Cho’lpon and … Continue reading My Love for Central Asian Literature Part 1 – Abdurauf Fitrat, Abdulla Qodiry, and Cho’lpon
History in 5ish Minutes: Frunze’s Strategy Against the Basmachi
Learn about the five tactics Red Army General Mikhail Frunze used against the Basmachi. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Help Pakistan Page Help Puerto Rico Page Transcript history-in-5ish-minutes-5-tactics-frunze-used-against-the-basmachiDownload Resources “The Basmachi or Freemen’s Revolt in Turkestan 1918-1924 by Martha B. Olcott “Revolution in the Borderlands: The Case of Central Asia … Continue reading History in 5ish Minutes: Frunze’s Strategy Against the Basmachi
The Russian Civil War: Enver Pasha and the Basmachi
What happens when a former Ottoman Pasha, sentenced to death in absentia finds himself in Central Asia? If you're Enver Pasha, you first align with the Bolsheviks before jumping ship and joining the Basmachi. Learn how Enver led the Basmachi until his death in a small village in eastern Bukhara. Join My Patreon Help Pakistan … Continue reading The Russian Civil War: Enver Pasha and the Basmachi
Episode 43-The Russian Civil War: Enver Pasha and the Basmachi
What happens when a former Ottoman Pasha, sentenced to death in absentia finds himself in Central Asia? If you're Enver Pasha, you first align with the Bolsheviks before jumping ship and joining the Basmachi. Learn how Enver led the Basmachi until his death in a small village in eastern Bukhara. If you enjoyed this episode, … Continue reading Episode 43-The Russian Civil War: Enver Pasha and the Basmachi
Russian Colonialism in Central Asia 1860-1890
From 1860 to 1890, Russia conquered Central Asia. What started as crafting a strong border along their Siberian territories grew into the conquest of most of modern day Central Asia. Join my Patreon Fight for Abortion Rights Russia and Central Asia have a long, intertwined history that altered between coexistence and conflict. The Russians didn't … Continue reading Russian Colonialism in Central Asia 1860-1890
A Brief History of Central Asia
A brief summary of the history of Central Asia from the 7th century to the early 20th century. Join my Patreon Fight for Abortion Rights The Samanids-7th to 10th Century In her book, Russia and Central Asia: Coexistence, Conquest, Convergence, Shoshana Keller wrote that “if you look at a map, Central Asia is at the … Continue reading A Brief History of Central Asia
Episode 42-The Russian Civil War: Frunze vs the Basmachi 1920-1921
After disbanding the Musburo and overthrowing the Emirs of Khiva and Bukhara, Frunze has one more enemy to eliminate before communism can take hold in Central Asia: the Basmachi. Learn how Frunze created an counter-insurgency strategy against the Basmachi while dealing with mountain warfare, a ragtag army, and a region wracked with famine and sectarian … Continue reading Episode 42-The Russian Civil War: Frunze vs the Basmachi 1920-1921
Russian Civil War: Central Power POWs, Indian Revolutionaries, and British Agents, Oh My!
Intro Learn the fate of Central POWs in Turkestan, what Indian Revolutionaries were doing in Tashkent, and how the British attempted to continue their Great Game spy adventures during the Russian Civil War. After all can you really claim you discussed the Russian Civil War without dedicating at least one post to spies, revolutionaries, and … Continue reading Russian Civil War: Central Power POWs, Indian Revolutionaries, and British Agents, Oh My!
Enter Mikhail Frunze and the Fall of the Last Emirs in Central Asia 1920-1921
Intro General Mikhail Frunze has arrived in Turkestan and identified the Musburo and the two Emirs of Khiva and Bukhara as threats to Communism. But can he win a war with the Emirs when facing an insurgency and famine? Support Me on Patreon Fight for Reproductive Justice Listen to our podcast episode From 1917 to … Continue reading Enter Mikhail Frunze and the Fall of the Last Emirs in Central Asia 1920-1921
Episode 41-The Russian Civil War: Enter Mikhail Frunze and the Fall of the Last Emirs in Central Asia 1920-1921
General Mikhail Frunze has arrived in Turkestan and identified the Musburo and the two Emirs of Khiva and Bukhara as threats to Communism. But can he win a war with the Emirs when facing an insurgency and famine? If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Link to resources to Fight for Reproductive … Continue reading Episode 41-The Russian Civil War: Enter Mikhail Frunze and the Fall of the Last Emirs in Central Asia 1920-1921
Special Episode: Dublin Lockout 1913
In honor of International Worker's Day, we've taken a break from Central Asia to discuss how Jim Larkin, James Connolly, and the ITGWU fought for worker rights in Ireland in 1913. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Learn how to unionize Join Jonah Furman's newsletter Follow Jonah Furman and Joshua Potash … Continue reading Special Episode: Dublin Lockout 1913
Dublin Lockout 1913
Today is International Worker's Day and in honor of the thousands of workers across the United States striking for their rights and livelihoods, we’ll be discussing the Dublin Lockout 1913. Support Me on Patreon Learn How to Unionize Introduction Since it’s Workers’ Day and the United States is experiencing a revolution in worker rights, I … Continue reading Dublin Lockout 1913
Episode 40-Russian Civil War: Central Power POWs , Indian Revolutionaries, and British Agents, Oh My!
Join us as we discuss the fate of Central POWs in Turkestan, what Indian Revolutionaries were doing in Tashkent, and how the British attempted to continue their Great Game spy adventures during the Russian Civil War. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Transcript Stand with Ukraine Resource Page Help Trans People … Continue reading Episode 40-Russian Civil War: Central Power POWs , Indian Revolutionaries, and British Agents, Oh My!
Russian Civil War: The Basmachi Organize in the Ferghana 1918-1920
Introduction The Basmachi are facing famine, growing Red Army forces, and an uneasy alliance between the Bolsheviks and modernizing Muslim reformers. It's time to organize or die. Support Me on Patreon Run for Something Talk to White People about Race Listen to our episode or read our article below Leaders of the Basmachi The Basmachi, … Continue reading Russian Civil War: The Basmachi Organize in the Ferghana 1918-1920
Episode 39-Russian Civil War: The Basmachi Organize in the Ferghana 1918-1920
The Basmachi are facing famine, growing Red Army forces, and an uneasy alliance between the Bolsheviks and modernizing Muslim reformers. It's time to organize or die. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Organizations that will help you run for office: Run for Something Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Democratic Association of Secretaries … Continue reading Episode 39-Russian Civil War: The Basmachi Organize in the Ferghana 1918-1920
Episode 38-Turar Risqulov: A Kazakh Revolutionary Leader
Turar Risqulov: mighty intellectual, leader of the Musburo, and a powerful Kazakh member of the Soviet Union. He was betrayed by the very ideology he supported, and executed along with others like him because their nationalistic legacy threatened an insecure Stalin. Learn about how he tried to save Turkestan during a Russian Civil War, his … Continue reading Episode 38-Turar Risqulov: A Kazakh Revolutionary Leader
Episode 37-the Russian Civil War the Musburo: Creating a Muslim Nationalist-Communist Cadre in Turkestan, 1919
Kobozev arrived in Turkestan in 1918 and tried to bring order to the region. Facing resistance from the Russian Settlers, he turned to the Muslim population and created different political and governmental opportunities for them. One such opportunity was the Central Bureau of Muslim Communist Organizations of Turkestan (the Musburo). However, when the Muslims start … Continue reading Episode 37-the Russian Civil War the Musburo: Creating a Muslim Nationalist-Communist Cadre in Turkestan, 1919
Episode 36-the Russian Civil War: The Struggle for Kazakh Autonomy in 1919
The Alash Orda can no longer trust the White Movement, but they burnt their bridges with the Bolsheviks back in 1918. As the Red Armies sweep the White Army out of Siberia, the Alash Orda have to repair their relationship with the Bolsheviks or become powerless and irrelevant. But why should the Bolsheviks accept the … Continue reading Episode 36-the Russian Civil War: The Struggle for Kazakh Autonomy in 1919
15 Holiday Gift Ideas for History and/or Book Lovers
The holidays are here and you haven’t bought a present yet for your history and/or book lover! No judgment-I haven’t gone holiday shopping either. But my own frantic panic inspired me to put together this list of 15 books about Central Asia for that special history or book lover in your life. Fiction Central Asian … Continue reading 15 Holiday Gift Ideas for History and/or Book Lovers
Episode 35-the Russian Civil War: Turkestan and Bolshevim
The Jadids are chased out of Kokand, Khiva, and Bukhara and they are outnumbered and outmaneuvered by their enemies: the Russian settlers, the Ulama, and the Basmachi. Their best hope lies with the Bolsheviks who need Turkestan to spread communism into the rest of Asia and Turkestan's resources. But can a Islamic, nationalist, modernizing movement … Continue reading Episode 35-the Russian Civil War: Turkestan and Bolshevim
Episode 34- Giants of Alash Orda: Alikhan Bukeikhanov and Akhmet Baitursynov
Join us as we discuss two giants of Alash Orda and fathers of modern Kazakhstan: Alikhan Bukeikhanov and Akhmet Baitursynov. Indivisible's Give Ground Campaign Indivisible's Build Back Better Campaign Borderless Magazine Article on Increasing Vaccine Access in Prisons and ICE Detention Centers If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Transcript episode-34-giants-of-the-alash-orda-bukeikhanov-and-baitursynovDownload References … Continue reading Episode 34- Giants of Alash Orda: Alikhan Bukeikhanov and Akhmet Baitursynov
The Anglo-Irish Treaty
Introduction 100 years ago today, the fateful Anglo-Irish treaty negotiations began at 10 Downing Street. Read our article to learn about its many controversies, what it actually achieved, and why it sparked not only the creation of the Free Irish State, but also a civil war. Support Me on Patreon Support Afghan Refugees Listen to … Continue reading The Anglo-Irish Treaty
Episode 33-the Russian Civil War: the Alash Orda and the White Army
After negotiations with the Bolsheviks stall, the Alash Orda turn to the White Movement in Siberia. What they find are endless political factions, Cossacks, numerous battles with the Red Army, and a White Army coup. Help Afghanistan Page Support the victims the Haitian Earthquake and Hurricane Ida Stand Up for Abortion Rights If you enjoyed … Continue reading Episode 33-the Russian Civil War: the Alash Orda and the White Army
Episode 32-the Russian Civil War: the Alash Orda and the Bolsheviks
The Russian Civil War knocks on the door of Siberia and the Steppe. The newly created Alash Autonomy must decide who they will ally with: the Bolsheviks or the White Army. Attracted by Bolshevik rhetoric, the Alash Orda start negotiates with the Soviets, but quickly learn that they have two, conflicting definitions of "self-determination" Help … Continue reading Episode 32-the Russian Civil War: the Alash Orda and the Bolsheviks
Episode 31-Kolesov Bukharan Campaign or How not to Invade Bukhara
The Tashkent Soviet just overthrew the Kokand Autonomy and now they rule Turkestan which is being threatened from all directions by famine, the Red and White Armies, the Basmachi, and violent tensions between the Russian Settlers and the indigenous peoples. So, obviously, the bests thing to do is invade their name the Bukharan Khanate. If … Continue reading Episode 31-Kolesov Bukharan Campaign or How not to Invade Bukhara
Welcome!
Hello! I'm Sam Amenn, host of the Art of Asymmetrical Warfare, a history podcast that focuses on asymmetrical warfare and colonialism/imperialism. I have a Masters in International Relations with a focus on insurgencies and state formation. My podcast utilizes a holistic approach to discuss one conflict per season. This means that I never talk about … Continue reading Welcome!
Episode 30-Mustafa Cho’qoy “Imperialist Bogeyman from Turkestan
Mustafa Cho'qoy activist, minister, refugee, and Bolshevik enemy #1. Learn how a Kazakh activist went from being a minister in Turkestan's first all Muslim, autonomous government to isolated expat in Paris struggling to get Europe to care about the plight of his people and Turkestan bogeyman that haunted Bolshevik dreams. If you enjoyed this episode, … Continue reading Episode 30-Mustafa Cho’qoy “Imperialist Bogeyman from Turkestan
Episode 29-The Kokand Autonomy
In November 1917, the Muslim modernizers of Turkestan came together to create the Kokand Autonomy. But how can people with no governing experience govern a region racked by ethnic violence and famine while their neighbors, the Tashkent Soviet, are planning an all out assault? If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Donate … Continue reading Episode 29-The Kokand Autonomy
The Russian Revolution and the Khivan Khanate
Introduction What is a Khanate to do when his Russian supporters are overthrown by a revolution and he must now rely on a traitorous warlord to retain his throne? Read our article to learn about the Khivan Khanate during the Russian Revolution. Support Me on Patreon Support LGBTQ+ Organizations Stop Asian Hate Listen to our … Continue reading The Russian Revolution and the Khivan Khanate
The Basmachi
Introduction Famed but often misunderstood guerilla fighters, the Basmachi were an Islamic resistance force that targeted both the Bolsheviks and modernizing Islamic forces of Central Asia. This article provides a basic overview of their creation, organizational hierarchy, and talks about some of their most famous leaders. Support Me on Patreon Black Lives Matters Resources Support … Continue reading The Basmachi
Episode 28-The Basmachi
Famine, civil wars, complete breakdown of authority-it only makes sense to join a guerilla movement that promises provisions and safety, right? Learn about the Basmachi, a group of warlords turned guerilla movement that became one of the Soviet's most persistent headaches in Central Asia during the 1920s and 30s. If you enjoyed this episode, please … Continue reading Episode 28-The Basmachi
The Russian Revolution and Central Asia-1917
Introduction Did you ever wonder how the Russian Revolution affected Central Asia? This episode discusses how the various political factions in Central Asia-the Jadids, Alash Orda, the Ulama, and the Russian Settlers-responded to the fall of the Tsar and the rise of the Bolsheviks. Support Me on Patreon Support LGBTQ+ Organizations Stop Asian Hate Listen … Continue reading The Russian Revolution and Central Asia-1917
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