The Dragon & The Fall - Did Iran Just End American Dominance? | Dr Muhammad al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti
5/22/20261 hr 6 min
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In this episode of The Thinking Muslim Podcast, Dr Muhammad al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the shifting global order, the Iran conflict, American power, China’s rise, and the future of the Muslim world. From geopolitics and military strategy to civilisational decline and Islamic thought, this conversation explores the deeper forces shaping our world today.
We examine America’s changing strategy in the Middle East, Iran’s asymmetric military capabilities, and the growing possibility of a new regional order emerging across the Muslim world. The discussion also explores China’s long-term strategic outlook through the lens of Sun Tzu, the limits of superpower conflict and whether the era of unquestioned American hegemony is coming to an end.
Dr. Al-Shinqiti reflects on the intellectual and spiritual condition of the Muslim world, drawing comparisons between the strength of early Islamic civilisation and the challenges facing modern Muslim societies today. The conversation concludes with a discussion on younger Muslim generations, the future we hope to see over the next decade, and the enduring influence of Muhammad Iqbal.
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First 90 secondsMuhammad al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti· Guest0:00
A new cold war between China and America.
Muhammad Jalal· Host0:02
Has the war with Iran made China's rise more plausible?
Muhammad al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti· Guest0:06
No, the Chinese hit the enemy in its soft spot, not only his center of gravity.
Muhammad Jalal· Host0:11
We welcome back Dr. Muhammad Almuqtaar Alshaqeti, Associate Professor of Political Ethics and History of Religion in Doha. Is what we are watching the decline of America and the rise of China?
Muhammad al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti· Guest0:23
You know, I'm a student of Sun Tzu. Iran has time. They can survive with, with sanction. Twenty thousand dollar will defeat eight hundred million dollar. Let this, those Americans continue this stupid war. Uh, Muslims are emerging as, as a civilization. There is no American protection anymore.
Muhammad Jalal· Host0:42
Dr. Muhammad Muqtaar Alshaqeti, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi, and, uh, welcome back to The Thinking Muslim.
Muhammad al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti· Guest0:52
Waalaikumussalam warahmatullahi. Thank you again for having me in this, uh, wonderful podcast.
Muhammad Jalal· Host0:58
Barakallahu fik. Uh, really it's, uh, wonderful. It's an honor to have you with us once again. Now we're in Istanbul. The last time we met- That's right ... we were in Doha. And actually- The- Yes ...
Muhammad al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti· Guest1:07
city of beauty.
Muhammad Jalal· Host1:08
The city of beauty.
Muhammad al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti· Guest1:08
I call Istanbul. Doha also is a city of beauty, of course.
Muhammad Jalal· Host1:12
Of course, yes. Um, uh, the last time we met, it was a few weeks before, uh, the American war against Iran began. And subhanallah, at the time, we had a, a prescient conversation really about where America saw itself in the world moving forward, and of course,