Confused Iraqi

Join Noor Mousa as she shares her experiences and thoughts on growing up in Iraq, with British-German journalist Alannah Travers who has lived in the country for one year - and counting.
Episode 2 covers the build up and impact of the US-led coalition in Iraq in 2003: the political background and lived reality, and the competing narratives that continue to shape our understanding of the pivotal year.
Together, they explore events and personal stories from Iraq’s recent history, marking moments of confusion in the life of one young Iraqi.

Join us for an unexpectedly positive episode of Confused Iraqi! Diving into a side of Iraqis that might defy your expectations. Our guest for this special episode is none other than the incredibly optimistic Lowi Sahi – a producer, former blogger, Iraqi influencer and loving father.
In a podcast where conversations can take dark and complicated forms, Lowi brings a refreshing perspective that resonates deeply. Despite growing up in the West, his connection to Iraq is a unique journey of discovery and adoration, a narrative that unfolds beautifully throughout this episode.
Tune in as we explore how Lowi's experience of his Iraqi heritage took a captivating turn, with his understanding of homeland evolving as an adult. His insights aren't just for fellow Iraqis but for everyone who cherishes the nuances of culture, identity, and the universal journey of finding one's roots.
Get ready for a Confused Iraqi episode that's all about positivity, heritage, and the journey of understanding and influencing.
To watch Lowi Sahi’s content and follow him: https://www.youtube.com/@Lowi

Join Noor Mousa as she shares her experiences and thoughts on growing up in Iraq, with British-German journalist Alannah Travers who has lived in the country for one year - and a few final months.
Episode 6 focuses on the Tishreen protests of 2019-20; perhaps the most encouraging and subsequently shattering demonstrations against a corrupt political system and class. Almost twenty years on from 2003, and as we explore the events of the last year in greater detail, including Iraq’s environmental threats, we ask whether anyone can say the country has a functioning democracy.
Thank you for listening to our six-part-podcast project! We hope the discussion of events and personal stories from Iraq’s recent history, marking moments of confusion in the life of one young Iraqi, proved thought-provoking.

Join Noor Mousa as she shares her experiences and thoughts on growing up in Iraq, with British-German journalist Alannah Travers who has lived in the country for one year - and counting.
Episode 5 picks up as the Kurdistan Region holds an independence referendum, Iraq declares victory over ISIS, and Noor heads to the United Kingdom, leaving behind her country in flux.
Together, they explore events and personal stories from Iraq’s recent history, marking moments of confusion in the life of one young Iraqi.

Join Noor Mousa as she shares her experiences and thoughts on growing up in Iraq, with British-German journalist Alannah Travers who has lived in the country for one year - and counting.

Episode 3 looks at the period 2004-2012, and coming of age in a country figuring out what the post-Saddam era might be. It covers Noor’s childhood in Najaf, the 2005 referendum over Iraq’s new constitution, continued military presence, factional politics - and the deadly sectarian war, all of which laid the roots of the conflict and corruption we see, still, today.
Together, they explore events and personal stories from Iraq’s recent history, marking moments of confusion in the life of one young Iraqi.