Political History and Leadership Program

Salih Hudayar serves as the Foreign Minister for the government-in-exile of East Turkistan.

On this episode of the "Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues" podcast, Foreign Minister Hudayar sat down with Dr. Rob Ferguson to discuss the history of East Turkistan and the struggle of the Uygher peoples

https://open.spotify.com/episode/50MUuFm3ltVwE6PFPM20zz

East Turkestan Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues · Episode

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser is a physician, decorated former Naval Lieutenant Commander, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, and congressional candidate in Phoenix Arizona.

Listen to Drs. Jasser and Ferguson discuss the difference between political Islamism and the Islamic faith on the "Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues" podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWjUTVsrFUo

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser (Video Version) Dr. Zuhdi Jasser is a physician, decorated former Naval Lieutenant Commander, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, and congressional candidat...

CAI staff member Jack Hinrichs was featured by the ASU State Press this week.

Hinrichs discussed the importance of political involvement and civil discourse. He also discussed how the Politics and Leadership Club brings students of different politics together.

Read Jack's article by clicking on the link below:

https://www.statepress.com/article/2026/05/magazine-ignore-or-engage-protesting

Ignore or engage? - The Arizona State Press Arizona State University's independent student-run news organization covering Tempe, Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale.

Curious why Arizona's gas prices are rising like California's?

Read the Center for American Institution's latest "Insights AZ" report, which documents how California's gas policy dictates Arizona's gas prices.

https://cai.asu.edu/insights

Insights AZ | Center for American Institutions The Center for American Institutions examines issue confronting the state of Arizona. Our goal is to go behind the headlines to better inform the citizens of our state. Thanks, California!  Why Gas Prices in Arizona and the West Are Pushed Up by California PoliciesArizona relies heavily on Californ...