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Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

Based on your replies I have decided to focus on CIA-led coups for the next few videos.

Which video would you like to see next?

10 months ago | [YT] | 15

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

The CIA’s Biggest Cover-Up in Africa — Finally Exposed

https://youtu.be/KX6s07tOQUE

10 months ago | [YT] | 4

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

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10 months ago | [YT] | 13

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

US and China have a complicated history of espionage and spies. Here’s my latest video that discusses the history of their covert relationship and TikTok’s role the cyber war between the two nations. Let me know your thoughts:

US vs. China: Has TikTok Become the Latest Weapon in a High-Stakes Spy Game?
https://youtu.be/8BJL60jkyl0

11 months ago | [YT] | 4

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

My latest video on “The Geopolitics of TikTok”

Let me know whether you think TikTok should be banned in the poll below.

https://youtu.be/8BJL60jkyl0

11 months ago | [YT] | 6

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

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11 months ago | [YT] | 7

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

Is the world’s most expensive painting an authentic Leonardo da Vinci or merely a copy? This is the story of the discovery of the last known Leonardo masterpiece, uncovered nearly a century after the previous one came to light.

Share your thoughts below—do you believe this is the real deal or just a half-billion-dollar fake?

11 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 3

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

Still one of my favourite stories of how history shapes our modern world!

Let me know what you think :)

1 year ago | [YT] | 41

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

Ask Me Anything (AMA): I'd love to learn more about you guys while answering as many questions as I can :)

1 year ago | [YT] | 17

Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

Thank you everyone for helping me reach 10K subscribers! Your support keeps me motivated in producing more mini-documentaries / video essays.

I would love to hear from you. Let me know some of the topics/themes you're interested in hearing about next.

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