Universities: Truth or ideology?

Have universities begun to favor ideology over truth? In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Malika Bilal questions whether universities still uphold free inquiry, as mounting pressure, surveillance, and self-censorship reshape academic spaces following October 7. Joined by Mohammad Fadel, Pablo Avelluto, Omer Bartov and Dorian Abbot, the discussion explores academic freedom, student activism, and the future of open debate in higher education worldwide. The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube