Jedi Warriors and Islamic Mysticism

Dr. H. A. Hellyer gained international attention (and flak) when he compared Jedi monks to Sufi Islamic warriors in an article for CNN. He joins the show to discuss parallels between the Force and Islamic mysticism, why Star Wars is a cross-cultural touchstone, and the interaction between science fiction and Islam.

Dr. H. A. Hellyer is a fellow at the Brookings Institution's Centre for Middle East Policy, as well as in International Security Studies at the Royal United Services Institute.