Generation Jihad

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Ep. 81 — An update on Russia's war in Ukraine Oct 06, 2022

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Host Bill Roggio is again joined by John Hardie, deputy director of FDD's Russia Program, to discuss the latest from Russia's war in Ukraine, including Putin's announcements on mobilization and additional annexations as well as other developments from the battlefield.

Ep. 80 — Where do things stand in Ukraine? Sep 15, 2022

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In the first iteration of Long War Journal's expanding coverage, Bill is joined by John Hardie, deputy director of FDD's Russia Program, to examine the current state of Russia's war in Ukraine. They unpack and analyze the latest information, from tactical and theater-level to strategic.

Ep. 79 — An update on the Islamic State Sep 13, 2022

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Bill is joined again by Edmund Fitton-Brown and Caleb Weiss to take a look at the current global footprint of the Islamic State.

Ep. 78 — The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Turns One Aug 30, 2022

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Friend of the show LTG (Ret.) H.R. McMaster joins Bill once again to discuss America's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan one year ago. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary — including an ongoing close relationship with al Qaeda, the United States designated the Taliban as "partners in peace" and handed the terrorist group keys to a state apparatus. Afghanistan fell and became the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. But it didn't have to.

Ep. 77 — Catching up with John Batchelor Aug 20, 2022

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In this episode, Bill interviews John Batchelor, host of CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor. Bill has been a regular on John's radio show for more than a decade and considers him a mentor and friend. They discuss the Long War and how September 11, 2001 shaped both of their careers.

Ep. 76 — What just happened in Gaza? Aug 08, 2022

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Bill is joined again by Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at FDD, and byJoe Truzman, research analyst at FDD's Long War Journal, to discuss the latest round of violence that emanated from the Gaza Strip this weekend which eventually resulted in an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire. They also unpack details about the terrorist group behind the escalation, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) — including where they get their weapons, training, and funding (spoiler alert: it's Iran).

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Jon's book: Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War

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Ceasefire in Effect Following More Than Two Days of Fighting in Gaza

Operation “Breaking Dawn” in Gaza Enters its Second Day

IDF Targeted Operation Eliminates Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander

Assessing Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Military Capabilities After the August 2022 Conflict

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is an Iran-Supported Terror Organization

Disrupting Palestinian Islamic Jihad a smart play by Israel

Ep. 75 — Zawahiri is dead. Al Qaeda is not. Aug 05, 2022

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Edmund Fitton-Brown — outgoing coordinator of the UN Security Council Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring team and longtime friend of the show — joins Bill to discuss the killing of Al Qaeda emir Ayman Zawahiri, who died in a U.S. drone strike last Sunday.

That the leader of Al Qaeda was killed in Kabul "comprehensively disproves" Taliban claims that Al Qaeda has no presence inside of Afghanistan. On the contrary, it proves that the group's top leadership uses the country as a safe haven.

They talk about what's next for Al Qaeda in Afghanistan and for its affiliates around the world as well as Zawahiri's possible successor.

Ep. 74 — Zawahiri in Afghanistan Aug 01, 2022

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In this episode, Bill flies solo and expands upon his recent article in FDD's Long War Journal, "Ayman al Zawahiri is alive; Taliban and Al Qaeda 'remain close,' UN reports," noting that reports today (August 1, 2022) of Zawahiri's death inside of Afghanistan underscores the country's role as a safe haven for Al Qaeda.

Ep. 73 — Prison Break (Jihadi Edition) Jul 21, 2022

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You guessed it. Our guest is, indeed, Caleb Weiss. This time, he and Bill discuss how (and which) prison breaks fit into the larger strategy of various Jihadi groups — and why some don't bother.

Ep. 72 — Somalia's controversial ex-NISA chief Jun 28, 2022

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Caleb Weiss is back to unpack with Bill the controversy surrounding the former head of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). They discuss his background and build a context for better understanding the recent headlines concerning the ex-chief.

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