Podcast series covering various topics in security and technology
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 02, 2015
A Discussion on Organized Crime and Terrorist Financing
Wednesday Dec 02, 2015
Wednesday Dec 02, 2015
Chip Poncy of the Financial Integrity Network discusses organized crime and terrorist financing.
Thursday Oct 15, 2015
Thursday Oct 15, 2015
Charlie Winter continues his research on Islamic State (IS/ISIS) propaganda and discusses his newest paper Documenting the Virtual 'Caliphate'.
Here's his recent BBC News article which was also mentioned in the show: Fishing and Ultraviolence
Monday Oct 05, 2015
Russia, the Ukraine, and Russia's Involvement in Syria
Monday Oct 05, 2015
Monday Oct 05, 2015
Dr. Andrew Michta provides us with an update on the crisis in the Ukraine, Russia, and Russia's involvement in Syria.
His recent article, Europe's Russia Denial elaborates on some of these issues.
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
"The Myth of the Returned Foreign Fighter"
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Collin Hunt discusses his recent article "The Myth of the Returned Foreign Fighter" and the issues surrounding returnees, rehabilitation, and CVE programs.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
The Virtual 'Caliphate': A Look at ISIS's propaganda strategy with Charlie Winter
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
Charlie Winter of the Quilliam Foundation discusses his paper The Virtual 'Caliphate': Understanding Islamic State's Propaganda Strategy
You can read more about Charlie and some of his publications here.
You can also view the #NotAnotherBrother video that Charlie refers to in our discussion, here.
Monday Apr 06, 2015
Is ISIS's Messaging More on Point Than al-Qaeda's for Potential Recruits?
Monday Apr 06, 2015
Monday Apr 06, 2015
J.M. Berger discusses: Is ISIS's Messaging More on Point Than al-Qaeda's for Potential Recruits?
Don't forget to check out J.M's new book co-authored with Jessica Stern:
ISIS: The State of Terror
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Shiite Foreign Fighters and the Shiite Jihad
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Phillip Smyth discusses Shiite foreign fighters and the Shiite jihad.
You can read his in-depth paper on this topic via the link below:
The Shiite Jihad in Syria and Its Regional Effects
Further reading and research can be found at:
Hizballah Cavalcade
Monday Mar 16, 2015
The Destruction of Iraq's Cultural Heritage
Monday Mar 16, 2015
Monday Mar 16, 2015
Christopher Jones discusses the destruction of ancient Iraqi sites and artifacts by ISIS/IS.
You can read more of Christopher's work here:
The Future of War in the Middle East and the Future of Archaeology
His blog:
The Gates of Nineveh
Sunday Mar 01, 2015
Sunday Mar 01, 2015
Clint Watts looks at the recent White House summit and discusses countering violent extremism and potential steps for the future.
The talk is based on his recent article which can be found here:
The White House CVE Summit: What Should we expect? More of the same or a new direction to counter ISIS?
Saturday Jan 10, 2015
The Role of Women and Children in the Islamic State
Saturday Jan 10, 2015
Saturday Jan 10, 2015
Dr. Mia Bloom discusses the role of women and children in the Islamic State. Read more of her work here:
New Terror Weapon: Little Girls?
How the Islamic State is Recruiting Western Teen Girls
Female Suicide Bombers are not a New Phenomenon
Even al-Qaeda Denounced Beheading Videos. Why the Islamic State Brought them Back