VIII. The Emergence of the Islamic State in AfPak with Don Rassler (Part 1)
Release Date: 07/20/2015
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info_outlineThis episode features part one of an interview with Don Rassler based on his article “Situating the Emergence of the Islamic State of Khorasan,” for the CTC Sentinel. This part of the conversation covers the development of the Islamic State’s presence in the AfPak region, as well as relevant groups and individuals in the region.
This episode also covers jihadi primary source material released from June 25th-July 17th.
Links:
- Mr. Don Rassler | Combating Terrorism Center at West Point
- Don Rassler (@DonRassler) | Twitter
- TTP Says That Baghdadi’s Caliphate Is Not Islamic—But Is Anyone Listening? by Dur-e-Aden on Jihadology.net
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