XXIV. The History, Legacy, and Relevance of Algerian Jihadism Today with Dalia Ghanem-Yazbeck
Release Date: 12/01/2015
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Barak Mendelsohn comes on the show to discuss his new book, The al-Qaeda Franchise: The Expansion of al-Qaeda and Its Consequences.
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Aaron Stein comes on the show to talk about IS networks in Turkey.
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Andrew Lebovich comes on the show to discuss the various jihadi groups that have been active in Mali over the past few years.
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Bernard Rougier comes on the show to discuss Lebanese Sunni jihadism.
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Aymenn al-Tamimi comes on the show for an in-depth discussion of the Islamic State’s finances and economic situation.
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Lorenzo Vidino and Seamus Hughes come on the show to talk about their new report ISIS in America: From Retweets to Raqqa.
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Dalia Ghanem-Yazbeck comes on the show to talk about jihadism in Algeria.
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Charles Lister comes back on the show for an in-depth discussion on jihadism in Syria.
info_outlineDalia Ghanem-Yazbeck comes on the show to talk about jihadism in Algeria. Some of the topics covered include:
- Background and history of jihadism in Algeria
- The growth of GIA networks in Europe and its legacy
- Why there haven’t been many Algerian foreign fighters in Syria
- Similarities and differences between the GIA and the Islamic State
- The current status of jihadism in Algeria and Algerian jihadists abroad.
The interview starts at the 34:00 minute mark. Prior to the interview we have a Primary Sources segment covering postings from October 15 – November 23. After the interview we have an updated #Social Media segment covering postings from November 21-29.
Links:
- Dalia Ghanem-Yazbeck (@DaliaGhanemYazb) | Twitter
- Dalia Ghanem-Yazbeck-Carnegie Middle East Center – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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