Radio War Nerd EP 458 — Iraqi Insurgency, Part 1: 2003-04 (feat. Rob Ashlar)

Expert Rob Ashlar joins hosts to discuss the origins and evolution of Iraqi insurgency post-US invasion in 2003. They explore key figures like Zarqawi, evolving strategies, financial self-sufficiency through controlling oil reserves, and the rise of radicalism. The narrative delves into Nick Berg's beheading video, the Fallujah insurgency, and JTJ's transition to AQI under al-Zarqawi's influence.