

Ep. 201 — New UN report on jihadi threat in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
5 snips Aug 13, 2024
Joining the discussion are Edmund Fitton-Brown, a noted expert on jihadi threats, and Caleb Weiss, an analyst specializing in jihadist activities. They dive deep into the latest UN report detailing the rise of jihadist groups in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Key topics include the complexities of Islamic State leadership transitions and the implications of non-Arab leaders. They also address the growing influence of Al-Shabaab, the expansion of jihadist operations in West Africa, and the evolving strategies of militant groups, raising concerns about global security.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Leadership Complexities in Islamic State
04:48 • 24min
Ongoing Threats and Leadership Dynamics of Al-Shabaab
29:10 • 2min
Jihadist Expansion in West Africa
31:39 • 13min
Resilience and Tactics of Militant Groups in Africa
44:56 • 2min
Evolving Jihadi Strategies and the Khorasan Threat
46:35 • 5min
Jihadi Threats: Analyzing Regional Dynamics
51:38 • 14min