Economist Podcasts State of disarray: the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Oct 28, 2019
Greg Karlstrom, the Middle East correspondent for The Economist, discusses the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, dissecting the impact on ISIS and global extremism. David Smith, the Argentina correspondent, analyzes the recent electoral shift back to Peronism amid economic turmoil. Both explore how these political changes affect governance and stability. Additionally, they touch on a California law pushing school start times later, emphasizing its potential benefits for education and the economy.
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ISIS's Resilience
- Al-Baghdadi's death weakens ISIS, but the underlying conditions remain.
- Poor governance, poverty, and marginalization in Syria and Iraq continue to fuel extremism.
Al-Baghdadi's Rise
- Al-Baghdadi, born in Samarra, Iraq, declared himself a religious scholar.
- He rose to prominence after the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, eventually leading ISIS.
Al-Baghdadi's Vision
- Unlike Bin Laden, al-Baghdadi believed in immediately establishing a caliphate.
- This ambition, combined with seizing territory, differentiated him from other leaders.