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Edmund Fitton-Brown

Senior advisor to the Counter-Extremism Project, former ambassador to Yemen, and former coordinator of the United Nations Security Council''s analytical support and sanctions monitoring team for the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban.

Top 3 podcasts with Edmund Fitton-Brown

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8 snips
Sep 29, 2024 • 1h 21min

Ep. 217 — Today's global jihadi threat

In this engaging discussion, Edmund Fitton-Brown, an expert at the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, delves into the contemporary global jihadi threat. He highlights how the jihadist landscape shifted post-9/11 and after major geopolitical events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Fitton-Brown warns against complacency with groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda and stresses the need for international cooperation. He also explores how civil unrest can inadvertently fuel extremism and the challenges posed by state-sponsored terrorism from countries like Iran.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 16min

Status update on global jihad

In this discussion, Edmund Fitton-Brown, a Senior Advisor at the Counter-Extremism Project and former UN ambassador, sheds light on the latest UN report about global jihadism. He delves into the complexities of terrorist monitoring, revealing insights on al-Qaeda and ISIS dynamics. Topics also include the alarming rise of foreign fighters in East Africa and increasing jihadi threats amid shifting military alliances in the Sahel. Furthermore, he examines the intricate landscape of militant networks in Yemen, detailing their implications for global security.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 6min

Ep. 201 — New UN report on jihadi threat in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East

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.