Rob Ashlar
An expert in Iraqi insurgency during the period of 2003-04.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
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.
