Generation Jihad
FDD's Long War Journal
The war against Islamic Jihadism is defining generations. It was our father’s war, it’s our war, and will most likely be our children’s war. The FDD' s Long War Journal team has been researching and reporting for over two decades on the jihadists fueling this terror. “Generation Jihad” features LWJ Editors Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss as they diagnose the black and white motivations behind the world’s most notorious terrorists, report on their expanding malign activities, and offer their prescriptions for confronting the multi-generational menace that is Islamic Jihadism.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 57min
Kyiv’s crossroads: Bad peace or no peace
President Trump’s red-carpet meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska followed with talks to Zelensky and European leaders could reshape the war in Ukraine. Bill is joined by Brad Bowman and John Hardie to unpack these meetings—from Putin’s demands and whether Washington risks handing Moscow a “bad peace,” to Ukraine’s manpower crisis and whether a ceasefire would buy Kyiv time or lock in defeat.
Aug 15, 2025 • 38min
Israel's Gaza gambit, Lebanon's disarm dilemma
Israel’s push into Gaza City could decide the war’s next phase. Bill Roggio, Joe Truzman, and David Daoud unpack the high-stakes offensive and discuss the IDF’s manpower crunch, international backlash, Hamas’ refusal to disarm, and in Lebanon: Hezbollah warns of sectarian war if the government moves to disarm it.
Aug 12, 2025 • 53min
Ballots, bullets and bylines
In this co-host takeover, Joe Truzman and David Daoud cut through the very loud noises emanating from Beirut and Gaza — from Israel’s controversial killing of an Al Jazeera reporter it accused of Hamas ties to Lebanon’s unprecedented and ambitious push to disarm Hezbollah.
Aug 8, 2025 • 46min
The Gaza gambit
Bill, Joe, and David unpack Israel’s controversial decision to occupy Gaza City nearly two years into the war. From the absence of a viable “day after” plan and the Arab world’s refusal to police the Strip to the political, military, and diplomatic costs of Israel enmeshing itself deeper into Gaza, they examine whether or not this move can actually weaken Hamas.
Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 6min
New UN report on state of global jihad
Joining the discussion are Edmund Fitton Brown, a former UK ambassador to Yemen and expert on terrorist networks, and Caleb Weiss, a senior analyst at Long War Journal specializing in jihadist movements. They delve into the latest UN report on Al-Qaeda and ISIS, exploring Al-Qaeda's leadership dynamics, the geopolitical significance of Syria and Somalia, and the impact of propaganda on recruitment. They also debate the implications of Saif al-Adel's presence in Iran and assess the resilience of ISIS and Al-Shabab amid shifting threats.
Jul 25, 2025 • 57min
Mapping the chaos in Syria
Behnam, David, and Ahmad unpack the ongoing tensions in Syria and the country’s political landscape, the role of the Druze community, Iranian influence, Israel’s military strategy, and the broader implications for Israel and the United States.
Jul 25, 2025 • 46min
Syria's Turmoil
Bill, Joe and Ahmad cut through the social media smokescreen surrounding Suwayda’s Druze‑Bedouin clashes, from shifting loyalties to regime reprisals, as well as unpack Israel’s Gaza City offensive.
Jul 20, 2025 • 59min
The post‑12‑day war chessboard
Bill and Edmund Fitton‑Brown break down the post‑12‑day war chessboard: Houthis, Hezbollah, and Tehran’s other proxies—what they’ve learned, and where to anticipate the next flashpoint.
Jul 18, 2025 • 26min
Another quiet week for the Houthis, Syria, etc.
Bill, Ahmad, and Bridget unpack this week's biggest headlines out of the Middle East, including Druze militias overrunning Soweda as Israeli jets blast Damascus; anonymous drones torching Kurdish oilfields and U.S. posts; Yemeni forces intercepting 750 tons of Iranian arms—and more.
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Jul 13, 2025 • 24min
Loose Ceasefires Sink Ships
Bradley Bowman, Senior Director at the Center on Military and Political Power, brings his insights on current threats to maritime safety. He discusses the troubling resurgence of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, driven by geopolitical tensions. The conversation reveals how U.S. ceasefire deals might embolden these provocateurs. Valuable points about Europe’s hesitant stance and the risks of offending Iran while neglecting global shipping security emerge, spotlighting a complex international landscape that demands urgent attention.
