The Psychology of Terrorism

John Horgan comes on the show to discuss his work studying the psychology of terrorism.

• The Psychology of Terrorism on Amazon.com
• John Horgan (Drjohnhorgan) on Twitter
• Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter

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Iraq’s Election & Budget Problems

Joel Wing returns to the show to discuss Iraq’s recent election, the government’s handling of security issues, and Iraq’s continuing budget problems.

• MUSINGS ON IRAQ
• Maliki got election assist from Anbar crisis – Al-Monitor
• Final 2014 Iraqi National Elections Results by Major Political Groups | Institute for the Study of War Iraq Updates
• Joel Wing (JoelWing2) on Twitter
• Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter

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Smarter Counterterrorism

Clint Watts comes on the show to discuss his recent “Smarter Counterterrorism” series of articles for FPRI.

• Selected Wisdom – Smarter Than The Crowd, Stronger Than The Individual
• Clint Watts | Foreign Policy Research Institute
• Clint Watts (selectedwisdom) on Twitter
• Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter

Clint’s FPRI series:

1. Smarter Counterterrorism in The Age of Competing Al Qaeda’s
2. Treating America’s al Qaeda Addiction
3. Jihadi Competition After al Qaeda Hegemony – The ‘Old Guard’, Team ISIS & The Battle For Jihadi Hearts & Minds
4. ISIS’s Rise After al Qaeda’s House of Cards
5. How does the U.S. counter al Qaeda while al Qaeda fights itself?

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Presidential Politics in Lebanon

Karl Sharro comes on the show to discuss presidential politics in Lebanon, background on Lebanon’s political blocs, and the role of satire in discussing events in the Middle East.

Links related to this episode can be found at http://middleeastweek.org

• Karl reMarks
• The Lebanese Presidency, Twenty-Five Years after Ta’if | Qifa Nabki
• Karl Sharro (KarlreMarks) on Twitter
• Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter

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