COUNTERPOD

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine the significance of the terror attack on New Orleans; the fractured relationship between the Republic of Ireland and Israel and closure of Israel’s embassy in Dublin; and the opportunities and risks for counter terror measures under Donald Trump. Ian and Edmund also give their take on the big, upcoming issues in 2025 - and be prepared to be surprised. 

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine the significance of the attacks on the Berlin Christmas market in 2016; the Met Police’s counter terror operation in London against the PKK and its terror plots against the Turkish community; developments in South Korea - and North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism; and five reasons to be optimistic this Christmas about violent extremism!

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown assess the 2008 Mumbai massacre - India’s 9/11 - and a turning point in its approach to national security; the UK’s approach to national security in light of comments by Sir Richard Dearlove, a former head of MI6; the prospects for the newly announced Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire; and the growing challenges of AI and extremism. 

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown reflect on the impact of terrorism on tourism, including in Egypt; state-sponsored terrorism, including by Russia; and the UK Southport murders and the harm to government and police reputations. And their thoughts on other podcasts including Gary Lineker's. 

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the Iranian regime’s use of kidnapping and imprisonment; Qatar’s suspended role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas; violence towards Jews in Amsterdam; and Donald Trump’s Cabinet and other appointments. 

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the anniversary of the Bataclan massacre in France; Israel declaring UNWRA persona non grata; the Iranian regime’s brutal repression of its own people; and what the return of President Trump means for violent extremism. 

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the anniversaries of the murder of British MP Sir David Amess by an Islamist extremist, and the attack, by a white supremacist, on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. They also offer their take on Hollywood's treatment of terrorism and extremism.

In the fourth episode Ian and Edmund offer insights into counter extremism prevention in their own inimitable style. Presented by Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown from the Counter Extremism Project. Contact: media@counterextremism.com

In the third episode Ian and Edmund continue to provide their insights into counter extremism prevention in their own inimitable style. Presented by Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown from the Counter Extremism Project.

In the second episode Ian and Edmund continue their trip around counter extremism prevention in their own inimitable style. Presented by Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown from the Counter Extremism Project.

Ian and Edmund reflect on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the attacks on Hezbollah's capabilities inside Lebanon, and touch on the role of satire in counter extremism.