The Loopcast

Russell Thomas discusses complex systems. You can find Russell's writings and works at Exploring Possibility Space and where you can also find the post " Think You Understand Black Swans? Think Again ." If you want to learn more about complex systems make sure to check out Complexity Explorer , that features coursework and resources for the study of complex systems, and NetLogo , a free and open s...

Thomas Hegghammer discusses his new book The Caravan: Abdallah Azzam and the Rise of Global Jihad . The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Matt Devost discusses developments and trends in cyber security from 2009-2020, and cyber security going forward. The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

David Karpf discusses the challenges that the online space presents for democracies. You can find some of the published work that David refers to in the podcast below: Analytic Activism: Digital Listening and the New Political Strategy On Digital Disinformation and Democratic Myths The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipo...

Aaron Zelin discusses his new book " Your Son Are at Your Service: Tunisia's Missionaries of Jihad ." The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Michael Martelle discusses the recent release of documents related to Operation Glowing Symphony. The documents and a broader analysis can be found at the National Security Archive: Joint Task Force ARES and Operation GLOWING SYMPHONY: Cyber Command's Internet War Against ISIL USCYBERCOM After Action Assessments of Operation GLOWING SYMPHONY  The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon ,...

Michael Krona discusses his latest collected volume " The Media World of ISIS ." The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Jade Parker discusses accelerationism and the unique threat it poses to American democracy. The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Brian Hughes discusses his latest article "Pine Tree" Twitter and the Shifting Idelogical Foundations of Eco-Extremism [PDF]. More of Brian's works can be found: Thriving in Exile: Toward a Materialist Analysis of the Alt-Right:   https://www.boundary2.org/2019/09/brian-hughes-thriving-from-exile-toward-a-materialist-analysis-of-the-alt-right/   Occult Economy and the Far Right Grift   https://www...

David Sterman discusses his article " Can The Next President Dismantle an Inherited Drone War? " The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.  

Ryan Thorpe discusses his article Homegrown Hate . You can find a list of Ryan's work here . The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Nate Rosenblatt discusses his new paper: The Architects of Salvation: How IS Foreign Fighter Recruitment Hubs Emerged in Tunisia [PDF] . The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Chris Meserole  discusses how tech companies have dealt with terrorism and online extremism - and what they can do about it in the future.  If you would like to know more make sure to read Chris' works: Terrorist Definitions and Designations Lists: What Technology Companies Need to Know and How Big Tech Can Fight White Supremacist Terrorism. The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , a...

Amarnath Amarasingam discusses his latest article " Terrorism on the Teardrop Island: Understanding the Easter 2019 Attacks in Sri Lanka ." The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it...

Seva Gunitsky and Paul Musgrave discuss how we conceptualize and study global political order. The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

John Spencer discusses urban warfare. The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Jonathan Nichols discusses information and psychological operations. The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Barak Mendelsohn discusses his new book " Jihadism Constrained ." The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Daniel Scarnecchia discusses the intersection of technology and humanitarianism. Please read his latest post on the topic, " International Information Politics ." The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . W...

Sean McFate discusses his new book " The New Rules of War ." The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

We revisit Bin's Laden Legacy with author Daveed Gartenstein-Ross . The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Peter W. Singer discusses his book "#LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media" which he co-authored with Emerson T Brooking . You can purchase the book here and find more information about the book at the #LikeWar website . The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please...

J.M. Berger discusses his latest book " Extremism ." The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

ML Cavanaugh and Kelsey D Atherton discuss Strategy Strikes Back: How Star Wars Explains Modern Military Conflict . The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.

Phillip Smyth discusses Iranian backed Shia militias in Iraq with a focus on the recent Iraqi parliamentary elections. The interview today was conducted by  Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and  Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donation to the show through our  Patreon . We greatly appreciate it.