The Loopcast

CNA analysts Megan McBride and Kate Hammerberg discuss their latest paper " Exploring the Utility of Memes for U.S. Government Influence Campaigns. " CNA is a non-profit research and analysis organization based in Arlington, Virginia. The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcas...

Mark Youngman discusses jihad in the northern Caucasus region of Russia. You can find a selection of Mark's articles below: A primer on the Chechen Conflict:  https://www.radicalisationresearch.org/debate/chechen-conflict/ A primer on the Caucasus Emirate: https://www.radicalisationresearch.org/guides/youngman-guide-caucasus-emirate/ 'Russian-speaking' fighters in Syria, Iraq and at home: Conseque...

Matt Armstrong discusses political warfare. A selection of Matt's articles can be find here , and his blog can be found here. The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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.

Daveed Gartenstein-Ross discusses his new paper " Evolving Terror: The Development of Jihadist Operations Targeting Western Interests in Africa [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 a...

Phillip Smyth discusses Shia militias in Syria and Iraq. 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.

Krypt3ia discusses the strategy of leaks. The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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.

Crispin Burke discusses his article " The Pentagon Should Adjust Standards for Cyber Soliders - As It Has Always Done. "  The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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.

Bennett Clifford discusses his new article " A New American Leader Rises in ISIS ." Bennett is also the coauthor of " The Bosnian-American Who Joined ISIS " and his work can be found 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 s...

Amanda Kadlec , a Middle East and North Africa analyst, discusses the United States' policy towards North Africa. The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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.

Sociologist and author of " Voter Behavior and Political Mobilization in Iran " and " A Social Revolution: Politics and the Welfare State in Iran " Kevan Harris discusses the role of the economy in the recent Iran protests. The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and Sina Kashefipour. If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please co...

Georgetown University's Center for Security Studies Professor Ariane Tabatabai discusses the recent Iran Protests.  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.

Senior writer for the Wall Street Journal Farnaz Fassihi discusses the recent Iran Protests. The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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.

Jason Healey discusses his latest paper " Building a Defensible Cyberspace " [PDF] The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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.

Brook Binkowski , managing editor of Snopes , discusses journalism. The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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.

Ric Cole discusses what are information operations.   The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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.

Crispin Burke  discusses bridging the civilian-military divide, based on his recent article How Veterans Can Help Bridge the Civil-Military Divide .   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 ap...

Peter Krause discusses his new book " Rebel Power: Why National Movements Compete, Fight, and Win "   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 Maxwell discusses strategy and the North Korea crisis. His blog can be found here , and his latest articles on North Korea can be found here: " Why We Are Where We Are With North Korea - And Where Do We Go From Here? " and " 15 assumptions about the behavior of North Korea’s Kim Family Regime (KFR) ."   The interview today was conducted by Chelsea Daymon , and the show is produced by Chelsea...

Alice Hunt Friend discusses the United States' foreign policy on Africa. Her latest articles are: " What Does Niger Have to Do with the AUMF? " and " Trump Wrongly Ignores Africa ."   The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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 thr...

Phil Walter discusses his new post " Afghanistan: Two Neglected Discussions "    Please be aware that Phil's views expressed in this show are his alone and do not contain information of an official nature.   Phil is the founder of Divergent Options a national security analysis publication. You can find our discussion of Divergent Options here .   The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipo...

David Kilcullen discusses the legacy of counter insurgency on the United States' national security policy and strategy. His latest book is " Blood Year: The Unraveling of Western Counterterrorism ."   The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , and the show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and Sina Kashefipour.   If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a donat...

CNA 's Michael Kofman discusses Russian national security strategy. You can read a collection of his articles at War on the Rocks and on his blog " Russia Military Analysis ."   The interview today was conducted by Sina Kashefipour , 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...

Yaya Fanusie , the director of analysis for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Sanctions and Illicit Finance ( @FDD_CSIF ), discusses his article "How to Neutralize the Jihadist Pull."   Yaya has a podcast " Rhythm of Wisdom" which can be found on Soundcloud and other podcast platforms. It is definitely worth your time and a listen.    The interview today was conducted by Chelsea...

The Divergent Options team including Phil Walter , Bob Hein , and Doctrine Man stop by to discuss Divergent Options and the imporatance of discussing national security situations from multiple viewpoints. If you are interested in a national security topic and would like to write for Divergent Options please check out their "Write For Us" section on their website. Both producers of The Loopcast hav...

CNA 's Michael Connell discusses Iran's military and armed forces. You can read his article "Close Quarters Provocations: Iran's Naval Strategy in the Gulf"  in  Detering Iran After the Nuclear Deal (PDF).   The interview today was conducted by Chelsea Daymon , and show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and Sina Kashefipour.   If you have enjoyed listening to The Loopcast please consider making a dona...