{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IX. The Emergence of the Islamic State in AfPak with Don Rassler (Part 2)","description":"This episode features part 2 of Aaron\u2019s conversation with Don Rassler. If you haven\u2019t heard part 1 you can find it here. This two part series is based on Don\u2019s article, \u201cSituating the Emergence of the Islamic State of Khorasan,\u201d in the CTC Sentinel. This episode covers a variety of topics related to the Islamic State in the AfPak region, including: Important events since Don\u2019s article came out in March The relevance of the Afghan Taliban to younger generations How the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan plays into this situation Al Qaeda\u2019s relevance to, and role in, the region How the presence of the Islamic State could affect the Afghan peace process This episode also features our #SocialMedia segment, covering postings from July 11th to July 22nd. Links: Mr. Don Rassler | Combating Terrorism Center at West Point Don Rassler (@DonRassler) | Twitter TTP Says That Baghdadi\u2019s Caliphate Is Not Islamic\u2014But Is Anyone Listening? by Dur-e-Aden on Jihadology.net The podcast is produced by Karl Morand. If you have feedback you can email podcast@jihadology.net or find us on Twitter: @JihadPod. ","author_name":"JihadPod","author_url":"http:\/\/jihadology_net.libsyn.com\/website","html":"