Bill Roggio

6 days ago | fdd.org | Bill Roggio |Behnam Ben Taleblu

Bill and Behnam discuss the evolving dynamics of U.S. foreign policy on Iran and the subsequent need for coherent policy that addresses multifaceted issues including nuclear negotiations, Iranian protests against the regime, the ongoing threat posed by Iran’s proxy strategy (particularly from the Houthis), shifting attitudes of Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, and the potential impact on U.S.-Israel relations.

1 week ago | longwarjournal.org | Bill Roggio |Behnam Ben Taleblu |David Daoud

By Bill Roggio, Behnam Ben Taleblu & David Daoud | May 25, 2025 | Behnam and David D. join Bill to discuss the attack in Washington, D.C. that killed a young couple working for the Israeli embassy. Behnam and David both were friends with Yaron, who tragically lost his life to yet another act of terror rooted in anti-semitism. They also briefly catch up on the current state of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and the still-burning dumpster fire in Lebanon. Powered by RedCircle

2 weeks ago | fdd.org | Reagan Easter |Bill Roggio

The new Syrian government is integrating a Central Asian terrorist group that is part of Al Qaeda’s network into its military, despite the objections of US President Donald Trump. The head of this terror group, the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), is based in Afghanistan and issues orders to his followers in Syria.

2 weeks ago | longwarjournal.org | Bill Roggio |Ahmad Sharawi

The new Syrian government is integrating a Central Asian terrorist group that is part of Al Qaeda’s network into its military, despite the objections of US President Donald Trump. The head of this terror group, the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), is based in Afghanistan and issues orders to his followers in Syria.

2 weeks ago | longwarjournal.org | Bill Roggio |Ahmad Sharawi |Thomas Joscelyn

Syrian military integrates Al Qaeda-linked terror group into its ranks | The Turkistan Islamic Party’s branch in Syria, an Al Qaeda ally, is being integrated into the new Syrian military as the 84th Division. The group’s leader, Abdul Haq al Turkistani, sits on Al Qaeda’s central governing council and directs the group’s operations in Syria. Despite this, the Trump administration is poised to lift sanctions on Syria.