The Loopcast

Dr. James J.F. Forest discusses The Future of Terrorism and Counterterrorism (CT). You can learn more about Dr. Forest, his research, books, and publications at his website.

A discussion with Afshon Ostovaron his new book Vanguard of the Imam: Religion, Politics, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards.  

A discussion with Afshon Ostovar on his new book Vanguard of the Imam: Religion, Politics, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards.  

Nic Jenzen-Jones of Armament Research Services (ARES)discusses illegal arms trading and how social media is used for sales. You can find all of ARES's reports here, including Research Report #5: A Tale of Two Rifles which was mentioned in the discussion. You can read the New York Times article which features ARES work here: Facebook Groups Act as Weapons Bazaars for Militia.

Nic Jenzen-Jones of Armament Research Services (ARES) discusses illegal arms trading and how social media is used for sales. You can find all of ARES's reports here, including Research Report #5: A Tale of Two Rifles which was mentioned in the discussion. You can read the New York Times article which features ARES work here: Facebook Groups Act as Weapons Bazaars for Militia.

David Gomez discusses the law enforcement side of the Apple iPhone controversy surrounding the San Bernardino attacks. Please note that this show was recorded at the end of last week. When we refer to news of the phone in question being hacked on Monday, we are referring to Monday, March 28, 2016.

David Gomez discusses the law enforcement side of the Apple iPhone controversy surrounding the San Bernardino attacks. Please note that this show was recorded at the end of last week. When we refer to news of the phone in question being hacked on Monday, we are referring to Monday, March 28, 2016.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Warner, Jonathan Schroden and Bill Rosenauof CNA about their recent report, Asking the Right Questions: A Framework for Assessing Counterterrorism Actions.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Warner, Jonathan Schroden and Bill Rosenau of CNA about their recent report, Asking the Right Questions: A Framework for Assessing Counterterrorism Actions.

Kim Brown of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness discusses the Oath Keepers. Make sure to check out @NJOHSP, as well as their website for lots of informative information on numerous topics.

Kim Brown of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness discusses the Oath Keepers. Make sure to check out @NJOHSP, as well as their website for lots of informative information on numerous topics.

Phil Waltergives us a look into what is an existential threat. Please be aware that Phil's views expressed in this show are his alone and do not contain information of an official nature. You can read Phil's article on the subject here.

Phil Walter gives us a look into what is an existential threat. Please be aware that Phil's views expressed in this show are his alone and do not contain information of an official nature. You can read Phil's article on the subject here.

Elena Habersky of Collateral Repair Project discusses the urban refugee crisis in Jordan. You can read Elena's article on the issue here: The Urban Refugee Experience in Jordan The Collateral Repair Project's Twitter can be found at: @crp_amman

Elena Habersky of Collateral Repair Project discusses the urban refugee crisis in Jordan.You can read Elena's article on the issue here: The Urban Refugee Experience in JordanThe Collateral Repair Project's Twitter can be found at: @crp_amman