Podcast appearances and mentions of Colin P Clarke

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for tuning in and your continued support. This week, we welcome Ben Connable back to the show. Ben recently co-authored (with Colin P. Clarke) an The post #219: War Against the Cartels with Ben Connable first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

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My conversation with Dr Colin Clarke starts at about 34 minutes after headlines and clips Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Colin P. Clarke, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of The Soufan Center. His research focuses on domestic and transnational terrorism, international security, and geopolitics. Dr. Clarke previously served as the Director of Research at The Soufan Group and as a Senior Research Fellow with The Soufan Center. Prior to those roles, Clarke was a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, where he spent a decade researching terrorism, insurgency, and criminal networks. At RAND, Clarke led studies on ISIS financing, the future of terrorism and transnational crime, and lessons learned from all insurgencies since the end of World War II. Clarke is also an Associate Fellow at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) – The Hague, a non-resident Senior Fellow in the Program on National Security at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI), an Associate Fellow at the Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET), and a member of the "Network of Experts" at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. He serves on the editorial board of three of the leading scholarly journals in the field of terrorism studies, Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, Terrorism and Political Violence, and Perspectives on Terrorism. Clarke has testified before Congress on numerous occasions as an expert witness on a range of terrorism-related issues, appears frequently in the media to discuss national security-related matters, and has published several books on terrorism and armed conflict, including his forthcoming Moscow's Mercenaries: The Rise and Fall of the Wagner Group (Columbia University Press, 2026). Clarke has briefed his research at a range of national and international security forums, including the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Air Force Special Operations School, Society for Terrorism Research International Conference, the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), and the Counter ISIS Financing Group (CIFG), which is part of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. In 2011, he spent several months as an analyst with Combined Joint Interagency Task Force-Shafafiyat at ISAF headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, working for General H.R. McMaster, the former U.S. National Security Advisor, where he was responsible for analyzing criminal patronage networks in Afghanistan and how these networks fueled the insurgency. Clarke has a Ph.D. in international security policy from the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout! Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo All things Jon Carroll Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

Chaos is the rule of the day, with markets, companies, governments and individuals being rapidly buffeted by events and change. Technology is exacerbating that chaos by offering asymmetric leverage to more people. On the positive side, technologies like AI and drones can drastically improve the productivity of workers and artists to perform their craft, benefiting us all. But there is a dark side as well: extremists are early adopters of new technologies that afford them the ability to maximize their evil objectives. With so much change in the world, how can we grapple with this new era of asymmetry?Joining host Danny Crichton and Riskgaming director of programming Laurence Pevsner is Colin P. Clarke, the director of research at The Soufan Group and formerly a long-time terrorism analyst at RAND. He has spent years studying terrorist organizations and their thirst for new technologies and new means of financing their activities. His new book on Evgeny Prigozhin and the rise of The Wagner Group will be out later this year. The three talk about how new technologies are changing the threat landscape from terrorism, the changing contours of the so-called crime-terror nexus, why China is increasingly the focus of analysis, and how governments are responding to the increasing leverage of terrorists throughout the world.

The Moscow attack which killed at least 137 people and injured many more was carried out by an Isis affiliate called Isis-K.On today's In the News podcast, Colin P Clarke, director of research at the Soufan Group and an expert on domestic and transnational terrorism, explains why Russia was targeted by the Islamic jihadists and how Afghanistan post-2021 has become a safe haven for terrorists despite the Taliban's war on Isis.Looking at the footage from inside the Crocus City Hall on March 22nd, he explores the planning and methodology of the four Tajikistan suspects in their attack and explains who Isis-K are, how they are funded and what do they ultimately want.As to Moscow's claims that Ukraine was involved in the atrocity? Clarke says a firm no. And Ukraine-based reporter Dan McLaughlin explains how the Moscow propaganda machine has used the attack.And with the Paris Olympics just months away, Clarke, whose latest book is called After the Caliphate: The Islamic State and the Future Terrorist Diaspora, says the global terrorism threat from Isis-K is very real.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the recent attack in Moscow that killed at least 139 people. It was the country's deadliest terrorist attack in more than a decade. Why did the Islamic State choose Russia as a target? And what does this mean for terrorism globally? Counterterrorism analyst and regular FP contributor Colin P. Clarke shares his insights with Ravi Agrawal. Clarke also serves as a senior research fellow at the Soufan Center. Suggested reading: Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle, and Colin P. Clarke: The Islamic State Has a New Target: Russia Colin P. Clarke: Could Hamas Become a Global Threat? Lynne O'Donnell: Al Qaeda Is Back—and Thriving—in Afghanistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did ISIS "K" target Russia for Moscow attack? The Islamic State claimed responsibility on Friday for the massacre at a Moscow area concert hall, one of the deadliest attacks in Russia in decades, and U.S. officials confirmed the claim shortly afterward. The United States collected intelligence in March that Islamic State-Khorasan, known as ISIS-K, the branch of the group based in Afghanistan, had been planning an attack on Moscow, according to officials. ISIS members have been active in Russia, one U.S. official said. After a period of relative quiet, the Islamic State has been trying to increase its external attacks, according to U.S. counterterrorism officials. Most of those plots in Europe have been thwarted, prompting assessments that the group had diminished capabilities. “ISIS-K has been fixated on Russia for the past two years,” frequently criticizing President Vladimir V. Putin in its propaganda, said Colin P. Clarke, a counterterrorism analyst at the Soufan Group, a security consulting firm based in New York. “ISIS-K accuses the Kremlin of having Muslim blood in its hands, referencing Moscow's interventions in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Syria.” The attack on Friday in Moscow, like a January assault in Iran claimed by the group, could prompt a reassessment of its ability to strike outside its home territory. (NY Times) Subscribe now and become part of the conversation, as we seek justice and understanding in the complex world of real crime stories.

South Africa is betting on a losing horse with its backing of Russia - and will face consequences for a foreign policy that “accommodates Moscow and other rogue regimes”. This warning comes from Dr. Colin P. Clarke, the Director of Research at the Soufan Group, a global intelligence and security consultancy based in New York. He speaks to BizNews about the likely consequences of a continued SA-Russia “alliance”; the African National Congress (ANC) government's failure to combat terror financing on its soil; a possible threat of misinformation leading to violence around next year's national elections; and the “commercial and monetary” advantages of repairing its relationship with the US. Your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider keeps you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here - https://bit.ly/3lfVRYP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, what is life like for the people living under their rule? Conor pope speaks to Fatema Mohammadi, an Afghan woman who has been living in Ireland since fleeing Kabul earlier this year. She explains what life is like for the women and girls there who have been denied access to work and education. We also hear from Colin P Clarke, a senior research fellow at The Soufan Center, who speaks about the country's prospects for peace and recovery. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Government says the Taliban has grossly violated the agreement reached between the two countries ahead of its withdrawal last year, by sheltering the leader of terror group Al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahri in Kabul. Al-Zawahri, who was one of the masterminds of the 2001September 11 terror attacks, was killed in an American drone strike at the weekend, while standing on a balcony. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, says it's a violation of the agreement struck between the Taliban and the US before they withdrew their troops almost one year ago, where Kabul committed to not provide a safe haven for Al Qaeda to plan further attacks. Colin P. Clarke is a counterterrorism analyst and Director of Research at the a security consulting firm, The Soufan Group. He said the attack would be seen as a major victory for U.S. interests.

In this episode, we're exploring how the Taliban's use of the internet and social media has evolved following their takeover of Afghanistan. We also explore how this compares with wider terrorist use of the internet, and the implications for tech companies moderating this content.Join Anne Craanen as she speaks to Charlie Winter, one of the world's leading experts on terrorist propaganda. He is Director of Research at ExTrac, an organisation that tracks the real-time attack and communications data of a range of violent extremist organisations, including the Taliban, to provide actionable insights for Counter-terrorism policymakers and practitioners. Charlie is also an Associate Fellow at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT), studying terrorism, insurgency and innovation, with focus on online and offline strategic communication.We also hear from Colin P. Clarke, Director of Research at The Soufan Group and a Senior Research Fellow at The Soufan Center. He is an Associate Fellow at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) – The Hague, and serves on the editorial board of Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, as well as Terrorism and Political Violence. He appears frequently in the media to discuss terrorism and counterterrorism, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. Arthur Bradley is a Senior Open-source Intelligence Analyst at Tech Against Terrorism and head of content collection for the Terrorist Content Analytics Platform (TCAP), where he works with tech companies and governments across the world in countering terrorist use of the internet using open-source intelligence. Arthur joined Tech Against Terrorism in 2020 after working for several years in security intelligence with a focus on terrorist and violent extremist propaganda. They explore how the Taliban's media campaign has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years and uncover why different tech companies have different guidelines when it comes to moderating Taliban content, as well as the ethical implications of removing it. Finally, Anne asks the guests about the implications of the designation of the Taliban as a terrorist entity, both on their content online and on the delivery of humanitarian aid for Afghan civilians.To find out more about Tech Against Terrorism and our work, visit techagainstterrorism.org or follow us on Twitter @techvsterrorism, where you can find resources on this topic. Here's where you can learn more about ExTrac's work: https://extrac.io/  The Soufan Center: https://thesoufancenter.org/ 

This week on Babel, Jon talks with Colin Clarke, a senior research fellow and the director of policy and research at The Soufan Center. They discuss what Iran is set to gain in Afghanistan, Iran's relationship with al Qaeda and the Taliban, and potential areas of cooperation or conflict between Iran and the United States as the U.S. withdraws from the region. Then, Jon, Natasha, and Danny continue the conversation about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and its implications for great power competition and cooperation in the Middle East.  Colin P. Clarke, “The U.S. Doesn't Have to Choose Between Counterterrorism and Great Power Competition,” World Politics Review, August 23, 2021.  Jon Alterman, "Stories of Afghans left behind will hurt America around the world," The Hill, August 18, 2021. Colin P. Clarke and Asfandyar Mir, “Making Sense of Iran and al-Qaeda's Relationship,” Lawfare, March 21, 2021.  Colin P. Clarke and Ariane Tabatabai, “What Iran Wants in Afghanistan,” Foreign Affairs, July 8, 2020.  Episode Transcript, "Iran's Interests in Afghanistan," CSIS, September 7, 2021.

With the Taliban now firmly in control of the Afghan capital Kabul, it's impossible not to look at America's longest-running war and not ask: Was it all worth it? In today's daily deep dive, we re-air a recent interview with terrorism expert Colin P. Clarke, Director of Policy and Research at The Soufan Group, who puts the US war in Afghanistan into context. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

As US forces draw down in Afghanistan and Iraq, the possibility that Al Qaeda and the Islamic State will now have the room to reconstitute looms large. Should we be worried? Colin P. Clarke, Director of Policy and Research at The Soufan Group shares his sober assessment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Tomorrow is Inauguration Day, but after last week's violent protests, security for the event is extremely tight. Thousands of National Guard troops have been brought in as support. The FBI and other agencies are vetting those troops to make sure that an attack won't come from inside security perimeters, and many streets and celebration areas are closed to the public. Will there be a disruption by domestic terrorists?Joining Nancy Grace today:Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author 'Red Flags', www.wendypatrickphd.comDr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Beverly Hills, New Netflix show 'Bling Empire', www.drbethanymarshall.com Colin P. Clarke - Director of Policy and Research at The Soufan Group, Focusing on Domestic and Transnational Terrorism, International Security, and Geopolitics, Author: After the Caliphate, www.soufangroup.com Scott Taylor - Investigative Reporter, WJLA TV ABC 7 in Washington, D.C.

Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Colin P. Clarke, John Horgan, and Mubin Shaikh discuss what will Trump's more extreme supporters do now post election. Article: "This Keeps Me Up at Night:" Radicalization experts fear what Trump's fringes will do now -- and they aren't certain how to stop it. 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.  

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Asian Insider Ep 46: High risk of election-related violence in the US 16:56 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. The high risk of election-related violence on and beyond the US presidential election on Nov 3 is worrying, say experts on Asian Insider. 1) Introduction (0:08) 2) Is the risk of violence more acute in the current political environment? (2:22) 3) Is the prospect of potentially armed poll watchers a worry? (3:54) 4) What are the prospects of a rural rebellion? (4:54) 5) Does the US risk being exploited by outside influences? (8:13) 6) Are there links between right-wing extremists worldwide? (9:40) 7) Colin P. Clarke on the risk of a civil war (11:46) 8) Vasabjit Banerjee on the risk of a civil war (13:12) Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Follow Asian Insider Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 46: High risk of election-related violence in the US 16:56 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. The high risk of election-related violence on and beyond the US presidential election on Nov 3 is worrying, say experts on Asian Insider. 1) Introduction (0:08) 2) Is the risk of violence more acute in the current political environment? (2:22) 3) Is the prospect of potentially armed poll watchers a worry? (3:54) 4) What are the prospects of a rural rebellion? (4:54) 5) Does the US risk being exploited by outside influences? (8:13) 6) Are there links between right-wing extremists worldwide? (9:40) 7) Colin P. Clarke on the risk of a civil war (11:46)  8) Vasabjit Banerjee on the risk of a civil war (13:12) Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 46: High risk of election-related violence in the US 16:56 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. The high risk of election-related violence on and beyond the US presidential election on Nov 3 is worrying, say experts on Asian Insider. 1) Introduction (0:08) 2) Is the risk of violence more acute in the current political environment? (2:22) 3) Is the prospect of potentially armed poll watchers a worry? (3:54) 4) What are the prospects of a rural rebellion? (4:54) 5) Does the US risk being exploited by outside influences? (8:13) 6) Are there links between right-wing extremists worldwide? (9:40) 7) Colin P. Clarke on the risk of a civil war (11:46)  8) Vasabjit Banerjee on the risk of a civil war (13:12) Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Follow Asian Insider Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USIP and authors of the recent RESOLVE Network Research Report, “Career Foreign Fighters: Expertise Transmission Across Insurgencies” hosted a virtual conversation to explain their findings and share insights on the unique challenges that career foreign fighters pose, what we know about their “career” trajectories, their impact in local conflicts, and the implications for current policy and programmatic challenges. They also highlighted recommendations for future efforts to address violent extremism and conflict and to prevent conflict careerists based on their pioneering study.  Speakers Leanne Erdberg Steadman, introductory remarksDirector of VE, USIP and Interim Executive Director, RESOLVE Network Chelsea DaymonPhD candidate, American University; Associate Fellow, Global Network on Extremism & Technology David MaletAssociate Professor of Public Affairs, American University; RESOLVE Research Advisory Council Member, RESOLVE Network Jeanine de Roy van ZuijdewijnResearcher, Institute of Security and Global Affairs, Leiden University; Research Fellow, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague Colin P. Clarke, moderatorSenior Research Fellow, The Soufan Center; RESOLVE Research Advisory Council Member, RESOLVE Network https://www.usip.org/events/understanding-career-foreign-fighters

Destruction or Theft? Between 2014 and 2017, the Islamic State group occupied territory in Iraq. At it's height it controlled almost a third of the country and over 4,500 historical sites. Alongside the dramatic pictures of the destruction of artefacts and irreplaceable ancient sites like Nimrud, others have claimed that this destruction was largely carried out to conceal extensive looting of valuable artefacts. Presenters: Laura Adal and Jack Meegan-Vickers Guests: https://thesoufancenter.org/team/colin-p-clarke/ (Colin P. Clarke), Senior Research Fellow at The Soufan Center and Assistant Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University. https://www.gcsp.ch/Christina-Schori-Liang (Christina Schori Liang), Head of Terrorism and PVE at GCSP. https://twitter.com/anthropaulicy?lang=en (Katie A. Paul), Co-Director of the http://atharproject.org/ (ATHAR Project)

How has terrorism changed over the decades and, more importantly, where is it going in the next few years? I am joined by Dr. Colin Clarke, senior research fellow at the Soufan Center in New York, and author of After the Caliphate: the Islamic State and the future terrorist diaspora.Colin P. Clarke is an adjunct senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, where his research focuses on terrorism, insurgency and criminal networks. At RAND, Clarke has directed studies on ISIS financing, the future of terrorism and transnational crime, and lessons learned from all insurgencies between the end of WWII and 2009. He is also an associate fellow at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) in The Hague, a non-resident senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI), an assistant teaching professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and a senior research fellow at The Soufan Center in New York City.Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.> borealisthreatandrisk.com> Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest books!> Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism

 The Islamic State (also known as ISIS) has been expelled from all its capital cities and its fighters have been scattered across Syria and Iraq.  But Colin P. Clarke of the RAND Corporation explains in his new book After the Caliphate, this does not mean the jihadist idea is defeated nor its threats removed.  IS fighters are still active in Syria and IS terrorists strike almost every week somewhere in Iraq, and then there’s Libya, Nigeria, Indonesia and the Philippines.  The Islamic State is alive at least in aspiration, in all those places and more.

Al Qaeda and the Islamic State have suffered some big body blows in recent years, but the two terrorist groups remain potent as they look for new opportunities. On The Crisis Next Door, Jason Brooks talks about those future scenarios with Colin P. Clarke, Senior Political Scientist with the RAND Corporation, and co-author of Mapping Today's Jihadi Landscape and Threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.