Antidote
Episode 36
The Unlikely Way ISIS is Helping US Interests in the Middle East with Philippe Assouline
The ISIS attack on Paris has highlighted some devastating problems with terrorism-both in the media understanding of radical Islam, and in the failure of governments to adequately address the issues that create militant fundamentalism. We explore the reaction by France to the attack, Middle East instability and factionalism, and the unlikely ways that ISIS is helping US and Russian interests with Philippe Assouline. Imperialism, honor killings, and gang warfare, and what can be done in the face of such mounting problems is all examined on Antidote, hosted by Michael Parker.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Philippe Assouline back to Antidote.
00:25 Paris terror attack recap and issues with indoctrination.
03:21 Acting on ideas.
04:27 How ISIS is different from other jihadi terror cells.
07:47 Assimilation vs human nature.
10:30 Media coverage, hashtags and the exploitation and channeling of fear.
14:05 The end of days, the appeal of religion and who benefits from ISIS.
17:56 Managing conflict and possible solutions.
22:22 The political culture in the Middle East and honor killings.
26:22 Response from the Arab world and Assad’s regime.
28:50 G20 summit, Obama, Putin and the fall of empires.
34:33 9/11 and building countries.
37:11 Wars today.
38:43 Terrorist attacks in Beirut, Boko Haram and around the world.
39:29 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Philippe Assouline is an expert in international relations and political psychology, as well as a lawyer, writer and peace activist.
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