How a Group of Women Brought the Fight to the Islamic State

June 04, 2021 00:39:35
How a Group of Women Brought the Fight to the Islamic State
Irregular Warfare Podcast
How a Group of Women Brought the Fight to the Islamic State

Jun 04 2021 | 00:39:35

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Show Notes

How did the United States leverage local partners in the fight against the Islamic State? What were the unique dynamics of partnering with the Kurdish People’s Protection Units, particularly the Women’s Protection Units? What can this case teach us about warfare, will, and relationships? Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author of the New York Times best-selling book The Daughters of Kobani, and retired General Joseph Votel, former commander of US Central Command, join this episode to discuss these questions and more.

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