Modern Insurgent

Modern Insurgent

by The Modern Insurgent

History Politics

Season 1

SYRIAN INTERIM GOVERNMENT: Challenges to Power

Having discussed Assad's reign in Syria, we now discuss the Syrian Interim Government with Daniel Hall, one of our Contributing Writers. The SIG has challenged Assad's power in Syria and reveals the omnipresence of sectarian and regional factionalism within the country's political landscape.

UNMASKING ISLAMIC GROUPS IN SYRIA: Dynamics & Impacts

Syria's Civil War has caused the country to become a breeding ground for Islamic terrorist groups. In this episode, we dissect the dynamics and impacts of these radical Islamist groups with Mahmut Cengiz, a renowned author and research associate professor with the Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC).

THE SDF: Shaping Syria's Future? An Alternative?

The Syrian Democratic Forces have been one of the most active insurgencies in Syria. Their operations have heavily influenced Syria's contemporary political landscape, and we explore what the future of the SDF holds for the nation along with Alex McKeever, an expert researcher for the Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) organisation.

DECODING THE SYRIAN CONFLICT: Future Implications for the Region

In this final episode of our first season, we wrap up our entire analysis of the Syrian Conflict with Bardia Assefbarkhi, one of our contributing writers. We explore the potential outcomes of the war, as well as some plausible future timelines for the country.

Season 2

UKRAINE THROUGH THE AGES: Historical Context

In this first episode, our host Joe Collins speaks to Zbigniew Wojnowski, an Associate Professor at Oxford University, to uncover the deep historical roots between Ukraine and Russia. We explore the complex ties and conflicts that have shaped their turbulent relationship and set the stage for contemporary geopolitical struggles.

THE SHOCK DOCTRINE: Economic & Political Impact

Join us in our second episode featuring Elliott Chapman, PhD student at Leeds Beckett University & Expert on Labour Relations in Post-Soviet Societies, as we delve into the economic and political aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here, we analyse the dramatic shifts under the shock doctrine and its profound impact on Ukraine’s society and governance.

SLAVIC NATIONALISM: Identity & Geopolitics

In this outstanding third episode, we speak to Taras Kuzio, a Political Scientist at National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, to examine the rise of Slavic nationalism in the wake of the Russian invasion. An incredible insight that helps understanding its cultural, historical, and geopolitical ramifications, including the controversial concept of "Russkiy Mir."

ORIGINS & TIMELINE: Tracing the Invasion

In this episode, we speak to Michael Godwin (MikeReports) to trace the origins and pivotal moments of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, from Crimea's annexation to the ongoing conflict. An excellent analysis of key events and their impact on the regional and global stage.

THE DONETSK AND LUHANSK PEOPLE'S REPUBLICS: Origins & Objectives

Explore the emergence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics along with Liam Coyle, our Head of Photojournalism & one of our Contributing Writers. In this episode, we unravel their goals, governance, and complex relations with Russia and Ukraine amidst ongoing regional tensions.

SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE: Inside the World of Wagner PMC in Ukraine

Dive into the shadowy world of the Wagner PMC alongside Bianca Bridger, one of our Managing Editors, in order to explore their role, strategies, and the broader implications of employing mercenaries in modern warfare within the Ukrainian conflict.

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