Middle East Week

Michael Stephens comes on the show to discuss the recent ISIS attack on Kobani, the US-led airstrikes in Syria, long-term issues related to the conflict in Syria, and much more. Michael Stephens (MStephensGulf) on Twitter Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter Recent articles by Michael: Blurred lines, IS and the rise of autonomous enclaves | Middle East Eye Obama’s strategy beyond an abnormal war | openDemocracy BBC News - Islamic State: Where does jihadist group get its support? Analysis: YPG - the Islamic State’s worst enemy - IHS Jane’s 360 Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes Stitcher