Ian Bach

Viewing conflicts through the eye of Counterinsurgency COIN – Since 2007

The Last Interview with Ahmad Shah Masood

Hoja Bahauddin, early August, 2001 conducted by Piotr Balcerowicz The interview – apparently the last one given by Ahmad Shah Masood, the famous ‘Lion of Panjsheer”, before his assasination on … Continue reading

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Operation Mop Up ISIS 4.6 – English

By MopUpISIS Taking down ISIS Web Sites is like shooting Fish in a barrel There is so many targets out there right now on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Sendvid all … Continue reading

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Al-Qaida fighter turned MI6 spy urges effort to ‘confuse’ Islamic State

Originally posted on How to Fight ISIS Online:
Aimen Dean is an unusual example of a poacher turned gamekeeper. The talkative Bahraini is sought after for his understanding of the…

June 9, 2015 · 1 Comment

The Threat Posed by Islamic State ISIS – Dr. David Kilcullen Aussie Counterinsurgency Expert

David Kilcullen: It’s different in three major ways. Firstly, it is much bigger and more militarily capable than al-Qaida ever was. It has tanks, it has helicopters, it’s got very … Continue reading

June 5, 2015 · 1 Comment

Ramadi = Evidence Iraq Needs to Develope Rapid deployment force

by Ian Bach June 5, 2015 Quick Reaction Force ww2 A couple months ago News Orgs were reporting G2 involved in Iraq strategy to retake Mosul – outlining the units … Continue reading

June 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Member of YPG Military Council Sozdar Derik on Liberation of Mabruka

Originally posted on Personal Website of Mutlu Civiroglu:
Can you tell us about the operation for liberating the town of Mabruka from ISIS? What is the strategic importance of the…

May 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Caso Moro, l’ossessione cospirativa e il pregiudizio storiografico

Originally posted on Insorgenze:
Qualche breve cenno bibliografico per districarsi con un po’ d’intelligenza tra i deliri complottistici e le menzogne costruite attorno alla storia del rapimento Moro Libri – Marco…

May 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Ghost Sec Speaks with “24′ News Group

Originally posted on How to Fight ISIS Online:
The Electronic battle against al Daash terrorist is open to everyone to participate and unleash the campaigns capabilities. It is able to…

May 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

al-Ḥayāt Media Center presents a new video message from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Shām: “There Is No Life Without Jihad”

May 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Sen. Cory Booker calls for action in online War vs ISIS

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., backed his colleague’s appeal. “Look at their fancy memes compared to what we’re not doing,” Booker said, displaying examples of jihadist online postings. “There’s an obvious … Continue reading

May 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Un ex-responsable de la CIA dévoile des échecs du renseignement US Lire la suite: http://fr.sputniknews.com/international/20150505/1015953898.html#ixzz3ZRSg9sfF

L’ancien directeur adjoint de la CIA Michael Morell présente dans son livre qui doit paraître le 12 mai les erreurs commises par le renseignement américain dans la lutte contre Al-Qaïda … Continue reading

May 7, 2015 · Leave a comment