Growing Threat - Christian Persecution in Syria, Homeland Attacks and How to Prepare | SRS #184

Shawn Ryan Show welcomes back Sarah Adams, Scott Mann and Legend to the show. This episode explores the growing influence of terrorist networks in Afghanistan and Syria, with guests detailing how al-Qaeda and the Taliban have facilitated the training and mobilization of fighters. They highlight U.S. policy missteps, including funding through NGOs and intelligence-sharing with questionable actors, which have inadvertently strengthened extremist groups. The discussion warns that the U.S. withdrawal from Syria could lead to the resurgence of ISIS and the ethnic cleansing of religious minorities.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda
2:07 Background on Syrian Conflict
2:25 The Syrian Blitzkrieg Plan
4:28 Current Situation in Syria
6:46 Understanding the Caliphate
9:11 Impact of U.S. Withdrawal from Syria
14:07 Long-Term Strategy and Terrorism
17:46 European Immigration and Security Concerns
19:04 Gifts and Gratitude
21:13 Taliban Influence in Syria
39:17 U.S. Intelligence and Abandonment
46:04 Intelligence from the Taliban
46:35 Political Calculus and Resistance
50:01 Taliban Sympathizers in the Government
53:38 Al Qaeda and Homeland Security Threats
1:07:40 Funding the Taliban
1:19:38 NGOs and Corruption
1:27:55 Counterterrorism Dollars Misused
1:30:45 Community Concerns and Defense Strategies
1:31:13 Analyzing the Threat Landscape
1:32:07 The Gathering Storm Project
1:32:52 Case Studies and Lessons Learned
1:35:16 Community Preparedness and Response
1:36:57 Engaging Local Law Enforcement
1:38:09 Strategic Questions for Community Safety
2:05:57 Red Cell and Penetration Testing
2:11:58 Global War on Terror Veterans' Role
2:13:28 International Perspectives and Final Thoughts

The panel critiques U.S. foreign policy, particularly the decision to engage with the Taliban while sidelining the Afghan resistance. They warn of al-Qaeda’s ongoing plans for attacks on U.S. soil and the infiltration of Taliban operatives through flawed vetting processes. The conversation underscores the lack of a long-term counterterrorism strategy, raising concerns that current missteps may lead to another major terrorist attack.

Guest Links:
Sarah Adams
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bit.ly/m/benghazi

Scott Mann
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The Gathering Storm
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rooftopleadership.com

Legend
x.com/reallegendafg
vets4nrf.org

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