Understanding Hamas: From Tactics to Strategy

Modern War Institute

John Amble

Government, News

4.7 • 798 Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

This special episode of the MWI Podcast features the first installment of a three-part miniseries produced by the Irregular Warfare Initiative. The series focuses on irregular warfare in Israel and is hosted by Adam Darnley-Stuart. In the first episode, he speaks to renowned counterterrorism analyst Dr. Levi West about Hamas, its history, and its strategy. Dr. West offers nuanced insights into Hamas operations and the likelihood that the organization's tactics might be adopted by other groups around the world. The discussion explores the effects of the October 7 Hamas attacks and Israel's ongoing military response on the enduring friction between Israel and Iran, examines the broader impacts on the geopolitical environment, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Irregular Warfare Podcast to hear the second and third parts of this timely series.

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0:00.0	Hey, this is John Amble, editorial director at MWI, and usually the voice you'll hear hosting the MWI podcast.
0:06.8	But this week we have a special episode for you.
0:09.7	Some of you might also listen to the Irregular Warfare podcast, which is part of the MWI
0:14.2	podcast network and produced by the Irregular Warfare Initiative.
0:18.0	In addition to the regular bi-weekly episodes released every other Friday, the IWI
0:22.5	team is releasing a three-part series of bonus episodes, specifically looking at irregular warfare
0:28.1	in the context of Israel and its conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah. Given the events since the
0:33.8	Hamas attacks of October 7th, these three discussions are extraordinarily timely and
0:38.8	important. The episodes are hosted by Adam Darnley-Stewart, and the first of the three is what you'll hear
0:44.1	today. If you aren't already a frequent listener to the Irregular Warfare podcast, I highly
0:48.6	encourage you to subscribe so you can hear not only parts two and three of this series,
0:52.9	but also the really interesting
0:54.4	conversations they feature every two weeks.
0:57.1	Enjoy the episode.
1:06.9	They are not seeking to establish a democratic state in Palestine.
1:11.0	Never, ever underestimate the capability of a well-established terrorist organization.
1:17.4	Welcome to the Regular Warfare Podcast.
1:20.0	Today's podcast is a special release within a series of episodes focused on Hamas and Israel,
1:25.7	their violent history and lessons for policymakers and tactical operators.
1:29.8	I'm your host, Adam Darnley-Stewart, and my guest today is Dr. Levi West.
1:34.2	Dr. West's extensive academic and field research on terrorism will form the foundation for today's
1:39.7	discussion. Here is our conversation with Dr. Levi West.
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