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- S1 Ep 10: You're Either With Us, or Against Us
Today, Dillon and Michael discuss the ongoing campus protests, their effectiveness, and their effect on the Jewish-American population.
After debating this hotly contentious issue, Michael and Dillon then discuss the brand new Rafah operation and its potential and possibilities for the war between Israel and Hamas.
1 hr 2 min - S1 Ep 9: Iran, Israel, USA - What Does Everyone Want?
Iran shoots at Israel. Israel allegedly responds. America gets involved.
In this week's episode, Dillon and Michael discuss the interests of Iran, Israel the United States and aim to answer a key question: What does everyone want?
1 hr 6 min - S1 Ep 8: War, Ego, and Revenge
Michael and Dillon both discuss and share personal experiences on how ego and revenge are connected to the ongoing war in Israel.
1 hr 4 min - S1 Ep 7: Is the IDF a Moral Army?
Israel's supporters claim that the IDF is the most moral army in the world. Its detractors accuse the IDF of war crimes.
In "Is the IDF a Moral Army?" Dillon and Michael discuss what it means to be a moral army, analyze IDF policy and reflect on personal experiences from the Israel-Hamas War.1 hr 1 min - S1 Ep 6: Dillon Talks 5 Objectives for an Israeli Counterinsurgency: A New Path Forward Part II
Israel's current military strategy against Hamas in Gaza is an absolute disaster.
In this episode, Dillon makes the case for what a successful Israeli counterinsurgency in Gaza would actually look like by laying out 5 objectives for the IDF and the Israeli government.
This would likely end this war with something like a victory, and hopefully put us on a path to the end of the conflict once and for all.
To read this episode on Dillon's Medium for free, click here.
12 min - S1 Ep 5: Michael Talks Israel's New National Security Doctrine
After the shock of the October 7th Massacre, it seems that Israel has adopted a new, albeit unofficial, national security doctrine that may redefine the country’s future.
Michael discusses the three core pillars of this new doctrine, which will prove its worth as Israel wages a total war on Hamas and prepares for a potential escalation of fighting with Hezbollah.To read this episode on Michael's Medium, click here.
14 min - S1 Ep 4: Dillon Talks: Why Israel Desperately Needs to Switch to a Counterinsurgency StrategyThe Israelis and Palestinians are both running out of time.Dillon explains why there can’t just be a military solution to this conflict, there needs to be a political one, and this is exactly what counterinsurgency warfare was designed to bring about.To read this episode on Dillon's Medium, click here16 min
- S1 Ep 3: The Future of Gaza
"The Future of Gaza" discusses what has been on everyone's mind since October 7th: The day after.
Who will rule a post-Hamas Gaza? Local clans, international peacekeepers, IDF military occupation and a "revitalized" Palestinian Authority are the potential scenarios that Dillon and Michael discuss in Ep 3.
1 hr 2 min - S1 Ep 2: Dillon Talks Gaza, Dogs, and Human Cannibalism
Hi everybody, this time it's just Dillon doing a standalone episode. When Michael and I aren't in the army, working our day jobs, or working on From Guns to Keyboards together we can usually be found writing on Medium.
This is a recording of my most recent story, one based on an experience I had while serving in and along the border of Gaza. It inspired me to dive down a rabbit hole where I was left with the utter horror of what humans are capable of. This episode is very dark and I recommend not listening to it if you're squeamish about things like animals or humans committing horrific acts on each other.
***Definitely do not listen to this episode on a speaker or around children!***
With all that said, I hope you... well "enjoy" isn't the right word, but I hope you get something out of this episode.
8 min - S1 Ep 1: Who Are We?
"Who Are We?" isn't just an intro episode into who your podcast hosts are (although it is that too) but also a discussion around purpose and identity. Michael and Dillon talk about how these two driving forces brought them to Israel along with discussing their unique reasons for choosing to enlist in the IDF.
Michael is an avowed Zionist looking to settle in and protect the Jewish state. Dillon wanted credibility when it came to criticizing the state of Israel. At a time when everyone seems to have an opinion about the Israel-Hamas War (including us), Michael and Dillon hope to bring you some new ideas into a conflict that seems to have no end in sight.57 min
About From Guns to Keyboards
From the publisher's feed
From Guns to Keyboards is a podcast dedicated to bringing you new ideas about the Middle East.
Michael is a senior government consultant that works closely with the Israeli government on a variety of projects.
Dillon is an amateur historian whose interest in the region began when he started learning Arabic in Israel.
Together they have discussions ranging from current events to ancient history. From Guns to Keyboards represents ending a cycle of violence and replacing it with new ideas in the interest of peace and prosperity.