In today's special episode of Talking Terror John Morrison speaks to the Guardian journalist Jason Burke. In the discussion they talk about Jason's journalistic career which has seen him become one of the world leading experts on Islamic militancy, and Al Qaeda and IS specifically. While the chat focuses on his journalistic career broadly it primarily focuses on his books:

Al Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam,
Al Qaeda: Casting a Shadow of Terror,
On the Road to Kandahar: Travels Through Conflict in the Islamic World,
The 9/11 Wars, and
The New Threat: The Past, Present, and Future of Islamic Militancy

Jason Burke: Investigative Journalism and Terrorism

Talking Terror is a podcast series presented and produced by  Dr. John F. Morrison, from the School of Law and Criminology at Maynooth University, Ireland. In the episodes John talks to world leading experts of terrorism and extremism about their research findings and its impact. These conversations will allow the listener to get an in-depth insight into some of the best research on terrorism, from the researchers themselves. Within the episodes the guests will discuss their own research, as well as the research by others who have influenced them. 

It is our aim that this podcast series will be worthwhile and interesting for a wide ranging audience. From students to professors, practitioners to those with a passing interest in understanding terrorism and counter-terrorism, we believe that there will be something for everyone within each episode.

For the most up to date information about the show be sure to follow us on Twitter @Terror_podcast using #TalkingTerror

This podcast was originally established while John was director of the Terrorism and Extremism Research Centre at the University of East London.

News

Back in early 2020 I sat down with Erin Kearns to talk about her fascinating research on why terrorists lie. Back then I thought this was going to be one of many more Talking Terror episodes for an upcoming series. However, since then for a multitude of reasons there has not been an opportunity to concentrate on developing the third series. But it would be a shame for this episode never to see the light of day. Erin gives great insight here on her research, insight that I know you will enjoy.

Since the recording of this episode Erin has moved to join the excellent team at NCITE in the University of Nebraska Omaha. 

Hopefully one day soon there will be a new Talking Terror series. But until that day please enjoy this lost episode.

Erin Kearns: Why Do Terrorists Lie? 'The Lost Episode'

This episode was made in collaboration with our friends 'Conversations with Criminologists', an excellent podcast from the Criminology team at University College Cork. This episode was recorded at the 2019 North South Criminology Conference in Cork and includes a conversation between John Horgan and Shadd Maruna about their research in criminology and terrorism studies. In this discussion there is a conversation on how terrorism researchers can learn from the desistance literature in criminology.

John Horgan and Shadd Maruna in Conversation

Nathan Smith and Emma Barrett: Extreme Environments and Counter-Terrorism by John F. Morrison

Nathan Smith and Emma Barrett: Extreme Environments and Counter-Terrorism

This is an appeal for an information or help that any listeners could give in the search for Nora Quoirin a 15 year old girl with learning difficulties missing in Malaysia. She went missing from the Dusun resort near Seremban 62km south of Kuala Lumpur.

The family believe that because of her disabilities that she would not wander away or leave her parents under her own agency. She will also not be able to comprehend her situation or react.

If you have any information, no matter how small, please get in touch with the Malaysian authorities.

Nora Quoirin: 15 year old Missing in Malaysia

In today's episode John talks to David Well's from the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED)about the role which the UN broadly, and CTED specifically play in counter-terrorism and CVE.

This episode is sponsored by IB Tauris. If you want a 35% discount on all books from the Middle-East and Politics sections of bloomsbury.com be sure to use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout.

If you or anyone you know is interested in doing an MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London be sure to visit rhul.ac.uk for more information.

Jason Burke: Investigative Journalism and Terrorism

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