Nicholas Rasmussen

Confronting Terrorism at Home and Abroad

Eric Schmitt, Brian Fishman, Nicholas Rasmussen, Linda Robinson, Terry Wolff, Nick Rasmussen, William Brangham, Amit Sharma

Experts analyze a complex terrorist landscape dominated by homegrown extremists and decentralized ISIS networks while detailing kinetic operations in Iraq and Syria that rely on a "by, with, and through" partnership model. Strategic discussions highlight significant geopolitical hurdles, including Turkish opposition to Kurdish forces in Raqqa, and underscore the necessity of long-term stabilization and governance reform over immediate military solutions. The consensus emphasizes a "Goldilocks" approach requiring sustained intelligence investment and financial warfare to dismantle the group's revenue streams and prevent a resurgence once territorial caliphate is defeated.