July 14, 2020 | Generation Jihad

What We Don’t Know About Russian Bounties

Episode 18
July 14, 2020 Generation Jihad

What We Don’t Know About Russian Bounties

Episode 18

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Episode 18

Hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss reports saying that Russia offered bounties to Taliban fighters to attack Americans. While this wouldn’t be surprising, there are still many unanswered questions concerning the reported bounties. The Taliban has been fighting American forces for nearly 19 years, and its jihadists don’t need any extra incentives.

Afghan Taliban fighters and villagers attend a gathering in Laghman Province, Alingar district on March 2, 2020. (Getty Images)

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Afghanistan Military and Political Power Russia The Long War U.S. Defense Policy and Strategy