September 1, 2020 | Generation Jihad

America Remains in Iraq

Episode 24
Thomas Joscelyn

Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Bill Roggio

Senior Fellow and Editor of FDD's Long War Journal

September 1, 2020 Generation Jihad

America Remains in Iraq

Episode 24

Thomas Joscelyn

Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Bill Roggio

Senior Fellow and Editor of FDD's Long War Journal

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Episode 24

Despite decrying America’s role in “endless wars,” President Trump recently defended the role of a small U.S. force in the country. Hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss this apparent contradiction, as well as current events in Afghanistan and Somalia.

A U.S. army soldier, part of the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, seen in northern Iraq. (Getty Images)

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FDD’s Long War Journal
Center on Military and Political Power

Issues:

Afghanistan Islamic State Jihadism Military and Political Power The Long War U.S. Defense Policy and Strategy