Dr. Sajjan Gohel - Author of "Doctor, Teacher, Terrorist" - The Making of a Global Terrorist Leader

Dr. Sajjan Gohel, the author of the forthcoming book "Doctor, Teacher, Terrorist" discusses the making of a global terrorist Dr. Ayman al-Zawahari, the learnings of the west's twenty-year war in the middle east, the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, and how attention on the war in Ukraine and tensions in the South China Sea give respite and preparation for the next wave of terrorism.

Show Notes

Dr. Sajjan Gohel has a Bachelor of Arts in Politics with Honors from Queen Mary University in London. He earned his Master's in Comparative Politics and Ph.D. in International History both from the London School of Economics. 

• International Security Director for the London-based Asia Pacific Foundation
• Editor of NATO's Counter Terrorism Reference Curriculum
• Host of NATO's first-ever podcast series, "Deep Dive"
• Author "Doctor, Teacher, Terrorist" the story of Dr. Ayman Al-Zawahari

Show Notes:

• Dr. Gohel gives a succinct overview of Dr. Ayman Al-Zawahari and conflicts in the middle east.
• What are the ideological doctrines that radicalize? 
• What did the fall of the Soviet Union in Afghanistan mean for the middle east? 
• The near enemy vs. the far enemy.
• The 9-11 attack was less about an attack on America and more of an attack on a value system. It was part of an ideological war.
• What is the Haqqani Network?
• What is the Quad in the Indo-Pacfic? What you need to know?
• What is the difference between ISIS and Al-Qaeda? 
• Dr. Ayman Al-Zawahari's last strategy was the "safe base" concept being built in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
• The difference between Osama Bin Laden and Dr. Ayman Al-Zawahari?
• Why is it important to know history and learn from history...it is the foundation of understanding our world today.
• Why and how did Dr. Sajjan Gohel choose his career path? Why people should be proud historians.
• What is Dr. Gohel's advice to young people starting their career?
• Dr. Gohel discusses his love of football, the Celtic Club in Scotland, and his prediction for the World Cup final.
• Book Recommendation - for Soccer (Football) fans - Martin O'Neill - Biography
• If Dr. Gohel could give a State of the Union address to the American people what would he say?

Creators & Guests

Host

Robert Dickie

CEO, Author, Entrepreneur, Investor

Producer

Mitch White

Freelance Audio Engineer, 2011 Recording Connections Certified Audio Engineer

Designer

Tristin Dickie

Nashville Fellows Program 2022, Marketing Assistant for Affinity Technology Partners, Professional Photographer freelancer. Go VOLS!

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