Episode 646 • • 1:51:41 - 1:55:59
646: Boundless Barbarity
Ground Truth in Syria, Exquisite Intelligence Operations
General Martin Dempsey and Secretary Chuck Hagel emphasized the need for "ground truth" and "exquisite intelligence" to conduct targeted operations in Syria. Meanwhile, the media focus has shifted away from German-born terrorists to American citizens fighting with ISIS. This shift in narrative is viewed as a way to maintain pressure on European allies to support sanctions against Russia despite domestic economic pushback.