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Vera Mironova on ISIS’s Drinking Problem, Embedding in Conflict Zones, and the Job Market for Insurgents

Vera Mironova on ISIS’s Drinking Problem, Embedding in Conflict Zones, and the Job Market for Insurgents

Update: 2017-12-01
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Vera Mironova (@vera_mironov), an Associate with the Belfer Center’s International Security Program, talks with Aroop Mukharji (@aroopmukharji) about ISIS’s drug and alcohol problem, her experience embedded in combat zones, and how insurgents shop around for the best job opportunities.


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Listen to the full interview: http://hvrd.me/jeMZ30e5mj1


Original Release Date: December 1, 2017

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Vera Mironova on ISIS’s Drinking Problem, Embedding in Conflict Zones, and the Job Market for Insurgents

Vera Mironova on ISIS’s Drinking Problem, Embedding in Conflict Zones, and the Job Market for Insurgents

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