#230 - Austin J. Knuppe: THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR, Surviving Wartime Violence, History of Israel-Palestine, Bin Laden's "Letter To America," & The Role Of Religion

On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Austin J. Knuppe and Zach discuss the October 7th attacks and the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, how ordinary people survive wartime violence, the history of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, Bin Laden's "Letter To America" that has resurfaced on TikTok, the role of religion in global conflict, and more. Guest bio: Austin J. Knuppe is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Utah State University. Prior to Utah State, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College. He received his Ph.D. in political science from The Ohio State University in 2019. His research interests include civilian survival during wartime, Middle East politics, and the role of religion in international politics. In May of 2024, Austin Will release his first book 'Surviving the Islamic State: Contention, Cooperation, and Neutrality in Wartime Iraq.'