GRP 175-Inside the War Against ISIS: A Soldiers Journey From The Italian Infantry To The Kurdish Special Forces

We hear from Alex Pineschi, a veteran of the Italian infantry who served in the Kurdish special forces and spent five years fighting ISIS in Iraq. Pineschi worked counter-piracy operations in Africa as a security contractor before traveling to Iraq to help train troops in their fight against ISIS. He would eventually join a newly formed Special Operations unit and participate in several major battles, including the fight to retake Mosul. This podcast provides a unique and insightful perspective on the ongoing fight against terrorism as an ideology. Pineschi, owns a tactical training company and runs courses in Northern Italy and Switzerland.

We discussed western volunteers joining the war against ISIS and going to fight in Ukraine. We also talked about Alex's difficult transition back into Italian society and much more. Tune in. 

Main Takeaways 


Italian Military 
Working counter-piracy 
Training Kurds in Iraq
Joining a Special Operations unit
War Tourist
The ideology of terrorism 
Transition back into society 


Get a copy of Alex Pineschi's book, visit his website, and follow his social media:

⁠PESHMERGA: FACING DEATH - The First-Hand account of the Italian volunteer that fought ISIS⁠
www.APTAC.it
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