Central Command: Surveying the Mideast Battlefield

Explore a comprehensive discussion on the current state of affairs in the Middle East with CENTCOM Commander Joseph Votel and NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel. Delve into critical topics such as the situation in Turkey, the battle for Mosul, Iraq's complex battlefield, coordination efforts, and the siege of Aleppo. Gain insights on countering violent extremism, cooperation with Russia, and the ongoing fight against ISIL. Examine the Iran nuclear deal's impact, troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the future of US involvement in the region. Analyze the challenges of understanding diverse cultures, the prospects for ISIS, and the potential for a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Introduction
What is happening in Turkey
Is Mosul getting dug in
The messy battlefield of Iraq
How is this being coordinated
How blunt are the conversations
Border between Iraq and Syria
Siege of Aleppo
How to Counter Violent Extremism
Cooperation with Russia
Raqqa
Documents
ISILs ability to regenerate
Directed inspired
The Nusra Front
Are there organizations to be concerned about
Has the Iran nuclear deal changed Irans behavior
Why couldnt the troop levels in Afghanistan go down
Where do you see troop levels in Iraq in 3 to 5 years
Is the US going to leave Iraq
Expanding the skills of understanding others
Future of ISIS
TwoState Solution
Victory