SA558-With Bill Walton Ben Bergquam Rod D. Martin - Securing America

Dive deep into the historical roots and contemporary challenges surrounding the Sultanate of Sokoto, guided by the insightful Mike Arnold. The discussion reveals how the Fulani invasion of 1804 reshaped Nigeria's landscape, leading to the establishment of one of Africa's largest pre-colonial empires. Arnold unveils the dark legacies of this empire, including its extensive slave trades and the radical Islamic doctrines that continue to influence violence today. As the episode unfolds, listeners learn how British colonial forces exploited existing power structures, favoring the caliphate while stifling local, vibrant cultures like the Hausa, Yoruba, and Ebo. The atrocities faced by the Igbo in 1967, underlined by an intentional blockade that resulted in millions of deaths, set a tragic precedent. Arnold draws parallels between historical genocide and the current jihadist threats posed by Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa. He questions why the global community remains largely indifferent to the ongoing bloodshed, emphasizing the threat of an unbroken agenda of oppression. The episode encapsulates a grim history that continues to shape Nigeria's geopolitical realities, making it imperative to understand these connections for a secure future.

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