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Every book Adam Gamal recommended on podcasts
Adam Gamal appeared on podcasts to discuss his background and experiences in counterterrorism. During his appearance on The Jordan Harbinger Show, Adam Gamal mentioned several books in connection with military history and geopolitical strategy. Specifically, he talked about On Killing to discuss its findings regarding how soldiers struggle to shoot enemies who look like them, referencing a related study on United States soldiers from World War I. Additionally, Adam Gamal referenced the story covered in George Crile's book Charlie Wilson's War to illustrate how the United States spent money on Afghanistan during the conflict and then left without investing adequately in education. Through these literary references, Adam Gamal highlighted important historical patterns, military psychology, and the long-term consequences of foreign intervention strategies. His insights connected practical operational experience with documented research and historical narratives about warfare and state-building. Listeners interested in security studies, international relations, and the psychological realities of combat can explore these recommendations to gain a deeper understanding of the complex human and financial factors involved in modern military engagements and geopolitical conflicts around the globe today.
Books recommended by Adam Gamal
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On Killing
On Killing by Dave Grossman is a psychological study examining the mechanisms of combat resistance, the trauma of taking a life, and the methods military organizations use to overcome natural human aversiveness to killing.
Recommended“there is a really good book called on killing and it did it did a study so you know so it did a study on uh in World War I a lot of US soldiers did not”
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Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War by George Crile details the covert operations of U.S.
Discussed“in Charles Wilson's War movie that for Tom Hanks”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMAS Is About to Become Massive | Counterterrorism Op Adam Gamal | The Jordan Harbinger Show | 2024-04-24 | 2 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“So if you believe in the laws of attraction, like in the book The Secret, and you believe in any of these things, I did believe in it at that time.”

