Inside the Operation: Decoding the Istanbul Consulate Attack

Podcast Description:In this episode, intelligence analyst Ajmal Sohail unpacks the Istanbul attack with a practitioner’s eye: how the cell was formed, how coordination likely occurred, and what vulnerabilities were exploited. From encrypted communications to symbolic target selection, this conversation reveals the operational logic behind modern extremist attacks. It also explores how Türkiye’s complex geopolitical position shapes both the threat landscape and the counter‑terrorism response. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ajmals.substack.com/subscribe