ANALYSIS / OPEN-SOURCE INVESTIGATION – The jihadist fighters of Jabhat Fateh al-Sham in Syria get their money and arms from taxation, tariffs, spoils of war, ransom, donations, oil trading, looting, asset seizure, sieges and […]
About Christiaan Triebert
Christiaan Triebert is a freelance journalist and photographer, specialised in open source investigation related to war and conflict. He contributes to the work of Bellingcat and Airwars, and has conducted fieldwork in Syria, Iraq, and Ukraine, among other regions. He is currently pursuing a MA at the War Studies Department of King’s College London, and holds undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Political Philosophy. Twitter: @trbrtc.View all posts by Christiaan Triebert →
About Rao Komar
Rao Komar is a student at the University of Texas at Austin. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic and International Relations/Global Studies. He conducts analysis of conflicts and non-state actors in the Middle East and South/Central Asia using open-source methods. Other than appearing on Bellingcat, his work has been referred to by Foreign Policy. When he’s not writing, researching, or pursuing his studies he enjoys mountain climbing and hiking. @RaoKomar747 on Twitter.View all posts by Rao Komar →