Stephen Coughlin Exposes the Marxist-Islamic Alliance Destroying Western Civilization (Exclusive Interview)

Amid escalating violence during protests aligned with communist-Islamic movements, Stephen Coughlin, a retired US Military Intelligence officer and lawyer, has shed light on the motives and mechanisms behind what he describes as a “systematic and coordinated attack on Western civilization.” In an exclusive interview with RAIR Foundation, Coughlin draws a compelling connection between ideological subversion and real-world acts of violence, urging Western nations to confront the growing threat before it becomes irreversible.

The Red-Green Alliance: Fact or Fiction?

Coughlin asserts that the convergence of communist and Islamic movements—often dismissed by detractors as a conspiracy theory—is not merely coincidental but a well-documented strategy. He highlights the tactical overlap between Marxist hate speech laws and Islamic notions of blasphemy, such as Islamophobia. These parallels, he argues, allow both movements to mutually reinforce narratives that delegitimize criticism and silence dissent.

“This is not a random occurrence,” Coughlin said. “The alignment between these groups isn’t just a surface-level collaboration. It is operational, local, and national, rooted in shared goals to dismantle the nation-state and subvert Western values.”

He further explained the historical roots of this alliance, pointing to organizations like the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which effectively unifies Islamic nations in the United Nations and movements such as Hamas that leverage Days of Rage to align Islamist and Marxist tactics. The Red-Green Alliance operates as a united front, utilizing synchronized rhetoric and actions to destabilize societies globally.

Days of Rage and Beyond: Coordinated Escalation

The recent increase in violent protests, including chemical weapon use in Europe and rioting in Montreal, fits what Coughlin describes as a “Day of Rage” strategy. Rooted in historical declarations by groups like Hamas and Al Qaeda, this approach leverages orchestrated chaos to destabilize societies. These protests, he noted, are often characterized by symbolic acts of violence, such as knife attacks, which have been a declared jihad tactic since 2015.

Coughlin highlighted the history of such tactics, dating back to 2010 when Al Qaeda’s Inspire magazine advocated for blade attacks as low-tech but effective methods of jihad. By 2015, Palestinians had adopted this strategy, declaring edged weapons as a primary tool against the West. The escalation of such attacks has led to a climate of fear, with governments like the UK responding by criminalizing knives rather than addressing the ideological roots of the violence.

“These actions aren’t isolated,” Coughlin explained. “They’re part of a larger operational design. The lack of meaningful response from authorities isn’t a failure; it’s a deliberate omission.”

The Tyrant’s Playbook

Drawing from Aristotle’s Politics and Plato’s Republic, Coughlin identified historical patterns that tyrants use to consolidate power: fostering mistrust, creating division, and rendering populations powerless. He emphasized that Western leaders are complicit in perpetuating these tactics, deliberately weakening national identities and institutions.

Coughlin detailed how tyrants historically preferred foreign groups over native populations to maintain control. “It is characteristic of a tyrant to dislike every one who has dignity or independence,” he explained, quoting Aristotle. He pointed out that prioritizing immigration and foreign identities over native citizens fits this historical model.

“In Canada, we saw the brutal crackdown on peaceful Freedom Convoy protesters while violent anti-Israel riots go unchallenged,” Coughlin said. “This isn’t just incompetence; it’s a playbook for eroding Western sovereignty.”

Intersectionality: The Engine of Cultural Genocide

A central theme in Coughlin’s analysis is the role of intersectionality, a term he provides illustrations as explanatory tools to illustrate how intersectionality is actually a Marxist tool designed to dismantle Western identity. He describes it as a weaponized framework where various “oppressions” are pitted against perceived “privileges” to systematically negate cultural and national values.

“Intersectionality isn’t just academic jargon; it’s the methodology for cancel culture and cultural genocide,” he explained. “Every attack on Western institutions—from family to education—is framed along these intersectional lines, ensuring that no part of society is left untouched.”

Coughlin illustrated this using the “line of domination” framework, where elements deemed “privileged” (e.g., men, the educated, the fertile, the literate) are targeted by their opposites (e.g., women, the uneducated, the infertile) in a systematic campaign of negation. Each axis of attack functions as a front in a broader cultural war to obliterate every component of Western identity, one or more attributes at a time.

Media and State Complicity

Coughlin also addressed the media’s role in perpetuating this agenda. By selectively reporting events and framing narratives within ideological bounds, the media functions as an enabler of what he terms the “counter-state.”

“When media outlets like the CBC refuse to cover violent incidents in Montreal, it’s not a mistake. It’s part of a larger strategy to suppress inconvenient truths while promoting narratives that align with the counter-state’s goals,” he argued.

Discourse theory, a tool of the Frankfurt School, is a key mechanism in this process. By deplatforming dissenters and amplifying fringe voices that discredit legitimate criticism, discourse theory ensures that the dominant narrative goes unchallenged.

The Counter-State and the Long March

Coughlin described the counter-state as a deliberate infiltration of Western institutions. Rooted in Gramsci and Marcuse’s strategies, this “Long March through the institutions” has culminated in the near-total domination of academia, media, and policy-making bodies. The counter-state, he warned, is no longer a fringe force; it operates openly within Western governments and cultural institutions.

“Marcuse predicted that universities would become the breeding grounds for the counter-state,” Coughlin said. “Today, that vision has been realized. The Long March is complete, and we are witnessing its consequences.”

Practical Steps Forward

For individuals seeking to counter these trends, Coughlin advises rejecting participation in narratives designed to undermine them. “The first rule is simple: don’t engage on their terms. Every time you debate within their framework, you validate it. Instead, step outside their dialectical trap and assert the truth on your terms.”

He also emphasized the need to study classical Western philosophy to effectively recognize and combat these tactics. Drawing from Aristotle and Plato, Coughlin urged citizens to reclaim their cultural heritage and intellectual foundations.

Practical measures include:

• Building local, autonomous communities to resist centralized control.
• Reclaiming education by challenging ideological curriculums.
• Supporting independent media that expose the counter-state’s agenda.

A Wake-Up Call

Stephen Coughlin’s analysis provides a sobering look at the threats facing Western nations. His call to action is clear: recognize the strategies at play, understand their roots, and refuse to be complicit in destroying your own culture. As the violence escalates and narratives tighten, the time for awareness and action has never been more urgent.