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Last week a $7 billion energy deal involving the United States, Turkey and Qatar, was signed in Damascus, a move designed to revive Syria's crippled power sector. The move raises questions about Qatar and Turkey's role in post-Assad Syria and about the Trump administration's Syria policy. The move also comes as Turkey's President Erdogan is continuing his crackdown on opposition voices. Henri Barkey, a Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and an Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into Washington's green-lighting of Turkey and Qatar's embrace of Syria, and look at how this could impact Erdogan at home.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey's big Syria play: Rebuild, but only if Gulf can pay for itTurkey and Qatar Are Buying Into Syria. The US Should Be Wary of Their MotivesThe End of ErdoganFresh hope for Europe's largest wooden building, a Greek Orthodox orphanageLibyan House reportedly looks to ratify Turkey maritime deal
Today, we are joined by Dr. Kathy Pearson and Dr. Gregg Pearson.Dr. Kathy Pearson, strategist, systems thinking expert, and decision-making authority, is President and Founder of Enterprise Learning Solutions. She is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and has served as an adjunct Associate Professor in the Operations and Information Management Department at The Wharton School, both at the University of Pennsylvania. Kathy, an award-winning educator, collaborates with Executive Education groups and global organizations across industries like healthcare, finance, and technology, including clients such as Bank of America and Coca-Cola. She holds a BS in theoretical mathematics (Auburn University), an MS in Decision Sciences (Georgia State University), and a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Northwestern University).Dr. Gregg Pearson is a Partner at ELS and an Adjunct Professor of History at Lehigh University and La Salle University. He specializes in nineteenth-century American political history, twentieth-century American cultural history, military history, the history of technology, and business leadership. Gregg spent 16 years in the packaging industry, including as Northeast Region General Manager at Ball Corporation, overseeing $350M in revenue. He holds a PhD in History from Lehigh University, an MA from La Salle University, an MS in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.In this episode, we explore how Kennedy evolved as a leader, learning from earlier failures to develop a more effective crisis management approach that became the gold standard for leadership under extreme pressure.Key topics include:• How Kennedy's approach evolved from the Bay of Pigs failure to the Cuban Missile Crisis• The critical importance of gathering reliable information before making decisions• Why seeking contrary viewpoints helps leaders avoid confirmation bias• How clear "commander's intent" empowers teams to adapt in changing circumstances• The value of structured post-mortems to learn from both successes and failures-Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(02:00) Setting the Historical Context(04:40) Technique: Avoiding Confirmation Bias in Leadership(07:00) Tip: Making Decisions with Incomplete Information(09:00) Kennedy's Evolution as a Leader(12:00) Tool: The Role of Objective Information in Crisis(16:00) Tip: The Power of Clear Purpose in Uncertain Times(20:40) Tip: Learning from Failure to Improve Decision-Making(25:00) Technique: The Art of Compromise in Leadership(28:00) Tool: Military After-Action Reviews in Business Context(31:00) Conclusion
The tech industry is calling this AI's “Sputnik Moment” – and President Donald Trump has said it's a “wake-up call” for U.S. companies. We're talking about DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that has rapidly emerged as a formidable contender in the global AI race.DeepSeek is making waves for developing powerful open-source language models that rival leading U.S. competitors – at a fraction of the cost and with far lower computational requirements.The DeepSeek saga raises urgent questions about China's AI ambitions, the future of U.S. technological leadership, and the strategic implications of open-source AI models. How did DeepSeek get here? What does its rise mean for competition between China and the United States? And how should U.S. policymakers respond?Today, we're going beyond the headlines to dive deeper into DeepSeek. We'll explore popular myths and misconceptions surrounding DeepSeek, the technology behind it, and what it means for national security and U.S. policy going forward. Joining the show to unpack these developments are leading experts in the field: Dr. Keegan McBride, Lauren Wagner, and Lennart HeimKeegan is a Lecturer at the University of Oxford and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. Lauren is a researcher and investor, now with ARC Prize, previously worked at Meta and Google. And Lennart is a researcher at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.This episode was hosted by Dr. Brianna Rosen, Director of Just Security's AI and Emerging Technologies Initiative and Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford. Show Notes: Lennart Heim (LinkedIn – Website – X) Keegan McBride (LinkedIn – X)Brianna Rosen (LinkedIn – X – Bluesky)Lauren Wagner (LinkedIn — X)Lennart's Just Security article with Konstantin F. Pilz (Bluesky – LinkedIn – Website – X) “What DeepSeek Really Changes About AI Competition”Keegan's Just Security article “Open Source AI: The Overlooked National Security Imperative” Just Security's Artificial Intelligence coverageJust Security's Tech Policy under Trump 2.0 SeriesMusic: “Broken” by David Bullard from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/broken (License code: OSC7K3LCPSGXISVI)
Today, we are joined by Dr. Kathy Pearson and Dr. Gregg Pearson. Dr. Kathy Pearson, strategist, systems thinking expert, and decision-making authority, is President and Founder of Enterprise Learning Solutions. She is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and has served as an adjunct Associate Professor in the Operations and Information Management Department at The Wharton School, both at the University of Pennsylvania. Kathy, an award-winning educator, collaborates with Executive Education groups and global organizations across industries like healthcare, finance, and technology, including clients such as Bank of America and Coca-Cola. She holds a BS in theoretical mathematics (Auburn University), an MS in Decision Sciences (Georgia State University), and a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Northwestern University). Dr. Gregg Pearson is a Partner at ELS and an Adjunct Professor of History at Lehigh University and La Salle University. He specializes in nineteenth-century American political history, twentieth-century American cultural history, military history, the history of technology, and business leadership. Gregg spent 16 years in the packaging industry, including as Northeast Region General Manager at Ball Corporation, overseeing $350M in revenue. He holds a PhD in History from Lehigh University, an MA from La Salle University, an MS in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. In this episode, we delve into the historical context of Abraham Lincoln's leadership during one of America's most tumultuous times. Key topics include: • Lincoln's assembly of a diverse cabinet • Lincoln's strategic decision-making process • The importance of diversity of thought and trust in leadership We also dive into how modern leaders can cultivate humility, leverage diverse perspectives, and build trust to make informed decisions and drive their organizations forward. Dr. Kathy Pearson and Dr. Gregg Pearson's Website: https://www.elslearning.com/ - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Historical Context (04:09) Lincoln's Leadership Challenges (05:33) Tool: Diversity of Thought in Leadership (07:56) Lincoln's Humility (11:08) Technique: Fort Sumter Crisis Strategy (13:34) Tip: Building Trust (16:21) Emancipation Proclamation Deliberations (20:34) Tip: Decision-Making in Leadership (24:42) Lincoln's Trust and Support (27:49) Lincoln's Legacy and Leadership Lessons (31:14) Conclusion
Eva Nowotny in conversation with Henri J. Barkey and Ellen Laipson THE US AFTER THE ELECTIONS Henri J. Barkey and Ellen Laipson explore in conversation with Eva Nowotny the future of the United States in the aftermath of the elections. This event brings together leading experts in international relations and U.S. policy to explore the implications of the electoral outcomes on American domestic and foreign policy. Despite the uncertainties, this election is sure to shape the future trajectory of the U.S. on the global stage. Henri J. Barkey is the Bernard L. and Bertha F. Cohen chair in international relations at Lehigh University Pennsylvania and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously he was the director of the Middle East Center at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars. Ellen Laipson is the Director of the Master's in International Security degree program and the Center for Security Policy Studies in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. She joined Mason University after a distinguished 25-year career in government and as president and CEO of the Stimson Center (2002-15). Eva Nowotny, Ambassador ret., Vice president of the Board of Bruno Kreisky Forum
International rice prices have dropped following India's decision to resume exports of non-basmati rice for the first time in 14 months. With adverse climate conditions and volatile rice prices becoming the norm, how can the industry adapt to ensure food security? We speak to Dr. Paul Teng, Professor & Adjunct Senior Fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies for insights.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com
James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, tells CNA why he believes the Middle East conflict won't escalate into a regional war and why Iran doesn't want an all-out war with Israel.
Since October 2023, with the support of the US and other Western allies, Israel responded to the October 7 attack with a campaign of aerial bombardment that devastated Gaza. The death toll is now well beyond 40,000 people, and there appears to be no end sight to the suffering. As the war widens and deepens across the region, questions of what will happen to the Palestinian people when the war ends are being drowned out. The destruction of the past year is almost unfathomable. However, what lies ahead threatens to be much, much worse. To help us try and make sense of it, "Leave It to the Experts" spoke with Dr. James M. Dorsey, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. James" remarks start at minute 5:58
Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the current conflict is escalating.
Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the current conflict is escalating on BFM 89.9
Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the current conflict is escalating. Image Credit: shutterstock.com
Over the past month we've seen reports that after more than a decade of trying to overthrow the Assad regime in Syria, Turkey's President Erdogan is now open to resetting relations with President Bashar al-Assad. Henri Barkey, the Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Erdogan's u-turn when it comes to Assad, and break down what this could mean for the broader region, especially given the Russian and Iranian presence there.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Syria and Turkey: A path to reconciliation, or a defeat of the opposition?As Erdogan woos Assad, is Turkey-Syria reconciliation rhetoric or reality?US emphasizes importance of Prespa Agreement compliance for North MacedoniaWildfire in Greek-Bulgarian border rages for 14th day, burning 1,500 hectares
This November, voters may have the rare opportunity to choose between two administrations that have already each had four years in office. Regardless of who ends up at the top of the ticket, when it comes to climate in particular, a lot is at stake. As Biden's first term is winding down, the administration has been enacting numerous climate initiatives on top of his already robust climate wins, like new guidance on permitting and a new solar program. Meanwhile, former President Trump has promised to “drill, baby, drill” on day one, and roll back as much of Biden's landmark climate legislation as possible. This week, we take a look back at how both administrations handled climate issues, the effects of those choices and what they promise to do if given another term in the White House. Guests: Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder and Executive Director, Environmental Voter Project Emma Shortis, Senior Researcher, International & Security Affairs Program, Australia Institute; Adjunct Senior Fellow, RMIT University Coral Davenport, Energy and Environmental Policy Reporter, New York Times ☎️ Do you work outdoors, in a kitchen or a warehouse or at another workplace where you are feeling the heat? Have rising temperatures impacted the way you do your job? We want to hear your story. Please leave us a voicemail at (650) 382-3869 and let us know how climate change is affecting you on the job, and we may use it in an upcoming episode. Thanks for sharing!
This November, voters may have the rare opportunity to choose between two administrations that have already each had four years in office. Regardless of who ends up at the top of the ticket, when it comes to climate in particular, a lot is at stake. As Biden's first term is winding down, the administration has been enacting numerous climate initiatives on top of his already robust climate wins, like new guidance on permitting and a new solar program. Meanwhile, former President Trump has promised to “drill, baby, drill” on day one, and roll back as much of Biden's landmark climate legislation as possible. This week, we take a look back at how both administrations handled climate issues, the effects of those choices and what they promise to do if given another term in the White House. Guests: Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder and Executive Director, Environmental Voter Project Emma Shortis, Senior Researcher, International & Security Affairs Program, Australia Institute; Adjunct Senior Fellow, RMIT University Coral Davenport, Energy and Environmental Policy Reporter, New York Times ☎️ Do you work outdoors, in a kitchen or a warehouse or at another workplace where you are feeling the heat? Have rising temperatures impacted the way you do your job? We want to hear your story. Please leave us a voicemail at (650) 382-3869 and let us know how climate change is affecting you on the job, and we may use it in an upcoming episode. Thanks for sharing!
The recently released International Cyberspace and Digital Strategy focuses on building digital solidarity as an alternative to digital sovereignty policies. Lawfare's Fellow in Technology Policy and Law, Eugenia Lostri, spoke with Pablo Chavez, Adjunct Senior Fellow with the Center for a New American Security's Technology and National Security Program. Pablo first promoted the idea of digital solidarity in a Lawfare article in 2022. They talked about the range of policies that can fall under the digital sovereignty category, how digital solidarity offers an alternative position, and the evolution of the term from his 2022 article to the international strategy.The article Eugenia and Pablo reference in their conversation is “Defending the ‘S Word': The Language of Digital Sovereignty Can be a Tool of Empowerment,” by Arindrajit Basu.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of the Threat Intelligence Podcast with Derrick T. Dortch, Dr. Richard J. Chasdi, a renowned scholar of terrorism and counterterrorism will be talking about his book and the topic of Corporate Security Surveillance. Dr. Chasdi is a Professorial Lecturer at George Washington University, a Senior Fellow at the Global Peace Institute in London, and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research in Singapore. He has published extensively on these topics, including four books and numerous articles and book chapters.
Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Dr Deborah Netolicky. Deb is an Australian School Principal committed to building positive school cultures of trust, inclusivity, and excellence, through collective action that is strategically aligned and based on context, research, and innovation. Deb is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the University of Adelaide and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Professional Capital and Community. She is a fellow podcaster and is the host of The Edu Salon Podcats: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-edu-salon/id1606510793
India has enormous momentum. Its population has surpassed China's, making it the most populous country in the world. Its economy is expected to become the world's third largest in the next few years. And, as much as any country, it seems positioned to take today's geopolitical tensions and turn them to its advantage. The country's prime minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to win a third term in office this spring, cementing his own political dominance. But that has come with a dark side—an assault on civil rights and democracy, which some warn will ultimately hinder India. To address Modi's third term and India's future more broadly, Foreign Affairs editor Daniel Kurtz-Phelan moderated a panel including Alyssa Ayres, Ashley J. Tellis, and Pratap Bhanu Mehta. Ayres is Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Tellis is the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. And Mehta is Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University. You can find transcripts and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.
Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys are joined by veteran Indonesia watcher Richard Borsuk, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Rajaratnam School of International Studies at NTU and a former Wall Street Journal Indonesia correspondent - on what Prabowo Subianto's presidential win might mean for Indonesian society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turkey's Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve Sweden's membership into NATO, clearing one of the final hurdles for a major expansion of the military alliance. The move comes after nearly two years of Ankara setting roadblocks and delaying Sweden's swift accession to the NATO alliance. Despite Tuesday's vote Sweden's accession is not yet guaranteed. Henri Barkey, the Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this latest move by Turkey's Parliament and look at the lessons US policymakers should walk away with from Erdogan's handling of Sweden's NATO accession.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey Backs Sweden's NATO BidTurkey votes in favor of Sweden's NATO membership after months of delayBiden urges US Congress to approve F-16 sale to Turkey 'without delay'Government aims to secure at least 120 Conservative votes
#TAIWAN: Error-free, festive, transparent democracy in Taiwan & What is to be done? Eliizabeth Larus Freund.Adjunct Senior Fellow Pacific Forum. https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/taiwan-elects-william-lai-president-in-historic-vote/ar-AA1mUIdG 1910 Taiwan
On this first episode of 2024, we reflect on the War in Ukraine and Ukraine's prospects for continued political and military support in 2024 and beyond with Carnegie Endowment's senior fellow and renowned military analyst Michael Kofman. ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Kofman is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on the Russian military and Eurasian security issues. Prior to joining Carnegie in 2023, he served as Director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he conducted research on the capabilities, strategy, and military thought of the Russian Armed Forces. Widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on the Russian military, and the Russo-Ukrainian War, Kofman has led foundational work in the field, and is routinely cited in major publications. He also regularly advises senior government and military officials. Aside from his work at Carnegie, Kofman is also a Principal Research Scientist at CNA, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and a Contributing Editor at War on the Rocks, where he hosts The Russia Contingency, a bi-weekly podcast on the Russian military and war against Ukraine. He previously served as a program manager, and research fellow, at the National Defense University. Past fellowships have included the Modern War Institute at West Point, and the Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center. PRODUCER'S NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 3, 2023 at the 2023 ASEEES Convention in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. If you have questions, comments, or would like to be a guest on the show, please email slavxradio@utexas.edu and we will be in touch! PRODUCTION CREDITS Host/Assistant EP: Misha Simanovskyy (@MSimanovskyy) Host/Supervising Producer: Nicholas Pierce Associate Producer: Cullan Bendig (@cullanwithana) Associate Producer: Sergio Glajar Assistant Producer: Taylor Helmcamp Production Assistant: Faith VanVleet Production Assistant: Eliza Fisher SlavX Editorial Director: Sam Parrish Main Theme by Charlie Harper and additional background music by Beat Mekanik, Jon Shuemaker, Broke for Free) Executive Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (@MSDaniel) www.msdaniel.com DISCLAIMER: Texas Podcast Network is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/9a59b135-7876-4254-b600-3839b3aa3ab1/P1EKcswq.png Special Guest: Michael Kofman.
In today's Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about Ukraine's EU Accession Moving Forward, russia's Economic Woes, and Trump Holding Up Ukraine Aid. Hear from Michael Kofman, senior fellow in the russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Principal Research Scientist at CNA, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and a Contributing Editor at War on the Rocks, who talks about why it's wrong to describe the war as a stalemate, and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who makes the case for Ukraine aid in the supplemental brief. Donate to Yewleea's fundraiser, and thank you in advance! Ad-free timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:39) The Contact Line (10:53) Michael Kofman (22:31) Temporarily Occupied Territories (26:13) The Home Front (31:56) russia and Occupied Belarus (36:24) News Worldwide (45:48) Senator Chuck Schumer (50:12) Military & Tech Network Our new podcast, The Press Lounge, is available on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Goodpods, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and coming soon to Amazon Music/Audible, and TuneIn! Our new episode is out with Charles McBryde, who explains "how to tankie." The Press Lounge is your window into the minds of people who change the world, one conversation a time. Our sister podcast FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained, co-produced with Svidomi Media, is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Goodpods, iHeart Radio, and is coming soon to Amazon Music/Audible, Pandora, and Audible soon! Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. Every 5 star rating and review helps others our podcast. If you enjoy listening, we'd appreciate it! Share the show with your friends and family, and feel free to listen again if you didn't quite catch something. This helps more listeners find us. If we haven't quite earned your 5-star review, reach out and let us know at social@borlingon.media so we can continue to grow and improve! Thank you! Support Our Work, Receive Benefits. For just $10/month, paid subscribers on Substack receive an ad-free podcast, along with the Written Brief. Founding Members get to go behind the scenes and see how we produce the podcast. Subscribe here: substack.com/@borlingonmedia. (We're still updating Substack with The People's Media logo. You can support our work on Patreon, as well. Starting at just $5/month, you'll get the ad-free podcast. Members at the $10/month level will also receive a copy of the written Brief and a complimentary subscription to our Substack! Check out our shop! Follow Us On Social Media Follow Yewleea and Rob on social media! Credit Executive Editors: Yewleea and Rob Gaudette. Editor: Yewleea. Sound Mixing: Rob Gaudette. Writers: Rob Gaudette, John Stamp, Rob McCan Research Assistance: John Stamp, Rob McCan Copyright 2023, Borlingon Media Group, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we discuss money laundering in the modern and everchanging world. Yaya is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security where his research focuses on crypto, blockchain, and central bank digital currencies. Earlier in his career, he spent seven years as both an economic and counterterrorism analyst in the CIA, where he regularly briefed federal law enforcement, U.S. military personnel, and White House-level policy makers—including President George W. Bush whom he personally briefed on terrorism threats. In 2009, he spent three months in Afghanistan providing analytic support to senior military officials. After leaving government service, Yaya worked for a small consulting firm on a global financial asset recovery investigation of a kleptocratic regime. Later, he joined the think tank world and as Director of Analysis at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Center on Sanctions and Illicit Finance, Yaya led research on sanctions evasion and terrorist financing threats.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EncyclopediaGeopolitica
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Matthew Waxman who serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. They discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the rise of antisemitism on America's college campuses, and the impact of social media on the national conversation surrounding antisemitism and […]
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Matthew Waxman who serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. They discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the rise of antisemitism on America's college campuses, and the impact of social media on the national conversation surrounding antisemitism and the war against Hamas.
Dr. Jennifer McArdle is the Senior Director of Futures and Advanced Concepts at CAE USA, where she focuses on applying innovative simulation technology to defense. She is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security in their Defense Program and Wargaming Lab, and a member of the Editorial Board and Adjunct Professor at the Joint Special Operations University. A former professor, McArdle has served on former Congressman Langevin's cyber advisory committee and as an expert member of a NATO technical group that developed cyber effects for the military alliance's campaign simulations. McArdle holds a PhD from King's College London in War Studies, is the recipient of the RADM Fred Lewis (I/ITSEC) doctoral scholarship in modeling and simulation and is a certified modeling and simulation professional (CMSP). She is a term member with the Council on Foreign Relations and was named an honorary Mad Scientistby the US Army Training and Doctrine Command.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCastEmail comments and story suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcastRate the show
In President Biden's address from the Oval Office, we continue to hear calls for Israel to respect the laws of war. In recent days, we have also heard others call for “proportionality” in Israel's response. What does that actually mean? According to what definition of proportionality? And according to whose rules? Is Israel subjected to different rules of war than other countries? Is Hamas a different kind of enemy? These are some of the issues we get into with Matt Waxman, who is Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, where he chairs the National Security Law Program. He is also Adjunct Senior Fellow for Law & Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, and he is affiliated with the Lieber Institute for Law & Warfare at West Point. Among his many areas of expertise, Matt is a scholar of the laws of war, including their history and their application to new technologies of warfare. During the Bush administration, Matt served in senior positions at the U.S. State Department, Defense Department, and National Security Council. Earlier in his career, he was a defense analyst at RAND, where among other things he worked on the law and strategy of urban warfare.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Professor Joseph Siracusa is Dean of Global Futures in the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University. He is a leading expert in American politics, foreign policy, and international security. Professor Siracusa has supervised to completion 40 PhDs and more than 150 Masters and Honours students, regularly presents at international conferences and has volunteered his time to lecture at high schools. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Brig. Gen. David Stilwell served as the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Secretary on June 20, 2019, he served in the Air Force for 35 years, beginning as an enlisted Korean linguist in 1980, and retiring in 2015 in the rank of Brigadier General as the Asia advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He served multiple tours of duty in Japan and Korea as a linguist, a fighter pilot, and a commander. He also served as the Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, People's Republic of China, 2011-2013. Most recently, Mr. Stilwell served as the Director of the China Strategic Focus Group at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii 2017-2019 and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the East West Center in Honolulu from 2016-2019. He earned a B.S. in History from the U.S. Air Force Academy (1987), and a Master's Degree in Asian Studies and Chinese language from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (1988). He is a 2009 graduate of the Executive Leadership program at the Darden School, University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was awarded the Department of Defense Superior Service Award in 2015 and speaks Korean, Chinese and limited Japanese.
As China's military capabilities grow, discussions about the US posture in the Pacific often return to the question how large a force does the US need to deter or possibly confront the Chinese Navy? If China were to launch an attack on Taiwan, how do the US and Chinese navies match up?To find out, “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen speaks with Tom Shugart an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. During his twenty-five years in the US Navy, Shugart served as a submarine warfare officer on both fast attack and ballistic missile submarines, including as commander of the attack submarine USS Olympia from 2013 to 2016. He also served on the Joint Staff as the principal officer responsible for nuclear strike planning, as well as in the Defense Department's Office of Net Assessment. "Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcdEmail comments and story suggestions to editors@realcleardefense.comSubscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.
As China's military capabilities grow, discussions about the US posture in the Pacific often return to the question how large a force does the US need to deter or possibly confront the Chinese Navy? If China were to launch an attack on Taiwan, how do the US and Chinese navies match up?To find out, “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen speaks with Tom Shugart an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. During his twenty-five years in the US Navy, Shugart served as a submarine warfare officer on both fast attack and ballistic missile submarines, including as commander of the attack submarine USS Olympia from 2013 to 2016. He also served on the Joint Staff as the principal officer responsible for nuclear strike planning, as well as in the Defense Department's Office of Net Assessment. "Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcdEmail comments and story suggestions to editors@realcleardefense.comSubscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.
For years, the US has had an unshakable, yet unreasonable assumption: that Ankara is a normal ally. Washington has operated from this point of view even in the face of contradictory evidence, and has looked to avoid public disputes while pretending that disagreements are trivial. Instead, as Prof. Henri Barkey argues in Foreign Affairs, the US needs to meet Erdogan's provocative unpredictability with consistency and firmness. Henri Barkey, the Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis to explain why Washington needs a new approach to dealing with Turkey and President Erdogan, and why now is a unique opportunity to change the relationship dramatically. Read Henri Barkey's latest in Foreign Affairs: Erdogan the SurvivorYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:A billion euros for ThessalyLong-term economic effects of storm emerge as waters recedeUS says it expects Albania to respect due process in Beleri caseBeleri case referred to trial
This month Turkey's President Erdogan finally ended his opposition to Sweden's NATO membership bid after months of brinkmanship and threats, while this week saw him travel to the oil-rich Gulf in a bid to attract investment and bolster his country's ailing economy. Prof. Henri Barkey, the Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis to break down how Erdogan's real problem, and the reason behind his decision on Sweden's NATO membership and his engagement with the Gulf, is the enormous economic challenge that Turkey is facing - much of it his own doing.Read Henri Barkey's latest here: Calling Erdogan's bluff on NATOYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan's visitUAE and Turkey sign multibillion-dollar agreementsGreece faces hottest July weekend in 50 years, forecaster says, as scores of wildfires rageWildfires in Greece burn for fifth day as another heatwave hitsTurkey to send three firefighting aircraft to GreeceThe EU has revealed its blueprint to curb migration
GUEST OVERVIEW: Brig. Gen. David Stilwell served as the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Secretary on June 20, 2019, he served in the Air Force for 35 years, beginning as an enlisted Korean linguist in 1980, and retiring in 2015 in the rank of Brigadier General as the Asia advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He served multiple tours of duty in Japan and Korea as a linguist, a fighter pilot, and a commander. He also served as the Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, People's Republic of China, 2011-2013. Most recently, Mr. Stilwell served as the Director of the China Strategic Focus Group at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii 2017-2019 and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the East West Center in Honolulu from 2016-2019. He earned a B.S. in History from the U.S. Air Force Academy (1987), and a Master's Degree in Asian Studies and Chinese language from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (1988). He is a 2009 graduate of the Executive Leadership program at the Darden School, University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was awarded the Department of Defense Superior Service Award in 2015 and speaks Korean, Chinese and limited Japanese.
Erdogan has been on a charm offensive, working to “reset” ties with countries in the region - ties he effectively torpedoed over the last decade or so. While Erdogan wants a “reset” and “rapprochement” with countries like Egypt, Israel, the US, and even Syria, to end Turkey's regional isolation, there will be a price to pay. The question is whether Erdogan - or the opposition should it win the upcoming elections - can satisfy the demands coming from countries in the region and Washington. Prof. Henri Barkey, the Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis to look into why Erdogan is stepping up his charm offensive at this moment, and what we should expect from these efforts.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Is Turkey about to ditch its Russian S-400 missile system?Erdogan's Charm Offensive Will Not Satisfy Egypt, Syria, or IsraelRacing to woo the undecided votersAs elections loom, narratives scrutinized‘Greek banks are safer'
Much of global economic competition today centers around gaining market share in the semiconductor industry. Over the past decade, the Chinese Government has attempted to expand its market share across the semiconductor value chain through a complex regime of subsidies and state-owned enterprises.Beginning in the Trump Administration, the United States launched targeted export controls to restrict certain Chinese firms - like Huawei - from obtaining American semiconductor technology. Over the past two years, the Biden Administration has built on and broadened these efforts. In the Fall of 2022, the Commerce Department announced two new rules that restricted the sale of advanced semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and related software or technical assistance to China. Earlier this January, U.S. officials announced the existence of a deal with Japan and the Netherlands to craft broad, multinational export controls on semiconductor exports to China.Can the Chinese semiconductor industry survive these new restrictions? How will they impact U.S. firms and researchers in this sector? Do they form a blueprint for new export control restrictions on other technology exports to China? This panel with two leading experts on strategic technology and trade controls discussed these and other questions.Featuring: --Hon. Nazak Nikakhtar, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP--Thomas Krueger, Senior Policy Advisor, Akin Gump LLP; Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security--Moderator: Trevor Jones, JD Candidate, Harvard Law School
In this week's special episode of The Eurofile marking the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Max and Donatienne discuss Europe's response to the war. They are joined by Dr. Kathleen McInnis, Senior Fellow with the CSIS International Security Program and Director of the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative, as well as Jim Townsend, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Europe and NATO Policy, and current Adjunct Senior Fellow with the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). Their conversation covers the conflict's impact on European defense, transatlantic relations, the European Union, NATO, and global geopolitics. Read more: https://www.csis.org/analysis/continent-forged-crisis-assessing-europe-one-year-war https://www.csis.org/events/war-ukraine-one-year https://www.csis.org/analysis/nato-and-invasion-one-year
Turkey is facing a major turning point this year as the country heads to elections in May. As President Erdogan faces his toughest electoral challenge yet, the question being asked by leading experts like Prof. Henri Barkey is: what will Erdogan do to stay in power? The earthquake that struck Turkey on Monday and the ensuing tragedy is undoubtedly going to put a new spotlight on Turkey's leader. Prof. Barkey, the Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis today to dig into this question, exploring what steps Erdogan could take both at home and abroad, and breaking down how this devastating earthquake could impact Erdogan's political fate.Read Henri Barkey's latest piece in Foreign Affairs: Turkey's Turning PointYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Earthquake's tragic aftermath puts spotlight on Turkey's leaderSecond Greek disaster management team departs for HatayTurkey accepts assistance from CyprusMenendez okays F-35 sale to Greece
It is true that times have changed, but the industry hasn't done itself any favors recently when it comes to its reputation. Concerning the fabric of financial services, things are never that straightforward. The last year has demonstrated that there has indeed been fraud, manipulation and illegal activity involving crypto, although not directly related to crypto. So what is next in the complicated web of financial integrity and national security?On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” while Michael Casey is in Davos, Switzerland, host Sheila Warren speaks with two of the foremost experts on this topic, Dr. Marcus Pleyer, the former president of the Financial Action Task Force and now the deputy director general of Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance; and Yaya Fanusie, director of policy for AML and cyber risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).-This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It is true that times have changed, but the industry hasn't done itself any favors recently when it comes to its reputation. Concerning the fabric of financial services, things are never that straightforward. The last year has demonstrated that there has indeed been fraud, manipulation and illegal activity involving crypto, although not directly related to crypto. So what is next in the complicated web of financial integrity and national security?On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” while Michael Casey is in Davos, Switzerland, host Sheila Warren speaks with two of the foremost experts on this topic, Dr. Marcus Pleyer, the former president of the Financial Action Task Force and now the deputy director general of Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance; and Yaya Fanusie, director of policy for AML and cyber risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).-This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Host Rich Goldberg is joined by former CIA analyst Yaya Fanusie, Director of Policy for Anti-Money Laundering and Cyber Risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation. They discuss ways the industry and policymakers need to adjust their thinking to monitor and prevent illicit cryptocurrency transactions. Yaya J. Fanusie is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the […]
Host Rich Goldberg is joined by former CIA analyst Yaya Fanusie, Director of Policy for Anti-Money Laundering and Cyber Risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation. They discuss ways the industry and policymakers need to adjust their thinking to monitor and prevent illicit cryptocurrency transactions. Yaya Fanusie Yaya J. Fanusie is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security... Source
Host Rich Goldberg is joined by former CIA analyst Yaya Fanusie, Director of Policy for Anti-Money Laundering and Cyber Risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation. They discuss ways the industry and policymakers need to adjust their thinking to monitor and prevent illicit cryptocurrency transactions. Yaya Fanusie Yaya J. Fanusie is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security... Source
[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist is pleased to present our latest episode of The Convergence podcast, recorded on location at I/ITSEC 2022, the world’s largest modeling and simulation conference in Orlando, Florida. Co-hosts Luke Shabro and Matt Santaspirt spoke with proclaimed Mad Scientist Jenny McArdle from the Center for a New American Security, Cmdr. Paul Grøstad from NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT), and Whitney McNamara from Beacon Global Strategies, about emerging technologies and how they can better prepare us for both competition and conflict — Enjoy!] Jennifer McArdle serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow in the Center for a New American Security’s defense program and wargaming lab and as a Non-Resident Fellow at the Joint Special Operations University. A former professor, Ms. McArdle has served on Congressman Langevin’s cyber advisory committee and as an expert member of a NATO technical group that developed cyber effects for the military alliance’s mission and campaign simulations. Ms. McArdle is a PhD candidate at King’s College London in War Studies, is the recipient of the RADM Fred Lewis (I/ITSEC) doctoral scholarship in modeling and simulation, and is a Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP). She is a term member with the Council on Foreign Relations. Ms. McArdle is also a proclaimed Mad Scientist, having frequently contributed to the Mad Scientist Laboratory blog site and The Convergence podcast. Cmdr. Paul Grøstad is Deputy Branch Head for Concept Development at NATO ACT. A Royal Norwegian Navy officer with 29 years experience in Signals, C4ISR, and Cyber Operations, Cmdr. Grøstad is currently researching Cognitive Warfare, Malign Influence, the Information Environment, and Cognitive Effects. He has extensive international experience from serving in multiple positions at different levels of the NATO command structure. A Norwegian Naval Academy and Joint Command and Staff College graduate, he holds a Master’s degree in military studies from the Norwegian Defence University College and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science from the University of Bergen. Cmdr. Grøstad is a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner. Whitney McNamara is an Associate Vice President at Beacon Global Strategies and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. She is also currently supporting the Atlantic Council’s Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption, where she is the lead author on assessing critical technologies and their barriers to innovation in the Department. She previously served on the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Board (DIB), whose mission is to provide the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and other senior leaders across
By Walker Mills Samuel Bendett joins the program to unpack the Russian Federation's new 2022 Maritime Doctrine. Sam Bendett is a research analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses' Russia Studies Program and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. Download Sea Control 395 – Russia’s New Maritime Doctrine with … Continue reading Sea Control 395 – Russia’s New Maritime Doctrine with Samuel Bendett →
Last week, Kiev reached an important milestone when Russian troops withdrew from the city of Kherson. This retreat has both strategic and symbolic significance, given that Kherson was the only regional capital that Moscow had managed to take since beginning its invasion in February. It also further adds to Ukraine's momentum over the past few months, during which Kiev has liberated nearly half of the territory originally occupied by Russia. Nevertheless, serious questions remain about the months ahead.Where can Ukraine go from here? How might the U.S. and Europe support Ukraine to end the war sooner rather than later? What are the new risks Kiev may face in the coming months? Michael Kofman and Mick Ryan join Andrea Kendall-Taylor to discuss the implications of the Russian withdrawal from Kherson, and what it means for Ukraine going forward. Michael Kofman is the Research Program Director in the Russia Studies Program at CNA as well as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at CNAS. His research focuses on Russia and the former Soviet Union, specializing in Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. Mick Ryan is an Adjunct Fellow with the Australia Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is also a retired major general in the Australian army as well as the author of "War Transformed: The Future of 21st Century Great Power Competition and Conflict."
Army Mad Scientist interviewed the following world-class SMEs to explore how wargaming can enhance traditional training and education methods to help build better Leaders: Ian Sullivan serves as the Senior Advisor for Analysis and ISR to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC G-2). This is a Tier One Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) position. He is responsible for the analysis that defines and the narrative that explains the Army’s Operational Environment, which supports integration across doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy. Mr. Sullivan is a career civilian intelligence officer who has served with the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI); Headquarters, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2 (USAREUR G-2); and as an Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) cadre member at the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Prior to assuming his position at the TRADOC G-2, Mr. Sullivan led a joint NCTC Directorate of Intelligence/Central Intelligence Agency Counterterrorism Mission Center unit responsible for Weapons of Mass Destruction terrorism issues, where he provided direct intelligence support to the White House, senior policymakers, Congress, and other senior customers throughout the Government. He was promoted into the Senior Executive ranks in June 2013 as a member of the ODNI’s Senior National Intelligence Service, and transferred to the Army as a DISL employee in January 2017. Mr. Sullivan is also a frequent and valued contributor to the Mad Scientist Laboratory. Mitchell Land has spent time in both the Navy and the Army National Guard, and has a life-long love affair with gaming war. He is the designer of GMT’s Next War games. The series currently consists of five games (two of which are 2nd Editions) and three supplements, with more on the way. In addition, Mr. Land was the developer for GMT’s Silver Bayonet: The First Team in Vietnam (25th Anniversary Edition) and Caesar: Rome vs Gaul. When not playing or working on games, you can find him cycling — most often on the Katy Trail. LTC Peter Soendergaard is an Infantry officer in the Royal Danish Army. He has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. For the last ten years, he has worked in various force development positions, from the Danish Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence to the Army Staff. For the past four years, LTC Soendergaard has served as the Danish Army’s liaison officer to U.S. Army TRADOC. He is currently serving in the strategic development section of the Danish Defense Command. Jennifer McArdle is the Head of Research at Improbable U.S. Defense & National Security, a commercial start-up that is bringing innovative distributed simulation technology to defense. She also serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow in the Center for a New American Security’s defense program and wargaming lab and as a Non-Resident Fellow at the Joint Special Operations University. A former professor, Ms. McArdle has
Photo: #Crypto: For the least among us. Fadi Elsalameen, Bitcoin Policy Institute; Adjunct Senior Fellow @https://t.co/idSv3eG181 ; @amsecproject American Security Project. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/03/ukraine-raises-54-million-as-bitcoin-donations-surge-amid-russian-war.html
On this podcast, we are joined by Arthur Saniotis. Arthur is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at The University of Adelaide, Australia, and he currently specializes in clinical anatomy, neuroanatomy, and medical science. With a diverse background in the sciences, Arthur is interested in integrating various disciplines such as anthropology, philosophy, medical science, and evolutionary science. He does this so that he can see and study the same thing – just from different angles. Listen to this episode to learn more about: How Arthur's wide perspective influences his research. How medicine has drastically progressed in recent history. How psychedelic substances have become a part of our evolutionary history. By what means exercise has played a major role in our development as human beings. The link between movement and intelligence. Offer: This episode is sponsored by SelfDecode. To receive a 25% Off, use the coupon code GENIUS at checkout. Go to https://selfdecode.com/ to shop now! How is clinical and evolutionary medicine going to change the future of science? Arthur Saniotis may just have some answers for you . You can find out more about Arthur Saniotis and his research by clicking here, as well as here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
As the war in Ukraine rages on, and just days after American journalist Brent Renaud was killed, President Zelensky delivered a historic address to the United State Congress. He again called on America and President Biden to enforce a no-fly zone. And to send MiG fighter jets. And our government has said they still will not. That may change. But for now, today, after the standing ovation from Congress, Zelensky got a big fat American NO to his top requests. But he didn't leave empty handed. He got a new injection of American firepower totalling almost $1B dollars. We dig into what that includes, how it will be used, and what could happen next–as only experienced, next-generation national security and military analysts can. And in this pod, we've got two of the best. Jason Dempsey (@Jason_K_Dempsey) is a bad-ass warrior-scholar. A former Army infantryman with a PhD in politics who loves beer and bikes. A professor, author, researcher, combat veteran and one of the country's foremost experts on civil-military relations, Jason is West Point graduate, a PhD, and Adjunct Senior Fellow of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and a powerful voice that must be heard. He led units on the ground in Afghanistan, served inside the White House, and literally wrote the book on the modern United states military: Our Army: Soldiers, Politics, and American Civil-Military Relations. He's also a dad, a lover of good beer and no-BS guy who pulls no punches. Jason previously appeared in Episodes 95 (January 14, 2021) and Episode 76 (Sept. 10, 2020). Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is pulled from the truth beyond the headlines–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. Rieckhoff is a former Army infantry officer, who knew Brent Renaud for many years. He reflects on the loss and legacy of his friend, and tears into all the latest political news. It's independent content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers a shot of the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another insightful pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America. -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. - WATCH video of Paul and Jason's conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices