Podcast appearances and mentions of blaise misztal

This week, Mike and Laureen will speak with Blaise Misztal, VP for Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), about what might happen in Gaza once the war has concluded. You'll also hear from Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois about why he believes we're seeing shades of the 1930s right here in the United States and around the world. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!  

The first guest on this podcast episode is Blaise Misztal, the Vice President for Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA). This conversation delves into the growing threat of Iran's proxy forces — Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis — against Israel. They also explore the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations, with Misztal asserting that the Biden Administration's inconsistent stance and reluctance to confront Iran have emboldened the regime. Furthermore, the pair discuss the state of Iran's nuclear program, highlighting its advancements in weaponization and criticing the ineffective strategy of lifting sanctions for nuclear concessions.The second guest on this podcast is a conversation between host Amanda Head and retired Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze. The pair dive into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's military record and ideology, with Schwarze critiquing Walz's approach as fundamentally different than the values he swore to defend. Head highlights the significance of scrutinizing these issues that reflect the record as they reveal Walz's future intentions and policies as Kamala Harris' runningmate. Their discussion also dives into the need to support Israel at a time when the Democratic Party's base has seemingly adopted a liking to Hamas, the very terrorist organization looking to destroy Israel and the Jewish people as a whole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Blaise Misztal is the Vice President for Policy at JINSA, (Jewish Institute for National Security of America) with expertise in Iran and their nuclear program, and Nicole Parker, a Former FBI Agent, touch on the very real threat facing our nation with open borders and terrorists having access to our country. Nicole has made the case that “we are sitting ducks and the agency does not have America's back. Following Wray's testimony yesterday, and the threat of attack on Israel and the US from Iran - it is more clear than ever how exposed we really are here in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Iran: Piracy in the Gulf of Oman: Blaise Misztal: Blaise Misztal is the Vice President for Policy at JINSA, the Jewish Institute for National Security of America.. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/houthis-launch-fresh-red-sea-barrage-as-blinken-tries-to-contain-gaza-war-91fed4fb 1925 Tehran

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1930 #UAE: Leaving.  Blaise Misztal is the Vice President for Policy at JINSA, Jewish Institute for National Security of America. His research interests include Iran and its nuclear program, U.S.-Turkey relations, countering extremism, and strategic competition. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.reuters.com/world/saudi-crown-prince-blinken-had-candid-talks-jeddah-us-official-2023-06-07/ https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabias-foreign-minister-will-visit-iran-saturday-tasnim-2023-06-15/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-will-form-joint-naval-force-with-saudi-arabia-uae-oman/ https://jinsa.org/were-there-clues-foreshadowing-sa-diplomatic-shift/

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In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, to discuss current developments in The Middle East, with a specific focus on Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Makovsky has written some recent op-eds that will be relevant to this podcast: Michael, Makovsky, “Saudi Arabia's OPEC+ decision wasn't as simple as ‘betrayal'” The Hill, October 19, 2023. Michael Makovsky, “Israel is Ready to Strike Iran's Nuclear Program if Necessary — America Must Prepare to Work With it,” New York Post, January 12, 2023. Michael Makovsky and Blaise Misztal, “The Arsenal of Democracy's Stockpile in Israel,” Wall St Journal, January 25, 2023. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, to discuss current developments in The Middle East, with a specific focus on Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.Dr. Makovsky has written some recent op-eds that will be relevant to this podcast: Michael, Makovsky, “Saudi Arabia's OPEC+ decision wasn't as simple as ‘betrayal'” The Hill, October 19, 2023. Michael Makovsky, “Israel is Ready to Strike Iran's Nuclear Program if Necessary — America Must Prepare to Work With it,” New York Post, January 12, 2023. Michael Makovsky and Blaise Misztal, “The Arsenal of Democracy's Stockpile in Israel,” Wall St Journal, January 25, 2023.RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Photo: #Turkey: Erdogan wants F-16s in exchange for approving Sweden and Finland.   Blaise Misztal, @BlaiseMisztal, @FDD, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, & director, BPC's national security program https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_197574.htm

Photo: #Iran: JCPOA talking forever. Blaise Misztal, @BlaiseMisztal, @FDD, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, & director, BPC's national security program.  . Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/03/iran-fm-says-irgc-sanctions-red-line-vienna-talks https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/iransource/iran-wont-break-with-russia-over-ukraine-heres-why/ https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/31/biden-congress-new-iran-nuke-deal-00021853 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.timesofisrael.com/eu-foreign-policy-chief-says-iran-is-holding-up-nuclear-deal-with-no-end-in-sight/amp/ Blaise Misztal is Vice President for Policy at JINSA. His research interests include Iran and its nuclear program, U.S.-Turkey relations, countering extremism, and strategic competition.         Most recently, Misztal was a Fellow at the Hudson Institute. Formerly, he served as Executive Director of the Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States, a congressionally-mandated project convened by the U.S. Institute of Peace; and Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center's National Security Program. He has testified before Congress and published widely, including op-eds in the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New Republic, and Roll Call.

Photo:  Scenes with the expeditionary force in the Egyptian area British trenches in the sand dunes on the Gaza front. Lessons of the Gaza rockets, 2021.  Blaise Misztal @BlaiseMisztal.  Geoffrey S. Corn @cornjag1.  Malcolm Hoenlein@Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://jinsa.org/jinsa_report/gaza-conflict-2021-assessment-observations-and-lessons/ Blaise Misztal is Vice President for Policy at JINSA. His research interests include Iran and its nuclear program, U.S.-Turkey relations, countering extremism, and strategic competition. He has testified before Congress and published widely—including op-eds in the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New Republic, and Roll Call. LTC Geoffrey S. Corn is the Gary A. Kuiper Distinguished Professor of National Security Law at South Texas College of Law Houston. Prior to joining the South Texas faculty in 2005, Professor Corn served in the U.S. Army for 21 years as an officer, retiring in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2004, and a final year as civilian legal expert on law of war matters. Malcolm Hoenlein@Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1

Photo: An Ottoman Turkish stamp.   Turkey's Erdogan seeks Washington's attention. Blaise Misztal @BlaiseMiszta, @FDD.    Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/31/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-president-recep-tayyip-erdogan-of-turkey/ · https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/11/01/turkeys-erdogan-biden-will-do-his-best-for-f-16-sale/ · https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-russia-talks-clear-syrian-kurdish-group-kobane · https://nationalinterest.org/feature/don%E2%80%99t-believe-iran%E2%80%99s-claims-another-nuclear-milestone-195610 Blaise Misztal is the Vice President for Policy at JINSA. His research interests include Iran and its nuclear program, U.S.-Turkey relations, countering extremism, and strategic competition. He has testified before Congress and published widely—including op-eds in the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New Republic, and Roll Call.  Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1

Blaise Misztal, Vice President for Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) in Washington D.C spoke to Anatolian Dispatch podcast to discuss the latest developments between the U.S. and Turkey as well as Turkish Government response to 103 retired Admirals' letter with former U.S. diplomat Edward Stafford.

Unlike his predecessors, Biden still has yet to speak to Erdogan by phone after a month in office despite overtures from the Turkish side to make one happen. Blaise Misztal, Vice President for Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) said that this in itself is noteworthy for the message such a cold shoulder conveys, in an interview with Turkey Abroad.

Blaise Misztal of the Hudson Institute told Ahval editor David Lepeska that Turkey’s delay in activating its Russian-made S-400 defences is not a ploy, that Ankara will have to neutralize its jihadi pals in Idlib one way or another, and that, considering his current foreign policy approach, President Erdogan would never seriously consider partnering with the United States against Iran.

Blaise Misztal of the Hudson Institute told Ahval editor David Lepeska that Turkey’s delay in activating its Russian-made S-400 defences is not a ploy, that Ankara will have to neutralize its jihadi pals in Idlib one way or another, and that, considering his current foreign policy approach, President Erdogan would never seriously consider partnering with the United States against Iran.

Blaise Misztal is a fellow at Hudson Institute, one of the leading think tanks in Washington, D.C. His research programme focuses on the Middle East, Europe, and strategic competition. Mitszal is a former director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s national security program, a role in which he greatly contributed to U.S.-Turkey relations and issues around it through panels and papers, as he continues to do at the Hudson Institute. Misztal discussed the results of Sunday's historic defeat with Ahval's Ilhan Tanir.

Michael Steele and Rick Ungar take President Trump to task for the president's "calm before the storm" comments. They also knocked the media for playing into the president's game. Blaise Misztal, the director of the national security program for the Bipartisan Policy Center, joined the guys to talk about whether he thinks President Trump will certify the Iran deal next week and what the impact of that decision could be.

Turkey’s President Erdogan has secured authoritarian rule through constitutional restructuring. He does not tolerate dissent and has arrested journalists, prosecutors, judges, military officials, police, academics and civil servants. Turkey would arguably not qualify to join NATO today. Turkey is seeking common cause with Russia and Iran. Erdogan has called America’s Kurdish allies in Syria “terrorists” and launched air strikes against them. NATO has never expelled a member state. When are the risks to NATO countries’ security and intelligence compelling enough to consider expelling Turkey? Are other, lesser sanctions an option? What would be the mechanism to accomplish this? -- Featuring: Alan Makovsky, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress and Blaise Misztal, Director of National Security, Bipartisan Policy Center.