Podcasts about brinkmanship

Donald Trump has given Russia and Ukraine a deadline to end the war, and it's approaching fast, as in June… June is when the longest war in Europe since WWII is supposed to end, but neither side seems to be budging. So the question is… how committed is Trump to the deadline, and what options might he consider... diplomatic pressure, economic incentives, military involvement, or something else to try to achieve it?SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Possible Paths for US Involvement in Ukraine00:01:17 Trump's June Deadline for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal00:02:40 The Budapest Memorandum and New Security Guarantees00:04:33 Europe's Responsibility and US Financial Frustrations00:10:32 Battlefield Map and Current State of the Conflict00:14:58 Negotiating Peace: Territorial Demands and Strategic Interests00:22:34 Option One: The US Washes Its Hands00:33:26 Option Two: Pressuring Ukraine for Territorial Concessions00:41:09 Option Three: Massive US Military Intervention and Air Power00:54:01 Trump's Brinkmanship and the Future of the Conflict

In Episode 137 of Breaking History, Matt Ehret and Ghost examine escalating rhetoric surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran war, including reports of major U.S. military buildup, Israeli pressure for regime change, and conflicting narratives about nuclear negotiations. They analyze recent Geneva talks, Trump's public statements favoring diplomacy, and Iranian officials' insistence on verification without pursuing nuclear weapons. The discussion broadens into what they describe as widening fissures centered on Israel, highlighting tensions involving Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, Qatar, Lindsey Graham, and internal GOP dynamics. They explore China and Russia's growing coordination with Iran, joint naval drills, and strategic pacts that could complicate any regional conflict. Matt and Ghost also assess surprising backchannel reports of Marco Rubio engaging Raul Castro's grandson in discussions about Cuba's future, comparing it to past Trump-era diplomacy with North Korea. Throughout the episode, they question neocon war messaging, examine shifting alliances, and argue that identifying internal political actors pushing escalation may be more important than focusing solely on foreign adversaries.

Humans have shaped the world more than any other species in existence, largely due to our ability to coordinate and work together as a unit – in other words, to govern ourselves. This means that, while human societies are at the center of the many crises we face today, we are also the key to navigating through them safely. But this is only possible if we're able to hold the foundations of our governance together: communication, agency, and remembering our shared humanity. What is the current state of our ability to do this, and what policy mechanisms and agreements are needed to navigate the turbulent decades to come?  In this Reality Roundtable, Nate is joined by geopolitical risk experts Mark Medish and Chuck Watson to discuss the increasing strain being placed on human governance as a result of escalating conflicts between nations and state leaders. Together, they delve into the intricate foundations of our modern governing structures and why it is critical that we reinforce existing international treaties and agreements in order to avoid the worst outcomes for all of humanity. Mark and Chuck also discuss the history of nuclear arms control – including the upcoming expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) – and how artificial intelligence threatens to disturb the tenuous peace built in the 20th century. Ultimately, they emphasize the need to renew public awareness and education on the importance of governance and the need for our leadership to engage in diplomatic negotiations in an increasingly complex world. Despite the media's focus on laws, regulations, and technology, why do people and our shared humanity still lay at the center of good governance and decision making? Where are our current leaders failing us, and does the average citizen still hold agency to influence the trajectory of global events? Lastly, what do we risk by abandoning trust in our fellow citizens and nations, and what opportunities are still available to rebuild our confidence in each other?  (Conversation recorded on January 8th, 2026)   About Mark Medish: Mark Medish has over 30 years of professional experience in policy, law, finance, and strategic communications. Medish served at The White House as a Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director on the National Security Council, as well as at the U.S. Treasury as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs. He also worked in senior positions at the State Department (USAID) and the United Nations (UNDP). Medish is Vice Chair of Project Associates Ltd., a London headquartered strategic consultancy with offices in Europe, the Middle East, East Africa, and the U.S. He is also a founding partner of the Mosaiq Law Group in Washington, D.C., and a co-founder of Keep Our Republic, a non-profit civic education organization promoting democratic governance and rule of law. His previous business leadership posts include: president of The Messina Group, a boutique strategic communications firm based in Washington, D.C.; president of the international division of Guggenheim Partners, an asset management company headquartered in Chicago; and equity partner at Akin Gump, an international law firm where he led the sovereign advisory practice. He worked as a vice president for studies and senior scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He was a visiting research fellow at The Japan Institute of International Affairs in Tokyo. He is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is also a board member of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University and the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna.   About Chuck Watson: Chuck Watson has had a long career in international development projects as well as military and intelligence work, with a specialty in natural and human-made disaster modeling. He worked for the US Air Force, was an attaché to US Ambassadors to the Middle East Robert McFarland and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.  Chuck has worked as an advisor to governments for over four decades with a particular emphasis on big data, open source intelligence, with an emphasis on the Soviet Union and Russia. Chuck is also the founder and Director of Research and Development of Enki Holdings, LLC, which designs computer models for phenomena ranging from tropical cyclones (hurricanes) and other weather phenomena, earthquakes, and tsunamis, as well as anthropogenic hazards such as industrial accidents, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction.   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---    Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

Kev joins Owen to discuss the latest twists and turns of the Alexander Isak transfer toboggan. Will Newcastle let him go?Also, we talk about the departure Luis Diaz. He will be missed. .. or will Rio and Cody excel in Lucho's absence?Rio certainly stood out in Japan, as we review that match and what we've learned from our two pre-season gamesYNWA!!KOP ON YOUTUBE: ➡️ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/koponpodcast⁠“Kop On!” is a podcast dedicated to the worldwide LFC Family

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Musi Maimane, Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations, as the Government of National Unity (GNU) faces its most critical moment yet: passing the national budget. The ANC has spent the past week scrambling for support, with the DA refusing to back the Appropriations Bill if it funds ANC ministers implicated in misconduct. In a high-stakes move, President Ramaphosa fired Minister Nkabane in an attempt to secure DA votes, but will it be enough? A failed budget would not only deal a blow to the GNU’s stability but could also halt funding for essential services like schools, hospitals, and public sector salaries. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iran-Israel conflict, and America's entry into their war, caused extreme unease in West Asia. Whether the ongoing ceasefire is only a matter of convenience driven by domestic compulsions and mutual exhaustion or indeed a step toward lasting peace remains to be seen. For this fragile peace to transition to a lasting peace and to arrive at a win-win solution, mature statesmanship must replace jingoistic brinkmanship. Regime change is not the answer. Watch the latest column for ThePrint by former Army Chief General MM Naravane (Retd).

In this explosive series of segments, we confront the unsettling truths the mainstream media won't touch. First, a deep dive into the violent climate at the border—where Democrat leaders and their rhetoric are accused of grooming voters toward bloodshed against political opponents. Next, a heartbreaking look at the Lake Greenwood boating tragedy, where drunk recklessness destroyed young lives and underscored the need to speak up when friends cross the line. Finally, a blistering critique of America's foreign entanglements: why sending more weapons to Ukraine could spiral into nuclear war, and how Microsoft's mass layoffs and the unchecked flood of H-1B visas are hollowing out the American workforce. Plus, the Epstein client list controversy resurfaces—raising urgent questions about who is really being protected in Washington. No spin, no sugarcoating—just the raw reality behind the headlines.

Josh Provan is joined by Charles Esdaile and Alex Mikaberidze, with Alex Stevenson and Clemens Bemmann along for the ride, to discuss all things politico-diplomatic in this Q&A episode. Including: 02:30: British dirty tricks (Warning: Grumpy Charles alert)24:00: French brinkmanship32:00: Poland's prospects36:32: Napoleonic ghost storiesLink: Napoleon's little red man41:00: Listener feedback

Well, they fight, they break up, they kiss, they make up. Never before have the lyrics of a Katy Perry song been more relevant to federal politics. After last week’s shock split, this week the Coalition got back together again. But at what cost? What compromises have been made on both sides? And will the Nats and the Libs be able to work constructively together after all the drama? Meanwhile, Labor is moving ahead with plans to hike taxes on super accounts of more than $3 million, and Anthony Albanese hardens his rhetoric on Israel and its killing of civilians in Gaza. Here to discuss all this with host Jacqueline Maley is new chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and foreign affairs and national security correspondent Matthew Knott.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, they fight, they break up, they kiss, they make up. Never before have the lyrics of a Katy Perry song been more relevant to federal politics. After last week’s shock split, this week the Coalition got back together again. But at what cost? What compromises have been made on both sides? And will the Nats and the Libs be able to work constructively together after all the drama? Meanwhile, Labor is moving ahead with plans to hike taxes on super accounts of more than $3 million, and Anthony Albanese hardens his rhetoric on Israel and its killing of civilians in Gaza. Here to discuss all this with host Jacqueline Maley is new chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and foreign affairs and national security correspondent Matthew Knott.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brinkmanship: brinkmanship is a term that describes the practice of pushing dangerous situations to the edge of conflict to achieve an advantage. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Brinkmanship  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Walk on eggshells: walk on eggshells means to be extremely careful about what you say or what you do so as not to hurt a friend's feelings or make them angry. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WalkOnEggshells  Bull in a china shop: describing someone as a bull in a china shop means they break things, make mistakes or otherwise cause damage when a gentle touch is needed. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BullInChinaShop  Double-edged sword: the definition of a double-edged sword is something that has both positive and negative effects. Rain is good for crops but it makes you wet. https://b.link/DoubleEdgedSword    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

In a week where US President Donald Trump played fast and loose with world markets, his global tariff threats became a reality, with brutal and immediate economic fallout. Dozens of countries reached out to negotiate – or, as Trump described it – begged and pleaded to have the import taxes on supposed friends and foes removed.

In this episode of the show Yaakov Lappin and I discuss the U.S. force build and its implications for the Iranian nuclear weapons program before discussing the IDF's deepening presence inside the Gaza Strip, its goals and its effectiveness. Enjoy!Support the showThe MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771Follow The MirYam Institute X: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Ukraine’s President Zelensky offers to step down; BWW’s Mini change; a French scratchcard conundrum. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine’s President Zelensky offers to step down; BWW’s Mini change; a French scratchcard conundrum. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine’s President Zelensky offers to step down; BWW’s Mini change; a French scratchcard conundrum. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine’s President Zelensky offers to step down; BWW’s Mini change; a French scratchcard conundrum. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress passes a bill to fund the government, narrowly averting a shutdown over the holidays, but what did Donald Trump and Elon Musk accomplish by going nuclear on the initial legislation? Is this a bad omen for 2025, when Republicans will take control of Washington and begin negotiations on their priorities? And can Speaker Mike Johnson muster the votes to keep his gavel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is America on the brink of financial disaster, or is it all just smoke and mirrors? Join us as we challenge the mainstream narrative and critique the underpinnings of the current U.S. financial and political landscape. With the national debt soaring and fiscal responsibility seemingly abandoned, we scrutinize the roles of key figures like Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve in steering the nation toward an economic precipice. The episode confronts the silence around these critical issues and the potential ripple effects on global financial systems, especially with the rise of BRICS nations. Our discussion takes unexpected turns, with startling insights into potential political insider trading and the implications of U.S. monetary policy on international relations.As we navigate the complexities of geopolitical tensions, from the possibility of World War III to the covert maneuvers in the Middle East, we refuse to accept the surface-level explanations often served by political elites. The episode examines the strategic interests driving U.S. and Israeli actions in Syria, the concept of "Greater Israel," and the larger agenda to reshape the Middle East. With a critical lens on historical conflicts and current events, we question the motivations behind military interventions and the often-hidden costs of such alliances. We'll dissect the roles played by influential figures like John McCain and Lindsey Graham and challenge our listeners to see beyond the headlines.Finally, we tackle the enduring debate between Bitcoin and gold, exploring their roles as investment assets in an unpredictable world. By considering the volatile global financial landscape and the relentless creation of debt, we weigh the potential for Bitcoin to emerge as a strategic reserve asset against the timeless stability of gold and silver. With insights into Ray Dalio's investment strategies and predictions for asset values, we aim to equip our listeners with the knowledge to navigate these uncertain times. As we wrap up, we share exciting updates on upcoming episodes and express our gratitude to our loyal audience for their support and engagement.

It's so fun how the Biden administration is using its lame duck months to skyrocket hostilities between nuclear superpowers and we don't even know who's really making these decisions because the president's brain is cottage cheese. Reading by Tim Foley.

Reading by Tim Foley.

Biden's legacy is genocide, war, and nuclear brinkmanship. That's all anyone should talk about when this psychopath finally dies. Anything positive he may have accomplished in his political career is a drop in the ocean compared to the significance of these mass-scale abuses. Reading by Tim Foley.

In this captivating episode of English Plus Podcast, we explore five defining moments where history veered off course. What do the Battle of Little Bighorn, the Munich Agreement, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the annexation of Hawaii, and the horrors of the Congo Free State have in common? They all show the dangerous consequences of arrogance, appeasement, brinkmanship, colonial ambition, and unchecked power. Join Danny as we uncover the lessons these events hold for us today—lessons that warn us against the traps of overconfidence, diplomatic missteps, and the dark side of empire-building. To unlock the full episode and gain access to our extensive back catalogue, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don't forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series now available in our English Plus Podcast's shop!

Dave Davis covers all the latest transfer news and managerial merry go round from the premier league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's damn near impossible to keep up with all the warmongering of the western empire these days. Reading by Tim Foley.

In this episode, Dr Mohamed Kheir Omer discusses the unfinished business of state formation in the Horn of Africa and the dangers of state disintegration as a result of incessant conflicts.

#Nukes: The Isfahan "nuclear site" and up to date  brinkmanship. Henry Sokolski, NPEC. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/iran-fires-at-apparent-israeli-attack-drones-near-isfahan-air-base-and-nuclear-site/ar-AA1ngLM6 1925 PERSIA POLICE

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Trending Globally will be back with all new episodes soon, but in the meantime we're rereleasing some of our favorite episodes from 2023. We hope you enjoy – and have a great start to 2024!***The beginning of 2023 saw a disturbing milestone: the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the ‘Doomsday Clock' forward to 90 seconds to midnight – the closest it's been to ‘Doomsday' since the clock was established in 1947. But what would it take for a nuclear weapon to actually be used in the world today? And if one was used, how would the rest of the world respond? In this episode (originally released in February 2023), the second in our limited series on the theory, policies, and practice of conflict escalation, you'll hear from two experts rethinking how nuclear threats are understood and modeled. Rose McDermott is a professor of International Affairs at the Watson Institute, and Reid Pauly is an assistant professor of Nuclear Security and Policy at Watson. Their paper “Decision-making Under Pressure: The Mechanisms and Psychology of Nuclear Brinkmanship” is the lead article in the current issue of International Security. In it, they reframe one of the most fundamental theories for understanding nuclear risks: nuclear “brinkmanship.” They highlight why conventional models of brinkmanship fail to fully explain how a nuclear crisis might unfold and explore what interventions are needed to prevent one from starting. Read Rose and Reid's paper, “Decision-making Under Pressure: The Mechanisms and Psychology of Nuclear Brinkmanship.”Listen to the first episode in our limited series, “Escalation,” with Lyle Goldstein. Learn more about the Watson Institute's other podcasts.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We discuss the intensification of hostilities in the Red Sea, with the U.S. and allies responding to drone attacks, signaling a potential shift toward a military response to the Houthi rebels.   We cover North Korea's latest provocation, as they test the waters with a new missile launch, escalating tensions in the region.   We delve into Russia's strategic moves, as they bolster their nuclear capabilities by deploying a new intercontinental ballistic missile with MIRV technology.   In the Back of the Brief, we address a concerning trend: a recent poll indicating a rise in anti-Jewish sentiments among young Americans amid ongoing debates about antisemitism on college campuses.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is an invisible line, imaginary and yet very real, that once pushed past it, you simply cannot come back. No amount of effort will bring you back from this point of no return.   Brinkmanship is the art of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping. The dangerous policy is mistreating others, dismissing them, invalidating them, blaming them, yelling at them, cheating on them. The limit of safety refers to how far can I push them before they leave me. A game that narcissistic individuals perfect. Until the day that they push you too far. That day when the breadcrumbs just don't work anymore.   When they push you too far, they still try their tactics of pulling you to safety. They turn nice again, but it just doesn't work. You don't have any care left. This might lead you to ask, "What's wrong with me? Why don't I feel appreciative? Why am I not happy?" They pushed you past the point of no return, and that's not your fault. Be gracious with yourself.   You just fell off a cliff, and it is time for some serious self-care!       DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY RENEE SWANSON, COVERT NARCISSISM PODCAST, AND CNG LIFE COACHING IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DIAGNOSIS PURPOSES AND NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. THIS MATERIAL DISCUSSES NARCISSISM IN GENERAL. IT DOES NOT CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON HAS NARCISSISM AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON AS HAVING NARCISSISM. PERMISSION IS NOT GRANTED TO LINK TO OR REPOST THIS MATERIAL TO SUPPORT AN ALLEGATION OR SUPPORT A CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON IS A NARCISSIST. THAT WOULD BE AN UNAUTHORIZED MISUSE OF THE MATERIAL AND INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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Rose McDermott, Professor of International Relations at Brown University, argues that dominant theories of nuclear brinkmanship lack a nuanced understanding of the crucial factor of human psychology. She discusses the psychology of political leaders, the rational actor model, Thomas Schelling's notion of "threats that leave something to chance," the psychology of revenge, the coercive utility of nuclear weapons, and why nuclear deterrence may not be as stable as many people think, among other topics. Show NotesRose McDermott bioReid B.C. Pauly and Rose McDermott, “The Psychology of Nuclear Brinkmanship,” International Security 47, no. 3 (2023): pp. 9-51.James W. Davis and Rose McDermott, “The Past, Present, and Future of Behavioral IR,” International Organization 75, no. 1 (2022): pp. 147-177.Rose McDermott, Anthony C. Lopez, and Peter K. Hatemi, “'Blunt Not the Heart, Enrage It': The Psychology of Revenge and Deterrence,” Texas National Security Review 1, no. 1 (November 2017): pp. 68-88. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During a Sunday appearance on Face the Nation to plug his new Zelensky movie, actor Sean Penn decried the "cowardice" of the US government in its caution around provoking a nuclear exchange with its proxy warfare in Ukraine. Reading by Tim Foley.

My covert narcissistic husband loved the word "brinkmanship." He bragged about how no one knows what that word means and how great he is at it. This should have set alarm bells off in my head!! But it didn't. Sure, I thought it was strange. This seemed like an odd word and an odd concept. Brinkmanship is the art or practice of pushing a dangerous situation or confrontation to the limit of safety, especially to force a desired outcome, the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises. Little did I know, he had been practicing brinkmanship since his childhood. He would push situations to their breaking point. He would push me and our kids to the brink, edge of a cliff to get the outcome he wanted. Make us as uncomfortable as he possibly could until we gave in. We gave in to make peace and to keep our sanity. And once again he got what he wanted, to feel in charge, to feel superior, to get out of all responsibility. Take charge of your life back! The narcissist shows their true colors over and over. Let them. That is theirs to own. Don't let this decide who you are. Don't give them that power over you! You get to choose who you are! You are in control of your life! Not them!

This week, China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins China Center Director Miles Yu to discuss the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and this tragic event's enduring historical and global significance. They then discuss the impetus behind the AUKUS trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and its significance for the preservation of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Finally, they conclude with a conversation regarding this past weekend's near collision between a Chinese warship and the USS Chung-Hoon during a US-Canada joint mission in the Taiwan Strait.Follow the China Center's work at: https://www.hudson.org/china-center

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1920  #StateThinking: Nuclear brinkmanship returns.  @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-wont-share-data-on-nuclear-forces-with-russia-46700a50

Brinkmanship is a noun that refers to the practice of pursuing a dangerous policy. The word brink refers to something unwelcome that is about to occur. Our word of the day combines this word with the suffix M-A-N-S-H-I-P which means ‘skill.' Originally coined during the cold war of the mid-twentieth century, it initially referred to the act of a nation putting itself on the brink of war for political gain. Here's an example: There was a great deal of brinkmanship at that point in history that later proved to be unpopular with the nation. Most people deeply resent being placed in peril for the sake of politics.

January 24th, 2023 marked an unsettling milestone: the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the ‘Doomsday Clock' forward to 90 seconds to midnight – the closest it's been to ‘Doomsday' since the clock was established in 1947. But what would it take for a nuclear weapon to actually be used in the world today? And if one was used, how would the rest of the world respond? In this episode, the second in our limited series on the theory, policies, and practice of conflict escalation, you'll hear from two experts rethinking how nuclear threats are understood and modeled. Rose McDermott is a professor of International Affairs at the Watson Institute, and Reid Pauly is an assistant professor of Nuclear Security and Policy at Watson. Their paper “Decision-making Under Pressure: The Mechanisms and Psychology of Nuclear Brinkmanship” is the lead article in the current issue of International Security. In it, they reframe one of the most fundamental theories for understanding nuclear risks: nuclear “brinkmanship.” They highlight why conventional models of brinkmanship fail to fully explain how a nuclear crisis might unfold and explore what interventions are needed to prevent one from starting. Read Rose and Reid's paper, “Decision-making Under Pressure: The Mechanisms and Psychology of Nuclear Brinkmanship.”Listen to the first episode in our limited series, “Escalation,” with Lyle Goldstein. Learn more about the Watson Institute's other podcasts. Transcript coming soon to our website.

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In today's episode we talk about, the rising dynamism of the East and the evident difference between countries that embrace the Multipolar world and the countries that don't as well as how those dynamics may play out moving forward. Then we cover Antony Blinken's trip to Egypt and Israel along with the misplaced hype surrounding what he's gonna do about the fighting between Israel and Palestine. And lastly we go over Poland's attempt to double the size of their army, the reason why they might be doing so and the danger these constant escalations towards Russia pose towards the Baltic trio; Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. All that and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/haisean/support

Mention tantra and most people think of sexual practices designed to prolong the sexual experience or to add a ‘spiritual' element to it. While the principle of tantra can certainly be applied to sex, it's actually a concept that has much broader and more interesting applications.  Strictly speaking, when properly applied, even the art of procrastination, as distinct from the habit of avoidance, can be said to be a form of tantra.As Thom explains in this episode, tantra is a form of brinkmanship, the ability to hover at the border of two different states, either conceptually or physically. As you'll hear, it's an art that Vedic Meditators become quite accomplished at…Episode Highlights:[00:55] Tantra Has Evaded All Attempts at Consistent Definition[03:37] Understanding Tantra is Pivotal to the Development of a Vedic Meditator[05:44] Creativity at Work Requires the Pressure of Present-Moment Awareness[08:13] Tantric Awareness No Longer Fears Boundaries[10:17] Boundaries Are Places of Rich and Condensed Knowledge[12:34] Helium as a Gas to a Superfluid[14:12] Superfluid Helium is a Quantum Mechanical Phenomenon[16:37] Tantra Is a Consciousness StateUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Of all the face-meltingly stupid narratives that have been circulated about the US proxy war in Ukraine, the dumbest so far has got to be the increasingly common claim that aggressively escalating nuclear brinkmanship is safety and de-escalation is danger. We see a prime example of this self-evidently idiotic narrative in a new Business Insider article titled "Putin's nuclear threats are pushing people like Trump and Elon Musk to press for a Ukraine peace deal. A nuclear expert warns that's 'dangerous.'"  Reading by Tim Foley.

Danny Haiphong returns to Rev Left, this time to discuss Taiwan, China, Pelosi' recent visit, US imperial goals in the region, and much more!  Support Danny's work here: https://www.patreon.com/dannyhaiphong Check out the Rev Left episode Danny was on that we mentioned in the episode: https://revolutionaryleftradio.libsyn.com/american-exceptionalism-and-innocence-deconstructing-ideology-and-myths Check out Danny's work at the Black Agenda Report here: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/Danny%20Haiphong Follow Danny on Twitter @SpiritOfHo  Outro music: "16 Shots" by Vic Mensa Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio

One of the biggest questions surrounding the conflict in Ukraine is to what extent the shadow of nuclear war affects the degree of involvement by Western countries. Much of the literature in nuclear deterrence theory assumes the incentives of mutually assured destruction are strong enough to avoid a nuclear war, and hence the existence of nuclear capabilities in Russia and the West should not play much of a role in how the conflict progresses. But one paper by a late University of California Berkeley political scientist calls this theory into question. On this episode, we discuss Robert Powell's “Nuclear Brinkmanship, Limited War, and Military Power”. In it, Powell builds a model that explains how conflicts can lead to nuclear war even under mutually assured destruction, but also how threat of that war changes the dynamics of any conflict from the beginning. Both findings give us a number of insights into the current situation in Ukraine.