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#美移民槍殺事件 美國明尼蘇達州自年初就爆發反移民暨海關執法局(ICE)的抗議行動,除蔓延全州外,全美各地也紛紛響應; 1/7 ICE在掃蕩非法移民的行動中,擊斃育有三名子女的母親古德(Renee Good),而真正導致示威抗議一發不可收拾的轉捩點在於1/24明尼蘇達州明尼阿波利斯(Minneapolis)開槍擊斃一男護士普雷蒂(Alex Pretti),三週內接連槍殺兩位公民,民怨沸騰到達顛峰… #美俄烏三邊會談 對於俄烏戰爭的停火,1/23-1/24美、俄、烏三國官員在阿布達比舉行工作小組會議,這是2022年戰爭爆發以來首次的三邊會談;三方談論的議題包括戰俘交換、人道主義通道、核設施安全等技術性問題,以及戰後烏克蘭安全保障的整體架構,看似有所進展,然而,棘手的問題仍在烏東的頓巴斯(Donbas)… #美韓關係 1/23美國提出2026年國防戰略,在朝鮮半島問題上表示在嚇阻朝鮮軍事威脅上,韓國需承擔較大責任,亦即美國重心將逐步移出亞太,希望保持某種戰略彈性,因此美韓同盟關係必須有所調整。1/25-1/27美國戰爭部負責政策事務的次長柯比(Elbridge Colby)訪問韓國時提及「同盟現代化」… #美加關係 加拿大總理卡尼最近決定走自己的路,訪問中國談了一些貿易協議並開放了一些市場,導致美國總統川普相當緊張,因此1/24他放話威脅,若加拿大與中國達成協議,美國將立即對加拿大商品加徵100%關稅;對此,加拿大則以無意與中國簽訂自由貿易協定等三點聲明回應美國,但川普仍表示不滿…
#美移民槍殺事件 美國明尼蘇達州自年初就爆發反移民暨海關執法局(ICE)的抗議行動,除蔓延全州外,全美各地也紛紛響應; 1/7 ICE在掃蕩非法移民的行動中,擊斃育有三名子女的母親古德(Renee Good),而真正導致示威抗議一發不可收拾的轉捩點在於1/24明尼蘇達州明尼阿波利斯(Minneapolis)開槍擊斃一男護士普雷蒂(Alex Pretti),三週內接連槍殺兩位公民,民怨沸騰到達顛峰… #美俄烏三邊會談 對於俄烏戰爭的停火,1/23-1/24美、俄、烏三國官員在阿布達比舉行工作小組會議,這是2022年戰爭爆發以來首次的三邊會談;三方談論的議題包括戰俘交換、人道主義通道、核設施安全等技術性問題,以及戰後烏克蘭安全保障的整體架構,看似有所進展,然而,棘手的問題仍在烏東的頓巴斯(Donbas)… #美韓關係 1/23美國提出2026年國防戰略,在朝鮮半島問題上表示在嚇阻朝鮮軍事威脅上,韓國需承擔較大責任,亦即美國重心將逐步移出亞太,希望保持某種戰略彈性,因此美韓同盟關係必須有所調整。1/25-1/27美國戰爭部負責政策事務的次長柯比(Elbridge Colby)訪問韓國時提及「同盟現代化」… #美加關係 加拿大總理卡尼最近決定走自己的路,訪問中國談了一些貿易協議並開放了一些市場,導致美國總統川普相當緊張,因此1/24他放話威脅,若加拿大與中國達成協議,美國將立即對加拿大商品加徵100%關稅;對此,加拿大則以無意與中國簽訂自由貿易協定等三點聲明回應美國,但川普仍表示不滿…
Defining Limited War Under the Nuclear Shadow: Colleague Elbridge Colby defines limited war as a conflict where incentives exist to avoid apocalyptic violence, even between nuclear powers like the US and China, arguing the US must prepare for limited conflict to prevent China from exploiting the "nuclear shadow" to achieve victory through risk-taking. 1940 JAPAN MONUMENT
Coalition Building and the Strategy's Purpose: Colleague Elbridge Colby explains that the goal of US strategy is protecting American security and prosperity, not necessarily promoting democracy, meaning the coalition may include non-republican states, identifying defensibility, cost, and resolve as critical filters for allies, ensuring they can hold territory without demanding excessive American sacrifice. 1903 QING DYNASTY
Beijing's Sequential Strategy to Break the Coalition: Colleague Elbridge Colby explains that Beijing has abandoned "hide and bide" for a focused and sequential strategy designed to dismantle the anti-hegemonic coalition, targeting vulnerable US partners to demonstrate American hollowness, hoping to erode regional confidence and achieve dominance without fighting a total, catastrophic war.
The Danger of a Fait Accompli Invasion: Colleague Elbridge Colby argues China aims for a fait accompli, utilizing invasion rather than punishment to seize territory quickly, with this strategy relying on surprise and dulling US warning systems to secure gains before intervention is possible, forcing the US to choose between accepting defeat or a costly reversal. 1900 JAPAN
Implementing a Strategy of Denial Defense: Colleague Elbridge Colby explains that a denial defense seeks to prevent China from seizing and holding key territory, specifically Taiwan, noting the coalition need not achieve total dominance but must destroy the invasion force in transit or deny it the ability to sustain control, effectively blocking China's political objectives. 1900 GERMANS ARRIVE CHINA
The Burden of Escalation After Invasion: Colleague Elbridge Colby argues that if denial defense succeeds, the burden of escalation shifts to China, forcing it to choose between retreating or risking nuclear war; however, if defense fails, the coalition faces the daunting challenge of generating the political resolve necessary to counterattack and reverse a Chinese occupation. 1903 QING DYNASTY
The Binding Strategy and Harnessing Resolve: Colleague Elbridge Colby describes the binding strategy that leverages thumos (spiritedness) to force China into a dilemma: accept the status quo or trigger a war that unifies the coalition's resolve, ensuring aggression sparks moral outrage—similar to Pearl Harbor—to catalyze the willpower necessary to defeat a limited attack. 1906 ROAD TO INDIA
The Role of NATO and Nuclear Proliferation: Colleague Elbridge Colby asserts the US must prioritize Asia, urging European allies to assume responsibility for NATO's defense, noting that while friendly nuclear proliferation is not a panacea, integrated allied nuclear forces in Australia or Japan could bolster deterrence if the conventional military balance becomes unfavorable. 1900 BOXER REBELLION
Trong những năm gần đây, nhiều người ở Washington đã tập trung vào việc răn đe Trung Quốc xâm lược Đài Loan. Trước khi nhậm chức vào đầu năm nay, Elbridge Colby, Thứ trưởng Quốc phòng Mỹ phụ trách về chính sách, đã khẳng định rằng Đài Loan nên “tập trung cao độ vào việc triển khai chiến lược phòng thủ chống xâm nhập trước các cuộc xâm lược”. Xem thêm.
In this episode, Garrison is joined by Dr. Wess Mitchell, who serves as cofounder and principal at The Marathon Initiative, and who also served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs during the first Trump administration. The two discuss Mitchell's brand new book "Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger." They discuss the historic scope, perennial meaning, and vital importance of rediscovering the great tradition of statecraft, and deep dive the example of Otto von Bismarck. They also discuss the efforts of the current Trump administration to serve as peacemakers in this era of great power rivalry. You can purchase Great Power Diplomacy from Princeton University Press, or wherever books are sold.Dr. A. Wess Mitchell is a principal and co-founder at The Marathon Initiative, which he created in 2019 with Elbridge Colby. He previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs under the first Trump administration. In this role, he was responsible for diplomatic relations with the 50 countries of Europe and Eurasia and played a principal role in formulating Europe strategy in support of the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Defense Strategy.Mitchell is the author of four books, including Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger (Princeton Press, 2025), The Grand Strategy of the Habsburg Empire (Princeton Press, 2018), and Unquiet Frontier: Rising Rivals, Vulnerable Allies and the Crisis of American Power (Princeton Press, 2016 – co-authored with Jakub Grygiel). His articles and interviews have appeared in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, National Interest and National Review.Prior to the State Department, Mitchell served as President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), which he co-founded in 2005 with Larry Hirsch. In 2020, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg appointed Mitchell to co-chair, with former German Minister of Defense Thomas de Maizière, the NATO 2030 Reflection Group, a ten-member consultative body charged with providing recommendations on the future of NATO.Mitchell is a Non-Resident Fellow in the Applied History Project at Harvard University Kennedy School of Government's Belfer Center, a member of the International Security and Foreign Policy Grants Advisory Committee at the Smith Richardson Foundation, a member of the International Advisory Council at Cambridge University's Centre for Geopolitics, and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.Mitchell holds a doctorate in political science from the Otto Suhr Institut für Politikwissenschaft at Freie Universität in Berlin, a master's degree in German and European Studies from Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, and a bachelor's degree in history from Texas Tech University. He received a 2020 prize from the Stanton Foundation for writing in Applied History (with Charles Ingrao) and the 2004 Hopper Award at Georgetown University. He is the recipient of the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary, and the Gold Medal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic. He is a sixth-generation Texan. Garrison Moratto is the founder and host of The New Diplomatist Podcast; he earned a M.S. of International Relations as well as a B.S. in Government: Public Administration (Summa Cum Laude) at Liberty University in the United States. He has been published in RealClearDefense, and Pacific Forum International's "Issues & Insights", among other publications. He is the author of Distant Shores on Substack.Guest opinions are their own.All music licensed via UppBeat.
➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/This is a conversation with Michael Hirsh, columnist for Foreign Policy and one of the most experienced observers of U.S. foreign policy and national security in Washington. In this episode, we look at a big claim he's been making: that realism has quietly become the dominant way of thinking about America's role in the world.We talk about what that actually means, why realism has become so popular, and whether the Trump administration really reflects a realist approach or something closer to chaos and isolationism. We also get into the views of figures like J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio or Elbridge Colby, or why Democrats are adopting their own version of realism as well.And finally, we look at what all this means in practice - for U.S. policy toward Ukraine and Europe, for NATO and alliances more broadly, and for China and the Indo-Pacific - and how this shift could shape the next decade of U.S. foreign policy and the world with it.
On Charlie Kirk's horrific assassination and why Ezra Klein's hand-wringing shows that, contrary to his protestations, he in fact embraces some political violence. Trump and Pete Hegseth rename the Department of Defense the Department of War. The Pentagon starts shifting from Indo-Pacific to Asia-Pacific, which has the fingerprints of Elbridge Colby all over it (and I'm not mad at that!). Israel attacks US ally Qatar--what that says about war, expansionism, and revisionist foreign policy. ICE raids a Hyundai-LG factory in Georgia, exposing South Korea to white supremacist statecraft. Subscribe to the Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: https://www.un-diplomatic.com/ Watch Un-Diplomatic Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@un-diplomaticpodcast Catch Un-Diplomatic on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/undiplomaticpodcast Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the individuals and not of any institutions.
Friend of the Pod Malcom Kyeyune is back, and he's got that late empire feeling. After the Chinese Military staged an extraordinary parade in Beijing, Washington is worried. The top dog question has resurfaced. In the same week, Elbridge Colby released a new strategic document effectively telling Washington it needs to be far more selective in military affairs. After they spent a quarter of their entire interceptor missile stocks shoring up Israel, and with the Abrams tanks proving ineffectively heavy in Ukraine, US procurement is looking shoddy in a way it never has before. No wonder Colby increasingly senses the Taiwan question must be gently settled. As Malcom puts it: “Times were when the US could just pick up a small country and smack it against a wall in order to show who's boss.” Are recent manoeuvres off the Venezuelan coast a last gasp of smack-it-against-the-wall hegemonic diplomacy?In this typically ranging hour long special, The Lads look into the abyss called Kyeyune – and he stares back. You can get special paywalled premium episodes of Multipolarity every month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/multipolarity
A seismic shift in US global strategy appears to be confirmed. In this explosive episode, we dissect the leaked draft of the Pentagon's latest National Defense Strategy, which signals a historic reversal of decades of American foreign policy.We delve into the news that the US is formally de-prioritizing the "deterrence of China" in favor of a new focus on the homeland and the Western Hemisphere. What makes this shift so remarkable is its author: Elbridge Colby, the renowned strategist and author of "The Strategy of Denial," a book literally dedicated to containing Beijing. Has access to real intelligence revealed the futility of the mission?Was the much-hyped "pivot to Asia" always just rhetorical cover for a gradual withdrawal? Is this new doctrine not just an Asian exit, but a full-scale retrenchment from America's role as the global hegemon? Are we witnessing the end of the American Century? Is this a pragmatic acceptance of multipolarity and structural decline, or a dangerous vacuum that other powers will rush to fill? Newsflash: You can find everything Explaining History on Substack, join free hereHelp the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, we interview Andrew Phelan, a China specialist with decades of business experience, to analyze Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's week-long diplomatic visit to China. The discussion examines critical questions about Australia's economic dependence on China, security vulnerabilities, and the broader implications for Indo-Pacific stability.Phelan asserts that no country has benefited more from China's rise than Australia. Since China's opening under Deng Xiaoping in the 1980s, Australia has experienced unprecedented economic growth, with China transforming from a closed economy similar to North Korea today into Australia's largest trading partner. This relationship has fundamentally underwritten Australia's wealth and sustained economic expansion without recession.However, this prosperity comes with significant risks. Australia's economy, worth just over a trillion dollars, is dwarfed by China's economic might. Unrestricted Chinese foreign direct investment could result in Australia losing its economic independence entirely. The recent rejection of Chinese acquisition attempts highlights the tension between economic opportunity and national sovereignty.The discussion reveals concerning patterns of technology transfer, where Western corporations pursuing quarterly profits inadvertently strengthen future competitors. This short-term thinking contrasts sharply with China's long-term strategic planning and subsidies.Phelan also cites evidence of Chinese interference in Australian elections, including AI-based communications specifically targeting the Australian-Chinese community. Following the October 7 attacks in Gaza, for example, some speeches were manipulated using AI and distributed through Chinese social media platforms to influence vulnerable community members.The relationship between China and Australia's Labor Party raises additional concerns. Victoria's former Premier Daniel Andrews maintained controversial close ties with China, including signing the only standalone Belt and Road Initiative agreement by any global jurisdiction. This led to new federal legislation preventing such unilateral agreements.Australia's current defense capabilities pale compared to World War II preparations. Phelan says that today's "boutique defense force" of 60,000 personnel from a 25 million person population is nowhere near adequate for current strategic challenges.The Pentagon's AUKUS review under Elbridge Colby reflects legitimate concerns about allied preparedness. Phelan believes the best way to avoid conflict is to be as well-prepared as possible, requiring clear commitments from allies facing an increasingly assertive China.China's objective to distance the United States from its allies shows “patchy” success. While their soft power efforts remain “clumsy” and easily identifiable, institutional influence through organizations like the Australia-China Relations Institute demonstrates more subtle approaches.Xi Jinping's global initiatives represent an alternative operating system for the world, seeking to make Chinese governance models the default globally. This constitutes “an existential challenge to democratic governance”, requiring sustained engagement and strategic clarity from democratic nations.The episode reveals Australia's precarious position between economic prosperity and strategic security. As China's “continuous struggle” philosophy ensures ongoing pressure, Phelan says Australia must develop a greater strategic backbone while maintaining necessary economic relationships. The challenge extends beyond Australia to all Indo-Pacific democracies navigating similar dependencies in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.Follow Andrew on X, @ajpheloSponsored by BowerGroupAsia
Donald Trump's foreign policy has been as unstable as the man himself, shifting quickly frompushes for restraint to escalating wars in the Middle East. This volatility is a function not just ofTrump's personality but the contradictions and competing factions that are gathered under theterm America First, as well as the continued power of the foreign policy establishment thatTrump has claimed he defeated but which maintains a strong capacity to shape policy. To talkabout Trump's foreign policy and the factional battles that have bedevilled his administration, Ispoke to Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute. In particular we take up the attacks on Elbridge Colby, the under-secretary of defense forpolicy. Colby was the subject of a Politico hatchet job which claimed he was running a rogueforeign policy. Justin critiqued this analysis here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
PREVIEW: ELBRIDGE COLBY: "Strategy of Denial" outlines a plan to slow and perhaps stop the PRC aggression in East Asia. More to come. 1937 CHINESE CRUISER
Donald Trump's foreign policy has been as unstable as the man himself, shifting quickly frompushes for restraint to escalating wars in the Middle East. This volatility is a function not just ofTrump's personality but the contradictions and competing factions that are gathered under theterm America First, as well as the continued power of the foreign policy establishment thatTrump has claimed he defeated but which maintains a strong capacity to shape policy. To talkabout Trump's foreign policy and the factional battles that have bedevilled his administration, Ispoke to Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute. In particular we take up the attacks on Elbridge Colby, the under-secretary of defense forpolicy. Colby was the subject of a Politico hatchet job which claimed he was running a rogueforeign policy. Justin critiqued this analysis here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ross Douthat confronts Peter Thiel with the possibility that he is the anti-Christ. Zohran Mamdani shows a model for politics that the media fears. The Democrats' Project 2029 is a farce that shows leaders of the party don't actually want to win. Fascist public policy is here, and it's class war. According to Gallup, even most Americans think US hegemony sucks. The Pentagon's Elbridge Colby just halted missile shipments to Ukraine so that the US can more readily fight a war against China that it just can't win. Why European elites are embarrassing themselves. Subscribe to the Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: https://www.un-diplomatic.com/ Watch Un-Diplomatic Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@un-diplomaticpodcast Catch Un-Diplomatic on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/undiplomaticpodcast Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the individuals and not of any institutions.
Edition No176 | 02-07-2025 - The arsenal of democracy is going dark, as the US withdraws promised military support for Ukraine, a young and vibrant democracy as risk of erasure by one of the world's most vicious empires, and a historically authoritarian society. Today we have seen a chilling shift in the geopolitical order: The United States has halted key weapons shipments to Ukraine. This is not new aid, but military aid that had already been promised and mandated by the Biden administration. Elbridge Colby, head of the Pentagon's policy department — is a long-time advocate of a narrow America First doctrine—has been installed in a top Pentagon policy role. Under is guidance, the U.S. has suspended sending some anti-aircraft missiles and ammunition to Ukraine due to concerns about depleting its own stockpiles. The decision was made by Colby after reviewing the Pentagon's ammunition reserves.----------DESCRIPTION:Betrayal of Ukraine: US Withdraws Military Support Amid Escalating CrisisIn this episode of Silicon Bytes, we delve into the troubling latest developments surrounding Ukraine. The United States has halted crucial military aid, including anti-aircraft missiles and ammunition, previously promised to Ukraine. This decision, led by Elbridge Colby of the Pentagon, is rooted in a controversial strategic shift focusing on China over Europe. Meanwhile, North Korea has begun to support Russia with troops and munitions, escalating the conflict. This episode explores the implications of these actions on the geopolitical order, the future of Western alliances, and the moral and strategic failures of current US policy towards Ukraine.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Channel Support00:50 US Withdraws Military Support for Ukraine01:22 Elbridge Colby's Influence on US Policy01:56 North Korean Involvement in the Ukraine Conflict02:18 Global Reactions and Strategic Implications02:42 The Halt of US Military Aid03:56 Strategic Realignment and Its Consequences06:53 North Korea's Alliance with Russia08:36 The Emerging Axis of Authoritarian Powers10:36 Conclusion: A Call to Action----------LINKS: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-says-it-was-not-officially-notified-of-a-halt-in-us-weapons-shipments/ https://kyivindependent.com/nato-chief-urges-continued-us-support-for-ukraine-as-pentagon-halts-arms-shipments/ https://kyivindependent.com/us-halts-promised-air-defense-shipments-to-ukraine-politico-reports/ https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/02/europe/north-korea-troops-russia-ukraine-intl-cmd https://kyivindependent.com/kim-jong-un-meets-russian-culture-minister-amid-deepening-north-korea-russia-ties/ https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4010457-russia-hands-dprk-air-defense-systems-drone-tech-ukraines-defense-intel-chief.html https://www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/north-korea-troops-putin-ukraine-offensive/ https://www.npr.org/2025/06/16/g-s1-71531/north-korea-soldiers-russia-ukraine-war-drones https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14804157/AUKUS-review-Elbridge-Colby-submarines.html https://www.ft.com/content/53f646e7-b4e7-4bf4-8d5d-7142b4460080 https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/01/pentagon-munitions-ukraine-halt-00436048?nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b7bd0000&nname=playbook&nrid=00000159-cc8a-dde5-a35b-eccf12480001 https://unn.ua/en/news/pentagon-suspends-supply-of-some-air-defense-missiles-and-precision-weapons-to-ukraine https://kyivindependent.com/pentagon-may-downgrade-ukraine-focused-office-amid-policy-restructure-media-reports/ https://responsiblestatecraft.org/elbridge-colby-pentagon-trump/ https://breakingdefense.com/2025/03/nominee-for-top-dod-policy-job-sidesteps-questions-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/ ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------
挺你所想!與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後,轉帳的同時也在通話,會自動跳出貼心提醒,力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化,交易好安心! 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7tmclc -- 住近美術館,把握最後機會 《惟美術》3房熱銷倒數 輕奢品味,全新完工,即刻入住 近鄰輕軌C22站,設籍明星學區 預約來電 07-553-3838 https://sofm.pse.is/7t226j ----以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供---- 伊朗近200年來屢受列強擺布,這段歷史對今天伊朗人的心態和政府的思維影響大嗎?1953年美國搞政變推翻穆沙迪克首相,才種下今天伊朗仇美的根?伊斯蘭革命原本是為了反抗西方,結果現在的神權政府卻壓迫人民,為什麼會變成這樣?台灣以前跟伊朗關係很好,後來完全斷掉。從今天的角度來看,這段歷史有什麼值得注意的? 伊朗社會很矛盾,教育普及、年輕人很聰明,但很多人不滿體制、跑到國外。這樣的體制還能撐多久?去年諾貝爾和平獎得主穆哈瑪迪代表反頭巾運動。您覺得伊朗的女性和年輕人真的能推動改變嗎?伊朗發展核武已經很多年了,這次被炸之後,他們還有能力繼續嗎?如果真的做出來,中東會變怎樣?以色列這次打得又快又準,是不是代表伊朗內部有人在幫忙?伊朗內部會不會開始分裂?伊朗過去靠中俄撐腰,但現在俄羅斯卡在烏克蘭,中國也自身難保,伊朗會不會也走上敘利亞那條路?這次以伊衝突停火了,但中東真的會比較和平嗎?還是會爆出更大的戰火?精彩訪談內容,請鎖定@華視三國演議! 本集來賓:#陳立樵 #矢板明夫 主持人:#汪浩 以上言論不代表本台立場 #以色列 #伊朗 #中東 #和平 電視播出時間
住近美術館,把握最後機會 《惟美術》3房熱銷倒數 輕奢品味,全新完工,即刻入住 近鄰輕軌C22站,設籍明星學區 預約來電 07-553-3838 https://sofm.pse.is/7sz8gp ----以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供---- 以色列和伊朗12天激戰之後,川普宣布雙方即將停火。這場從2023年哈瑪斯突襲開始、一路打到美軍轟炸伊朗核設施的戰爭,已經重創哈瑪斯、真主黨、胡塞武裝,甚至推翻了敘利亞的阿塞德政權,現在連伊朗本土都受到了重擊。美以聯手不但展現出壓倒性的軍事科技,也發出明確的戰略訊號。這對北京有什麼影響?對台灣又代表什麼啟示?從戰略高度解讀這場「12天戰爭」的真正意涵、我們要如何從這場戰爭中,看清楚「先實力、後和平」的硬道理?而台灣面對中共滲透和軍事威脅,又該如何自處?美國和以色列聯手,打到伊朗本土,是不是已經把美國「世界頭號強權」的地位重新立起來了?B-2隱形轟炸機、鑽地彈、戰斧飛彈,美軍幾乎是無人接觸就把核設施炸掉。這是不是在告訴世界:未來打仗,不是拚人海,而是拚科技?美國說他們沒要推翻伊朗政權,只有摧毀核設施。但我們也看到敘利亞阿塞德政權倒了,伊朗內部也亂了、會不會變成另一個伊拉克模式?一步步捲進去?很多人都說這場戰爭其實也是「對北京開火」。這次行動是不是在告訴中共:再深的地堡、再嚴密的指揮系統,照樣能炸得到?這是一種戰略上的警告嗎?從軍事角度看,中共現在具備犯台的條件了嗎?這次美軍打擊伊朗,會不會讓中共延後甚至重新評估攻台時機?這場「12天戰爭」對台灣最大的啟發是什麼?我們應該學到什麼?精彩訪談內容,請鎖定@華視三國演議! 本集來賓:#黃澎孝 #矢板明夫 主持人:#汪浩 以上言論不代表本台立場 #以色列 #美國 #亞太 #台海 電視播出時間
住近美術館,把握最後機會 《惟美術》3房熱銷倒數 輕奢品味,全新完工,即刻入住 近鄰輕軌C22站,設籍明星學區 預約來電 07-553-3838 https://sofm.pse.is/7rwzlx -- -挺你所想!與你一起生活的銀行- 中國信託銀行APP超越大升級, 眾多好用功能,力挺你的金融需求! 趕緊註冊行動銀行,就送OPENPOINT100點。 立即點擊連結看活動詳情~ https://sofm.pse.is/7rwzqj ----以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供---- 最近美國總統川普,副總統萬斯,國防部長赫格塞斯一系列演講表明,川普政府已正式戰略轉向「脫歐入亞」了嗎?這是否標誌美國已放棄全球霸權角色,轉為現實主義導向的有限國際主義?這對美國全球影響力有何長遠影響?萬斯與赫格塞斯皆強調「差異化信用」與「選擇性防衛」。台灣當前的戰略價值,是否被列入美國優先保障的「重點防禦圈」?赫格塞斯在香格里拉對話中首度公開承諾美國「將支持台灣」,是否意味美國對台戰略模糊政策已終結?中國對美國的對台安全承諾應有何新認知?赫格塞斯的演講在正告中共,一旦出兵攻擊台灣,美國必定介入,也就是「台灣有事,美國有事」嗎?如何看待「台灣不是中國的核心利益,而是美國的核心利益」?這對北京與華府雙方政策心理將產生哪些影響?中共對台軍事部署是否已達「可隨時轉入實戰」的臨戰狀態?台灣面對突襲該如何自處?美國軍方高層指出中共軍演實為「武力彩排」,與演習名義背道而馳。台灣目前是否具備「平時轉戰時」的實際反應能力與民防準備?從川普推動的「Golden Dome」(金穹)導彈防禦系統到關島預警體系,美國似已預作本土防禦準備?台海衝突是否有可能擴大為美中直接軍事衝突?川普重返白宮後,未來美台關係將面臨哪些關鍵變化?台灣如何把握機會深化安全合作?赫格塞斯的演講之後,台灣的「疑川論,疑美論」會有所減少嗎?精彩訪談內容,請鎖定@華視三國演議! 本集來賓:#宋國誠 #矢板明夫 主持人:#汪浩 以上言論不代表本台立場 #脫歐入亞 #川普 #金穹 #台海 電視播出時間
In this jam-packed edition of the RattlerGator Report, J.B. White brings his signature energy, spiritual insight, and unapologetic fire to one of the most explosive episodes yet. Broadcasting from Tallahassee amid technical chaos and BB-gun vandalism, JB dives into the escalating war inside the Department of Defense, where Trump's America First appointments are triggering panic and leaks among Obama-era holdovers. Anchoring his analysis in a powerful clip from Dan Caldwell's Tucker Carlson interview, JB walks through the impressive team Trump is assembling at the Pentagon, from Pete Hegseth's embattled leadership to rising figures like Elbridge Colby, Dan Raisin Kane, and Troy Mink. He unpacks the deep-state backlash, suggesting a black-ops-style leak campaign is targeting these individuals through the Defense Policy Board, where names like Susan Rice still linger suspiciously. JB speculates on a behind-the-scenes op possibly involving Elon Musk and even hints at double-agent intrigue surrounding Rice. He also reflects on Schedule F's strategic implementation, the broader financial chess game involving Bitcoin and gold, and how Trump's subtle pressure on Jerome Powell may be part of a controlled economic takedown. From Vatican vibes to Supreme Court power plays and the CIA's murky legacy, JB weaves it all together in a riveting hour of geopolitical prophecy and patriot passion. Buckle up, Trump 2.0 is just getting started.
After a long wait, the Coalition’s multi-billion-dollar defence policy is here. Is it too late to help them at the polls? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan will fight, but Taiwan must up its game as U.S.-Asia policy changes dramatically. DOGE, Ukraine, and border security have dominated the early frenetic days of the second Trump administriaton. But behind the headlines looms major change in how the USA handles China and the future of Asia and the Pacifc. Trump has held summits with the leaders of Japan and India. China won't fight conventionally; it will craft a new hybrid war. How hard Taiwan will fight in a China war remains unclear, but Steve Yates, Mark Simon and Chrisitan Whiton argue a changed Japan will fight. Is Trump's imposition of 20% tariffs on China a warmup to delinkage or prelude to a deal. What does Elbridge Colby's confirmation hearing to be under secretary of Defense for policy tell us about Trump policy? What can Taiwan do to curtain its growing estrangement from the United States?00:00 Asia Policy03:24 Early Trump Moves07:45 Criticism of Taiwan Warranted13:40 China Bad at Conventional War 16:36 Taiwan Can Be Less Bad 20:05 Taiwan vs MAGA 24:22 Transvestites Don't Scare Beijing35:26 China Uses Race43:36 Removing China from Panama
On this edition of Parallax Views, Matthew Petti, an assistant editor at Reason magazine whose beat is national security issues, returns to the program to discuss his recent articles "Bipartisan war hawks go after Trump defense pick Elbridge Colby", "Is Trump borrowing Biden's ‘bear hug' approach to Israel?", and "Who is the Palestinian Columbia student detained for his protest activity?". We'll also discuss the situation in Syria, specifically the uprising and massacre of Alawite civilians in the past week. In regards to Syria, we'll dissect the information war shell game that's currently taking place and how various actors including Israel, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the Arab Gulf States are all pushing certain narratives in relation to Syria's transitional government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammad al-Julani). In the first portion of our conversation, we look at the confirmation hearing of Elbridge Colby, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Although Colby belongs to the world of defense intellectuals and is not a dove by any stretch, some of his views have a pro-restraint bent that have come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats. Republican Senator Tom Cotton, in particular, appears to take issue with Colby, specifically Colby's views on the Middle East (Colby wants to wind down U.S. involvement in the region), and is alleged by a number of Trump allies to have been behind a recent whisper campaign against Colby. We'll examine the realist camp of figures who have been given positions within the Trump administration thus far and JD Vance and Marco Rubio's allusions to realist foreign policy views since Trump's election. We'll also discuss how the other side of the coin when it comes to this embrace of realism by elements of the Trump administration and MAGA. Namely, the increasing talk of consolidating U.S. power in its geographic sphere of influence (ie: all the talk of making Canada the "51st State"). Petti will also go over Colby's hawkish views on China, specifically in relation to Taiwan, and how his views have changed over the years. In the latter portion of the conversation, we'll discuss Petti's notion that Trump's may well be employing the "bear hug" strategy with Israel that many claimed Biden was using during his administration in light of the Gaza War. Petti makes the case that Biden did not actually apply the bear hug strategy, but that Trump may actually be using it. On one hand, Trump is frequently proclaiming his pro-Israel credentials for domestic consumption (ie: the targeting of Gaza protesters as "pro-Hamas" sympathizer or illegal "agitators"; saying he completely wants to eradicate Hamas). On the other hand, the Trump administration just held secretive talks with Hamas that were brought ot the public by Axios journalist Barak Ravid. Ravid, who has many sources within the Israeli national security state, broke the news and it seems reasonably to say Israeli security sources wanted the story to come out even if Trump didn't want that to happen. What are the implications of this? We'll delve into that in-depth. Afterwards we will turn our attention to detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a lead negotiator for pro-Palestinian protest camp at Columbia University. The detainment has garnered massive media attention with Khalil currently being held at an ICE detainment center. Turns out Khalil is not in the U.S. on a student visa. He has a green card. Although the Department of Homeland Security argues that Khalil's " activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization" he has not been charged with a crime and is a permanent legal resident of the U.S. The case is likely to raise a lot of debate about what constitutes support for a terrorist organization, specifically what constitutes material support and where the lines between 1st amendment rights and said support are drawn. All that and more on this edition of Parallax Views!
AP Update 3/5: President Trump's Joint Address to Congress emphasized the renewal of the American Dream, highlighting policy achievements from his first 6 weeks in office. Trump considers dialing back the Mexico and Canada tariffs following a forceful response from the Canadians. The Senate confirmation hearing for Elbridge Colby, Trump's pick for Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, revealed GOP skepticism over his views on Iran and NATO. Attorney General Pam Bondi finally obtains the actual Epstein Files, maybe.Kars4Kids: Call 1-877-kars4kids or visit https://kars4kids.org/MKDone with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com/
On Monday's Mark Levin Show, critics are trashing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice for allegedly politicizing prosecutions and investigations. Despite the increasingly alarmist claims about the politicization of the Trump DOJ, the Supreme Court needs to disregard the noise from commentators and swiftly address the judicial overreach by lower court judges who are usurping fundamental executive powers. These district judges are severely undermining the separation of powers and representative government, eroding public trust in the judiciary. It is their politicization that poses a real threat to the justice system. Additionally, Iran has killed and injured Americans, even attempting to assassinate President Trump. They have openly declared the U.S. and Israel as enemies. The notion that a nuclear-armed Iran could be controlled is suicidal. Fortunately, Trump's official stance is clear: Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons, and he's leading this policy. Elbridge Colby doesn't believe Iran should get nukes or that it could be managed anymore. Later, there are deep state allies filing lawsuits to block Trump's agenda. These radical judges are trying to control the executive branch. The American Bar Association has been a major recipient of USAID funding. Several judges ruling against Trump's agenda have received USAID funding and they haven't recused themselves. It seems like everyone has been on the take from USAID. Finally, Democrats are pushing hard for a government shutdown so they can blame Trump, Musk, and the Republicans. Also, if Democrats win the House in the next election cycle they will attempt to impeach Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and author of Seven Things You Can't Say About China, joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss his brand-new book and some of its most critical revelations--including how China is infiltrating America through lobbying efforts and from inside the United States government. Sen. Cotton discussed how China is preparing for war. He discussed how this war preparation reveals the need for U.S. deterrence efforts against a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Guy and Senator Cotton also discussed the return of TikTok to app stores and the push to sever it from CCP control, ongoing negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, his clash with Trump nominee Elbridge Colby, and why Hamas must not be allowed to control any inch of Israeli territory. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Story #1: In a stunning speech that falls just short of 'tear down this wall,' Vice President J.D. Vance tells Europe that the threat is not from Russia but from within. In response, CBS and Germany show a stunning lack of historical knowledge over Free Speech. Story #2: Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) joins to discuss his new book 'Seven Things You Can't Say About China.' Plus, he addresses the allegations head on that he was undermining the nomination of Elbridge Colby as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy nominee. Story #3: Canada boos the American National Anthem. America takes it to Canada with their fists and on the scoreboard. Is national pride back? Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump's strategy shift on Taiwan's status quo on statehood reflects a broader shift in American strategy, particularly under figures like Marco Rubio and Elbridge Colby, who have emphasized the growing threat from China rather than Russia. In Ep 1608 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the implications of Trump's course correction on Taiwan, an incensed China's strategic warfare to contain Taiwan, and why India should take note. Research by Varnika Dhawan----more----Read Lowly Institute's report here: https://interactives.lowyinstitute.org/features/one-china-contest-to-define-taiwan/----more----Read The Economist's article here: https://www.economist.com/international/2025/02/09/chinas-stunning-new-campaign-to-turn-the-world-against-taiwan
National security analyst and former Trump administration official Elbridge Colby joined FP Live earlier this year to share his take on what a second Trump term could mean for foreign policy. He was recently tapped to be the under secretary of defense for policy in the incoming administration. As such, he will be an integral part of Trump's decision-making—making this episode newly relevant. Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free): Transcript: Decoding Trump's Foreign Policy Elbridge Colby, Mackenzie Eaglen, and Roger Zakheim: How to Trim the Defense Budget Without Harming U.S. Security (2020) Elbridge Colby and David Ochmanek: How the United States Could Lose a Great-Power War (2019) Elbridge Colby: How to Win America's Next War (2019) FP Staff: The Trump Transition Begins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Amanpour Hour, Chrisitane explores the aftermath of the stunning fall of Syria's Assad regime, unpacking its geopolitical ripple effects with the view from Europe and what Trump 2.0 might do, featuring EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas and former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. Then on the ground in Syria, Jomana Karadsheh reports from Daraya, the birthplace of Syria's anti-regime Arab Spring movement that simply called for reforms, speaking to one woman whose loved ones disappeared into Syria's notorious prison system. Also on the show, from her archives, Christiane revisits her 2017 interview with the defector known as “Caesar” who documented the Assad dynasty's atrocities. Then, as Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial, Alex Gibney and Alexis Bloom discuss their explosive film, The Bibi Files, featuring banned interrogation footage inside Israel. Finally, Christiane speaks with Mediha and Hasan Oswald about their film, "Mediha," which documents her harrowing story of survival in ISIS captivity through her own video diaries, offering a poignant look at healing and hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this conversation, Lisa and Elbridge Colby discuss the current state of global affairs, particularly in relation to the foreign policy of President Trump compared to Joe Biden. They explore the challenges facing the U.S. in reasserting its authority on the world stage, the importance of military strength, and the need for a realistic approach to international relations. The discussion also touches on the reactions of other countries to Trump's leadership and the concept of 'America First' as a common-sense approach to foreign policy. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- “Kash Patel Is Right for the FBI.” Former White House National Security Adviser Robert C. O'Brien writes in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: “President-elect Trump has assembled one of the most diverse and capable cabinets in American history, and he has done so at a record pace. His nomination of Kash Patel to be director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is an excellent choice that adds further luster to the new administration. Mr. Patel will be a worthy successor to my friend Director Christopher Wray. The nominee is the son of Indian immigrants who fled beautiful East Africa for New York because of discrimination and the abuse of the rule of law by a tyrant in their homeland. Mr. Patel served as the National Security Council's senior director for counterterrorism when I was White House national security adviser. I was able to count on him to get any job done, no matter how complex or difficult. Mr. Patel handled some of the nation's most sensitive issues with care and discretion.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/kash-patel-is-right-for-the-fbi-federal-bureau-of-investigation-cabinet-pick-85c8ef30 3:15pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 3:20pm- While appearing on CNN, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman revealed that “most people around Trump” don't think Pete Hegseth will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. 3:30pm- While appearing on The View, Senator John Fetterman said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's “hush money” case against Donald Trump was politically motivated —and that American institutions were damaged as a consequence. 3:40pm- Joni Ernst Doing Everything to Derail Hegseth Nomination. Shawn Fleetwood of The Federalist reports that “Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has been leading an “aggressive” personal jihad against Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary...Ernst's efforts included personal calls to Trump to urge him to dump Hegseth ahead of her meeting with the Army veteran on Wednesday afternoon. Ernst did not tell Hegseth during her meeting with him about her efforts to derail his nomination.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2024/12/04/trump-world-sources-joni-ernst-is-waging-aggressive-personal-jihad-against-hegseth/
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/05/2024): 3:05pm- “Kash Patel Is Right for the FBI.” Former White House National Security Adviser Robert C. O'Brien writes in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: “President-elect Trump has assembled one of the most diverse and capable cabinets in American history, and he has done so at a record pace. His nomination of Kash Patel to be director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is an excellent choice that adds further luster to the new administration. Mr. Patel will be a worthy successor to my friend Director Christopher Wray. The nominee is the son of Indian immigrants who fled beautiful East Africa for New York because of discrimination and the abuse of the rule of law by a tyrant in their homeland. Mr. Patel served as the National Security Council's senior director for counterterrorism when I was White House national security adviser. I was able to count on him to get any job done, no matter how complex or difficult. Mr. Patel handled some of the nation's most sensitive issues with care and discretion.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/kash-patel-is-right-for-the-fbi-federal-bureau-of-investigation-cabinet-pick-85c8ef30 3:15pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 3:20pm- While appearing on CNN, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman revealed that “most people around Trump” don't think Pete Hegseth will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. 3:30pm- While appearing on The View, Senator John Fetterman said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's “hush money” case against Donald Trump was politically motivated —and that American institutions were damaged as a consequence. 3:40pm- Joni Ernst Doing Everything to Derail Hegseth Nomination. Shawn Fleetwood of The Federalist reports that “Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has been leading an “aggressive” personal jihad against Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary...Ernst's efforts included personal calls to Trump to urge him to dump Hegseth ahead of her meeting with the Army veteran on Wednesday afternoon. Ernst did not tell Hegseth during her meeting with him about her efforts to derail his nomination.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2024/12/04/trump-world-sources-joni-ernst-is-waging-aggressive-personal-jihad-against-hegseth/ 4:00pm- Amy Sterner Nelson—Attorney, Entrepreneur, and Writer/Founder of the Riveter—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article for The Blaze, “Civil Forfeiture Turns Lives Upside Down, Ruins Families—Just Like Mine.” She explains that her husband was never ultimately charged with any crimes, however, the government confiscated her family's possessions and savings anyway. She heartbreakingly reveals that her “children could have starved” as a consequence of the government's unjust actions. You can read the article here: https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/civil-forfeiture-turns-lives-upside-down-ruins-families-just-like-mine 4:30pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican Candidate for Governor of New Jersey & Former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about the New Jersey Gubernatorial race. 5:00pm- On Thursday, Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe testified before a House of Representatives task force investigating the attempted assassinations of Donald Trump. During one notable moment, Rowe revealed that the department is now using autonomous robot dogs at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Rich points out that increased security is great—but we still need to know how Trump was nearly assassinated in Butler, PA ...
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 3:15pm- Though no Republican Senator has publicly opposed Pete Hegseth's nomination to Secretary of Defense, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) revealed that he believes the allegations against the Fox News host are “disturbing.” 3:20pm- Rich argues that Republicans need to support Donald Trump's cabinet appointments—as this might be America's best chance to combat a massive, overreaching federal government. 3:30pm- In a statement on Truth Social, Donald Trump requested that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley remain in his position following the party's big Election Day wins. 3:40pm- Police Hunt for Gunman Who Killed UnitedHealthcare CEO: Chelsia Rose Marcius and Maria Cramer of The New York Times report: “A furious manhunt was underway in Manhattan after the head of one of the nation's largest health insurers was gunned down on Wednesday morning in what the police called a ‘brazen targeted attack.' A gunman lay in wait for the executive outside a hotel in Midtown, the heart of the city's business and tourist districts, and opened fire before fleeing into Central Park, according to investigators. Surveillance video obtained by The New York Times showed the gunman walking up behind the executive, Brian Thompson, as he approached the New York Hilton Midtown around 6:45 a.m. The gunman fires on Mr. Thompson, who stumbles and manages to turn toward his assailant. Investigators said the pistol jammed during the shooting, but the assailant quickly cleared the jam and resumed firing.” You can read more on this developing story here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/04/nyregion/brian-thompson-uhc-ceo-shot/shooting-midtown-nyc-united-healthcare-brian-thompson?smid=url-share 3:50pm- On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument for U.S. vs Skrmetti—a case which centers around the legality of Tennessee's prohibition of “gender affirming care” for minors. During one exchange with Tennessee Solicitor General Matthew Rice, Justice Sonya Sotomayor bizarrely compared irreversible gender transition surgeries to side effects from taking an aspirin. Another notable moment featured Justice Sam Alito highlighting that there is no evidence that “gender affirmative treatments” reduce suicide—dismantling the argument that gender transition surgeries for minors amounts to life saving care.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 6:30pm- Though no Republican Senator has publicly opposed Pete Hegseth's nomination to Secretary of Defense, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) revealed that he believes the allegations against the Fox News host are “disturbing.” 6:40pm- In a statement released on Sunday, President Joe Biden announced his decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden of any offenses “which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in” dating back to 2014. Earlier this year, the younger Biden had been convicted of federal gun and tax evasion charges. A sentencing hearing had been scheduled for later this month. In his statement, President Biden justified his decision by claiming the Department of Justice treated his son “differently” and that he had been “singled out.” President Biden had previously said—on multiple occasions—that he would not pardon his son.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/04/2024): 3:05pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, president-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), or former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby. On Wednesday, Hegseth spoke with the press on Capitol Hill and revealed that Trump encouraged him to keep fighting during a conversation earlier in the day. 3:15pm- Though no Republican Senator has publicly opposed Pete Hegseth's nomination to Secretary of Defense, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) revealed that he believes the allegations against the Fox News host are “disturbing.” 3:20pm- Rich argues that Republicans need to support Donald Trump's cabinet appointments—as this might be America's best chance to combat a massive, overreaching federal government. 3:30pm- In a statement on Truth Social, Donald Trump requested that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley remain in his position following the party's big Election Day wins. 3:40pm- Police Hunt for Gunman Who Killed UnitedHealthcare CEO: Chelsia Rose Marcius and Maria Cramer of The New York Times report: “A furious manhunt was underway in Manhattan after the head of one of the nation's largest health insurers was gunned down on Wednesday morning in what the police called a ‘brazen targeted attack.' A gunman lay in wait for the executive outside a hotel in Midtown, the heart of the city's business and tourist districts, and opened fire before fleeing into Central Park, according to investigators. Surveillance video obtained by The New York Times showed the gunman walking up behind the executive, Brian Thompson, as he approached the New York Hilton Midtown around 6:45 a.m. The gunman fires on Mr. Thompson, who stumbles and manages to turn toward his assailant. Investigators said the pistol jammed during the shooting, but the assailant quickly cleared the jam and resumed firing.” You can read more on this developing story here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/04/nyregion/brian-thompson-uhc-ceo-shot/shooting-midtown-nyc-united-healthcare-brian-thompson?smid=url-share 3:50pm- On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument for U.S. vs Skrmetti—a case which centers around the legality of Tennessee's prohibition of “gender affirming care” for minors. During one exchange with Tennessee Solicitor General Matthew Rice, Justice Sonya Sotomayor bizarrely compared irreversible gender transition surgeries to side effects from taking an aspirin. Another notable moment featured Justice Sam Alito highlighting that there is no evidence that “gender affirmative treatments” reduce suicide—dismantling the argument that gender transition surgeries for minors amounts to life saving care. 4:00pm- Sarah Parshall Perry—Senior Legal Fellow for the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss oral argument in the Supreme Court case U.S. v. Skrmetti which will determine the legality of Tennessee's prohibition on “gender affirming care” for minors. 4:30pm- Mysterious Drones Near Trump's NJ Golf Course. Chris Nesi of The New York Post reports: “The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into a series of mysterious drone sightings over Central New Jersey in recent weeks, not far from President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course. Federal aviation officials have shut down the airspace over the private club as well as a nearby army facility after several residents reported seeing suspicious drones flying overhead in the past two weeks.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/12/03/us-news/suspicious-drone-activity-near-trumps-nj-golf-course-prompts-fbi-investigation-faa-airspace-restrictions/ 4:40pm- On Tuesday night, ballot counting concluded in California's 13th Congressional District with Democrat Adam Gray defeating current Congressma ...
Today on the show, guest host Bianna Golodryga speaks with Elbridge Colby, a former high-level Pentagon official during Donald Trump's first term in office, about what he expects from Trump's foreign policy this time around, and why he believes the focus needs to be on countering China. Next, Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to discuss the second Trump administration's foreign policy in the Middle East, from Iran and Israel to Saudi Arabia. Then, retired US Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges speaks with Bianna about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, the need for more US and European support, and the prospects for peace. After that, the New York Times' Theodore Schleifer joins the show to discuss the unusual alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and Musk's role in the incoming administration. Finally, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, speaks with Bianna about the recent violence in Amsterdam and the rising tide of antisemitism around the world. GUESTS: Elbridge Colby (@ElbridgeColby), Mark Dubowitz (@mdubowitz), Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) (@general_ben), Theodore Schleifer (@teddyschleifer), Michal Cotler-Wunsh (@CotlerWunsh) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe conversation delves into various themes surrounding innovation, customization, and future planning. It highlights the importance of bespoke solutions in development and addresses the challenges faced in implementing these ideas. The speakers reflect on their insights and look forward to new developments in the field.Show LinksTrump Declares No Mercy on CartelsChris Cappy from Task & Purpose on the Cartel WarsRed Hill Fuel Storage ReportWho Put Quartermaster Bloomfield in Charge of Defending Guam?Elbridge Colby on Tucker Carlson's ShowElbridge Colby on MidratsReturn to TinianBuilding Navy Bases in WWIIThe Art of Military Innovation: Lessons from the Israel Defense Forces, by Edward N. LuttwakChapters00:00: Introduction and Veterans Day Reflection02:55: Post-Election Analysis and Military Implications09:05: National Security and Fuel Storage Concerns13:54: War on Cartels: A New Approach18:35: Military Cooperation with Mexico23:33: Political Polarization and Bureaucratic Challenges27:08: International Relations and Energy Policies29:14: Political Landscape and Defense Spending32:52: Innovations in Military Technology35:36: Strategic Military Planning and Leadership38:17: Naval Strategy and Regional Security40:58: Impact of Political Changes on Foreign Policy44:25: Military Readiness and Resource Allocation49:14: Bureaucratic Challenges in Defense54:43: Critique of Diversity Initiatives in the Military
Elbridge Colby is one of the very few experienced national security officials who actually agrees with Donald Trump. He's likely to play a big role in the new administration. (00:00) The Steps Trump Needs to Take To Avoid WWIII (09:10) The Dangers of War With Iran (18:10) Why Is The Blob Pro-War? (24:52) We Need to Hold the CIA Accountable (32:49) What Should Trump Do About Russia and Ukraine? (48:50) The Pentagon's Support for Foreign Wars Paid partnerships with: PreBorn Save babies and souls https://PreBorn.com/Tucker PureTalk https://PureTalk.com/Tucker Get 50% off first month Get the Hallow prayer app 3 months free https://Hallow.com/Tucker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PREVIEW: CHINA THREAT: PHILIPPINES: TAIWAN Conversation from 2021 with author Elbridge Colby, "THE STRATEGY OF DENIAL," regarding the likely scenario of the PRC seeking to split any coalition formed in opposition (AUKUS, QUAD) by intimidating the weakest member -- which is what Beijing is now doing in the South China Sea against Manila. More details later. 1921 Philippines
First up, we're diving into next week's Democratic National Convention, where President Biden will endorse Kamala Harris as the next Commander-in-Chief. Rahm Emanuel, Biden's ambassador to Japan, joins Christiane to discuss the successes of Biden's diplomacy and what a Harris foreign policy might look like. Then, we'll explore what a second Trump term could mean for American diplomacy abroad. Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby shares why he believes the Trump-Vance agenda could help the U.S. avoid World War Three and why it's imperative to have Europe take the lead in supporting Ukraine. Next, Anna Ardin, the Swedish woman who accused Julian Assange of sexual assault discusses Wikileaks legacy, and recounts her trauma, and how her life has changed since the assault in her new book, ‘No Heroes, No Monsters.' We also hear from Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, as he reflects on his transformative work in philanthropy and how his personal life story has shaped the foundation's mission to fight inequality. Marking three years since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, Christian revisits the severe rollback of women's rights with a focus on the restrictions faced by women anchors, who are now banned from showing their face on camera. Finally, Christiane speaks with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado about the recent crackdown by Nicolás Maduro on dissidents following a contested election, as she shares her story from a secret location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elbridge Colby, co-founder of The Marathon Initiative and former U.S. assistant deputy secretary of defense for strategy and force development, joined Clay and Buck to take stock of all the world's hotspots. Judge Chutkan hints at Trump trial starting in August. Nikki Haley appears on SNL to mock Trump. Inside the NBC poll numbers. C&B videos taken down by TikTok. Flashback to Trump hosting SNL in 2015.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.