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On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Senate Republicans' move to rescind $9 billion in approved funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting; the House Armed Services Committee's NDAA markup as the Senate Armed Services Committee filed their version of the bill; President Trump's decision to sell arms to NATO members that would pass the weapons to Ukraine and 50-day deadline to make a peace deal otherwise Moscow would face stiff primary and secondary sanctions; the meeting between British Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz; France's new national security strategy; the de-escalating US-China trade war as a possible summit looms; Japan's Defense White Paper ahead of important Upper House election Sunday; China-Australia trade ties as war games and defense pressures mount; Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's eroding coalition; Israel's strikes on Syria to prompt the country's interim leader to protect the country's Druze minority; and the rising death toll in Gaza rises as a Hamas deal remains elusive.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Dalai Lama's 90thbirthday, and the implications of his succession for the future of Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and identity in the face of aggressive CCP interference. Next, Miles unpacks the extended docking of the Shandong carrier fleet in Hong Kong and highlights the significance of the local celebrations hosted by the CCP government in Hong Kong. Lastly, Miles details the preparations for China's 80th anniversary of victory in World War II, and examines the importance of the month's long celebrations to bolster CCP legitimacy.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

Bryan Clark, senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute, joins the show to talk about how a war with China could play out. ▪️ Times      •      01:51 Introduction     •      02:00 Submariner     •      10:10 Environmental conditions       •      12:40 State of play      •      20:04 Complacency           •      23:36 Hellscape          •      32:14 Cultural differences      •      37:20 Party control     •      43:40 Degraded environment       •      48:02 Practice now     •      51:45 Deterrence Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the defense implications of Republican passage of President Trump's signature legislative agenda that cuts taxes and benefits but also increases the debt as lawmakers seek two more reconciliation packages over the coming years; the Supreme Court's decision to allow Trump to unilaterally shrink the government workforce; the president ratchets up his tariff war threatening nations with punishment unless they agree to his terms, straining US relationships worldwide; frustrated with Vladimir Putin, Trump pledges more weapons to Kyiv as Moscow steps up attacks on Ukraine; British Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agree to an unprecedented nuclear pact to respond to “extreme threats” to Europe without US help, a combined joint force, weapons collaboration and immigration; Secretary of State Marco Rubio vows to trim his “bloated” department by 15 percent as he makes his first trip to Asia to attenuate the backlash from his boss' tariffs, including assuaging Australian concerns over the Pentagon's AUKUS review; despite punishing air strikes, the Houthis sink two cargo ships; Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is seen in public as evidence mounts that Iran has retained its nuclear stocks; and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu makes his third visit to Washington.

Peter Rough, Director of the Hudson Institute's Center on Europe and Eurasia, joins Michael to discuss why time may be running out for Russia in its war on Ukraine. He argues that tighter international sanctions enforcement and increased U.S. weapons and intelligence support could begin to squeeze the Kremlin as early as late this year, as the economic costs of the war mount. This comes as the dog days of summer in Ukraine wear on without any fundamental shifts in the conflict.  

Miles sits down with Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance, an organization dedicated to pioneering technologies that support humanitarian, national security, and commercial space-based initiatives. They discuss the importance of strategic space policy and security under the ever-evolving US-China strategic competition dynamic; where the US stands in relation to Chinese satellite technology, development and infrastructure; and what strategies the US and its allies should prioritize to counter China's efforts to dominate the space domain. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses Chinese Communist Party's 100-million-member milestone, what this means for China, and whether the declining annual membership growth rates indicate concerning trends about the future health of the Party. Next, Miles comments on Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit with European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas, including the Foreign Minister's candid comments from a closed-door meeting that revealed China's stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine is more one-sided than previous official Party statements have publicly indicated. Lastly, Miles tests the myth of China's consumer consumption crisis and unpacks the nuanced relationship between China's selective consumer spending and current income disparities.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

Miles sits down with Joe Gebbia, Sr., founder and CEO of State Shield, an organization on the frontlines of countering CCP influence across US state and local governments. They discuss a wide range of issues vital to supporting state and local legislatures to protect their citizens and infrastructure, including State Shield's origins, mission and current projects, and the importance of preserving American interests at the sub-national level. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center hosted by Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss and in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

To understand Middle East dynamics, I always count on Michael Doran, Director of the Middle East Center at the Hudson Institute.“For the first time, Jan, in history, Israel and the United States have taken military action together. This is totally new,” he tells me.We sat down to discuss what has now been dubbed ‘The 12-Day War' and how Middle East political realities have been transformed.“One of the most amazing things about the Israeli attack against the Iranians is that they totally took the Iranians by surprise. Scientists were in their beds. Commanders all got together, thinking they were safe. That is just remarkable,” says Doran.How did the strikes on Iran change the geopolitical landscape? Was World War III ever a real possibility? And has the threat of a nuclear Iran been neutralized … for good?There's still a little lingering doubt that maybe some of the enriched uranium was squirreled away by the Iranians in some other secret site,” says Doran. “Right now, Iran is a nuclear power of indeterminate status. So, we have to wait and determine.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

John Anderson and Dr. Rebeccah Heinrichs examine the geopolitical consequences of the conflict between Israel and Iran, highlighting the United States' role in shaping global security and the future of the Middle East. They discuss how President Trump's decisive military strike on Iran's nuclear infrastructure has undermined Tehran's influence and reasserted US supremacy in the region.The conversation reflects on the rise of anti-Semitism, the misguided pursuit of a two-state solution, and the importance of standing with strong allies like Israel. It underscores how pivotal a strong US response in the Middle East is to a strategy of deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, particularly with regard to Taiwan. Dr. Heinrichs criticises Australia's reluctance to strengthen its own defence capabilities in this context, expressing the hope that Australia will choose to collaborate more closely with the United States in an era of mounting global uncertainty.Dr. Rebeccah L. Heinrichs is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and the director of its Keystone Defense Initiative. Dr. Heinrichs specialises in US national defense policy with a focus on strategic deterrence. Dr. Heinrichs is an adjunct professor at the Institute of World Politics, where she teaches nuclear deterrence theory, and is also a contributing editor of Providence: A Journal of Christianity and American Foreign Policy.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the latest round of PLA purges officially released by the National People's Congress, including high-level Central Military Commission official Miao Hua, and what this means for CCP bureaucratic and cadre politics. Next, Miles forecasts the upcoming BRICS and QUAD summits, and the importance of collective dialogue to address current global security issues and ongoing conflicts. Lastly, Miles comments on the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Qingdao, including geopolitical analysis of the SCO's legitimacy among member nations and implications for the future of the organization under China's leadership.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Republican opposition to President Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” as GOP leaders prepare to adopt unprecedented budget gimmicks to pay for the increasingly unpopular legislation; reconciliation, appropriations, the NDAA and rescissions; what's next for Iran's nuclear program after 12 days of hostilities that including US bombers striking Tehran's nuclear sites; Iran's vow not to return to the negotiating table despite Washington's call for more talks; NATO leaders' strategy of lavishing praise on the US president to curry favor and stall the withdrawal of American forces from Europe; Xi Jinping decides to skip the annual BRICS meeting in Rio de Janeiro prompting questions why the Chinese leader would miss such an important gathering; what's next in Gaza as Israel continues strikes and constricts aid; and the national implications of Democratic Socialist-candidate Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoral primary.

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Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel for USAA P&C Group.  Karen is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), certified through the Hudson Institute of Coaching. 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Prager University 5 Min Videos- Is Israel a Liability? The Cult of Death, What Is Birthright Citizenship? and Dinesh D'Souza- Fostering Iran Regime Change   PragerU 5 Minute Videos- Is Israel a Liability?  The Cult of Death What Is Birthright Citizenship? REGIME CHANGE? Dinesh D'Souza Podcast How Foreign Aid Keeps Africa Poor   Is Israel a Liability? | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/-YR0ix_rMcY?si=3GFN3T6SzNQfE6rw PragerU 3.37M subscribers 144,687 views Premiered Jun 23, 2025 5-Minute Videos A growing chorus of voices—from the American left and right—now calls Israel “a liability.” They say it's time to walk away. Are they right? Or is Israel an indispensable ally? Michael Doran, Director of the Middle East Center at the Hudson Institute, confronts this controversy.

SHOW SCHEDULE MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025. Good evening: The show begins in an Iran under attack by the strategic weapon, the USAF B-2... 1850 SUBURB OF TEHRAN CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 Iran: Threat. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. 9:15-9:30 Iran: Doubts of a short war. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute 9:30-9:45 Iran: Attacking the Gulf including Qatar. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 Iran: Attacking the Gulf including Qatar. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD continued SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 USA: Most serious warning of homeland terror. Striking the infamous Evin Prison. Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1@thadmccotter @theamgreatness 10:15-10:30 Syria: Damascus terror by ISIS. Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1@thadmccotter @theamgreatness 10:30-10:45 PRC: The August CCP review of Xi's flagging leadership. Anne Stevenson-Yang, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:45-11:00 PRC: Swarming South China Sea, swarming Taiwan Strait. Rick Fisher, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 Iran: What is inside Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz? Andrea Stricker, FDD 11:15-11:30 Iran: The hunt for the 60% enriched ore. Andrea Stricker, FDD 11:30-11:45 Iran: B-2 over Iran. David Daoud, Bill Roggio, FDD 11:45-12:00 Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen: The Tehran agents. David Daoud, Bill Roggio, FDD FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #NewWorldReport: Kirchner's links to Hezbollah, Iran, mass murder and assassination. Joseph Humire @jmhumire @securefreesoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #newworldreporthumire 12:15-12:30 #NewWorldReport: Lawfare and the Bolsonaros. Joseph Humire @jmhumire @securefreesoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #newworldreporthumire 12:30-12:45 Ukraine: Iran confers with Putin. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD. 12:45-1:00 AM NATO: Lowered expectations at The Hague. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict now with direct US involvement, and what impact this may have on China's strategic objectives for Iran and the Middle East region. Next, Miles unpacks the latest developments in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan recall movement as 24 KMT lawmakers face recall votes in late-July. Lastly, Miles provides analysis on China's continued economic struggles concerning increased youth unemployment and declining rates of foreign direct investment. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

On today's BizNews Briefing, Tuesday, Trump claims an Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect, urging on Truth Social: “Do not violate it!” Bloomberg notes that fighting persists. Iran's 400 kg+ near-weapons-grade uranium raises US-Israel concerns, per the Financial Times. In Washington, Freedom Front Plus' Corné Mulder pushes US partnerships, criticising ANC's Western alienation. Hudson Institute's webinar with Mulder's delegation warns ANC policies drive South Africa's decline. DA's Toby Chance slams Musina-Makhado as a wasteful project. Amabhungane reveals lottery tender ties to Deputy President Mashatile's sister-in-law.

In this episode, Dinesh will make the case for Trump’s bold action in Iran, exploring how it alters the global balance of power, and arguing that the risks are well worth it. Zineb Riboua, a Middle East expert at the Hudson Institute, joins Dinesh to address various criticisms of Trump’s action, from within the MAGA movement, from the Democrats, and from abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IRAN:THREAT. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE. 1902

IRAN: DOUBTS OF A SHORT WAR.  BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE 1890 TEHRAN

Mike Doran, senior fellow and director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute, joins the show to break down America's strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and what might come next. ▪️ Times      •      01:00 Reactions     •      08:00 Deception     •      12:00 More to come       •      17:00 Self-deception     •      24:00 Next few days           •      31:00 Escalation     •      34:00 Not over     •      41:00 Trump is serious     •      44:00 Restraintists          Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

John Lee examines the critical decision President Trump faces on Iran's nuclear program, underscoring its profound implications for global stability. He critiques Australia's passive foreign policy, urging a robust defense strategy to counter emerging threats.Building on this, Lee examines power shifts in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific, pressing Australia to strengthen alliances with the U.S. and Japan. He warns of China's rapid military buildup and calls for strategic resolve to secure national interests, advocating for bold action to restore Australia's influence an increasingly volatile world.Dr John Lee is a Professor and Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute. He is also a senior fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre and Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney. John's articles have been published in leading policy and academic journals in the United States, Asia, and Australia. 

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Reconciliation and Senate rescissions as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee; two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot and two are killed; Israel and Iran continue to trade attacks as Jerusalem presses ahead its drive to destroy Tehran's nuclear capabilities through air attacks and troops on the ground; after initially demanding Iran's “unconditional surrender,” President Trump has said he's given Iranian leaders an “ultimate ultimatum” to give up its nuclear aspirations while still weighing whether US forces should join Israel in strike; America is the only nation with the capabilities to bomb Iran's deeply buried sites, but doing so might cause nuclear contamination; at the G7 meeting in Canada, Trump again sided with Russia as leaders prepare to converge on The Hague for what will be an abbreviated NATO summit during which the US president is expected to announce the withdrawal of some American troops from Europe; the US Indo-Pacific Command raises its threat level as two Chinese aircraft carriers operate together in the South China Sea; as Britain's HMS Prince of Wales also is operating in the region; and the president cleaned the acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel after demanding the US government hold a “golden share” in the new entity.

➡️ Join the 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/Thank you Conducttr for sponsoring the podcast. Take a look at Conducttr's services and its crisis exercise software at: https://www.conducttr.comThis is a conversation with Zineb Riboua, a Middle East expert and a research fellow at the Hudson Institute's Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East - about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. We talk about what are really the Israeli goals with this operation, whether they can succeed in completely destroying Iranian nuclear weapons ambitions or how much damage they already did. About what has been the role of the Trump administration and whether Trump was in on this from the start or if he's now just trying to take credit - whether Israel is really pursuing a regime change and how likely that is or how vulnerable is Iran to a domestic coup, revolution and what the most likely scenarios are. And about much, much more.

PAKISTAN: SIDING WITH IRAN. BILL ROGGIO, FDD.  HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE. 1914 KARACHI

Show schedule: The show begins in the subcontinent, watching the IDF reduce Iran's offense and defense weaponry... 1896 BLACKSMITH WORKS, TEHRAN CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 Pakistan: Siding with Iran. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. 9:15-9:30 Minnesota: Domestic terror political violence. Bill Roggio. 9:30-9:45 Iran: The challenge of Fordow. David Daoud, Bill Roggio, FDD. 9:45-10:00 Lebanon, Gaza: No sign of entering Iran conflict. David Daoud, Bill Roggio, FDD. SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 Iran: The weaponization. Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @thadmccotter @theamgreatness 10:15-10:30 Iran: Asking Qatar and Saudi Arabia to broker talks with the US to contain Israel's plans. Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @thadmccotter @theamgreatness 10:30-10:45 Ukraine: 500% sanctioning Russia's suppliers and clients. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD. 10:45-11:00 Ukraine: Sanctioning the shadow fleet. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD. THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 Syria: Al-Sharaa and the Iraq and Iran threat. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD. 11:15-11:30 Iraq: Kataib Hezbollah and the condemnation of al-Sharaa and al-Qaeda. 11:30-11:45 Golden Dome: PRC condemns and why. Peter Huessy, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill. 11:45-12:00 Iran: Overview of the IAD campaign. Blaine Holt, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill. FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #NewWorldReport: Lula da Silva and Iran warships, 2023. Joseph Humire @jmhumire @securefreesoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #newworldreporthumire 12:15-12:30 #NewWorldReport: Lula da Silva and JBS beef exporters. Joseph Humire @jmhumire @securefreesoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #newworldreporthumire 12:30-12:45 1/2: Iran: Updating "The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy," by Brandon Weichert. 12:45-1:00 AM 2/2: Iran: Updating "The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy," by Brandon Weichert.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, and what impact this may have on China's strategic objectives for Iran and larger policy implications for regional relations in the Middle East. Next, Miles unpacks the latest news from the G7 Summit held in Canada as the member nations discuss China's non-market policies and unfair business practices. Lastly, we discuss the recent PLA Navy operation involving two aircraft carriers sailing east of the first island chain in the Indo-Pacific, and how the US and its allies may look to respond under the new strategic policy shift to deter Chinese maritime aggression.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

As we taped this episode of Honestly, it was 3 a.m. in Israel. Sirens wailed across the country as Iranian missiles rained down on Israeli towns. At the same time, Israel was striking military and nuclear sites inside Iran, and oil fields were aflame. Meanwhile in Washington, reports were emerging of a heated debate inside the White House over whether the U.S. should get involved in the war. It's hard to overstate the magnitude of this story—or how uncertain the outcome is for Israel. There's no one better to help us make sense of this war than Michael Doran—senior fellow and director of the Hudson Institute's Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. This has been his story not just for the past few days—for the last decade, no one has written more, and more brilliantly, about Iran's nuclear aspirations and Washington's posture toward Iran than Mike.  And he just wrote for The Free Press “The Ultimate Deception: How Trump and Bibi Outfoxed Iran.” We recorded this interview Saturday evening at 6 p.m. as a Free Press subscriber livestream. We're doing more of these given the speed of the news. To attend one live and ask your own questions, become a Free Press subscriber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss uncertainty in Congress as reconciliation, the Trump administration's rescissions request, authorizations, appropriations and markups move ahead; President Trump deploys 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA amidst largely peaceful protests against the administration's deportation policies; American and Chinese negotiators agree to allow the US access to critically important rare earths as tariffs on China will be capped at 55 percent; the Pentagon reviews the agreement among Australia, Britain and the United States to cooperate on nuclear attack submarines; Russia surges drone attacks on Ukraine as it masses forces for a major offensive to retake territory; talks to craft a ceasefire increasingly diminish as Russia concludes it can win the war; Washington withdraws US diplomats from Iraq as Israel is imminently expected to attack Iran as the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency declares Tehran in breach of nonproliferation obligations as Iranian officials vow to expand their nuclear program.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been fighting a seven-front war against Iran and its proxies. During this episode of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Jonathan Hessen, the CEO and Host of TV7 Israel and Senior Fellow with the Hudson Institute provides an excellent overview of Israel's seven-front war along with insights concerning China and Russia's influence in the Middle East. Visit the Blessors of Israel Website: https://www.blessors.org/ Follow TV7 Israel: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Follow Jonathan Hessen on Twitter/X: https://x.com/JonathanHessenFollow TV7 Israel on Twitter/X: https://x.com/tv7israelnews Thank you for supporting Blessors of Israel. Donate Online: https://blessors.org/donate/Please Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfbl_rf8O_uwKrfzCh04jgSubscribe to our ⁠Spotify Channel⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessorsofisrael Subscribe to our Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessors-of-israedl/id1699662615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlessorsofIsrael/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessorsIGettr: https://gettr.com/i/blessorsofisrael Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1670015Thank you for watching. Please like and share this video.We would love to hear your comments.Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones Blessors of IsraelMatthew Dodd Blessors of IsraelBlessors of IsraelBlessers of IsraelTags:Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddRich JonesDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones, Blessors of Israel, Rich Jones, Blessers of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessors of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessers of Israel, Blessers of Israel, Blessors of Israel, Two-State Solution, Palestine, Modern Palestinian Problem, Israel, Jesus Christ, Anti-Semitism, Prophecy Update, End Times Prophecy, Latter Days, Bible Prophecy, The Great Tribulation, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Terrorism, Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, Persia, Gog and Magog, BRICS, China, CCP, Persia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Yahya Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Deif, United Nations, Terrorism, Antisemitism, Syria, Bashar al Assad, HTS, Damascus, Mount Hermon, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, Ceasefire, Hostages, al Jolani, al Sharaa, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, China, Egypt, Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump, Jonathan Hessen, TV7 Israel

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the ongoing Trump-Musk dispute, and what impact this may have on future US-China dialogue and high-level trade talks between Beijing and Washington. Next, Miles examines China's EV industry as comments from Great Wall Motor CEO, Wei Jianjun, raise concerns over a potential emerging BYD debt crisis and draw parallels to the Evergrande real estate crisis. Lastly, we discuss the outcome of South Korea's presidential election, and highlight the key points of interest in President-elect Lee's foreign policy goals for both the US and China.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the outlook for President Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” that's in peril as senators worry that tax cuts will increase the debt as the Congressional Budget Office warns that the debt will increase by another $2.4 trillion; Elon Musk called the spending plan a “disgusting abomination,” prompting a flurry of insults between the president and the man who helped getting him reelected as the world's richest man turned his sights on Republican leaders; reconciliation, the NDAA, appropriations as well as he administration's rescission and more detailed budget plans; the White House's decision tap US Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich as NATO's next Supreme Allied Commander Europe, signaling America will keep the top military job in NATO; Britain's Strategic Defence Review that proposes more spending for nuclear weapons, doubling the attack sub fleet, buying more F-35 fighters, improving ground forces and jointness; Ukraine's daring attacks on Russia's strategic bombers and Kerch bridge; the consequential Shangri-La dialogue including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's warning about the threat posed by China; elections change the political dynamics in Seoul and Warsaw; Gaza descends further into chaos as Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu says that Israel needs to wean itself off US weaponry.

On this special edition of the Air Power Podcast, sponsored by GE Aerospace, Heather Penney of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Tim Walton of the Hudson Institute, Air Power Podcast co-host JJ Gertler and Cavas Ships podcast co-host Chris Servello join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb attack on strategic bomber bases across Russia; the lessons from from the attack that are applicable to US forces; how to secure American bases at home and abroad; and learning from China's use of large unmanned aircraft to carry large numbers of smaller unmanned craft to swarm targets.

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In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue on the United States' strategic refocus to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Second, Miles examines the establishment of an International Organization for Mediation in Hong Kong, and the potential consequences of China's growing influence in global governance. Lastly, we observe the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and revisit the many lessons and memories still relevant today.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

This segment of Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson examines the disturbing rise in antisemitic violence, including a recent attack in Boulder labeled by some as a terror attack on Jews. Joey highlights the political response, including visa cancellations and criticism of pro-Hamas sentiment on college campuses. Guest Rebecca Heinrichs from the Hudson Institute joins to condemn what she calls “genocidal incitement” and push for campus accountability. Joey also critiques the Biden administration's immigration policy, arguing that open border strategies have led to national security failures. The episode explores media misinformation around Gaza, the rewriting of Democratic border history, and CNN's Jake Tapper's controversial role in reframing Biden's presidency ahead of 2028.

In this fiery edition of Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson, Joey tackles the harrowing attack in Boulder, calling it a “public burning of Jews and their supporters” and tying it directly to U.S. immigration policy failures under the Biden administration. With commentary from Rebecca Heinrichs of the Hudson Institute, the show explores the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, the dangerous normalization of pro-terror rhetoric, and the broader consequences of weak border enforcement. Joey also takes aim at mainstream media—particularly CNN's Jake Tapper—for what he describes as coordinated efforts to rewrite Democratic history and downplay Biden's responsibility. From illegal immigration to Hamas propaganda and media manipulation, this episode delivers a sobering look at what Joey calls the “deliberate destruction” of American security and values.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Cavas Ships podcast co-host Chris Servello join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the Senate's take on the House's massive reconciliation package; President Trump's block on aerospace and chip exports to China and international students from studying in America, and whether the moves stem from president's frustration with stalled trade talks with Beijing or decoupling the world's two largest economies; Russia and Ukraine exchange massive strikes as Trump expresses frustration with Vladimir Putin but refuses to punish the Russian leader and continues to suggest he'll walk away from ceasefire talks; allies ponder the the outlook for the transatlantic alliance as the NATO summit looms and Washington prepares to pull US forces from Europe; what to expect from the International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual Shangri-La Dialogue; analysis of Israel's continuing assault on Gaza, expansion of West Bank settlements, strikes on Houthi targets and Bibi Netanyahu's renewed threat to strike Iran's nuclear facilities even as America talks with Tehran; and the administration's move to curb reporters' access to the Pentagon.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the historical ties between the Chinese Communist Party and Harvard, and the broader implications of CCP influence in United States' academia. Second, we revisit the origins of COVID-19 and statements by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that claim the West is over-politicizing the issue. Lastly, Miles lends his perspective on the Wage Marchers movement gaining traction across China, and the history of public dissent and protests in the People's Republic of China.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security and former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the reconciliation package narrowly passed by the House that has bond markets worried that US debt is poised to grow; President Trump taps the vice chief of space operations, Gen Mike Guetlein, to spearhead the Golden Dome air and missile defense system that will cost some $170 billion to establish over the coming three years; the US Air Force takes possession of a Qatari Boeing 747-8 jet that will be converted by L3Harris into a presidential transport; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a review of the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan; after a two-hour conversation, Vladimir Putin convinced Trump to walk away from Ukraine talks; Iran doubts a deal with the United States labeling Washington's denuclearization demands as outrageous; the UK and EU agree strike a trade and security deal; the changing face of nuclear deterrence in the Indo-Pacific; the launch of North Korea's second big destroyer goes badly; two Israeli diplomats are gunned down outside a Jewish museum in Washington; Israeli forces end an 11-week total blockade of aid to Gaza as Bibi Netanyahu launched a massive new offensive to take the entire Palestinian exclave; and Israeli troops fire warning shots at European diplomats in the West Bank.

Nadia Schadlow, National Security Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and John Maslin, CEO and co-founder of Vulcan Elements, join host Jeanne Meserve to discuss the critical role of rare earth magnets, in everything from consumer electronics to advanced military systems like F-35s and submarines. The conversation covers how China's near-monopoly on rare earth processing and magnet manufacturing poses a significant national security and economic vulnerability for the United States, along with the urgent efforts to build a resilient, independent U.S. rare earth magnet supply chain.Join us for the AI+ Expo on June 2-4, 2025, at the Washington Convention Center, where we will be recording six live episodes of NatSec Tech! This premier gathering will be the ultimate meeting space for networking and building meaningful connections that will drive progress as we bring together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, policy, and industry. Register today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks President Trump's recent visit to the Middle East, and the implications for US-China strategic competition in the region. Second, we discuss the politics of Rare Earth Minerals, and how the United States and its allies can formulate strategies to counter China's stranglehold on REM procurement and refinement. Lastly, Miles provides his analysis of the latest changes to US tariffs and trade policy toward China regarding the de minimis threshold and impact on US-China e-commerce competition.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

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During his visit to the Middle East, President Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, arms sales and U.S.-Saudi business agreements. For additional perspective on this, Amna Nawaz spoke with Vali Nasr, an adviser in the State Department during the Obama administration, and Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton and a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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GOOD EVENING: The show begins in kashmir along the line of control...Good evening: The show begins in Kashmir along the Line of Control... 1947 PARTITION CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 1/2: #KASHMIR: FOREBODING AT THE LINE OF CONTROL. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE. 9:15-9:30 2/2: #KASHMIR: FOREBODING AT THE LINE OF CONTROL. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE. 9:30-9:45 #UKRAINE: WHAT IS NEEDED. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 9:45-10:00 #UKRAINE: PUTIN FOOT-DRAGGING. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #ISRAEL: MARCH OF THE LIVING 2025. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 @THADMCCOTTER @THEAMGREATNESS 10:15-10:30 #ANTISEMITISM: HARVARD 300 PAGE REPORT INADEQUATE. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 @THADMCCOTTER @THEAMGREATNESS 10:30-10:45 1/2: #HARVARD: WHAT IS TO BE DONE? PETER BERKOWITZ, HOOVER INSTITUTION 10:45-11:00 2/2: #HARVARD: WHAT IS TO BE DONE? PETER BERKOWITZ, HOOVER INSTITUTION THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #PRC: DID THE US AND EU BANKS SEE THE BUBBLE? ANNE STEVENSON-YANG, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 11:15-11:30 #USS IOWA: REMEMBERING THE GUN TURRET TRAGEDY. JAMES HOLMES, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 11:30-11:45 #PRC: WASHING CHINA EXPORTS TO THE US. CHARLES ORTEL, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 11:45-12:00 #CIA: INEXPLICABLE HOLLYWOOD MELODRAMA RECRUITING. GRANT NEWSHAM, "WHEN CHINA ATTACKS." FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #NEWWORLDREPORT: BOMB PLOT RIO. JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 12:15-12:30 #NEWWORLDREPORT: EBBING PINK TIDE. JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 12:30-12:45 1/2: #CYBER THREAT & WHAT IS TO BE DONE? ANNIE FIXLER, FDD. 12:45-1:00 AM 2/2: #CYBER THREAT & WHAT IS TO BE DONE? ANNIE FIXLER, FDD.

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