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Europe Responds to Russian Harassment Without US Lead Guest: Mary Kissel Mary Kissel analyzes the European emergency summit in Copenhagen, convened due to alarming mysterious drone activity over European airports, likely instigated by Russia. This harassment, which includes potential risks like hitting a passenger jet, aims to create confusion and test the resolve of the continent. The outcome, focusing on a "drone wall," suggests that the EU is starting to take more responsibility for its own defense, a long-term goal of US presidents. Kissel notes that the US absence from the prominent conversation does not signal the end of NATO. She also highlights that politicians like Starmer and Meloni are moving toward stronger defense measures, realizing that their voting bases are unhappy with current economic and security outcomes 1884 BRUSSELS

PREVIEW: European Allies Consider 'Drone Wall' Amid Russian Harassment and Political Confusion Guest:Mary Kissel The discussion between John Batchelor and Mary Kissel centers on an extraordinary emergency meeting held in Copenhagen by the EU and NATO—not including the US—to address repeated harassment by drones presumed to be launched by Russia. The allies are discussing creating a "drone wall." Mary Kissel emphasizes that the purpose of Russia's actions is to exploit vulnerabilities and create "uncertainty, confusion, deterrence." When President Putin observes Europe from Moscow, he sees nations with "weaker defense capabilities, weaker ties to Washington, and weaker political systems." Specifically, many governments, such as those in Germany, Belgium, and France, are weak, noting that the French government recently collapsed after less than a month. Mary Kissel quotes her colleague, Tom Tugendhat, outlining Russia's aggressive actions in the UK alone, which include using chemical weapons, nuclear poisons, committing sabotage, attempting espionage, and threatening nuclear attack. Ultimately, the goal of Russia's "poking and prodding" is to gauge the reaction of these nations and see if they will implement the drone wall or respond with "just words."

Mary Kissel credits President Trump for his commitment to the Gaza peace plan, which aims for a "de-radicalized terror-free zone" and redevelopment. The plan seeks support from Arab neighbors and envisions significant private sector involvement to rebuild Gaza into a modern, thriving region. Kissel also praises Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his "realist" approach and success in securing the release of US citizens held hostage in Afghanistan. 1898 GAZA

Mary Kissel credits President Trump for his commitment to the Gaza peace plan, which aims for a "de-radicalized terror-free zone" and redevelopment. The plan seeks support from Arab neighbors and envisions significant private sector involvement to rebuild Gaza into a modern, thriving region. Kissel also praises Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his "realist" approach and success in securing the release of US citizens held hostage in Afghanistan. 1914 MT ZION

KISSEL, RUBIO, BATCHELOR The conversation between John Batchelor and colleague Mary Kissel, executive vice president of Stephens Incorporated and former senior advisor at the State Department, focuses on the quiet success of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Rubio is highly regarded and is very well liked across the aisle for several reasons. During his distinguished career in the Senate, he was viewed as a reasonable person who was very grounded and possessed clear principles, but who was still able to cooperate with Democrats to find common ground. In the current administration, he is seen as relatively more of a realist and a foreign policy hawk than others in powerful roles. Kissel highlights that Rubio has comported himself successfully at the State Department, establishing a stable and extremely careful administration. Notably, the administration has not seen the typical leaks of memos or complaints that the State Department bureaucracy often uses to undermine the executive floor (the seventh floor at Foggy Bottom). A specific success highlighted is the recovery of one of the hostages held by the Kabul government, the Taliban. The success of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA), who reports up to Rubio and the President, is emphasized, as protecting U.S. citizenry is considered the greatest role for the government. Finally, the President has shown significant confidence in Rubio by naming him National Security Advisorconcurrently with his role as Secretary of State.

Trump Lectures UN on Migration; Europe's Political Shift and NATO's Russian Threat Mary Kissel Mary Kissel analyzes President Trump's UN speech condemning global migration, noting its resonance with European populist movements. She attributes Europe's lagging growth and AI deficit to excessive spending and regulation. 1948 UN

Trump Lectures UN on Migration; Europe's Political Shift and NATO's Russian Threat Mary Kissel Mary Kissel analyzes President Trump's UN speech condemning global migration, noting its resonance with European populist movements. She attributes Europe's lagging growth and AI deficit to excessive spending and regulation. 1918

Preview: Mary Kissel analyzes President Trump's UN speech condemning global migration, noting its resonance with European populist movements. She attributes Europe's lagging growth and AI deficit to excessive spending and regulation. 1906 BRUSSELS

HEADLINE: US Diplomat Addresses Failed Doha Strike Amidst Iranian Defiance GUEST AND TITLE: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President, Stephens Incorporated, former Senior Advisor for the Secretary of State SUMMARY: Mary Kissel discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic shuttle after an unsuccessful Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leadership. Despite the failure, she believes Israel's defense capabilities and past decapitation efforts were incredible, fostering public resolve against terrorism. Kissel notes Qatar's role as a money-laundering center and host of terror groups, despite its strategic importance to the US. She emphasizes that Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, remains defiant regarding its nuclear and missile programs, posing an ongoing challenge for Israel and the US. 1904 doha

PREVIEW: Guest Name: Mary Kissel Summary: Mary Kissel reflects on an emergency meeting of Arab states in Doha regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. She compares it to OIC gatherings, suggesting these meetings are largely for show and propaganda, noting that privately, Gulf leaders acknowledge Iran as a problem that needs to be contained. Formal Name: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President, Stephens Incorporated

CONTINUED Summary: Mary Kissel details US efforts to re-establish deterrence against Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela, including declaring him an outlaw and targeting drug operations. She also addresses global migration challenges. 1958

Summary: Mary Kissel details US efforts to re-establish deterrence against Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela, including declaring him an outlaw and targeting drug operations. She also addresses global migration challenges. 1953

PREVIEW. Guest Name: Mary Kissel Summary: Mary Kissel outlines the US strategy for Venezuela, focusing on empowering its people for internal regime change rather than direct intervention, and leveraging international support for a new government. 1922 CARACAS

#STATETHINKING: @MARYKISSEL FORMER SENIOR ADVISER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE. EXECUTIVE VP STEPHENS INC. Mary Kissel: Mary Kissel critiques China's military parade, labeling Xi Jinping's claim of sole WWII victory a "complete fiction" aimed at promoting a "new world order" and expanding influence. She expresses concern over India's presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, viewing it as a potential move towards neutrality that could undermine US efforts to counter China's regional militarization. Kissel also attributes the rise of Eurosceptic, pro-Russian populist parties in Europe to the failure of mainstream political parties to adequately address citizens' economic realities, leading to cynicism and a challenge to US policy. 1908 PEKING

CONTINUED: Mary Kissel: Mary Kissel critiques China's military parade, labeling Xi Jinping's claim of sole WWII victory a "complete fiction" aimed at promoting a "new world order" and expanding influence. She expresses concern over India's presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, viewing it as a potential move towards neutrality that could undermine US efforts to counter China's regional militarization. Kissel also attributes the rise of Eurosceptic, pro-Russian populist parties in Europe to the failure of mainstream political parties to adequately address citizens' economic realities, leading to cynicism and a challenge to US policy. 1906 DRUM TOWER PEKING

PREVIEW: CCP PARADE: Colleague Mary Kissel comments on the incessant military boasting by the PRC. More later. 1958 WELCOMING KIM OF DPRK.

Preview: Ukraine. Colleague Mary Kissel comments that the Kremlin under Putin intends much differently than the peace sought by POTUS Trump. More later. 1914 RUSSIA

Preview: Putin in Alaska. Colleague Mary Kissel compares and contrasts the first term Helsinki meeting of Trump and Putin with the second term meeting in Anchorage. More later. 1910 VALDEZ ALASKA

Preview: Hong Kong: Colleague Mary Kissel comments that the CCP heavy hand makes it unlikely that Hong Kong can recover a world class status. More. 1925

Preview: Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Colleague Mary Kissel comments on the candid remarks by StateSec Rubio. More. 1834

"PREVIEW: Colleague Mary Kissel explains how inadequate oversight for USAID programs leads to waste and abuse. More tonight."  1903

"PREVIEW: Colleague Mary Kissel explains USAID funding and reveals surprising patterns in aid distribution. More tonight. 1871 COMMUNE

PREVIEW - CENTRAL AMERICA: RUBIO Colleague Mary Kissel, veteran of State Department, describes how a major Secretary of State journey proceeds. More details later. 1909 El Salvador

"PREVIEW: VENEZUELA: Colleague Mary Kissel addresses whether or not the Biden administration purposefully allowed undocumented Venezuelans and millions of others into the U.S."More later. 1876 Caracas Simon Bolivar funeral 

PREVIEW - NORTH KOREA Colleague Mary Kissel discusses the adversaries -- the Axis of Resistance -- that the Marco Rubio State Department will inherit from the Biden administration, and what is to be done about the rogue state North Korea. More details tonight. 1951 Koraa War

#StateThinking: Trump has a record of pushing back on the Kremlin.Mary Kissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc 1900 Moscow

PREVIEW: UKRAINE: RUSSIA: Foreign policy analyst Mary Kissel examines positive prospects for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire negotiations under a Trump presidency. More tonight. 1937

PREVIEW: SEOUL, BUCHAREST, BERLIN, PARIS, LONDON: Colleague Mary Kissel concludes that American leadership is needed immediately for the troubled democracies. MORE LATER 1941

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in the bull Market, witin on Jerome Powell...and Donald Trump... 1955 NYSE CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 - Markets: Waiting on the CPI and the Fed to start the New Year bullishness. Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business 9:15-9:30 - Markets: POTUS Pardon Power and the Bidens. Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business 9:30-9:45 - EU: Romania troubled and frightened. Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Editor-in-Chief: Strategic Europe, in Berlin 9:45-10:00 - EU: Populist Chancellor Olaf Scholz did not attend the Notre Dame event. Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Editor-in-Chief: Strategic Europe, in Berlin SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 - State Thinking: Assad horror ends, Syria in play. Mary Kissel, Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State, Executive VP Stephens Inc. 10:15-10:30 - State Thinking: Ukraine asks for NATO protection. Mary Kissel, Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State, Executive VP Stephens Inc. 10:30-10:45 - Syria (1/2): Turkey coup masters of Damascus. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 10:45-11:00 - Syria (2/2): Turkey coup masters of Damascus. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 - TÜRKIYE (1/2): Erdoğan launches Neo-Ottomanism plans. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:15-11:30 - TÜRKIYE (2/2): Erdoğan launches Neo-Ottomanism plans. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:30-11:45 - OC: Who lost the South Pacific? Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:45-12:00 - KING CHARLES REPORT: Prince of Wales charms POTUS-elect and vice versa. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 - JAPAN: Watching the PLA N fleet off Taiwan; watching South Korea disorder. Lance Gatling, Nexial Research, Tokyo 12:15-12:30 - Syria: Archbishop of Aleppo reports on the Syrian Christians. Josh Rogin 12:30-12:45 - London Calling (1/2): Liz Truss vs. the Blob. Joseph Sternberg, WSJ Opinion 12:45-1:00 AM - London Calling (2/2): Liz Truss vs. the Blob. Joseph Sternberg, WSJ 

PREVIEW: JAPAN-SOUTH KOREA: Colleague Mary Kissel, who spent many years in Asia for the WSJ and later traveled Asia as senior adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, comments on the strong alliance between Washington and Tokyo amid PRC aggression and North Asian turmoil. More later. 1941 Japan shrine in China

Join Acton Institute's president emeritus Rev. Robert Sirico as he hosts a live panel featuring Mark Simon, Mary Kissel, and William McGurn as they discuss the resumption of Jimmy's trial in Hong Kong. Featured in Acton's award winning documentary The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Fight for Freedom you will hear the insights of these […]

PREVIEW: PUTIN/TRUMP: Colleague Mary Kissel, who served as senior adviser to Secretary of State Pompeo in the first Trump administration, reminds that President Trump was forceful and relentless in confronting Vladimir Putin on the Syrian battlefield and on the world stage. More later. 1917 Russia

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in the grocery store after three years of prices spiking. 1930 Mott Street First Hour: - 9-9:15 - Segment on how it was inflation that drove markets, with Liz Peek of The Hill and Fox News. - 9:15-9:30 - Segment on Trump and regulation, again with Liz Peek. - 9:30-9:45 - Segment on how the EU is not ready for a Trump return, with Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment. - 9:45-10:00 - Segment on Berlin not being ready for Trump, also with Judy Dempsey. Second Hour: - 10-10:15 - "State Thinking" segment on Trump and the EU in wartime, with Mary Kissel, former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. - 10:15-10:30 - "State Thinking" segment on Trump and the Xi threat to Taiwan, again with Mary Kissel. - 10:30-10:45 - Segment on Galant's exit from the Israeli government, with Jonathan Schanzer of FDD. - 10:45-11:00 - Segment on whether Iran will "shoot again", also with Jonathan Schanzer. Third Hour: - 11:00-11:15 - Segment on Taiwan and Trump, with Stephen Yates of the Heritage Foundation, and Gordon Chang. - 11:15-11:30 - Segment on China's "lawfare" against AstraZeneca, with Andrew Collier of Orient Capital Research. - 11:30-11:45 - Segment on China's improved "Guam Killer" missiles, with Toshi Yoshihara of CSBA, and Gordon Chang. - 11:45-12:00 - Segment on North Korean war-fighting rumors, with David Maxwell of the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy, and Gordon Chang. Fourth Hour: - 12-12:15 - "King Charles Report" on the King continuing his work, with Gregory Copley. - 12:15-12:30 - Segment on the Abraham Accords helping to end the Tehran regime, also with Gregory Copley. - 12:30-12:45 - Segment on the uncertainty in Ukraine after Trump's victory, with Colonel Jeff McCausland (Ret.). - 12:45-1:00 - Segment on Trump and the Department of Defense, again with Colonel Jeff McCausland.

"Preview: PRC: TRUMP: Colleague Mary Kissel, former State Department official under Secretary Pompeo, looks ahead to a second Trump administration confronting Xi in 2025. More later." 1898 Shanghai

"PREVIEW: RUSSIA: Colleague Mary Kissel comments on the basic untrustworthiness of Russian leadership and how the Ukraine conflict is an example of how Russia profits when it is not deterred from aggression. More tonight." 1896 Moscow

Preview: Conversation with colleague Mary Kissel regarding the success of the Biden geopolitical initiatives -- and the notable incomplete with regard to the PRC threat to our allies. More tonight. 1871 Taiwan

PREVIEW: MEXICO: PRC: Conversation with colleague Mary Kissel of Hudson Institute regarding the new President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and the PRC plan to build a vehicle manufacturing facility in her country to avoid US tariffs on underpriced China-made vehicles such as BYD. More tonight. 1909 Mexico

Joining us today is Mary Kissel. She was the former Senior Advisor to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and she's now an EVP and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens Inc, a financial services company. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and hit that bell icon to get notified when new videos come out: https://bit.ly/3u1eKSZ And check out our other channel China Uncensored: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgFP46yVT-GG4o1TgXn-04Q Merchandise: https://www.chinaunscripted.com/merchandise Our website: https://www.chinaunscripted.com/ YouTube demonetizes our videos, which is why we rely on support from viewers like you. Please join our 50¢ army at: https://www.patreon.com/chinaunscripted https://www.chinauncensored.locals.com https://www.chinaunscripted.com/support Our social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China

PREVIEW: DIPLOMACY: VENEZUELA: Colleague Mary Kissel, veteran of OSS (Office of the Secretary of State), on the necessity of treating rogue Venezuela as linked to peer adversaries China and Russia and their subordinates in the Western Hemisphere, Cuba and Nicaragua -- and that Chinese money is everywhere in the New World. More tonight. undated Caracas

PREVIEW: AFGHANISTAN: LEFT BEHIND: With colleague Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President Stephens Incorporated, former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State, re the people left behind in Afghanistan during and after the American-led withdrawal in August 2021: What is to be done? More later. 1848 Khyber Pass

PREVIEW: PRC: SAN FRANCISCO: Conversation with colleague Mary Kissel re the report in WaPo that the PRC hired goons to harass and attack pro-Taiwan and democracy protesters during Xi's visit to SF in November 2023. More tonight. 1900 SF wharves

PREVIEW: AFGHANISTAN: : Conversation with Mary Kissel regarding the VPOTUS Harris foreign policy with regard to the continuing threat of the Taliban and its allies and rivals, the jihadists. More tonight. 1848 KHYBER PASS

 PREVIEW: AFGHANISTAN: : Conversation with Mary Kissel regarding the Harris foreign policy with regard to the continuing threat of the Taliban and its allies and rivals, the jihadists. More tonight. 1908 Persia

PREVIEW: LEBANON: AFGHANISTAN: Conversation with colleague Mary Kissel, formerly of State, re the fact that the UK FM has urged British citizens to depart from Lebanon for fear of war -- and how the US State Department conducts similar instances -- and what went wrong in Kabul, 2021. More later. 1920 Khyber Pass

PREVIEW: #PUTIN: Conversation with colleague Mary Kissel re the Trump record with Putin and the likely calendar a Trump administration would keep in order to solve the war in Europe. More tonight. 1815 Moscow

PREVIEW: REFORM UK: NIGEL FARAGE: Conversation with colleague Mary Kissel re the success of Nigel Farage's just invented party, Reform UK, with 5 or 6 seats in the Commons led by the genial and ambitious Farage -- and the possibilities in working with the diminished Conservatives. More later. 1900 Tottenham Court

FIRST HOUR #Markets: Liz Peek discusses how markets are weighing Trump's potential return and the debate's impact. #EU: Judy Dempsey of Carnegie Endowment discusses the need for EU enlargement and reform. SECOND HOUR #StateThinking: Mary Kissel analyzes the Biden administration's foreign policy weaknesses. #LondonCalling: Joseph Sternberg on the decline of Macron and the future of the Tories in the UK. THIRD HOUR #France: Gregory Copley discusses France's weakening position. #Bolivia: Gregory Copley on Bolivia's efforts to play the victim. #POTUS: Discussion on how adversaries and allies view a potential Trump return. #KingCharlesReport: Gregory Copley on King Charles in Australia. FOURTH HOUR #Israel: Peter Berkowitz discusses plans for the "Day After" in Gaza. #Gaza: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the end of major combat and truce negotiations. #Iran: Jonathan Schanzer on Iran's threats ahead of a potential IDF operation in Lebanon. 1953

PREVIEW: #POTUS: #TRUMP: Conversation with colleague Mary Kissel re the European allies starting to prepare for the return of POTUS Trump in 2025. More in detail tonight. 1850 Brussels

PREVIEW: UK ELECTION: Conversation with Mary Kissel re what to expect from the Labour Party's overwhelming victory according to the polls - and what has failed in the Conservative Party so badly these last years. More tonight. 1873 London Stock Exchange

PREVIEW: INDIA: Conversation with colleague Mary Kissel re Narendra Modi losing domination in the election: the new legislature will be power-sharing and feverish. More later.  1922 Bombay