Podcasts about national strategic studies

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joel Wuthnow and Dr. Phil Saunders join us to discuss their new book on the People's Liberation Army (PLA): “China's Quest for Military Supremacy.” They begin by explaining the motivations behind their book and the growing demand for a comprehensive resource on the PLA among students, policymakers, and defense practitioners. Dr. Wuthnow then outlines how the PLA has entered a “new era” under Xi Jinping, characterized by greater confidence, structural reforms, and an expanding operational reach. Dr. Saunders then highlights how the PLA is increasingly being used to shape the Indo-Pacific region, citing China's recent live-fire exercises near Australia and New Zealand as an example of its more assertive posture. Both experts also delve into key challenges facing the PLA, from Xi Jinping's efforts to tighten party control to persistent corruption and political reliability issues. They also assess how the PLA's rigid command structure and political indoctrination could undermine effectiveness in a crisis. Finally, the two experts assess the PLA's progress becoming more joint, its nuclear modernization efforts, and the broader implications for U.S. and regional security. They conclude by discussing their views on how a second Trump administration could impact PLA behavior and China's strategic calculations. Dr. Joel Wuthnow is a senior research fellow in the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at NDU. His research areas include Chinese foreign and security policy, Chinese military affairs, U.S.-China relations, and strategic developments in East Asia. In addition to his duties in INSS, he also serves as an adjunct professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Dr. Phillip C. Saunders is Director of the INSS Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs. Dr. Saunders previously worked at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, where he served as Director of the East Asia Nonproliferation Program from 1999-2003. He also serves as an adjunct instructor at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University.

Joan's guests today are: - Joel Wuthnow, senior research fellow at the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University - Pat Kreitlow, founder-editor of Up North News (Courier) - Geoffrey Corn, director of the Center for Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech University

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joel Wuthnow joins us to discuss China's recent restructuring of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and particularly the disbanding of its Strategic Support Force and establishment of a new Information Support Force. Dr. Wuthnow explains the major organizational changes involved and how the new force fits into China's overall military structure. He argues that while the PLA has long recognized the importance of dominating the information domain, this move suggests dissatisfaction with the previous organizational structure and its ability to effectively integrate capabilities for modern information warfare. He explains that these reforms do not indicate an acceleration of China's military modernization goals or a shift towards a more offensive posture. Finally, Dr. Wuthnow shares his expectations for changes and priorities that may take shape for the PLA in the future. Dr. Wuthnow is a senior research fellow at the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University. His research areas include Chinese foreign and security policy, Chinese military affairs, U.S.-China relations, and strategic developments in East Asia. Dr. Wuthnow also serves as an adjunct professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam Lowther interviews Brendan Melley, Director, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction at the Institute for National Strategic Studies. Melley discusses the role of the center and its sponsors, as well as its impact on policy. They also delve into the topic of deterring the use of chemical weapons and the challenges associated with it. Melley shares his thoughts on the need for increased education on WMDs and the importance of clear declaratory statements. Finally, they discuss their wishes for the future, including increased awareness, resolution of regional conflicts, and a better understanding of the role of deterrence in preventing war.As Director, Mr. Melley oversees CSWMD's three lines of work: research and analysis involving the role of WMD in U.S. national security policies and strategies, including strategic deterrence and the activities and programs of countering chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; direct policy support to senior Defense and other USG leaders on WMD-related matters; and WMD education within the Joint Professional Military Education system and to other academic institutions in the Department of Defense. Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Jeff Mankoff from the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Washington, DC. They discuss Central Asia, with a focus on the role Kazakhstan plays in the region.

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Jeff Mankoff from the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Washington, DC. They discuss Central Asia, with a focus on the role Kazakhstan plays in the region. 

A lot of people struggle with adjusting to new norms, policies and processes in what feels like a constantly changing workplace. And when you aren't consulted or involved in the decision-making process, a job full of shifting priorities and never-ending deadlines can feel like whiplash! But it doesn't have to feel that way. In this episode of Work Therapy with Dr. Steven Stein, we chat with Dr. Paul Bartone, a retired U.S. Army colonel, Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, and Adjunct Faculty in Psychiatry at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He's an expert in applying psychological, social, cultural, and biological perspectives to the understanding of human behavior. Dr Bartone shares his insights into how to strengthen your ability to adapt in the face of change by cultivating a hardiness mindset. Have feedback about this episode or want to learn more about the Hardiness Resilience Gauge™? Learn More

Earlier this summer, there was an unexpected shakeup in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force. Commander Li Yuchao was removed along with his deputy Liu Guangbin and a former deputy Zhang Zhenzhong. All three men are reportedly under investigation for disciplinary violations by the Central Military Commission's anti-corruption unit. Xi Jinping appointed Wang Houbin, former deputy commander of the navy, as head of the Rocket Force, and Xu Xiesheng, from the air force as political commissar. The PLA's Rocket Force, established on January 1, 2016, is the successor to the Second Artillery Corps. It has responsibility for China's growing arsenal of land-based ballistic and cruise missiles, both nuclear and conventional. What is the significance of this reshuffle in the PLA's most sensitive branch? What implications do the appointments of new commanders from other parts of the military have for PLA readiness and preparations for a Taiwan invasion scenario? To discuss these questions, host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Dr. Phillip Saunders, Director of the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs and a Distinguished Research Fellow at the National Defense University's Institute of National Strategic Studies. Dr. Saunder's most recent publication is a study he conducted with David Logan on the drivers of China's nuclear force development. The views he expresses today are his own and do not represent the National Defense University or the US Department of Defense.Timestamps[01:58] Unpacking the Shakeup [04:19] Launch-on-Warning Posture[05:34] Rooting out Corruption[09:00] Concerns of Loyalty [10:40] Inexperienced Leadership[14:58] Naval Leadership of Rocket Force[17:32] Viability of Invading Taiwan[19:06] System for Military Governance[21:38] Nuclear Force Development[29:00] US-China Nuclear Dialogue  

Compared to his predecessors, Xi Jinping is more focused on military modernization, which he views as a prerequisite for achieving the “China Dream” of national rejuvenation by the midcentury. China also intends to be entirely independent in its defense sector and compete with other well-established military industries such as Russia and the United States. What are the current capabilities of the People's Liberation Army (PLA)? What are China's short-term and long-term goals for the PLA? What are the implications and possible consequences of China's growing military power and capabilities for the U.S. and Taiwan? Join us for a discussion with Dr. Joel Wuthnow, Senior Research Fellow in the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at NDU, to answer these questions and more.Follow us at:Network2020.orgTwitter: @Network2020LinkedIn: Network 20/20Facebook: @network2020Instagram: @network_2020"Sunrise Expedition" by Joseph McDadeMusic: Global Science by AUDIOKRAKENhttps://soundcloud.com/audiokrakenhttps://protunes.net/Video Link:    • AUDIOKRAKEN - Glo...  Follow us at:Network2020.orgTwitter: @Network2020LinkedIn: Network 20/20Facebook: @network2020Instagram: @network_2020

Joel Wuthnow is a senior research fellow in the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at NDU and also serves as an adjunct professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. 

To help us better understand the war in Ukraine, we sat down with Dr. Tom Lynch. Lynch is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Center for Strategic Research at the Institute of National Strategic Studies of the National Defense University. He will discuss with us Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible objectives and potential next moves.It's been over two weeks since the train derailment in Ohio. How is the community of East Palestine doing in the aftermath? Joining us next to discuss the situation on the ground, we have Congressman Bill Johnson. His district covers the village of East Palestine, and he has been on site of the derailment over multiple days.

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joel Wuthnow joins us to discuss emerging future trends in the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Dr. Wuthnow explains the key patterns of the structure of the PLA and how it has changed under Xi in the context of increasing emphasis on military modernization. He also discusses the potential impact of the 20th Party Congress on the PLA modernization process, believing that the Party Congress is unlikely to introduce dramatic changes, but we should pay attention to the new composition of the Central Military Commission (CMC). Lastly, Dr. Wuthnow comments on the implications of the key trends within the PLA, arguing the leadership reshuffle could affect the PLA's assessment of its readiness and capabilities and those of its adversaries.   Dr. Joel Wuthnow is a senior research fellow in the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the U.S. National Defense University and an adjunct professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. His research areas include Chinese foreign and security policy, Chinese military affairs, U.S.-China relations, and strategic developments in East Asia.  

Dr. Thomas F. Lynch III, Dr. Todd Greentree, and Dr. Conrad Crane – “Deconstructing the Collapse of Afghanistan National Security and Defense Forces” Released 12 September, 2022 The rapid collapse of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in August 2021 was widely anticipated and due to its structural constraints and qualitative decline from 2018–21. This article provides a targeted analysis of ANDSF operational liabilities and qualitative limitations, referencing often overlooked statements by US and Afghan political and military officials, data from official US government reports, and prescient NGO field analyses. The painful ANDSF experience illuminates several principles that must be considered as US policymakers turn toward security force assistance for proxy and surrogate military forces in conflict with the partners of America's emerging great-power geostrategic competitors—China and Russia. Click here to read the review and reply to the article. Keywords: Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), Taliban, Doha Accord, collapse, security force assistance  Episode Transcript: “Deconstructing the Collapse of Afghanistan National Security and Defense Forces” Stephanie Crider (Host)  Decisive Point introduces Conversations on Strategy, a US Army War College Press production featuring distinguished authors and contributors who explore timely issues in national security affairs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Department of the Army, the US Army War College, or any other agency of the US government. Conversations on Strategy welcomes Dr. Thomas F. Lynch III, Dr. Conrad C. Crane, and Dr. Todd Greentree. Lynch is the author of “Deconstructing the Collapse of Afghan National Security and Defense Forces” (“Deconstructing the Collapse of Afghanistan National Security and Defense Forces”), which was featured in the autumn 2022 issue of Parameters. Lynch is a distinguished research fellow in the Institute of National Strategic Studies (Institute for National Strategic Studies) of the National Defense University. A retired Army colonel with Afghanistan tours, Lynch publishes frequently on Afghanistan. Crane is currently a research historian in the Strategic Studies Institute of the (US) Army War College. A retired Army officer, Crane holds a PhD from Stanford University Greentree is a former US foreign service officer. Currently, he is a member of the Changing Character of War Centre at Oxford University, and he teaches at the Global and National Security Policy Institute at the University of New Mexico. Thanks so much for making time for this today. Tom, would you please just give us a brief synopsis of your article? (Thomas F. Lynch III) Yeah, hi, Stephanie. Thanks for having me here, and great to be with, uh, Con and Todd. I thought it was a good time to publish something that reviewed the history of why it was not surprising that the Afghan national military wound up where it is. And so my article kind of goes into that, focusing in three substantive areas. First, it's to define the fact that the Afghan military was never designed by the US and its partners to stand alone. There were critical capabilities that it would have required to stand alone against an autonomous insurgency with external patrons that were never present and could not have been expected to be present. Second, I thought it important to chronicle the fact that the important linkages between the Afghan military and, particularly, American support military structures—these were already pulling apart as early as 2018—not in the last year, not subsequent to the Doha Accord (Doha Agreement) of February 2020, but have been pulling apart pretty visibly for those that were paying attention, starting at least in 2018. So I kind of go through what those were as well. And then, finally,

Eurasia's major powers—China, Iran, Russia, and Turkey—increasingly intervene across their borders while seeking to pull their smaller neighbors more firmly into their respective orbits. While analysts have focused on the role of leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in explaining this drive to dominate neighbors and pull away from the Western-dominated international system, they have paid less attention to the role of imperial legacies. Jeffrey Mankoff argues that what unites these contemporary Eurasian powers is their status as heirs to vast terrestrial empires, whose collapse left all four states deeply entangled with the lands and peoples along their peripheries but outside their formal borders. Today, they have all found new opportunities to project power within and beyond their borders in patterns shaped by their respective imperial pasts. (Yale Press) The SETA Foundation at Washington DC is pleased to host a discussion with Jeffrey Mankoff on his recently published book, "Empires of Eurasia: How Imperial Legacies Shape International Security." Speaker Jeffrey Mankoff, Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University Moderator Kadir Ustun, Executive Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington, DC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seta-dc/support

In this part of our interview with former diplomats for Iraq in Japan and the United Nations, William Odisho, we talk about his book and how it was studied by many universities and researchers in the Arab world to discover the facts about Iraq's history in the United Nations.Mr Odisho talks about establishing The Centre for Assyrian National strategic studies and opening branches in different parts of the world.

In this video, Father Jenkins and Thomas Naegele address the following topics: Fr. Sandborn's Casiciacum thesis; the Church's indefectibility; the juridical structure of the Church; the unity of the Church; the Faith of the Church; the Church's form of worship; modernism's evolutionism; theories about the current crisis in the Church; apostolic succession; sedevacantism; attack on the magisterium; papal authority; conservatives vs. catholicism. The parable of the Sheep and the Goats in Matthew, chapter 25; condemnation of the goats to hell; omitting the corporal works of mercy a mortal sin?; sins against justice and sins against charity; omissions of charity can be mortally sinful; our Lord's commandments of Charity. The purple scapular of “benediction and protection”; Marie Julie Jahenny, Blessed Anna-Maria Taigi and the three days of darkness prophecies; the Rituale Romanum of the Church; the scapular of the passion of our Lord. Satan did not know who our Lord was in Mathew 4, but the demons recognized Him in Matthew 8?; our Lord's public miracles; Satan provoking miracles from our Lord in the desert; the Devil didn't know; devils vs. demons; the mystery of the Incarnation — supernatural and beyond the understanding of angels; the phrases “Son of God” and “children of God”; the divine Person of Jesus Christ; the faith of devils. The bones of St. Peter; how were they found?; Margherita Guarducci; contained in a wooden box; the graffiti on the wall; the Confessional of St. Peter; the Trophy of Gaius; St. Peter's and St. Paul's bones in St. Sebastian's catacombs; Constantine's Basilica of St. Peter in 360 A.D.; lowering of the archbishops' pallia down to St. Peter's remains; the new Basilica of St. Peter in 1626; Pius XII's excavation and the discovery of St. Peter's bones; the Scavi tour in Vatican City of the archeological investigation into the remains of St. Peter. Banning Burke from the Vatican. The Gardasil vaccine and St. Jude's Hospital; Gardasil developed and tested by aborted human fetuses?; used against HPV; unsafe and unhelpful? The pentagon promoting socialism to combat China; event — “The Case for Global Justice and Democratic Socialism” hosted at the pentagon — the Institute for National Strategic Studies; speaker — French economist, Thomas Piketty, author of “Time for Socialism”; Piketty — “end Western arrogance and promote a new emancipatory, egalitarian horizon on a global scale”; “hyper-capitalism”; post-colonial government; similarities to the Great Reset; the January 6 “insurrection”; overturning the U.S. Constitution; the Chinese form of government; Sebastian Gorka's report. Disney gone “woke”; Disney's history — promotion of homosexuality; high-level officials — create a “gay world” through children's entertainment; Ron DeSantis' misrepresented bill protecting children from groomer-teachers; Twitter's idealogical motivation; LGBTQ+ ideology and birth control; the culling of the hunt race; reengineering humanity; replacing “breeders”; creation of digital man. The power of God underestimated by the world; the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord; the apostles, St. Peter, and us making the same mistake; we must not make the mistake of Christ's enemies; inversion and G.K. Chesterton's poem, “The Convert”; the love of God will always triumph and can make the world turn upright again; have faith and pray! This video was livestreamed on 4/19/2022.
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Photo:  Andriyvskiy descent [sic] in 1900's  1/2: #Ukraine: Four Phases of the Siege of Kyiv; & What is to be done? Michael Pregent @MPPregent, Hudson Institute.  Colonel Jon Sweet, USA (retired) former Military Intelligence https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/battle-kyiv-brutal-michael-pregent-jon-sweet Mike Pregent  @MPPregent, senior Fellow at Hudson Institute; senior Middle East analyst, former adjunct lecturer for the College of International Security Affairs; visiting Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University.   

Photo:  Kiev Glagolitic list X 2/2: #Ukraine: Four Phases of the Siege of Kyiv; & What is to be done? Michael Pregent @MPPregent, Hudson Institute.  Colonel Jon Sweet, USA (retired) former Military Intelligence https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/battle-kyiv-brutal-michael-pregent-jon-sweet Mike Pregent  @MPPregent, senior Fellow at Hudson Institute; senior Middle East analyst, former adjunct lecturer for the College of International Security Affairs; visiting Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University.   

Canary Cry News Talk #446 - 02.14.2022  SATANICON DISORDER LINKTREE: CanaryCry.Party SHOW NOTES: CanaryCryNewsTalk.com CLIP CHANNEL: CanaryCry.Tube  SUPPLY DROP: CanaryCrySupplyDrop.com SUPPORT: CanaryCryRadio.com/Support MEET UPS: CanaryCryMeetUps.com Basil's other podcast: ravel  Gonz' YT: Facelikethesun Resurrection App Made by Canary Cry Producer: Truther Dating App   INTRO Skater boi Rams 23, Bengals 20   FLIPPY Scientists create cyborg fish powered by beating human heart cells (Gizmodo)   SATAN SatanCon in Scottsdale, AZ (12News) Report: lil Mossad   COVID19/I AM WACCINE Bill Gates backed Chinese rapid test company wins US FDA approval (The Star) Follow the Science? (NYT) Clip: Who chief scientist said “vaccine nationalism” caused deaths →Headline: Israeli hospital to be first to test Pfizer Omicron variant (Times of Israel)   TRUCKERS Clip: Trudeau to Truckers, “It's time to go home” Clip: Klaus Schwab, “penetrate cabinets” like Trudeau   Party Pitch///BREAK 1: Executive Producers, Paypal, Patrons///SPEAKPIPE   POLYTICKS CHINA Lecture at Pentagon, a case for Democratic Socialism (Institute for National Strategic Studies)   POLYTICS TRUMP Durham probe reveals Clinton corruption, Democrats want investigation (NY Post) → [Screenshots from Durham documents] → Trump said Clinton should be

Canary Cry News Talk #446 - 02.14.2022  SATANICON DISORDER LINKTREE: CanaryCry.Party SHOW NOTES: CanaryCryNewsTalk.com CLIP CHANNEL: CanaryCry.Tube  SUPPLY DROP: CanaryCrySupplyDrop.com SUPPORT: CanaryCryRadio.com/Support MEET UPS: CanaryCryMeetUps.com Basil's other podcast: ravel  Gonz' YT: Facelikethesun Resurrection App Made by Canary Cry Producer: Truther Dating App   INTRO Skater boi Rams 23, Bengals 20   FLIPPY Scientists create cyborg fish powered by beating human heart cells (Gizmodo)   SATAN SatanCon in Scottsdale, AZ (12News) Report: lil Mossad   COVID19/I AM WACCINE Bill Gates backed Chinese rapid test company wins US FDA approval (The Star) Follow the Science? (NYT) Clip: Who chief scientist said “vaccine nationalism” caused deaths →Headline: Israeli hospital to be first to test Pfizer Omicron variant (Times of Israel)   TRUCKERS Clip: Trudeau to Truckers, “It's time to go home” Clip: Klaus Schwab, “penetrate cabinets” like Trudeau   Party Pitch///BREAK 1: Executive Producers, Paypal, Patrons///SPEAKPIPE   POLYTICKS CHINA Lecture at Pentagon, a case for Democratic Socialism (Institute for National Strategic Studies)   POLYTICS TRUMP Durham probe reveals Clinton corruption, Democrats want investigation (NY Post) → [Screenshots from Durham documents] → Trump said Clinton should be “put to death” (Independent)   POLYTICKS BIDEN RUSSIA Biden met with Putin, made firm stance (CNN) → Sunday: Biden talks to Zelensky, Ukraine (Kiyvpost) → Headline: The New World Disorder (WSJ Opinion) → Headline: Could Ukraine crisis lead to New World Order impact on Israel? (Jerusalem Post)   BREAK 2: Art, Reviews, Jingles, Meet Ups   WOKE OLYMPICS First Black Olympic Skeleton Athlete [popsugar, NBC, local hudson valley, pic 1, pic 2, pic search]   ANTARCTICA Why Scientists believe Apocalypse will break out on White Continent (The Saxon) ADDITIONAL STORIES: More Covid: Does the Queen have C19? (Telegraph) Fact Check: VAIDS is not a thing (Reuters) → Actual Lancet study (Lancet) What is the mysterious hum heard around the world (Financial Times) More in Japan did not take any time off, even after jab side effects (JP Times) $200 million factory that didn't produce single dose (Telegraph)   More Ukraine: Sullivan reiterates threat to Russia (WSJ)   Other stories: Lenin statue is loneliest statue in Antarctica (Hindustan Times) Report: Most people to spend at least an hour in Metaverse by 2026 (VentureBeat) Bill Gates connection with CCP is troubling (Just The News) 33 crashes in men's giant slalom (NBC) Japan to build first nuclear fusion plant (Kyodo News) PRODUCERS FOR EPISODE 446 Executive Sir Sigrah the Beast**   Supply Drop Nathan A - 33.33    Producers Sir Sammons Knight of the Fishes, puddin22, SpearsDesert, Scott B, HeatherSirRuss, Palmer B, JC, MORV, Sir Casey the Shield Knight, Gail M, Sir Scott Knight of Truth, William F, Demali M, Child of God, DrWhoDunDat, Runksmash, Veronica D, Jackie U   Timestamps: Mondays: Jackie U Wednesdays: Jade Bouncerson Fridays: Christine C   CLIP PRODUCER Emsworth   AUDIO PRODUCTION (Jingles, Iso, Music): Chester W Shiloc Psalm40   ART PRODUCTION (Drawing, Painting, Graphics): Dame Allie of the Skillet Nation Sir Dove Knight of Rusbeltia Jvela   CONTENT PRODUCTION (Microfiction etc.) Runksmash The Sentinel

During his visit to Kyiv last week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity as he repeated his offer to mediate between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the current crisis. Having inked a series of agreements aimed at deepening economic ties and defense cooperation between Turkey and Ukraine, President Erdogan highlighted the importance of his upcoming meeting with Putin by stressing the multifaceted nature of Turkish-Russian relations. Turkey has also vocally opposed the Russian annexation of Crimea since 2014 and continues to increase its defense cooperation with Ukraine, displeasing Russia. As an essential NATO member, Turkey pledged to fulfill its commitments to the alliance while criticizing Western countries for being unable to contribute to the resolution of the Ukraine-Russia tensions. What are the main drivers of Turkey's approach to the Ukraine crisis? Can Turkish mediation contribute to a diplomatic solution? What can we expect from the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting? What are the implications of a potential conflict for Turkey and the region? The SETA Foundation at Washington DC is pleased to host a distinguished panel of experts to discuss Turkey's policy on the Ukraine crisis. Speakers Jeffrey Mankoff, Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University Yevgeniya Gaber, Senior Fellow, Centre in Modern Turkish Studies at Carleton University Kadir Ustun, Executive Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC Moderator Kilic Kanat, Research Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seta-dc/support

How should the U.S. government respond to recent calls for greater European strategic autonomy in security and defense? Hans Binnendijk and Ambassador Alexander Vershbow join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the path towards a transatlantic agreement on strategic autonomy. Hans Binnendijk is a Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He formerly served as Senior Director for Defense Policy at the National Security Council and as Director of the National Defense University's Institute for National Strategic Studies. Alexander Vershbow is a Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council. His previous positions include NATO Deputy Secretary General, United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and U.S. Ambassador to Russia.

ANN/Groong Week in Review - August 15, 2021Topics:Lebanon in CrisisTaliban Takes Over Afghanistan8th Convocation of the ParliamentDevelopments around ArtsakhGuests:Asbed Kotchikian - twitter.com/AsbedKKatia Peltekian - twitter.com/KatiaPeltekianBenyamin Poghosyan - twitter.com/BeniaminPoghosyanAsbed Kotchikian is an Associate Professor of political science and international relations at the American University of Armenia.Benyamin Poghosyan is the chairman of the Center For Political and Economic Strategic Studies, a Yerevan based think tank. He was deputy director of the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the Ministry of Defense in 2010-2016 and the Vice President for Research, at the National Defense Research University from 2016 to 2019. Katia Peltekian has been teaching at the American University of Beirut since 1988. She has published two books which compile newspaper articles and reports from the Genocide years published in the Canadian and British press. Katia has been compiling news for the Armenian News Network Groong since 1999.Hosts:Hovik Manucharyan - twitter.com/HovikYerevanEpisode 85 | Recorded: August 16, 2021

Dr. Denise Natali, former Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Director of the Center for Strategic Research at the National Defense University’s Institute for National Strategic Studies, discusses the impact of the bipartisan Global Fragility Act on US policy; the challenges of re-integration of non-state armed individuals and groups in the Middle East; why post-conflict stabilization in Yemen will need to be locally driven and supported by its neighbors; and the prospects for common ground between the US and Turkish policies toward Syria and the Syrian Kurds….also, Andrew’s take on the Biden Administration’s policy, so far, toward Iran.

After a six-week-long conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a ceasefire deal has been agreed upon and came into effect on 10 November 2020. This podcast aims to shed light on whether and how peace can be sustained in the next years, as well as to explore the potential of the EU's post-conflict efforts. Discussants: Benyamin Poghosyan - Chairman of the Centre for Political and Economic Strategic Studies in Yerevan - Former director of the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the Armenian Ministry of Defence - Graduated at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Anar Jahangirli - Consultant in public affairs and communication - Former diplomat from Azerbaijan, with the focus on NK - Graduated at Harvard First part here: https://soundcloud.com/europeantalks/e_27_10-armenia-and-azerbaijan-at-the-same-table-an-attempt-to-approach-opposing-positions

Security and Defense Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific | 2020 Conference on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region - Panel 1October 12, 2020Panel 1 on Monday, October 12 from 4:00pm-5:30pm PDT, focuses on Security and Defense Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.CHAIR: James Ellis (Hoover Institution)DISCUSSANTS: Joseph Felter (Hoover Institution), Che-chuan Lee (INDSR)The changing balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific Region Phillip Saunders, National Defense UniversityIndo-Pacific strategies: The perspectives of key U.S. allies and partners Tetsuo Kotani, Japan Institute of International AffairsMEET THE PANELISTS ADM James Ellis (Ret.) is an Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He led United States Strategic Command and commanded the USS Independence carrier battle group during the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis in 1996. He is also the former president and CEO of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO).Dr. Joseph Felter is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is former US deputy assistant secretary of defense for South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, and co-directs the Empirical Studies of Conflict Project at Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation.Tetsuo Kotani is a senior fellow at the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) and a professor at Meikai University. He was a visiting scholar, Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research focuses on the US-Japan alliance and maritime security.Dr. Che-chuan Lee is the chief of the national security and decision-making division at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research in Taiwan. Formerly, he served on Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, National Security Council, and in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Dr. Phillip Saunders is director of the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, and a distinguished research fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University. He is co-author of The Paradox of Power: Sino-American Strategic Restraint in an Era of Vulnerability.

Save Meduza!https://support.meduza.io/enArmenia and Azerbaijan reached a fragile ceasefire agreement in Moscow on October 10 after nearly a dozen hours in negotiations. The two sides will suspend hostilities so bodies and prisoners of war can be exchanged, while diplomats from Yerevan and Baku debate a more lasting resolution. Since the late 1980s, the fight for the Nagorno-Karabakh region has killed roughly 20,000 people and made refugees of hundreds of thousands more. Since the most recent escalation that began on September 27, 2020 (already the second resumption of hostilities this year), several hundred soldiers have reportedly died in combat, along with several dozen civilians. “The Naked Pravda” asked four experts to explain what fuels the longest-running war on former Soviet soil: (3:50) Thomas de Waal — a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, the author of “Black Garden: Armenia and Azerbaijan Through Peace and War” (2003), and more recently the coauthor of “Beyond Frozen Conflict“ (2020) — explains why the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is more dangerous than many people realize. (8:19) Jeffrey Mankoff, a distinguished research fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at U.S. National Defense University, discusses what's happened on the ground Nagorno-Karabakh this September. (12:05) Journalist Arzu Geybulla describes growing up in Azerbaijan and falling out of favor with the government. (23:07) Kevork Oskanian, an honorary research fellow at the University of Birmingham and the co-author of “Fear, Weakness, and Power in the Post-Soviet South Caucasus” (2013), breaks down the local political pressures in Armenia and Azerbaijan. “The Naked Pravda” comes out on Fridays (or sometimes Saturdays). Catch every new episode by subscribing at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or other platforms. If you have a question or comment about the show, please write to Kevin Rothrock at kevin@meduza.io with the subject line: “The Naked Pravda.”

A conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno Karabakh, a territory which is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, but de facto ruled by the Armenian majority living there, re-erupted a couple of days ago. In order to get the full picture of what is happening on the ground, and to see what can Europe to prevent the conflict from escalating, we have invited two prominent experts, one from Armenia and the other from Azerbaijan. Discussants: Benyamin Poghosyan - Chairman of the Centre for Political and Economic Strategic Studies in Yerevan - Former director of the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the Armenian Ministry of Defence - Graduated at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Anar Jahangirli - Consultant in public affairs and communication - Former diplomat from Azerbaijan, with the focus on NK - Graduated at Harvard Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/jYrbOhMv7Ao

About the Lecture: This lecture will focus on the Trump Administration's withdrawal from the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) and the Administration's strategy towards Iran. Michael Pregent will discuss the reasons for the Administration's withdrawal from the JCPOA, the rationale behind the Administration's “maximum pressure” campaign, the Administration's naming of the IRGC as a terrorist organization and the impact that action may have on Iran's ability to exercise influence in Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere. This will be considered in the context of the Trump Administration's broader plans for the Middle East that seek to simultaneously turn the tables on our enemies there while attempting to cut back on the U.S. military footprint on the ground. About the Speaker: Michael Pregent is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is a senior Middle East analyst, a former adjunct lecturer for the College of International Security Affairs, and a visiting fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University. Pregent is a former intelligence officer with over 28 years of experience working in security, terrorism, counter-insurgency, and policy issues in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. He is an expert in Middle Eastern and North African political and security issues, counter-terrorism analysis, stakeholder communications, and strategic planning. He spent considerable time working malign Iranian influence in Iraq as an advisor to Iraq's Security and Intelligence apparatus. Pregent served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and he served as a liaison officer in Egypt during the 2000 Intifada, as a counter-insurgency intelligence officer at CENTCOM in 2001, and as a company commander in Afghanistan in 2002. Additionally, Pregent served as an embedded advisor with the Peshmerga in Mosul from 2005-2006. Also, as a civilian SME working for DIA, Pregent served as a political and military advisor to USF-I focusing on reconciliation, the insurgency, and Iranian influence in Iraq from 2007-2011. He was a violent extremism and foreign fighter analyst at CENTCOM from 2011-2013.

In this episode of NBR’s Asia Insight podcast series, Richard J. Ellings and Aaron L. Friedberg assess the state of the U.S.-China strategic rivalry and underscore the need for the United States to develop a more effective approach to China and the Indo-Pacific region. The discussion, moderated by Laura Junor, took place at the Asia Policy Assembly on June 18. Richard J. Ellings is Co-founder, President Emeritus, and Counselor at NBR. Aaron L. Friedberg is Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University and Co-director of the Woodrow Wilson School’s Center for International Security Studies. He is also a Counselor at NBR. Laura Junor is the Director of Research and Strategic Support at the National Defense University, Institute for National Strategic Studies.

Dr. Laura Junor joins the CNAS Women in National Security podcast mini-series on human capital to discuss how the government must change its personnel systems to bring in the right talent at the right time. She is Director, Research and Strategic Support at the National Defense University, Institute for National Strategic Studies. Prior to her arrival at NDU, Dr. Junor was confirmed as the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. Dr. Junor previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, the Chief of Staff for Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, and as a deputy team leader for readiness at the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA).

Michael Pregent is a former U.S. Army intelligence officer with more than 28 years of experience working security, terrorism, counter-insurgency, and policy issues in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. He served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, served as a liaison officer in Egypt during the 2000 Intifada, as a counter-insurgency intelligence officer at CENTCOM in 2001, and as a company commander in Afghanistan in 2002. Pregent spent considerable time working malign Iranian influence in Iraq as an advisor to Iraq’s Security and Intelligence apparatus, including an embedded advisory role with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s Office of the Commander-in-Chief. He also served as an embedded advisor with the Peshmerga in Mosul 2005-06. As a civilian working for DIA, he served as a political and military advisor to USF-I focusing on reconciliation, the insurgency, and Iranian influence in Iraq from 2007-2011. He was a violent extremism and foreign fighter analyst at CENTCOM from 2011-2013. Mr. Pregent holds a Masters in Strategic Public Relations from The George Washington University and is a graduate of the U.S. Army’s Defense Language Institute in Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Dialect. He is an adjunct fellow at Hudson Institute. He is a senior Middle East analyst, a former adjunct lecturer for the College of International Security Affairs, and a visiting fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University. He frequently appears as an expert analyst on Shia militias, Iran, Iraq, and ISIS with appearances on BBC World News, Al-Jazeera International, CNN, CNN International, and Fox News.

Time to look back at an episode at the dawn of the Trump Administration. Our guest back in March of 2017 was Frank Hoffman.At the second month of a new President is building a new national security team, we looked at what direction they might take our nation. What role should realism, alliances, and the requirement to anchor all to a strategic discipline focused on the long term interests of our nation have on the decisions they make?What do his initial steps and the people so far on his team tell us about where we are going? How may we may have to rethink the basic organizing concepts for America’s role in the world?Frank is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University. He formerly directed the NDU Press operations which includes the journals Joint Force Quarterly and PRISM. From August of 2009 to June 2011, he served in the Department of the Navy as a senior executive as the Senior Director, Naval Capabilities and Readiness. He started at National Defense University in 2011 and became a Distinguished Research Fellow in December 2016.He retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in the summer of 2001 at the grade of Lieutenant Colonel. He has authored one book (Decisive Force; The New American Way of War, Praeger, 1996), over 100 essays and articles, and frequently contributes to Orbis, Joint Force Quarterly, the Journal of Strategic Studies, Parameters, the Naval Institute Proceedings and Marine Corps Gazette.

Follow us at westminster-institute.org and youtube.com/user/WestminsterInstitute Michael Pregent is a former U.S. Army intelligence officer with more than 28 years of experience working security, terrorism, counter-insurgency, and policy issues in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. He served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, served as a liaison officer in Egypt during the 2000 Intifada, as a counter-insurgency intelligence officer at CENTCOM in 2001, and as a company commander in Afghanistan in 2002. Pregent spent considerable time working malign Iranian influence in Iraq as an advisor to Iraq’s Security and Intelligence apparatus, including an embedded advisory role with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s Office of the Commander-in-Chief. He also served as an embedded advisor with the Peshmerga in Mosul 2005-06. As a civilian working for DIA, he served as a political and military advisor to USF-I focusing on reconciliation, the insurgency, and Iranian influence in Iraq from 2007-2011. He was a violent extremism and foreign fighter analyst at CENTCOM from 2011-2013. Mr. Pregent holds a Masters in Strategic Public Relations from The George Washington University and is a graduate of the U.S. Army’s Defense Language Institute in Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Dialect. He is an adjunct fellow at Hudson Institute. He is a senior Middle East analyst, a former adjunct lecturer for the College of International Security Affairs, and a visiting fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University. He frequently appears as an expert analyst on Shia militias, Iran, Iraq, and ISIS with appearances on BBC World News, Al-Jazeera International, CNN, CNN International, and Fox News.

About the Lecture: This discussion will examine the influential role played by Iran within Iraq and the challenge of building a functioning Iraqi state in the context of Iranian penetration of Iraqi politics, economics, security, and religion. In security, the rise of the Islamic State provided an opportunity for Iran to assist Iraq by standing up Shi'a militias, which are now being used to further Iran's security presence in key areas of Iraq and are helping Iran to realize its strategic vision of building a "Shi'a arc" from Tehran to the Mediterranean. This has complicated Baghdad's ability to grasp the security situation within Iraq. Iran, also, has benefited from a one-sided economic and trade relationship with Iraq. At the same time that its influence has been rising within its neighbor, Iran has been becoming increasingly unpopular among the Iraqi people for its interference in Iraq, and Iraqi nationalists such as Muqtada al-Sadr are pushing back against that influence. This talk will examine all of these aspects of Iranian interference with a particular focus on how to build healthy Iraqi governance functions in the midst of these major challenges. About the Speaker: Mike Pregent is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is a senior Middle East analyst, a former adjunct lecturer for the College of International Security Affairs, and a visiting fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University. Pregent is a former intelligence officer with over 28 years of experience working in security, terrorism, counter-insurgency, and policy issues in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. He is an expert in Middle Eastern and North African political and security issues, counter-terrorism analysis, stakeholder communications, and strategic planning. He spent considerable time working malign Iranian influence in Iraq as an advisor to Iraq's Security and Intelligence apparatus. Pregent served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and he served as a liaison officer in Egypt during the 2000 Intifada, as a counter-insurgency intelligence officer at CENTCOM in 2001, and as a company commander in Afghanistan in 2002. Additionally, Pregent served as an embedded advisor with the Peshmerga in Mosul from 2005-2006. Also, as a civilian SME working for DIA, Pregent served as a political and military advisor to USF-I focusing on reconciliation, the insurgency, and Iranian influence in Iraq from 2007-2011. He was a violent extremism and foreign fighter analyst at CENTCOM from 2011-2013.

Dr. Denise Natali of the National Defense University's Institute of National Strategic Studies and Dr. Mark Meirowitz of the State University of New York Maritime College. The duo is discussing Turkish-US Relations in regards to President Erdogan, the fight against ISIS, and their threat perception of regional actors including Russia, Syria, the Kurds, and Iran, among others. They also debate whether Iran should or should not be considered the greatest threat to the interests of the United States and our Allies. Defense Matters is produced by the National Defense University Foundation Inc. The National Defense University Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non profit organization with the mission of raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and scholarship of the National Defense University.

Dr. Denise Natali of the National Defense University's Institute of National Strategic Studies speaking on the Kurds and the Kurdish Region. Dr. Natali discusses the role the Kurd's play in international politics, the fight against ISIS, the middle east region as a whole, and the United State's national interests. She also sheds light on the political differences currently present amongst the Kurdish populations and where she foresees the Kurdish Region and its people heading in the future. Defense Matters is produced by the National Defense University Foundation Inc. The National Defense University Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization with the mission of raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and scholarship of the National Defense University.   Defense Matters Season 1 is brought to you by a generous contribution from the United Technologies Corporation. 

Dr. Cynthia Watson of the National War College and Dr. Phillip Sanders of the Institute for National Strategic Studies on China, Their Military Reforms, and Power Projection.  They discuss the advantages and disadvantages the Chinese military has in comparison to the military of the United States including political and economic pressures. They also discuss current situations such as a nuclear North Korea and the South China Sea in which China is a major player. Both experts also touch on China's future politically, their military reform initiatives, and their economic dependence on the United States.  Defense Matters is produced by the National Defense University Foundation Inc. The National Defense University Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non profit organization with the mission of raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and scholarship of the National Defense University.   Links for Mentioned Publications: The Paradox of Power: Sino-American Strategic Restraint in an Age of Vulnerability PLA Influence on China's National Security Policymaking   Defense Matters Season 1 is brought to you by a generous contribution from the United Technologies Corporation.   

Dr. Kim Cragin of the National Defense University's Institute for National Strategic Studies is speaking on Foreign Fighters and Their Increasing Role in Global Conflicts. Dr. Cragin discusses where the majority of fighters are coming from, how they are traveling to conflict zones, the risks of foreign fighter returnees, and what role they play in conflicts around the world. She touches on the middle east primarily but discusses how ISIS and Al Qaeda have in the past and are currently still using foreign fighters to project their agenda around the globe. Defense Matters is produced by the National Defense University Foundation Inc. The National Defense University Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non profit organization with the mission of raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and scholarship of the National Defense University.   Links for Mentioned Publications: A Strategy to Counter ISIL as a Transregional Threat Measuring the Popular Resonance of Daesh's Propaganda The November 2015 Paris Attacks: The Impact of Foreign Fighter Returnees The Clash of Civilizations? To Undermine ISIS, We Should Welcome Syrian Refugees   Defense Matters Season 1 is brought to you by a generous contribution from the United Technologies Corporation.       

We are in the second month of a new President who is building a new national security team. He and his team come to their positions with a very different view of the world and America's place in it than their predecessors had. What direction will they take our nation? What role should realism, alliances, and the requirement to anchor all to a strategic discipline focused on the long term interests of our nation have on the decisions they make?What do his initial steps and the people so far on his team tell us about where we are going? How may we may have to rethink the basic organizing concepts for America’s role in the world?Our guest for the full hour to discuss this an related issues will be Frank Hoffman.Frank is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University.  He formerly directed the NDU Press operations which includes the journals Joint Force Quarterly and PRISM. From August of 2009 to June 2011, he served in the Department of the Navy as a senior executive as the Senior Director, Naval Capabilities and Readiness. He started at National Defense University in 2011 and became a Distinguished Research Fellow in December 2016.He retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in the summer of 2001 at the grade of Lieutenant Colonel. He has authored one book (Decisive Force; The New American Way of War, Praeger, 1996), over 100 essays and articles, and frequently contributes to Orbis, Joint Force Quarterly, the Journal of Strategic Studies, Parameters, the Naval Institute Proceedings and Marine Corps Gazette.

Colonel Kris Bauman, a former member of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's team, speaks on the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace process. Bauman is an active duty U.S. Air Force officer serving as a Senior Military Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University, in Washington, D.C. In 2013-14 he worked inside the Israeli-Palestinian peace process as the chief of staff for the senior advisor to the secretary of defense during the negotiations led by Secretary of State John Kerry.

At War on the Rocks, we are re-vamping our podcast series. We will be holding one podcast a week. The first of each month will be 'round the world. We will discuss the most pressing global security issues...over drinks of course. Have a listen! This week, we were joined by: Richard Fontaine, President of the Center for a New American Security Frank Hoffman, Senior Research Fellow at the National Defense University's Institute for National Strategic Studies (all of his opinions are his own, of course, and not those of NDU, the Dept. of Defense, or the U.S. government) Justin T. Johnson, Senior Policy Analyst for Defense Budgeting Policy at the Heritage Foundation Afshon Ostovar, a Middle East analyst at CNA Mira Rapp-Hooper, the Director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS Erin Simpson, CEO of Caerus Associates.

This is the podcast in which War on the Rocks fixes the Middle East...ok, we kid, but it is a fascinating conversation with some of the most astute and informed U.S. experts on Iraq and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Have a listen!   We were joined by: J.M. Berger, author of the new book, ISIS: State of Terror (along with Jessica Stern) and a nonresident fellow in the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World at the Brookings Institution. William McCants, author of the forthcoming book, ISIS Apocalypse, a fellow in the Center for Middle East Policy and director of the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World at the Brookings Institution. Denise Natali, a senior research fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University (her views do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. government). Douglas Ollivant, a senior national security fellow with the New America Foundation and a managing partner and the Senior Vice President of Mantid International. Ryan Evans, editor-in-chief of War on the Rocks, moderated with Lagavulin 16 neat in hand.

Interesting idea recycle, and in the last couple of weeks, the subject of our DEC 2012 show has been making the rounds again. What got it all started was his article almost a year ago in the United States Naval Institute’s Proceedings, Offshore Control is the Answer. Enjoy today's best of show with Colonel T.X. Hammes, USMC (Ret.) Col. Hammes served thirty years in the Marine Corps at all levels in the operating forces.  He participated in stabilization operations in Somalia and Iraq as well as training insurgents in various places. Hammes has a Masters in Historical Research & a Doctorate in Modern History from Oxford University, and is currently a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. He is the author of “The Sling and the Stone: On War in the Twenty-First Century” and “Forgotten Warriors:  The 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, the Corps Ethos, and the Korean War,” and many articles and opinion pieces. He has lectured at U.S. and International Staff and War Colleges. 

With significant budget cuts already underway and expected for years, how do we adjust through the Pacific Pivot as these cuts take place, yet still remain postured to influence the region in peacetime and defend our national interests in war? What is the best way to match required capabilities inside an economically sustainable military budget?While many are familiar with the concept of “Offshore Balancing” – what is “Offshore Control?” Our guest for the full hour to discuss the concept he raises in his latest article in the United States Naval Institute’s Proceedings, Offshore Control is the Answer, will be Colonel T.X. Hammes, USMC (Ret.)Col. Hammes served thirty years in the Marine Corps at all levels in the operating forces.  He participated in stabilization operations in Somalia and Iraq as well as training insurgents in various places.  Hammes has a Masters in Historical Research and a Doctorate in Modern History from Oxford University, and is currently a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. He is the author of “The Sling and the Stone: On War in the Twenty-First Century” and “Forgotten Warriors:  The 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, the Corps Ethos, and the Korean War,” and many articles and opinion pieces. He has lectured at U.S. and International Staff and War Colleges.