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Strategikon is back in 2023 and we are kicking off the year with Round 5 of the Hyper Realist Bombs series. Our good friend Rhoderick Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the latest developments from the Russia / Ukraine conflict, from his hyper realist perspective. John, David and Rhoderick discuss the present state of the Russian military, including whether it's military production is struggling to keep up with the demands of the conflict, as well as the current situation in the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut and Russia's likely next step. They also analyse the current and future trends of the post - covid global economy, as many countries attempt to fill a manufacturing void left by China. This podcast is produced by Michael Migali for SAGE International Australia.  Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strategikon is back in 2023 and we are kicking off the year with Round 5 of the Hyper Realist Bombs series. Our good friend Rhoderick Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the latest developments from the Russia / Ukraine conflict, from his hyper realist perspective. John, David and Rhoderick discuss the present state of the Russian military, including whether it's military production is struggling to keep up with the demands of the conflict, as well as the current situation in the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut and Russia's likely next step. They also analyse the current and future trends of the post - covid global economy, as many countries attempt to fill a manufacturing void left by China. This podcast is produced by Michael Migali for SAGE International Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Strategikon, John speaks with intelligence analyst and former British Royal Navy Officer CDRE Patrick J. Tyrrell OBE RN (RET'D), about the recent political and monarchical changes occurring within the UK. Patrick discusses how King Charles III has been settling in and whether the monarch should have skipped a generation, as well as the functional role which the Royal Family plays within UK and Commonwealth civics.   Lizz Truss has also taken over the conservative party leadership from Boris Johnson and has inherited some major strategic problems, including the war in Ukraine, growing inflation and a coming food crisis. Patrick gives his take on how PM Truss will tackle the problems facing the country, while also taking a broader look at the issues which many liberal democracies are currently having to contend with. This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for SAGE International Australia.  Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Strategikon, John speaks with intelligence analyst and former British Royal Navy Officer CDRE Patrick J. Tyrrell OBE RN (RET'D), about the recent political and monarchical changes occurring within the UK. Patrick discusses how King Charles III has been settling in and whether the monarch should have skipped a generation, as well as the functional role which the Royal Family plays within UK and Commonwealth civics.   Lizz Truss has also taken over the conservative party leadership from Boris Johnson and has inherited some major strategic problems, including the war in Ukraine, growing inflation and a coming food crisis. Patrick gives his take on how PM Truss will tackle the problems facing the country, while also taking a broader look at the issues which many liberal democracies are currently having to contend with. This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for SAGE International Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*This podcast was recorded prior to Ukraine vacating from Luhansk* John and David are joined once again by friend of the podcast Rhoderick Miller, who offers an update on the Russia/Ukraine war through the lens of his contrarian, hyper-realist perspective. They discuss why the Western European allies seem to have pulled back their supply of weapons to Ukraine, as well as how the military equipment supplied by the United States might match up against Russia's on their home turf. Additionally, how is Russia managing being involved in operations across the globe, including locations as far away as Central and South America, while being involved in a major conflict? Finally, what are the prospects for food and energy shortages returning to normal levels in the near future? This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for SAGE International Australia.Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*This podcast was recorded prior to Ukraine vacating from Luhansk* John and David are joined once again by friend of the podcast Rhoderick Miller, who offers an update on the Russia/Ukraine war through the lens of his contrarian, hyper-realist perspective. They discuss why the Western European allies seem to have pulled back their supply of weapons to Ukraine, as well as how the military equipment supplied by the United States might match up against Russia's on their home turf. Additionally, how is Russia managing being involved in operations across the globe, including locations as far away as Central and South America, while being involved in a major conflict? Finally, what are the prospects for food and energy shortages returning to normal levels in the near future? This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for SAGE International Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhoderick Miller is back. This time, Rhoderick offers his Hyper-Realist perspective on how China has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and whether the conflict could inspire a People's Liberation Army invasion of Taiwan. Is it the right time for China to realize their decades-long ambition of claiming Taiwan, or is China facing too much internal insecurity to concern itself with large-scale invasion? Furthermore, why has Australia's response to the growing insecurity in the Indo-Pacific region been so inadequate, and what should Canberra be doing instead? This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information   Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhoderick Miller is back. This time, Rhoderick offers his Hyper-Realist perspective on how China has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and whether the conflict could inspire a People's Liberation Army invasion of Taiwan. Is it the right time for China to realize their decades-long ambition of claiming Taiwan, or is China facing too much internal insecurity to concern itself with large-scale invasion? Furthermore, why has Australia's response to the growing insecurity in the Indo-Pacific region been so inadequate, and what should Canberra be doing instead? This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhoderick Miller, an old friend of John and David, joins the podcast to break down the escalating war in Ukraine. Rhoderick offers a unique and contrarian analysis of what exactly is happening on the ground and what outcomes we can expect in the coming weeks. Mainstream media narratives are depicting a surprisingly robust Ukrainian fighting force, making life unexpectedly difficult for the Russians. Additionally, the Western world have hit Russia with "crippling" sanctions and widespread corporate boycotting, making it seem like Putin's war has severely backfired. Are the current media narratives a fairly accurate reflection of reality? Or is Russia's war machine actually in a much stronger position than it seems?  This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhoderick Miller, an old friend of John and David, joins the podcast to break down the escalating war in Ukraine. Rhoderick offers a unique and contrarian analysis of what exactly is happening on the ground and what outcomes we can expect in the coming weeks. Mainstream media narratives are depicting a surprisingly robust Ukrainian fighting force, making life unexpectedly difficult for the Russians. Additionally, the Western world have hit Russia with "crippling" sanctions and widespread corporate boycotting, making it seem like Putin's war has severely backfired. Are the current media narratives a fairly accurate reflection of reality? Or is Russia's war machine actually in a much stronger position than it seems?  This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the surprise Capture of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and Russia's active support of pro-Russian separatists in Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine has gone from relative obscurity to front-page news. The simmering Russian backed war in Eastern Ukraine, which began in 2014, catapulted to international infamy when in July 2014, Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists operating a Russian-made book surface-to-air missile system, killing all 298 passengers and crew. Since then, the war in the east has cost 14,000 lives with no end in sight. Late last year, Russia mobilized 100,000 troops at the Ukrainian border, this action as well as bellicose language from the Russian President regarding NATO pressing up against Russia's border has many speculating that a Russian war against Ukraine could start in the first part of 2022. So, as we are in the first part of the 2022, are we on the precipice of the first major European war since the collapse of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, and if so, what can we do to avoid it? This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the surprise Capture of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and Russia's active support of pro-Russian separatists in Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine has gone from relative obscurity to front-page news. The simmering Russian backed war in Eastern Ukraine, which began in 2014, catapulted to international infamy when in July 2014, Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists operating a Russian-made book surface-to-air missile system, killing all 298 passengers and crew. Since then, the war in the east has cost 14,000 lives with no end in sight. Late last year, Russia mobilized 100,000 troops at the Ukrainian border, this action as well as bellicose language from the Russian President regarding NATO pressing up against Russia's border has many speculating that a Russian war against Ukraine could start in the first part of 2022. So, as we are in the first part of the 2022, are we on the precipice of the first major European war since the collapse of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, and if so, what can we do to avoid it? This Podcast is Produced by Michael Migali for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexico is often linked in the public mind to two major issues - the global narcotics trade and illegal immigration into the United States. Of course, both are true, but there is also much more to modern Mexico. Join John, David, and Tim as they discuss Mexico, its multiple complexities, and challenges with returning guest Dr. R Evan Ellis, Research Professor of Latin American Studies, US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute.   This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexico is often linked in the public mind to two major issues - the global narcotics trade and illegal immigration into the United States. Of course, both are true, but there is also much more to modern Mexico. Join John, David, and Tim as they discuss Mexico, its multiple complexities, and challenges with returning guest Dr. R Evan Ellis, Research Professor of Latin American Studies, US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute.   This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethiopia entered a new age in 2018 with the election of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. No longer run by the former Tigray dominated Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), Abiy Ahmed ushered in a change to Ethiopia's ethno-federalist structure and in doing so replaced the privileged minority Tigrayans with a new political elite consisting of the majority Oromo and Amharic peoples. In doing so, this move unleashed resentment among the former Tigrayan elite of Ethiopia which possibly lies at the heart of what seems to be a growing civil war between the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Addis Ababa. Join John as he discusses Ethiopia and its ethnic complexities and challenges with the Director of the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Dr. Yonas Adaye Adeto. For more information on this from both sides of the story please watch - the BBC's Hard Talk: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ncW2V_Y4jMw https://www.youtube.com/embed/JtmXRE5kepk This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethiopia entered a new age in 2018 with the election of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. No longer run by the former Tigray dominated Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), Abiy Ahmed ushered in a change to Ethiopia's ethno-federalist structure and in doing so replaced the privileged minority Tigrayans with a new political elite consisting of the majority Oromo and Amharic peoples. In doing so, this move unleashed resentment among the former Tigrayan elite of Ethiopia which possibly lies at the heart of what seems to be a growing civil war between the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Addis Ababa. Join John as he discusses Ethiopia and its ethnic complexities and challenges with the Director of the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Dr. Yonas Adaye Adeto. For more information on this from both sides of the story please watch - the BBC's Hard Talk: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ncW2V_Y4jMw https://www.youtube.com/embed/JtmXRE5kepk This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the COVID-19 Pandemic raging its way continually through countries, savaging populations of India and South Africa, the question still on everyone's lips is "who's to blame"? With some rallying for independent investigations what seems to be apparent is that while the virus was released by accident, the following actions and containment were not handled well, and certainly there has been some opportunism by parties to gain strategic footholds during a delicate time. Joining us to discuss these pertinent issues is the Human Rights Law Professor at the University of Canberra, Sascha-Dominik Dov Bachmann. This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the COVID-19 Pandemic raging its way continually through countries, savaging populations of India and South Africa, the question still on everyone's lips is "who's to blame"? With some rallying for independent investigations what seems to be apparent is that while the virus was released by accident, the following actions and containment were not handled well, and certainly there has been some opportunism by parties to gain strategic footholds during a delicate time. Joining us to discuss these pertinent issues is the Human Rights Law Professor at the University of Canberra, Sascha-Dominik Dov Bachmann. This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for Co-host David Olney, and John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multi-lateral frameworks have been unravelling slowly, and the dream of a unified globe along with it. With President Trump bringing multi-laterals into the limelight as a common enemy of the working people. many global powers are having to find their way in a new global era where there is much more potential. To discuss these pertinent ideas, John and David are joined by Nicholas Michelon, a 20-year veteran of Asia-Pacific business, finance & economics research. Nicolas is the founder of Asia Intelligence Advisory, an economic & strategic intelligence consulting firm based in Paris. This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multi-lateral frameworks have been unravelling slowly, and the dream of a unified globe along with it. With President Trump bringing multi-laterals into the limelight as a common enemy of the working people. many global powers are having to find their way in a new global era where there is much more potential. To discuss these pertinent ideas, John and David are joined by Nicholas Michelon, a 20-year veteran of Asia-Pacific business, finance & economics research. Nicolas is the founder of Asia Intelligence Advisory, an economic & strategic intelligence consulting firm based in Paris. This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the recording of this podcast with Yossi Mekelberg, the Israelis and Palestinians are at it again with Hamas launching rockets at Tel Aviv and towards Israel's Dimona nuclear facility. While the Hamas rocket barrage has yet again failed to reach its targets, this Hamas attack has shown increasing capability and improvements in the organisation's ability to strike deeper into Israel than before. Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system, while having destroyed most incoming Hamas rockets, was not foolproof in its defence leading to some questioning whether Iron Dome has reached its technological limits. Credit to BBC for the introductory news update. Professor Yossi Mekelberg joins John and David to discuss the nitty-gritty of Israel's current tensions, putting into perspective recent and ancient history, as well as predicting some of the actions Benjamin Netanyahu could or should take next. This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the recording of this podcast with Yossi Mekelberg, the Israelis and Palestinians are at it again with Hamas launching rockets at Tel Aviv and towards Israel's Dimona nuclear facility. While the Hamas rocket barrage has yet again failed to reach its targets, this Hamas attack has shown increasing capability and improvements in the organisation’s ability to strike deeper into Israel than before. Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system, while having destroyed most incoming Hamas rockets, was not foolproof in its defence leading to some questioning whether Iron Dome has reached its technological limits. Credit to BBC for the introductory news update. Professor Yossi Mekelberg joins John and David to discuss the nitty-gritty of Israel's current tensions, putting into perspective recent and ancient history, as well as predicting some of the actions Benjamin Netanyahu could or should take next. This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CCP's assertiveness in the South China sea poses threats across all of South East Asia, but the Philippines is subject to extensive security threats. With no compromise or help in sight, what challenges does the Philippino political elite face to turn the tides in their favour? While it appears that Washington has all but forgotten the Philippines, how can regional players approach this regime in Manila? To answer some of these questions and provide insight from the ground, John and David speak with Dr. Chester Cabalza of the International Development & Security Cooperation (IDSC). This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CCP's assertiveness in the South China sea poses threats across all of South East Asia, but the Philippines is subject to extensive security threats. With no compromise or help in sight, what challenges does the Philippino political elite face to turn the tides in their favour? While it appears that Washington has all but forgotten the Philippines, how can regional players approach this regime in Manila? To answer some of these questions and provide insight from the ground, John and David speak with Dr. Chester Cabalza of the International Development & Security Cooperation (IDSC). This Podcast is Produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for John Bruni, Director of SAGE International Australia. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  John, David & Emeritus Professor Purnendra Jain discuss SIA's report on the power dynamics of the Indo-Pacific & its recommendations. In this welcome back to the STRATEGIKON podcast, the discussion revolved around what has been keeping these intellectuals so busy! We are looking forward to creating more podcasts for you as the ever-changing world develops new and interesting dynamics. In this past year, Sage International Australia has produced a report titled; "The Strategic Implication of Changing Dynamics & Regional Partnerships on Major Power Competition in Indo-Pacific" authored by Dr John Bruni, David James Olney, Prof. Purnendra C. Jain, Dr Jonathan Z. Ludwig, & CDRE Patrick J. Tyrrell OBE RN (Ret'd). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  John, David & Emeritus Professor Purnendra Jain discuss SIA's report on the power dynamics of the Indo-Pacific & its recommendations. In this welcome back to the STRATEGIKON podcast, the discussion revolved around what has been keeping these intellectuals so busy! We are looking forward to creating more podcasts for you as the ever-changing world develops new and interesting dynamics. In this past year, Sage International Australia has produced a report titled; "The Strategic Implication of Changing Dynamics & Regional Partnerships on Major Power Competition in Indo-Pacific" authored by Dr John Bruni, David James Olney, Prof. Purnendra C. Jain, Dr Jonathan Z. Ludwig, & CDRE Patrick J. Tyrrell OBE RN (Ret'd). Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Adelaide Show, we explore the SA Police Security Response Section and discuss its significance in the role of policing. Our special guest is David Olney, recently of The University of Adelaide, now Senior Analyst at SAGE International Australia, which is an Adelaide based strategic think tank. We also chat to United Nations peace keeper, Vic Sukacz, a former SA Police officer who is familiar with the weapons and training that SRS officers will be undergoing. The SA Drink Of The Week is 2015 Cabernet Shiraz by Eight At The Gate Wines in Wrattonbully. In the Musical Pilgrimage, we hear a new song from J-MILLA. You can navigate episodes using chapter markers in your podcast app. Not a fan of wine? You can click next to jump to the next chapter in the show. We're here to serve! And please consider becoming part of our podcast by joining our Inner Circle. It's an email list. Join it and you might get an email on a Sunday or Monday seeking question ideas, guest ideas and requests for other bits of feedback about YOUR podcast, The Adelaide Show. Email us directly and we'll add you to the list: podcast@theadelaideshow.com.au If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-star review in iTunes or other podcast sites, or buy some great merch from our Red Bubble store - The Adelaide Show Shop. We'd greatly appreciate it. And please talk about us and share our episodes on social media, it really helps build our community. Oh, and here's our index of all episode in one concise page Support the show: https://theadelaideshow.com.au/listen-or-download-the-podcast/adelaide-in-crowd/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You get much smarter in this episode. David Olney IS the smartest guy in the room when it comes to devising solutions to solve complex problems and wicked problems. David lectures on applied thinking, complex problem solving, philosophies of violence, group psychology, terrorism, strategic culture, and the clash of civilizations. He knows plenty of stuff. David trains people to use (and choose between) a raft of skills and heuristics, so that they can ask deeper questions, identify assumptions, challenge biases and communicate more effectively. Alongside this episode, check out David's. He co-hosts Blind Insights with Tim Whiffen, as well as the STRATEGIKON podcast with Dr. John Bruni for SAGE International Australia. David has supervised theses on counter insurgency, counter terrorism, ASIO, drone warfare, Joint Special Operations Command, intervention in failed states, and European integration. He is a regular commentator on Australian national security, regional security, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.    Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 04:00   David's early days. Born blind on a farm… onto guitar and violin and massage!? 11:00   The philosophies of violence. 13:50   The role of violence in contemporary society 17:50   David on Dave Grossman…. Has the world ever been more violent?           21:20   If David were planning Iraq and Afghanistan post 9-11 what would you do differently 24:50   How can you join up civil-military operations? 28:25   Commenting on the book Stephen Kotler, Stealing Fire. Found here. 31:15   What are Special Operations Units there to do? 32:35   What is complexity to you? 33:50   Wicked Problems… and the characteristics of wicked problems 34:30   How do you clear up a mess!? 35:00   What about Dave Snowden? …. Is the toolkit right (probe-sense-respond) 36:20   How do we re-shape expectations in a 4-year electoral cycle? 37:45   What advice would David give to Leaders during COVID-19? 40:00   And talking Stanley Chrystal's Team of Teams… he was failing and losing first…. Then he realised he had to adapt. 42:00   The case for adversity… 44:00   The podcast link 44:15   No happiness without struggle…. David's opinion Blind Insights (Podcast): Link here Music Mitchell Martin – ‘Broken' … available on Spotify Mitchell Martin – ‘Be Myself … also available on Spotify Thanks to Michell Martin for the use of his music.      

The Idlib balance of power is threatened as the last rebellion holdout in Syria by threatened by conflicting and complex interests. There is a current cease-fire, but as the "Battle for Idlib" is the last stand against the Syrian regime's sovereignty, it seems only a matter of time until violence breaks out once again. This an extraordinary Civil war which has attracted the strategic and tactical interests of Iran, Turkey, and Russia, bringing the conflict to the attention of NATO and other European multilateral alliances. With so much tension spread so far wide, the question really is, when will the cease-fire collapse. and who stands to benefit from what outcomes may eventuate? To discuss these issues, we'll be joined today by SAGE International Australia's Dr. Imad Harb. Dr Harb is the Director of Research and Analysis at the Arab Center Washington DC. He is also Senior Non-Resident Fellow Greater Middle East for SAGE International Australia (SIA) as well as Member of the SIA Advisory Board. Dr Harb often commentates on Middle Eastern issues for the US and international media. Please direct any feedback you may have to the SIA website, we look forward to hearing from you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Idlib balance of power is threatened as the last rebellion holdout in Syria by threatened by conflicting and complex interests. There is a current cease-fire, but as the "Battle for Idlib" is the last stand against the Syrian regime's sovereignty, it seems only a matter of time until violence breaks out once again. This an extraordinary Civil war which has attracted the strategic and tactical interests of Iran, Turkey, and Russia, bringing the conflict to the attention of NATO and other European multilateral alliances. With so much tension spread so far wide, the question really is, when will the cease-fire collapse. and who stands to benefit from what outcomes may eventuate? To discuss these issues, we’ll be joined today by SAGE International Australia’s Dr. Imad Harb. Dr Harb is the Director of Research and Analysis at the Arab Center Washington DC. He is also Senior Non-Resident Fellow Greater Middle East for SAGE International Australia (SIA) as well as Member of the SIA Advisory Board. Dr Harb often commentates on Middle Eastern issues for the US and international media. Please direct any feedback you may have to the SIA website, we look forward to hearing from you! Support the show.

John Bruni, CEO of SAGE International Australia, recently went on a trip and found himself in Dubai, wherein an interesting conversation was had with David Khandan. Tim, John and David interview David Khandan, Executive Director of Austability to recreate the magic of that conversation. In this episode, we look at the Australian Government and diagnose some problems with the short elected terms and prescribe some new approaches to a range of issues for long term strategy. This week's music comes courtesy of Leaf and Stem, check them out on Facebook, Spotify and iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Bruni, CEO of SAGE International Australia, recently went on a trip and found himself in Dubai, wherein an interesting conversation was had with David Khandan. Tim, John and David interview David Khandan, Executive Director of Austability to recreate the magic of that conversation. In this episode, we look at the Australian Government and diagnose some problems with the short elected terms and prescribe some new approaches to a range of issues for long term strategy. This week's music comes courtesy of Leaf and Stem, check them out on Facebook, Spotify and iTunes. Support the show.

David and Tim crack open some Prancing Pony Pale Ale with friends Josh Morrow of Momo Toons and Dr John Bruni of Sage International Australia. In this seminal episode of Blind Drunk, the fellas establish some structure to the show and enjoy their first beer of the series. Topics include, are sequels better than the original? What problems CGI pose for dead actors? Dubai Debauchery, and David's strange mind are also discussed.Here's the beer we drunk! Prancing Pony Pale Ale!Please also check out Josh Morrow's work with Momo's Toons and John's work with his podcast STRATEGIKON.If you have any drink suggestions, or have a great idea for a spirited conversation, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Tim crack open some Prancing Pony Pale Ale with friends Josh Morrow of Momo Toons and Dr John Bruni of Sage International Australia. In this seminal episode of Blind Drunk, the fellas establish some structure to the show and enjoy their first beer of the series. Topics include, are sequels better than the original? What problems CGI pose for dead actors? Dubai Debauchery, and David's strange mind are also discussed. Here's the beer we drunk! Prancing Pony Pale Ale! Please also check out Josh Morrow's work with Momo's Toons and John's work with his podcast STRATEGIKON. If you have any drink suggestions, or have a great idea for a spirited conversation, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com Support the show.

The European Parliament's creation, national ambitions, identities and interests have had an imperfect execution throughout its history. The last elections demonstrated that nationalism is making a come-back in a significant way. British 'nationalists' won the Brexit debate hugely, Northern Italian ‘nationalists' won in Italy signalling a divided Italy may be in its future. Though there were some notable defeats for nationalist parties, overall they are a growing, permanent presence in the European political space. Upon scanning recent geopolitical articles on social media, Dr. John Bruni came across a piece written by a colleague and part-time contributor to SAGE International Australia, Prof. Dr. Julian Lindley-French.  To discuss these issues, we'll be joined today by Prof. Lindley-French. Julian is Vice-President Atlantic Treaty Association, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Statecraft, Director of Europa Analytica & Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow, National Defense University, Washington DC. Please direct any feedback you may have to the SIA website, we look forward to hearing from you! This episode's feature artist is Hartway, with their track Dreaming. Find them on Facebook, iTunes and Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Parliament’s creation, national ambitions, identities and interests have had an imperfect execution throughout its history. The last elections demonstrated that nationalism is making a come-back in a significant way. British 'nationalists' won the Brexit debate hugely, Northern Italian ‘nationalists’ won in Italy signalling a divided Italy may be in its future. Though there were some notable defeats for nationalist parties, overall they are a growing, permanent presence in the European political space. Upon scanning recent geopolitical articles on social media, Dr. John Bruni came across a piece written by a colleague and part-time contributor to SAGE International Australia, Prof. Dr. Julian Lindley-French.  To discuss these issues, we’ll be joined today by Prof. Lindley-French. Julian is Vice-President Atlantic Treaty Association, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Statecraft, Director of Europa Analytica & Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow, National Defense University, Washington DC. Please direct any feedback you may have to the SIA website, we look forward to hearing from you! This episode's feature artist is Hartway, with their track Dreaming. Find them on Facebook, iTunes and Spotify. Support the show.

Abiy Ahmed  election as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister in April 2018 was welcomed as good news around the world. Ethiopia is critical to the Horn of Africa, and since the end of its sixteen year long civil war, the victory of the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front, rapidly stabilised the state. Abiy Ahmed promised to enact reforms that would fully modernise and liberalise Ethiopia but his attempts have come unstuck. Critics claim that Abiy’s reform process is too fast, and that it is threatening to leave large parts of the population behind. On June 23 of 2018, Abiy was the target of an assassination attempt killing 2 people and injuring around 165 in Meskel Square, fortunately Abiy was unharmed. Then a coup attempt staged by Brig. Gen. Asaminew Tsige with the destabilising assassination of three senior officials of Amhara state. Can Abiy survive his reform process? Today we are joined by Sandy Wade OBE JP. Sandy is Associate Director Horn of Africa at Africa Advisory Partners Limited and Horn of Africa Regional Strategic Advisor with Austability and Associate Director with Strategia Worldwide. He’s had and continues to have extensive experience in Ethiopia and Horn of Africa affairs. Please subscribe to STRATEGIKON through your favourite podcatcher and like us on the SAGE International Australia Facebook site and follow us on Twitter. We appreciate your support! Also, please comment on any of our articles and podcasts through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and of course on the SAGE International Australia site, we welcome any constructive feedback that can help improve our products and we look forward to engaging with our followers. Support the show.

Abiy Ahmed  election as Ethiopia's Prime Minister in April 2018 was welcomed as good news around the world. Ethiopia is critical to the Horn of Africa, and since the end of its sixteen year long civil war, the victory of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front, rapidly stabilised the state. Abiy Ahmed promised to enact reforms that would fully modernise and liberalise Ethiopia but his attempts have come unstuck. Critics claim that Abiy's reform process is too fast, and that it is threatening to leave large parts of the population behind. On June 23 of 2018, Abiy was the target of an assassination attempt killing 2 people and injuring around 165 in Meskel Square, fortunately Abiy was unharmed. Then a coup attempt staged by Brig. Gen. Asaminew Tsige with the destabilising assassination of three senior officials of Amhara state. Can Abiy survive his reform process? Today we are joined by Sandy Wade OBE JP. Sandy is Associate Director Horn of Africa at Africa Advisory Partners Limited and Horn of Africa Regional Strategic Advisor with Austability and Associate Director with Strategia Worldwide. He's had and continues to have extensive experience in Ethiopia and Horn of Africa affairs. Please subscribe to STRATEGIKON through your favourite podcatcher and like us on the SAGE International Australia Facebook site and follow us on Twitter. We appreciate your support! Also, please comment on any of our articles and podcasts through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and of course on the SAGE International Australia site, we welcome any constructive feedback that can help improve our products and we look forward to engaging with our followers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7:00 Acknowledgement of Country7:15 Attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman: David Olney from Sage International Australia speaks with us about the tensions between the US and Iran and the implications of increased hostilities in the Middle East.7:30 Drug law reform: Greg Denham joins us in the studio to talk about moving away from prohibition policies and the work of Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP).8:00 Queensland Government’s approval of Adani ground water plan: Matthew Currell from RMIT speaks with us about Adani’s water management plan and the risks to the Doongmabulla Springs.8:15 Shirley Winton from IPAN (the Independent and Peaceful Australian Network) speaks about the Genoa dock strike preventing shipment of arms to Saudi Arabia. Artists SongsRicky Lee Jones - Danny’s All-Star JointBaker Boy - Cool as HellSampa the Great - Blak Girl Magic 

Will fearlessness from Queensrÿche align with this introspective Korn anthem?•••SONG 1Unafraid • QUEENSRŸCHEDavid Olney (Blind Insights / Strategikon) brings anthemic artillery with fearless attitude.Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyCreditsWritten by QueensrycheFrom the album 'American Soldier'© 2009 • Rhino Records•••SONG 2Here To Stay • KORNSimon Blackburn (Take My Tone) drowns inner demons through Korn's soul-bearing sound.Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyCreditsWritten by KornFrom the album 'Untouchables'© 2002 • Epic•••THE GUESTDavid Olney • Blind InsightsBased in Adelaide (South Australia), David is a former Associate Lecturer at The University of Adelaide and current Associate at SAGE International Australia.As a Human Performance Consultant, David trains people and teams to embrace and apply creative problem solving.Get philosophical with David on Blind Insights and Strategikon - two exceptional podcasts.Blind Insights • Listen nowFacebook • /blindinsightsStrategikon • Listen NowNetwork • auscastnetwork.com

The Indian 2019 national election is upon us. Prime Minister Nanendra Modi has guided India as Prime Minister since his first electoral victory back in 2014. To discuss how Modi and the BJP are affecting the Indian polity, society and strategy, we speak to Prof. Purnendra Jain, member of the SIA Advisory Board, and Dr. Stuti Bhatnagar, formerly with the University of Adelaide and regular contributor to the Lowy Institute on Indian affairs. Please comment on any of our articles and podcasts through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and of course on the SAGE International Australia site. We welcome any constructive feedback that can help improve our products and we look forward to engaging with our followers. This week's Local Music thanks to SODA with "Silent Minds" Check them out at Spotify & Facebook. They're playing at The Lion Arts Factory on the 30th of May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indian 2019 national election is upon us. Prime Minister Nanendra Modi has guided India as Prime Minister since his first electoral victory back in 2014. To discuss how Modi and the BJP are affecting the Indian polity, society and strategy, we speak to Prof. Purnendra Jain, member of the SIA Advisory Board, and Dr. Stuti Bhatnagar, formerly with the University of Adelaide and regular contributor to the Lowy Institute on Indian affairs. Please comment on any of our articles and podcasts through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and of course on the SAGE International Australia site. We welcome any constructive feedback that can help improve our products and we look forward to engaging with our followers. This week's Local Music thanks to SODA with "Silent Minds" Check them out at Spotify & Facebook. They're playing at The Lion Arts Factory on the 30th of May. Support the show.

Yemen is a benighted country just south/southwest of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi monarchy has overseen a 2004 Shiite uprising, and directly connected to its existential foe in the Middle East – Iran. The Saudi monarchy pointed its accusatory finger at Iran for stirring up unrest in Yemen, a self-fulfilling prophecy. The Saudis, fearing that the Houthi contagion might spread to its own significant Shiite population, decided to enter the fray in 2015 and snuff out this rebellion. But the international community has on the whole been quiet on the war in Yemen.  To discuss these issues, we’ll be joined today by SAGE International Australia’s Dr. Imad Harb. Dr Harb is Director of Research and Analysis at the Arab Center Washington DC. He is also Senior Non Resident Fellow Greater Middle East for SAGE International Australia (SIA) as well as Member of the SIA Advisory Board. Dr Harb often commentates on Middle Eastern issues for the US and international media. Please direct any feedback you may have to the SIA website, we look forward to hearing from you! This episode's feature artist is Hartway, with their track Beyond. Find them on Facebook, iTunes and Spotify. Support the show.

Yemen is a benighted country just south/southwest of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi monarchy has overseen a 2004 Shiite uprising, and directly connected to its existential foe in the Middle East – Iran. The Saudi monarchy pointed its accusatory finger at Iran for stirring up unrest in Yemen, a self-fulfilling prophecy. The Saudis, fearing that the Houthi contagion might spread to its own significant Shiite population, decided to enter the fray in 2015 and snuff out this rebellion. But the international community has on the whole been quiet on the war in Yemen.  To discuss these issues, we'll be joined today by SAGE International Australia's Dr. Imad Harb. Dr Harb is Director of Research and Analysis at the Arab Center Washington DC. He is also Senior Non Resident Fellow Greater Middle East for SAGE International Australia (SIA) as well as Member of the SIA Advisory Board. Dr Harb often commentates on Middle Eastern issues for the US and international media. Please direct any feedback you may have to the SIA website, we look forward to hearing from you! This episode's feature artist is Hartway, with their track Beyond. Find them on Facebook, iTunes and Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are facing a federal election on May 18th, and it seems to Tim and David that voters are despondent or disinterested. Why? Does this matter? What can we do to fix it? All things that Tim, David, and special Guest Dr. John Bruni discuss. John is from SAGE International Australia, and an esteemed commentator on foreign affairs, someone well-versed in politics. The conversation lends itself to some skepticism bordering on cynicism over Australian leadership and political practice. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com I Side With voting tool. Leigh Sales interview with General Stanley McChrystal STRATEGIKON can be found on the Auscast Network, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and on the SAGE International Australia website. Support the show.

Australians are facing a federal election on May 18th, and it seems to Tim and David that voters are despondent or disinterested. Why? Does this matter? What can we do to fix it? All things that Tim, David, and special Guest Dr. John Bruni discuss. John is from SAGE International Australia, and an esteemed commentator on foreign affairs, someone well-versed in politics. The conversation lends itself to some skepticism bordering on cynicism over Australian leadership and political practice. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com I Side With voting tool. Leigh Sales interview with General Stanley McChrystal STRATEGIKON can be found on the Auscast Network, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and on the SAGE International Australia website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is said that technology of cyberspace is the new battleground, but what is cyber? For all intents and purposes cyberspace is an invisible force our personal devices are all plugged into it. We use the cyberspace to perform tasks in all areas of life and in all industries. There is not a thing that is untouched through this medium, and it's reach is only gowing. So, should the global internet be a free global commons to be used by government, citizen, criminal and terrorist alike?  In this episode, we'll be joined by SAGE International Australia's latest member, Senior Associate Peter Warren. Peter is a multi-award-winning British journalist who has dedicated much of his professional life to understanding the interplay between people, technology and societies. Peter has his own internet-based think tank called Future Intelligence radio technology programme called ‘PassW0rd' and we are happy to have him on STRATEGIKON. This episode also features local South Australian band "Day Three; Dusk" with their fitting track "Tyrant". They can be found on Youtube, Spotify, and Bandcamp. Please make sure to leave any feedback on our Twitter, Facebook or Website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is said that technology of cyberspace is the new battleground, but what is cyber? For all intents and purposes cyberspace is an invisible force our personal devices are all plugged into it. We use the cyberspace to perform tasks in all areas of life and in all industries. There is not a thing that is untouched through this medium, and it's reach is only gowing. So, should the global internet be a free global commons to be used by government, citizen, criminal and terrorist alike?  In this episode, we’ll be joined by SAGE International Australia’s latest member, Senior Associate Peter Warren. Peter is a multi-award-winning British journalist who has dedicated much of his professional life to understanding the interplay between people, technology and societies. Peter has his own internet-based think tank called Future Intelligence radio technology programme called ‘PassW0rd’ and we are happy to have him on STRATEGIKON. This episode also features local South Australian band "Day Three; Dusk" with their fitting track "Tyrant". They can be found on Youtube, Spotify, and Bandcamp. Please make sure to leave any feedback on our Twitter, Facebook or Website. Support the show.

Welcome to The epDate, where we bring you the latest in podcasting for podcast people! World Podcast News   “Subscribe” might be a bad word for podcasters   Using the word “subscribe” may not be the best way to gain new listeners, due to confusion around what the word means, according to Amplifi Media’s CEO Steven Goldstein. According to a recent study, 38% of non-podcast listeners associate the word “subscribe” with having to pay, when in fact a majority of podcasts out there are free. The subscribe feature on podcasts is a convenient way to receive new episodes of your favourite podcasts as soon as they are released. Goldstein suggests that when marketing your podcast, you strongly consider amending your language and instead use the phrase: “subscribe for free”.            Castbox releases ‘Community’ - a social media aspect to podcasting   Popular podcasting app Castbox has launched a new feature that combines social media complexities into the podcast realm. The feature called “Community” - which introduces a dedicated social feed that allows podcasters to post their favourite shows and episodes, join trending conversations, and discover popular content - is available now on both the iOS and Android versions of the Castbox app. This comes as social media-podcast crossover Breaker, a hit on iOS, is expected to be making its way to Android in the near future.      The Horrors of Delores Roach to become TV series   ‘The Horrors of Delores Roach’, an eight-part audio-fiction podcast released in 2018 by Gimlet Media, will be making its way to television after the rights were acquired by Blumhouse Productions - the producers behind such movies like The Purge, Insidious, Ouija, and Paranormal Activity. Podcast writer and director Aaron Mark will continue as the writer for the screen adaptation, while also being an executive producer. Catch up where it all began, on the podcast version of ‘The Horrors of Delores Roach’ on any of your favourite podcast apps.   LeBron James and Maverick Carter releasing new podcast   NBA superstar LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter have added a new podcast to their growing lineup on their digital media network UNINTERRUPTED. Launching in 2015, the company’s aim was to better tell athlete’s stories, with their current podcast line-up boasting shows such as Road Trippin with NBA veterans Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, as well as The Tomahawk Show hosted by ex-NFL players Andrew Hawkins and Joe Thomas. Their new podcast mini-series titled Branching Out is a show highlighting athlete’s stories of post-sports career success, whilst also aiming to destigmatize talking about money. That’s the podcast news from around the world this week. Now we’ll take a look at 5 podcasts you should be checking out this week.   New Releases:   ‘STRATEGIKON’   STRATEGIKON is a podcast by Sage International Australia - an independent, not-for-profit think tank, that is dedicated to learning and teaching people about international security and politics. Doctor John Bruni, David Olney, and Tim Whiffen discuss geopolitical issues from around the world, give historical context, and discuss possible solutions. On the latest episode special guest, Peter Warren talks about cybersecurity and technological warfare. This podcast is perhaps the best way to stay informed about global happenings. Available on the Auscast Network.   ‘Cocktails & Cancer’     Cocktails & Cancer is a weekly podcast hosted by best friends, Michelle James (MJ) and Danielle Brown (Dani), who reflect on the trials and tribulations faced when diagnosed with cancer, all while sipping on their favourite cocktails. MJ, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2015, has now been cancer free for 3 years and wants to share her story in an effort to destigmatize the negative thoughts around breast cancer. Listen to “Cocktails & Cancer” on your preferred podcast app today.   ‘The Daily’   Catch up with the latest news on controversial Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange on the latest podcast by The New York Times called ‘The Daily’. The Daily is a weekday news podcast hosted by Michael Barbaro with the recently released episode entitled ‘The Moral Complexities of Working With Julian Assange’ catching up on all the latest news following Assange’s recent arrest.   ‘Golf Monthly’   If you were swept up in the Tiger Woods comeback story across the week, have a listen to the Golf Monthly podcast. The latest episode of the podcast features a comprehensive review of The Masters, where Tiger captured his 15th major at 43-years-old in a story that rocked the golfing and wider sports world. Featuring the post-win press conference audio from Woods himself, along with a special Tiger Woods quiz to test your knowledge, this is a must-listen for golfing fanatics and general sports fans.       ‘The Professor and The Hack’   Channel 10 has released a brand new political podcast, as Australia approaches its next federal election. Hosted by Network 10s political editor Peter Van Onselen and national affairs editor Hugh Riminton, The ProfessorandThe Hack is a weekly political and current affairs show that dissects the inner workings of Australian politics. With 3 episodes out already, the latest episode looks at voter disillusionment, some unscripted moments on the campaign trail and more.   iTunes Top 3 podcasts from a specific genre: Now it’s time for our genre spotlight. Each week we’ll focus on a specific genre available on iTunes in a different country and look at some of the top podcasts from that genre. If it’s not your usual genre that’s OK!  But if you’re looking to try something a bit different - this will help highlight what the masses are listening to. This week, following the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, we’re taking a look at the hottest podcasts in the religion and spirituality genre in the French iTunes charts. Mood by Ophelle Duvillard Questions d’islam by France Culture ZcommeZodiaque And that’s it for the epDate, make sure you “subscribe for free” to Auscast Network Extra for plenty more great podcasts. The sponsors for this weeks epDate are: Pushpull Media, Got the Merchandise, and Cartel Media. Send us your stories and cool podcast facts at AuscastNetwork.com.  Happy Podcasting, I’ll see you next week.   Podcast Resources: https://www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein/2019/4/14/subscribe-is-a-bad-word-for-podcasting?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2019-04-15   https://podnews.net/press-release/castbox-community   https://www.producthunt.com/upcoming/breaker-android   https://deadline.com/2019/04/the-horror-of-dolores-roach-podcast-television-series-blumhouse-gimlet-1202596790/   https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/16/lebron-and-maverick-carters-uninterrupted-launches-new-podcast-miniseries/   https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/new-cocktails-cancer-podcast-black-womes-health/   https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/podcasts/the-daily/julian-assange-wikileaks-arrest.html   https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/podcasts/the-daily/julian-assange-wikileaks-arrest.html   https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/news/masters-review-podcast-featuring-tigers-press-conference-178340   Music from Free Music Archive in order of appearance Computer Music All Stars - May The Chords Be With You Nctrnm - Absum Nctrnm - Qeue

On May 1st, Japan's current Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate. As every Japanese emperor reigns in his own specific era, the post-Akihito era has been named Reiwa, promising a period of order and harmony. So, what will the Reiwa Imperial Era spell for Japan? Will it be an era of order and peace as the name suggests? In this episode, we'll be joined by SAGE International Australia's Prof. Purnendra Jain, our resident expert on Japan and Northeast Asia to discuss these issues. We hope that you enjoy our exciting adventures through the world of geopolitics. You can subscribe to STRATEGIKON through the Austcast Network, iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Tunein and Spotify - and please like us on the SAGE International Australia FaceBook site and follow us on Twitter. Thanks to Flat moon Society for providing the song "Double Down" this episode. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify, and bandcamp: https://flatmoonsocietyband.bandcamp.com/ We appreciate your support! Also, please comment on any of our articles and podcasts through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and of course on the SAGE International Australia site, we welcome any constructive feedback that can help improve our products and we look forward to engaging with our followers. Until next time, goodbye! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 1st, Japan's current Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate. As every Japanese emperor reigns in his own specific era, the post-Akihito era has been named Reiwa, promising a period of order and harmony. So, what will the Reiwa Imperial Era spell for Japan? Will it be an era of order and peace as the name suggests? In this episode, we’ll be joined by SAGE International Australia’s Prof. Purnendra Jain, our resident expert on Japan and Northeast Asia to discuss these issues. We hope that you enjoy our exciting adventures through the world of geopolitics. You can subscribe to STRATEGIKON through the Austcast Network, iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Tunein and Spotify - and please like us on the SAGE International Australia FaceBook site and follow us on Twitter. Thanks to Flat moon Society for providing the song "Double Down" this episode. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify, and bandcamp: https://flatmoonsocietyband.bandcamp.com/ We appreciate your support! Also, please comment on any of our articles and podcasts through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and of course on the SAGE International Australia site, we welcome any constructive feedback that can help improve our products and we look forward to engaging with our followers. Until next time, goodbye! Support the show.

STRATEGIKON is the podcast of SAGE International Australia, Adelaide’s only private not-for-profit think tank specialising in defence, security & foreign affairs. In this episode we speak to former SIA Intern/Research Assistant Ms Shahrezad Ghayrat. Ms Ghayrat who now works for the World Uyghur Congress, based in Munich, Germany is currently interning at the European Parliament. She recently launched the Unrepresented Women campaign for the UNPO: https://www.facebook.com/Shahrezadi As a key activist for the Uyghur cause, we speak to her on the plight of the Uyghurs, what are the levels of international support for the Uyghur people of PRC occupied East Turkestan & what can we expect in the future. Support the show.

STRATEGIKON is the podcast of SAGE International Australia, Adelaide's only private not-for-profit think tank specialising in defence, security & foreign affairs. In this episode we speak to former SIA Intern/Research Assistant Ms Shahrezad Ghayrat. Ms Ghayrat who now works for the World Uyghur Congress, based in Munich, Germany is currently interning at the European Parliament. She recently launched the Unrepresented Women campaign for the UNPO: https://www.facebook.com/Shahrezadi As a key activist for the Uyghur cause, we speak to her on the plight of the Uyghurs, what are the levels of international support for the Uyghur people of PRC occupied East Turkestan & what can we expect in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Bonus Bite, Simon is joined by David Olney (Human Performance Consultant / Uni Lecturer / Podcaster) to discuss the importance of Apple’s Vision Accessibility - an area most people know little about.  Almost completely blind since birth, David discusses how life-changing Apple technology is for those with vision impairment. By using touch and voice, David reveals how iOS assists with daily tasks and interactions; ultimately improving his independence. Learn something new about the products you love - it’s a must-listen Bonus Bite by Apple Slice! Part of the Auscast Network More details at appleslice.com.au SPECIAL GUEST - DAVID OLNEY Based in Adelaide (South Australia), David is a former Associate Lecturer at The University of Adelaide and current Associate at SAGE International Australia. As a Human Performance Consultant, David trains people and teams to embrace and apply creative problem solving. Listen to his podcasts: BLIND INSIGHTS (co-hosted with Tim Whiffen on Auscast Network) STRATEGIKON (co-hosted with Dr. John Bruni) Follow David: Connect on LinkedIn

Welcome to our Halloween Special! With the US Midterms around the corner, we thought we'd put this important electoral event under the STRATEGIKON microscope. In this episode, John speaks to SIA's Dr. Jonathan Z. Ludwig direct from Stillwater Oklahoma. Usually, we’d take the time to put down a few helpful explanations – factoids if you will – however, as we are talking about a topic that is currently saturated with media coverage, mainstream and social, we just thought that this time around, the topic spoke for itself, so sit back, relax and enjoy this interesting episode of STRATEGIKON. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

Welcome to our Halloween Special! With the US Midterms around the corner, we thought we'd put this important electoral event under the STRATEGIKON microscope. In this episode, John speaks to SIA's Dr. Jonathan Z. Ludwig direct from Stillwater Oklahoma. Usually, we'd take the time to put down a few helpful explanations – factoids if you will – however, as we are talking about a topic that is currently saturated with media coverage, mainstream and social, we just thought that this time around, the topic spoke for itself, so sit back, relax and enjoy this interesting episode of STRATEGIKON. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John and David interview David Khandan, Executive Director of Austability. In this episode we look at this Aussie security company's approach to a range of issues from counter-terrorism, radicalisation, cyber as well as women & child protection. Here is extra information on some of the names/terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: Retired US Army Major Jim Gant, former Green Beret, also referred to as 'Lawrence of Afghanistan' for his Village Stability Operations (VSO) approach in which US Special Forces would embed themselves among Pashtun tribes in the hope of turning these tribes against the Taliban. Supporters of VSO (also called One Tribe at a Time) said this was the only tactic that worked in Afghanistan. Obama axed the program upon implementation of the US Status of Forces Agreement (signed by President Bush and actioned by President Obama) whereby the bulk of US forces would be withdrawn from Afghanistan. Forensic linguistics, otherwise known as 'language and the law' seeks to understand how linguistic knowledge can be used to contextualise legal procedures. Human Terrain System (HTS) - an American concept for integrating academics in the social sciences, especially anthropologists, into military units in the field for a better understanding of local populations and their motivation for action. The program started in 2005 but fell out of favour in the Pentagon in 2014 because of ongoing complaints about 'academic integrity' of those embedded scholars who could not return to academic work after their work with the military had ended; and, the idea of using academic knowledge to manipulate local opinion to favour the US military in its interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Emile Durkheim was a 19th Century French sociologist focussed on how rapidly changing and modernising societies could maintain their internal coherence once the old traditions and customs became irrelevant. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John and David interview David Khandan, Executive Director of Austability. In this episode we look at this Aussie security company's approach to a range of issues from counter-terrorism, radicalisation, cyber as well as women & child protection. Here is extra information on some of the names/terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: Retired US Army Major Jim Gant, former Green Beret, also referred to as 'Lawrence of Afghanistan' for his Village Stability Operations (VSO) approach in which US Special Forces would embed themselves among Pashtun tribes in the hope of turning these tribes against the Taliban. Supporters of VSO (also called One Tribe at a Time) said this was the only tactic that worked in Afghanistan. Obama axed the program upon implementation of the US Status of Forces Agreement (signed by President Bush and actioned by President Obama) whereby the bulk of US forces would be withdrawn from Afghanistan. Forensic linguistics, otherwise known as 'language and the law' seeks to understand how linguistic knowledge can be used to contextualise legal procedures. Human Terrain System (HTS) - an American concept for integrating academics in the social sciences, especially anthropologists, into military units in the field for a better understanding of local populations and their motivation for action. The program started in 2005 but fell out of favour in the Pentagon in 2014 because of ongoing complaints about 'academic integrity' of those embedded scholars who could not return to academic work after their work with the military had ended; and, the idea of using academic knowledge to manipulate local opinion to favour the US military in its interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Emile Durkheim was a 19th Century French sociologist focussed on how rapidly changing and modernising societies could maintain their internal coherence once the old traditions and customs became irrelevant. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John & David is joined by Special Guest Prof. Julian Lindley-French as they look deep into Russia's contemporary grand strategy. Was the fuss about Russian military exercise Vostok 2018 justified? Here is extra information on some of the names/terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: General Valery Gerasimov - Russian Chief of the General Staff Glavnoye Razvedyvatel'noye Upravleniye (GRU) - Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Запад (ZAPAD) - is the name given to routine Russian military manoeuvres that started during the Soviet Union (1973). The largest ZAPAD Exercise was conducted by the USSR in 1981. The latest ZAPAD Exercise was conducted last year (2017) to much media alarm. See STRATEGIKON Ep 36 feat SIA Chairman CDRE P.J. Tyrrell OBE RN (Ret'd) AirLand Battle - A US military concept designed for the defence of Western Europe from Soviet aggression. It called for the close coordination of Western (ie US-European forces under the auspices of NATO) forces. Land units to manoeuvre aggressively against a Soviet ground attack while Western air power attacked rear echelon Soviet formations to disrupt their offensive operations Exercise Saif Sareea (Swift Sword) - A British military exercise conducted with the armed forces of Oman. It is the largest out of area military deployment conducted by the UK. There has been three such exercises, 1986, 2001 and 2018 RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John & David is joined by Special Guest Prof. Julian Lindley-French as they look deep into Russia's contemporary grand strategy. Was the fuss about Russian military exercise Vostok 2018 justified? Here is extra information on some of the names/terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: General Valery Gerasimov - Russian Chief of the General Staff Glavnoye Razvedyvatel'noye Upravleniye (GRU) - Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Запад (ZAPAD) - is the name given to routine Russian military manoeuvres that started during the Soviet Union (1973). The largest ZAPAD Exercise was conducted by the USSR in 1981. The latest ZAPAD Exercise was conducted last year (2017) to much media alarm. See STRATEGIKON Ep 36 feat SIA Chairman CDRE P.J. Tyrrell OBE RN (Ret'd) AirLand Battle - A US military concept designed for the defence of Western Europe from Soviet aggression. It called for the close coordination of Western (ie US-European forces under the auspices of NATO) forces. Land units to manoeuvre aggressively against a Soviet ground attack while Western air power attacked rear echelon Soviet formations to disrupt their offensive operations Exercise Saif Sareea (Swift Sword) - A British military exercise conducted with the armed forces of Oman. It is the largest out of area military deployment conducted by the UK. There has been three such exercises, 1986, 2001 and 2018 RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode John & David interview Prof Albert Wolf. Albert recently moved to the KRG from his last posting in Afghanistan. Here, we discuss issues surrounding KRG, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Israel. Here is extra information on some of the names/terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: Hashd al Shabi - also known as the Popular Mobilisation Units, largely Shia Iraqi, but has some Sunni, Christian and Yazidi Iraqis as well Sairoon Alliance of the Shiite Iraqi leader, Muqtada al Sadr. Al Sadr's seat of power is in Shiite-majority Basra Hadi al Amiri - a Shiite Iraqi politician (parliamentarian in Baghdad), formerly the head of the pro-Iranian Badr Organisation. He heads the Fateh Alliance electoral bloc. Al Amiri is a rival of Al Sadr Golden Division (also referred to the Golden Brigade) - Iraqi special forces focussed on counter-terrorism missions. Their rise to fame came about through their role in liberating the Kurdish city of Mosul from ISIS rule (2016-17) Basel 1 Rules - minimum capital requirements for banks Dayton Agreement 1995 - put an end to the Bosnian War in the former Yugoslavia JCPOA - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (more commonly referred to as the Iran Nuclear Deal) est. 2015 OBOR - One Belt One Road - also known by the acronym (BRI) Belt and Road Initiative. The strategic transportation network formulated by the People's Republic of China (PRC) in order to overcome America's dominance of global maritime trade routes. RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

In this episode John & David interview Prof Albert Wolf. Albert recently moved to the KRG from his last posting in Afghanistan. Here, we discuss issues surrounding KRG, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Israel. Here is extra information on some of the names/terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: Hashd al Shabi - also known as the Popular Mobilisation Units, largely Shia Iraqi, but has some Sunni, Christian and Yazidi Iraqis as well Sairoon Alliance of the Shiite Iraqi leader, Muqtada al Sadr. Al Sadr's seat of power is in Shiite-majority Basra Hadi al Amiri - a Shiite Iraqi politician (parliamentarian in Baghdad), formerly the head of the pro-Iranian Badr Organisation. He heads the Fateh Alliance electoral bloc. Al Amiri is a rival of Al Sadr Golden Division (also referred to the Golden Brigade) - Iraqi special forces focussed on counter-terrorism missions. Their rise to fame came about through their role in liberating the Kurdish city of Mosul from ISIS rule (2016-17) Basel 1 Rules - minimum capital requirements for banks Dayton Agreement 1995 - put an end to the Bosnian War in the former Yugoslavia JCPOA - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (more commonly referred to as the Iran Nuclear Deal) est. 2015 OBOR - One Belt One Road - also known by the acronym (BRI) Belt and Road Initiative. The strategic transportation network formulated by the People's Republic of China (PRC) in order to overcome America's dominance of global maritime trade routes. RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. R. Evan Ellis, US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute discusses the problems plaguing the South American country, Venezuela with John Bruni. Here is extra information on some of the names/terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: Venezuela: Population - 31 million. Colectivos: groups of criminal paramilitaries that support the Venezuelan government. They have been around since the 1960s, espousing leftist ideology and claiming to support the Bolivarian Revolution. In reality, they use this as a mask for their criminal activity which includes extortion, murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking. MUD: Mesa de la Unidad Democrática, est. 2008. Opposition to the governing Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela. Bolivarian Revolution: A term used by Hugo Chavez to cash in on the spirit of 19th Century revolutionary figure Simon Bolivar who successfully led the wars for independence from Spain. Chavez's aim was to use socialism and Latin American nationalism as a catalyst to create an inter-American bloc. Tareck Zaidan El Aissami Maddah: Venezuelan politician (former Minister of the Interior & Justice) accused of acting as liaison to Hezbollah RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. R. Evan Ellis, US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute discusses the problems plaguing the South American country, Venezuela with John Bruni. Here is extra information on some of the names/terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: Venezuela: Population - 31 million. Colectivos: groups of criminal paramilitaries that support the Venezuelan government. They have been around since the 1960s, espousing leftist ideology and claiming to support the Bolivarian Revolution. In reality, they use this as a mask for their criminal activity which includes extortion, murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking. MUD: Mesa de la Unidad Democrática, est. 2008. Opposition to the governing Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela. Bolivarian Revolution: A term used by Hugo Chavez to cash in on the spirit of 19th Century revolutionary figure Simon Bolivar who successfully led the wars for independence from Spain. Chavez's aim was to use socialism and Latin American nationalism as a catalyst to create an inter-American bloc. Tareck Zaidan El Aissami Maddah: Venezuelan politician (former Minister of the Interior & Justice) accused of acting as liaison to Hezbollah RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John Bruni and Col. Sandy Wade OBE (Ret'd) examine how solid the rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea is. What is the likelihood of this peace being a permanent feature of the Horn of Africa? Here is extra information on some of the terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) is the current ruling party of Ethiopia (formed in 1988 as a resistance group to the Derg military regime) Ginbot 7 - an Ethiopian opposition group (est. 2008) IGAD - an acronym for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (est. 1986) Birr - Ethiopian currency Nakfa - Eritrean currency COMESA - an acronym for the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (formed in 1994) RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Bruni and Col. Sandy Wade OBE (Ret'd) examine how solid the rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea is. What is the likelihood of this peace being a permanent feature of the Horn of Africa? Here is extra information on some of the terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them: The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) is the current ruling party of Ethiopia (formed in 1988 as a resistance group to the Derg military regime) Ginbot 7 - an Ethiopian opposition group (est. 2008) IGAD - an acronym for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (est. 1986) Birr - Ethiopian currency Nakfa - Eritrean currency COMESA - an acronym for the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (formed in 1994) RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John and David with Shaz absent but with us 'in spirit' take the opportunity to interview Prof. Albert Wolf again, this time on the fate of the nation he is currently working in, Afghanistan. Here is extra information on some of the terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them and also some useful terms to know when unpacking events in Afghanistan: Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) the name of the branch of the Islamic State that is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of Central Asia Afghan National Army (ANA) National Directorate of Security (NDS) - the intelligence agency of Afghanistan Afghanistan-Pakistan (AfPak) theatre China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) - part of China's proposed strategic One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative linking countries to China via a massive road and rail network Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formally known as Zaire and before that, the Belgian Congo. The Second Congo War (1998-2003) claimed 5.4 million lives, mainly through disease and starvation. Fighting was largely a byproduct of ethnic upheavals between the Tutsis and Hutus in Rwanda that spread into the eastern DRC, eventually sucking in the whole Great Lakes region of central Africa. Unregulated private companies and interests used the war as a cover for illegal resource extraction Afghanistan's poppy crop goes into 90 percent of the world's production of heroine. Some have suggested that Afghanistan is in fact a 'narco-state' Afghanistan's population is 33.3 million. The population broken into its ethnic parts: Pashtun 47%; Tajik 27%; Hazara 9%; Uzbek 9%; Aimak 4%; Turkmen 3%; Baloch 2%; Other 4% RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John and David with Shaz absent but with us 'in spirit' take the opportunity to interview Prof. Albert Wolf again, this time on the fate of the nation he is currently working in, Afghanistan. Here is extra information on some of the terms used in this episode for those who may not be familiar with them and also some useful terms to know when unpacking events in Afghanistan: Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) the name of the branch of the Islamic State that is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of Central Asia Afghan National Army (ANA) National Directorate of Security (NDS) - the intelligence agency of Afghanistan Afghanistan-Pakistan (AfPak) theatre China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) - part of China's proposed strategic One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative linking countries to China via a massive road and rail network Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formally known as Zaire and before that, the Belgian Congo. The Second Congo War (1998-2003) claimed 5.4 million lives, mainly through disease and starvation. Fighting was largely a byproduct of ethnic upheavals between the Tutsis and Hutus in Rwanda that spread into the eastern DRC, eventually sucking in the whole Great Lakes region of central Africa. Unregulated private companies and interests used the war as a cover for illegal resource extraction Afghanistan's poppy crop goes into 90 percent of the world's production of heroine. Some have suggested that Afghanistan is in fact a 'narco-state' Afghanistan's population is 33.3 million. The population broken into its ethnic parts: Pashtun 47%; Tajik 27%; Hazara 9%; Uzbek 9%; Aimak 4%; Turkmen 3%; Baloch 2%; Other 4% RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John, David (in the studio) and Shaz (not) discuss with Professor Albert Wolf the problems posed for Israel by Iran's close proximity to it in Syria. How will these enemy states traverse the Syrian landscape to fulfil their national security ambitions? Here are a couple of terms that were used in the podcast that our listeners might not be familiar with: Pasdaran - another term used to describe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the guardians of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. The IRGC were founded on the 22 April 1979 by order of Iran's then Supreme leader, Ayatollah Khomeini. They are the strong arm of the Iranian theocracy, though they have become much more than the Iranian Mullahs' praetorian guard. It is the best equipped and most motivated part of the Iranian armed forces and is the hand behind much of Iran's widening strategic footprint in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Afghanistan JCPOA - the abbreviation for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, more commonly referred to as the Iran Nuclear Deal. Aqua Stella - the name the Turkish ship that (in June 2017) attempted to send 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid to the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory of Gaza. It was impounded by Israeli authorities at the port of Ashdod since Gaza is under a strict Israeli blockade, preventing the territory from external supply. This was a provocative move by Turkish President Erdogan to antagonise the Israelis and undermine their control of Gaza. RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John, David (in the studio) and Shaz (not) discuss with Professor Albert Wolf the problems posed for Israel by Iran's close proximity to it in Syria. How will these enemy states traverse the Syrian landscape to fulfil their national security ambitions? Here are a couple of terms that were used in the podcast that our listeners might not be familiar with: Pasdaran - another term used to describe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the guardians of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. The IRGC were founded on the 22 April 1979 by order of Iran's then Supreme leader, Ayatollah Khomeini. They are the strong arm of the Iranian theocracy, though they have become much more than the Iranian Mullahs' praetorian guard. It is the best equipped and most motivated part of the Iranian armed forces and is the hand behind much of Iran's widening strategic footprint in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Afghanistan JCPOA - the abbreviation for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, more commonly referred to as the Iran Nuclear Deal. Aqua Stella - the name the Turkish ship that (in June 2017) attempted to send 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid to the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory of Gaza. It was impounded by Israeli authorities at the port of Ashdod since Gaza is under a strict Israeli blockade, preventing the territory from external supply. This was a provocative move by Turkish President Erdogan to antagonise the Israelis and undermine their control of Gaza. RSS feed: http//feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BBC5live's Dotun Abedayo interviews Assoc. Prof. Robert D. English, International Foreign Policy & Defense Analysis, University of Southern California School of International Relations and Dr. John Bruni, Founder & CEO of Australian think tank, SAGE International Australia on the US-led airstrike against three alleged chemical weapons sites in Syria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BBC5live's Dotun Abedayo interviews Assoc. Prof. Robert D. English, International Foreign Policy & Defense Analysis, University of Southern California School of International Relations and Dr. John Bruni, Founder & CEO of Australian think tank, SAGE International Australia on the US-led airstrike against three alleged chemical weapons sites in Syria. Support the show.

John & David are joined by Prof. Purnendra Jain, internationally renowned Japan scholar & Northeast Asian security expert from the University of Adelaide, Dept. of Asian Studies Following is a list of some useful factoids regarding our Northeast Asian security special for those unfamiliar with some of the terms used: KOREA UNDER JAPANESE RULE - 1910-45 the Korean Peninsula was one indivisible territory under Japanese imperial rule. It has been considered an ambivalent period. While Japanese rule was often considered extremely harsh, it did bring with it a degree of social and economic modernity to the Korean people. COMFORT WOMEN - Between 1932-45 Japanese military conquests in Asia brought about the systemic exploitation of women from occupied territories - many forced into prostitution, but more properly, sexual slavery, to satisfy the requirements of the Japanese Imperial Army. Japan has failed to fully recognise this atrocity or adequately atone for it. DIVIDED KOREA - In 1945 Korea was divided into Soviet and American occupation zones. By 1948 the Soviets and Americans failed to reach an agreement on reunifying the country. Two forms of government, one communist, one non-communist were declared, each one stating that it was the legitimate voice of the Korean people. KOREAN WAR - 1950-53. Ended in a stalemate. ABDUCTION ISSUE - Between 1976-83, North Korean agents abducted a number of Japanese citizens. Officially acknowledged figures are low (in the teens), though unofficially there may have been hundreds of Japanese abductees. These people were allegedly brought to North Korea to teach Japanese to North Korean spies. Former North Korean leader, Kim Jong Il, father of current leader Kim Jong-un admitted to 13 Japanese abductees and apologised for this. Some 5 of the 13 admitted Japanese abductees returned to Japan in 2004. Issues surrounding compensation and the full disclosure of this North Korean activity remains a sore point between Tokyo & Pyongyang. HUBS & SPOKES - This wheel-like analogy describes the network of US alliances that keep the contemporary strategic balance of power in Northeast Asia. For example, the United States being the largest strategic power in the Pacific is considered 'the hub' while America's smaller Asia-Pacific allies, such as South Korea, Japan & Australia are considered the spokes. 1994 AGREED FRAMEWORK - A Clinton era initiative designed to smooth North Korea-US relations by promising energy aid to North Korea in return for North Korea freezing its nuclear program. This agreement ended in 2002 after North Korean and American officials accused each other of violations. 6 PARTY TALKS - Established in 2003, this multilateral forum between North Korea, China, Russia, the US, Japan and South Korea was created to move forward the idea of dismantling North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea pulled out of this forum in 2009. NORTH KOREA - Becomes a nuclear power in 2006. It test-fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) 4 July 2017. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users: 141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John & David are joined by Prof. Purnendra Jain, internationally renowned Japan scholar & Northeast Asian security expert from the University of Adelaide, Dept. of Asian Studies Following is a list of some useful factoids regarding our Northeast Asian security special for those unfamiliar with some of the terms used: KOREA UNDER JAPANESE RULE - 1910-45 the Korean Peninsula was one indivisible territory under Japanese imperial rule. It has been considered an ambivalent period. While Japanese rule was often considered extremely harsh, it did bring with it a degree of social and economic modernity to the Korean people. COMFORT WOMEN - Between 1932-45 Japanese military conquests in Asia brought about the systemic exploitation of women from occupied territories - many forced into prostitution, but more properly, sexual slavery, to satisfy the requirements of the Japanese Imperial Army. Japan has failed to fully recognise this atrocity or adequately atone for it. DIVIDED KOREA - In 1945 Korea was divided into Soviet and American occupation zones. By 1948 the Soviets and Americans failed to reach an agreement on reunifying the country. Two forms of government, one communist, one non-communist were declared, each one stating that it was the legitimate voice of the Korean people. KOREAN WAR - 1950-53. Ended in a stalemate. ABDUCTION ISSUE - Between 1976-83, North Korean agents abducted a number of Japanese citizens. Officially acknowledged figures are low (in the teens), though unofficially there may have been hundreds of Japanese abductees. These people were allegedly brought to North Korea to teach Japanese to North Korean spies. Former North Korean leader, Kim Jong Il, father of current leader Kim Jong-un admitted to 13 Japanese abductees and apologised for this. Some 5 of the 13 admitted Japanese abductees returned to Japan in 2004. Issues surrounding compensation and the full disclosure of this North Korean activity remains a sore point between Tokyo & Pyongyang. HUBS & SPOKES - This wheel-like analogy describes the network of US alliances that keep the contemporary strategic balance of power in Northeast Asia. For example, the United States being the largest strategic power in the Pacific is considered 'the hub' while America's smaller Asia-Pacific allies, such as South Korea, Japan & Australia are considered the spokes. 1994 AGREED FRAMEWORK - A Clinton era initiative designed to smooth North Korea-US relations by promising energy aid to North Korea in return for North Korea freezing its nuclear program. This agreement ended in 2002 after North Korean and American officials accused each other of violations. 6 PARTY TALKS - Established in 2003, this multilateral forum between North Korea, China, Russia, the US, Japan and South Korea was created to move forward the idea of dismantling North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea pulled out of this forum in 2009. NORTH KOREA - Becomes a nuclear power in 2006. It test-fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) 4 July 2017. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users: 141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John speaks with Special Guest noted author, commentator and scholar on Latin America, Dr. R. Evan Ellis, US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute. Here is some extra information to highlight some of the terms/names and acronyms used throughout this episode: MERCOSUR - South American Trade Bloc, founded in 1991. CELAC - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, a regional bloc founded in 2010. FOCAC - Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, founded in 2000. For more information on China-Latin American trade statistics see: https://www.bu.edu/pardeeschool/files/2014/11/Economic-Bulletin.16-17-Bulletin.Draft_.pdf A.F.K. Organski (1923-88). An Italian-born academic who pioneered 'power transition theory' which explains general trends among warring states in the international system. Essentially it argues that the international order is one of violent struggle punctuated by periods of stability. And that during cycles of war, international dominance can and usually does transfer between states. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John speaks with Special Guest noted author, commentator and scholar on Latin America, Dr. R. Evan Ellis, US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute. Here is some extra information to highlight some of the terms/names and acronyms used throughout this episode: MERCOSUR - South American Trade Bloc, founded in 1991. CELAC - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, a regional bloc founded in 2010. FOCAC - Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, founded in 2000. For more information on China-Latin American trade statistics see: https://www.bu.edu/pardeeschool/files/2014/11/Economic-Bulletin.16-17-Bulletin.Draft_.pdf A.F.K. Organski (1923-88). An Italian-born academic who pioneered 'power transition theory' which explains general trends among warring states in the international system. Essentially it argues that the international order is one of violent struggle punctuated by periods of stability. And that during cycles of war, international dominance can and usually does transfer between states. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John, David and Shaz ask Special Guest, CDRE Patrick J. Tyrrell on the implications of the Novichok nerve agent attack against former Russian spy & double agent, Sergei Skripal.  Here's some interesting links on the Skripal case & its implications thus far: http://www.news.com.au/world/europe/sergei-skripal-exrussian-spy-possibly-poisoned-through-bmw-vents/news-story/5b2cffd599116bc7805385ae1466fa68 http://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/russia-retaliates-against-uk-in-spy-poisoning-standoff-as-threat-of-real-war-looms/news-story/7b7cfa705c078fe683ad33e0a28f74cd https://www.ft.com/content/10d8a266-2b99-11e8-9b4b-bc4b9f08f381 https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/03/skripal-theresa-may-russia/555392/ https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/19/17139338/sergei-skripal-poison-russian-spy-uk *** RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

John, David and Shaz ask Special Guest, CDRE Patrick J. Tyrrell on the implications of the Novichok nerve agent attack against former Russian spy & double agent, Sergei Skripal.  Here's some interesting links on the Skripal case & its implications thus far: http://www.news.com.au/world/europe/sergei-skripal-exrussian-spy-possibly-poisoned-through-bmw-vents/news-story/5b2cffd599116bc7805385ae1466fa68 http://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/russia-retaliates-against-uk-in-spy-poisoning-standoff-as-threat-of-real-war-looms/news-story/7b7cfa705c078fe683ad33e0a28f74cd https://www.ft.com/content/10d8a266-2b99-11e8-9b4b-bc4b9f08f381 https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/03/skripal-theresa-may-russia/555392/ https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/19/17139338/sergei-skripal-poison-russian-spy-uk *** RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia (SIA) website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia, follow SIA on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out by liking us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and by telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please find some interesting factoids on the year that was (2017): Trump officially begins his presidency of the US 20/01/17 Within this time, there were just too many events to note here that could adequately describe the international devolution from the post-World War II order – but here is a very short timeline to show just how disruptive 2017 was: JANUARY Mexican-US relations plummeted due to Trump's proposed Wall to prevent overland illegal migration from Central & South America to the US Russia investigation begins Bannon-Kushner war for influence over ‘Trump's brain' Trump's War Talk against North Korea begins FEBRUARY Trump's raid in Yemen MARCH Trump signs an executive order banning migrants from 6 Muslim majority countries APRIL Trump's military strike against Syria Turkey's Erdogan moves out of US orbit and moves towards Russia MAY Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia JULY Gen. John Kelly tries to impose order on the White House, to varying degrees of success. Cannot stop the Commander-in-Chief from Twittering Trump's ‘bromance' with Vladimir Putin Trump increases targeted sanctions against Iranian entities AUGUST Bannon's fall from grace and exit from the Trump team OCTOBER Canadian-US relations waver on Trump's ambivalence over NAFTA ISIS Caliphate collapses in Iraq and Syria America's lack of action over the Qatar Crisis leaves the Gulf States divided Controversy over Niger ambush in which a US soldier was killed Trump threatens to walk from the Iran nuclear deal NOVEMBER Korean ICBM missile test DECEMBER UK-US relations plummet due to British public antipathy over a proposed visit by the US president to the UK Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital Iranian mass demonstrations. Trump declares his support for protesters Note, this is not at all an exhaustive list! In this episode STRATEGIKON MC & SIA Research Assistant Ms. Shahrezad Ghayrat discusses the year that was and the road ahead for 2018 with Dr. John Bruni, CEO of SAGE International Australia & SIA's resident existentialist philosopher, David Olney *** Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia The Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia was formed in 1879 as "The Militia Officers' Club of South Australia" in the old barracks behind the present State Library. In 1894 the name was changed to the "Naval and Military Club of South Australia" with the introduction of the South Australian Naval Officers. To fully reflect the membership of the time, "Air Force" was added in 1943. The Club has now grown to its current format of a much wider membership that embraces professional and business men and women, as well as serving and retired officers from all three services.   *** o Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein & YouTube. o RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss o Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au o STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au   For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn.   If you're enjoying our podcast, please help us out by ‘liking' us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please find some interesting factoids on the year that was (2017): Trump officially begins his presidency of the US 20/01/17 Within this time, there were just too many events to note here that could adequately describe the international devolution from the post-World War II order – but here is a very short timeline to show just how disruptive 2017 was: JANUARY Mexican-US relations plummeted due to Trump’s proposed Wall to prevent overland illegal migration from Central & South America to the US Russia investigation begins Bannon-Kushner war for influence over ‘Trump’s brain’ Trump’s War Talk against North Korea begins FEBRUARY Trump’s raid in Yemen MARCH Trump signs an executive order banning migrants from 6 Muslim majority countries APRIL Trump’s military strike against Syria Turkey’s Erdogan moves out of US orbit and moves towards Russia MAY Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia JULY Gen. John Kelly tries to impose order on the White House, to varying degrees of success. Cannot stop the Commander-in-Chief from Twittering Trump’s ‘bromance’ with Vladimir Putin Trump increases targeted sanctions against Iranian entities AUGUST Bannon’s fall from grace and exit from the Trump team OCTOBER Canadian-US relations waver on Trump’s ambivalence over NAFTA ISIS Caliphate collapses in Iraq and Syria America’s lack of action over the Qatar Crisis leaves the Gulf States divided Controversy over Niger ambush in which a US soldier was killed Trump threatens to walk from the Iran nuclear deal NOVEMBER Korean ICBM missile test DECEMBER UK-US relations plummet due to British public antipathy over a proposed visit by the US president to the UK Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided capital Iranian mass demonstrations. Trump declares his support for protesters Note, this is not at all an exhaustive list! In this episode STRATEGIKON MC & SIA Research Assistant Ms. Shahrezad Ghayrat discusses the year that was and the road ahead for 2018 with Dr. John Bruni, CEO of SAGE International Australia & SIA’s resident existentialist philosopher, David Olney *** Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia The Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia was formed in 1879 as "The Militia Officers' Club of South Australia" in the old barracks behind the present State Library. In 1894 the name was changed to the "Naval and Military Club of South Australia" with the introduction of the South Australian Naval Officers. To fully reflect the membership of the time, "Air Force" was added in 1943. The Club has now grown to its current format of a much wider membership that embraces professional and business men and women, as well as serving and retired officers from all three services.   *** o Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein & YouTube. o RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss o Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au o STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au   For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn.   If you’re enjoying our podcast, please help us out by ‘liking’ us on our various social media and podcasting platforms and telling your friends and colleagues about STRATEGIKON. Many thanks! Support the show.

Please find some interesting factoids regarding the history of Israel & the Occupation of Palestine & a link on PNAC (Project of the New American Century) Jews were forced to leave Israel during the Roman occupation of ancient Judaea (70 CE). Surviving Jewish communities flourishing throughout the Mediterranean and within Europe. Modern Israel was founded on the back of the NAZI Holocaust 1942-45. Between 1945-47, an Exodus of surviving European Jewry to the British Mandate of Palestine, then a predominantly Arab land, linked up with existing local Jewish communities and began displacing local Palestinian Arabs which was capped off by the 1948 Arab-Israeli War – founding the state of Israel. Palestinians displaced by the creation of Israel fled to neighbouring Arab states. This Palestinian diaspora was called the Nakba. Arab & Muslim states became implacable enemies of Israel which they considered an illegitimate entity. The Israeli victory over an Arab military coalition during 1967 War, Israel absorbed the predominantly Palestinian Jordanian territory of the West Bank, Arab East Jerusalem as well as the predominantly Palestinian Gaza Strip from Egypt – becoming the Occupied Territories. It also absorbed the Golan Heights from Syria. Major Israeli-Palestinian peace initiatives include the 1993 Oslo Accord and the 2003 Roadmap for Peace – both of which supported a two-state solution with Occupied East Jerusalem forming the capital of a Palestinian state. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pulled Jewish settlers out of the Gaza Strip in 2005. Jewish settlements in the West Bank started in 1968-77, expanding greatly from 1991 onwards complicating the idea of potential Palestinian territorial sovereignty under a two-state solution. In 2015, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Jerusalem the capital of the Jewish people. Information on the Project for the New American Century can be found following this link - https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Project_for_the_New_American_Century In this episode STRATEGIKON host, Dr. John Bruni discusses the implications of President Donald J. Trump's decision to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognising Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital with Dr. Imad Harb, Director of Research & Analysis at the Arab Center, Washington D.C. & SAGE International Australia's resident existential philosopher, David Olney Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein & YouTube. o RSS feed:  http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss o Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au o STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au   For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn.   If you're enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please find some interesting factoids regarding the history of Israel & the Occupation of Palestine & a link on PNAC (Project of the New American Century) Jews were forced to leave Israel during the Roman occupation of ancient Judaea (70 CE). Surviving Jewish communities flourishing throughout the Mediterranean and within Europe. Modern Israel was founded on the back of the NAZI Holocaust 1942-45. Between 1945-47, an Exodus of surviving European Jewry to the British Mandate of Palestine, then a predominantly Arab land, linked up with existing local Jewish communities and began displacing local Palestinian Arabs which was capped off by the 1948 Arab-Israeli War – founding the state of Israel. Palestinians displaced by the creation of Israel fled to neighbouring Arab states. This Palestinian diaspora was called the Nakba. Arab & Muslim states became implacable enemies of Israel which they considered an illegitimate entity. The Israeli victory over an Arab military coalition during 1967 War, Israel absorbed the predominantly Palestinian Jordanian territory of the West Bank, Arab East Jerusalem as well as the predominantly Palestinian Gaza Strip from Egypt – becoming the Occupied Territories. It also absorbed the Golan Heights from Syria. Major Israeli-Palestinian peace initiatives include the 1993 Oslo Accord and the 2003 Roadmap for Peace – both of which supported a two-state solution with Occupied East Jerusalem forming the capital of a Palestinian state. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pulled Jewish settlers out of the Gaza Strip in 2005. Jewish settlements in the West Bank started in 1968-77, expanding greatly from 1991 onwards complicating the idea of potential Palestinian territorial sovereignty under a two-state solution. In 2015, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Jerusalem the capital of the Jewish people. Information on the Project for the New American Century can be found following this link - https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Project_for_the_New_American_Century In this episode STRATEGIKON host, Dr. John Bruni discusses the implications of President Donald J. Trump’s decision to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided capital with Dr. Imad Harb, Director of Research & Analysis at the Arab Center, Washington D.C. & SAGE International Australia’s resident existential philosopher, David Olney Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein & YouTube. o RSS feed:  http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss o Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au o STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au   For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn.   If you’re enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! Support the show.

Some interesting links regarding MBS & Saudi domestic and foreign policy: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, power behind the throne, BBC, 6/11/17 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40354415 How the War in Yemen Explains the Future of Saudi Arabia, The Atlantic, 8/11/17 https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/11/saudi-arabia-iran-yemen-houthi-salman/545336/ Qatar blockade and Saudi Arabia: could there be a power shift in Doha? The Conversation, 5/11/17 https://theconversation.com/qatar-blockade-and-saudi-arabia-could-there-be-a-power-shift-in-doha-86592 Syria crisis: Where key countries stand, BBC, 30/10/15 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-23849587 In this episode STRATEGIKON host, Dr. John Bruni discusses the rise of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and his impact on the state of Saudi Arabia as well as the broader Middle East with Dr. Imad Harb, Director of Research & Analysis at the Arab Center, Washington D.C. Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein & YouTube. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. If you’re enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! Support the show.

Some interesting links regarding MBS & Saudi domestic and foreign policy: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, power behind the throne, BBC, 6/11/17 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40354415 How the War in Yemen Explains the Future of Saudi Arabia, The Atlantic, 8/11/17 https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/11/saudi-arabia-iran-yemen-houthi-salman/545336/ Qatar blockade and Saudi Arabia: could there be a power shift in Doha? The Conversation, 5/11/17 https://theconversation.com/qatar-blockade-and-saudi-arabia-could-there-be-a-power-shift-in-doha-86592 Syria crisis: Where key countries stand, BBC, 30/10/15 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-23849587 In this episode STRATEGIKON host, Dr. John Bruni discusses the rise of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and his impact on the state of Saudi Arabia as well as the broader Middle East with Dr. Imad Harb, Director of Research & Analysis at the Arab Center, Washington D.C. Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein & YouTube. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. If you're enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some interesting links regarding observations on modern China: Ikenberry G.J., The Rise of China and the Future of the West: Can the Liberal System Survive? Foreign Affairs, January/February 2008 Issue: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/asia/2008-01-01/rise-china-and-future-west Luce E., The Changing of the Global Economic Guard, The Atlantic, 29/04/2017: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/04/ china-economy-populism/523989/ Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, ‘Changes our world forever': Paul Keating warns of breakdown in US-China relations, news.com.au, 15/11/2017: http://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/ changes-our-world-forever-paul-keating-warns-of-breakdown- in-uschina-relations/news-story/411bbe8fb9e946f54d0131d96d5f60ab Dibb P. & Brabin-Smith R., Strategic Insights ASPI, Australia's management of strategic risk in the new era, 15/11/2017: https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ad-aspi/2017-11/ SI123%20Australias%20management%20of%20strategic%20risk.pdf ?lUIbV_Q9FeuM_lYwudWYEqD9FfgmUS9x "Communism with a human face" — a slightly amended version of 'Socialism with a Human Face" first termed by Czechoslovakian leader Alexander Dubček in 1968, calling for reform of the iron grip of the Czechoslovakian communist party. Democratic Peace is a concept that argues that democracies do fight wars against other democracies. Its philosophical roots go back to 18th Century philosophers, Immanuel Kant & Thomas Paine. *** In this episode STRATEGIKON host, Dr. John Bruni discusses Chinese international leadership in the international community. Has the West's time come? Do Enlightenment values matter anymore? Or has autocratic capitalism, as represented by the PRC, replaced Enlightenment values and its sense of civilisational importance? Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein and YouTube. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. If you're enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some interesting links regarding observations on modern China: Ikenberry G.J., The Rise of China and the Future of the West: Can the Liberal System Survive? Foreign Affairs, January/February 2008 Issue: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/asia/2008-01-01/rise-china-and-future-west Luce E., The Changing of the Global Economic Guard, The Atlantic, 29/04/2017: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/04/ china-economy-populism/523989/ Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, ‘Changes our world forever’: Paul Keating warns of breakdown in US-China relations, news.com.au, 15/11/2017: http://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/ changes-our-world-forever-paul-keating-warns-of-breakdown- in-uschina-relations/news-story/411bbe8fb9e946f54d0131d96d5f60ab Dibb P. & Brabin-Smith R., Strategic Insights ASPI, Australia's management of strategic risk in the new era, 15/11/2017: https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ad-aspi/2017-11/ SI123%20Australias%20management%20of%20strategic%20risk.pdf ?lUIbV_Q9FeuM_lYwudWYEqD9FfgmUS9x "Communism with a human face" — a slightly amended version of 'Socialism with a Human Face" first termed by Czechoslovakian leader Alexander Dubček in 1968, calling for reform of the iron grip of the Czechoslovakian communist party. Democratic Peace is a concept that argues that democracies do fight wars against other democracies. Its philosophical roots go back to 18th Century philosophers, Immanuel Kant & Thomas Paine. *** In this episode STRATEGIKON host, Dr. John Bruni discusses Chinese international leadership in the international community. Has the West’s time come? Do Enlightenment values matter anymore? Or has autocratic capitalism, as represented by the PRC, replaced Enlightenment values and its sense of civilisational importance? Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein and YouTube. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. If you’re enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! Support the show.

A number of interesting articles regarding the Centenary of the Russian Revolution have been published. Below are a couple of links to the better ones we've found, including this visual anthology from American strategic forecast company, STRATFOR: https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/100th-anniversary-russian-revolution-visual-anthology http://theconversation.com/why-putin-is-shy-about-celebrating-the-centenary-of-the-russian-revolution-74394 http://carnegie.ru/2017/10/05/past-that-divides-russia-s-new-official-history-pub-73304 The English translation to the words of the song 'Revolution' by DDT: Two fingers up – that's victory! And that's – two fingers in the eyes. We fight to the death on Tuesday for Wednesday, But we do not understand Thursday. [0:28] CHORUS Is this world what we would like it to be? NO! Do we believe that we can change it? YES! But … Revolution, you taught us  To believe in the injustice of good. How many worlds do we burn per hour In the name of your holy bonfire? [1:23, including musical interlude]   Human meat is sweet in taste. Judases of the blockade winters know this. What do you need for breakfast? Again Jesus? Eat, but know this –  we will not forgive you! [1:36]   REPEAT CHORUS [2:31, including musical interlude] And what should we do? About what are we singing? Above whose shoulders is my head? What is the price of an Afghan death? If our life is not right? [2:45] REPEAT CHORUS [4:32, including musical interlude and conclusion] In this episode of STRATEGIKON, Dr. Jonathan Z. Ludwig, Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, Oklahoma State University & Member of the Advisory Board, SAGE International Australia discusses with STRATEGIKON host, John Bruni the legacy of the 1917 Russian Revolution, one hundred years on. Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Tunein. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. If you're enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! #DFAT #RUSIDSSAust #news #Politics #LowyInstitute #DFATinSA #DeptDefence #AustralianArmy #aus_media #Australian_Navy #Aus_AirForce #NZArmy #nznavy #NZAirForce #sipol #polsec #FDI_org #GPFutures #Stratfor #Defence_SA #dccommonsense #SamHarrisOrg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of interesting articles regarding the Centenary of the Russian Revolution have been published. Below are a couple of links to the better ones we’ve found, including this visual anthology from American strategic forecast company, STRATFOR: https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/100th-anniversary-russian-revolution-visual-anthology http://theconversation.com/why-putin-is-shy-about-celebrating-the-centenary-of-the-russian-revolution-74394 http://carnegie.ru/2017/10/05/past-that-divides-russia-s-new-official-history-pub-73304 The English translation to the words of the song 'Revolution' by DDT: Two fingers up – that’s victory! And that’s – two fingers in the eyes. We fight to the death on Tuesday for Wednesday, But we do not understand Thursday. [0:28] CHORUS Is this world what we would like it to be? NO! Do we believe that we can change it? YES! But … Revolution, you taught us  To believe in the injustice of good. How many worlds do we burn per hour In the name of your holy bonfire? [1:23, including musical interlude]   Human meat is sweet in taste. Judases of the blockade winters know this. What do you need for breakfast? Again Jesus? Eat, but know this –  we will not forgive you! [1:36]   REPEAT CHORUS [2:31, including musical interlude] And what should we do? About what are we singing? Above whose shoulders is my head? What is the price of an Afghan death? If our life is not right? [2:45] REPEAT CHORUS [4:32, including musical interlude and conclusion] In this episode of STRATEGIKON, Dr. Jonathan Z. Ludwig, Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, Oklahoma State University & Member of the Advisory Board, SAGE International Australia discusses with STRATEGIKON host, John Bruni the legacy of the 1917 Russian Revolution, one hundred years on. Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Tunein. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. If you’re enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! #DFAT #RUSIDSSAust #news #Politics #LowyInstitute #DFATinSA #DeptDefence #AustralianArmy #aus_media #Australian_Navy #Aus_AirForce #NZArmy #nznavy #NZAirForce #sipol #polsec #FDI_org #GPFutures #Stratfor #Defence_SA #dccommonsense #SamHarrisOrg Support the show.

Show Notes In another explosive day in Washington DC, the Mueller ‘Trump-Russia' Probe found its first two scalps – Trump 2016 campaign manager Paul Manafort & his deputy Rick Gates, both of whom were indicted on 12 counts ranging from money laundering to acting as unregistered foreign agents to the former pro-Russian Ukrainian government of Viktor Yanukovych. Presently, their alleged crimes and misdemeanours have nothing to do with the 2016 Trump campaign itself, therefore sparing the US President of any direct knowledge of their connections to Russian interests. For more information click on the following link: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/10/31/ex-trump-aides-charged-russia-probe The indictment of George Papadopoulos is another matter entirely. His connections to Russia during the Trump campaign seems likely to have been proved, and perhaps further investigations may reveal something more damning against the Trump White House, although only time will tell. For more information click on the following link: http://www.smh.com.au/world/trump-foreign-policy-adviser-george-papadopoulos-pleads-guilty-in-fbi-probe-20171030-gzbeft.html In this episode of STRATEGIKON, Dr. Jonathan Z. Ludwig, Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, Oklahoma State University & Member of the Advisory Board, SAGE International Australia discusses with STRATEGIKON host, John Bruni what the ongoing ructions in Washington means for America and for those countries, like Australia, whose strategic interest will likely be guided by ‘what comes next'. Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Tunein. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. If you're enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes In another explosive day in Washington DC, the Mueller ‘Trump-Russia’ Probe found its first two scalps – Trump 2016 campaign manager Paul Manafort & his deputy Rick Gates, both of whom were indicted on 12 counts ranging from money laundering to acting as unregistered foreign agents to the former pro-Russian Ukrainian government of Viktor Yanukovych. Presently, their alleged crimes and misdemeanours have nothing to do with the 2016 Trump campaign itself, therefore sparing the US President of any direct knowledge of their connections to Russian interests. For more information click on the following link: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/10/31/ex-trump-aides-charged-russia-probe The indictment of George Papadopoulos is another matter entirely. His connections to Russia during the Trump campaign seems likely to have been proved, and perhaps further investigations may reveal something more damning against the Trump White House, although only time will tell. For more information click on the following link: http://www.smh.com.au/world/trump-foreign-policy-adviser-george-papadopoulos-pleads-guilty-in-fbi-probe-20171030-gzbeft.html In this episode of STRATEGIKON, Dr. Jonathan Z. Ludwig, Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, Oklahoma State University & Member of the Advisory Board, SAGE International Australia discusses with STRATEGIKON host, John Bruni what the ongoing ructions in Washington means for America and for those countries, like Australia, whose strategic interest will likely be guided by ‘what comes next’. Subscribe, rate and review STRATEGIKON on all good podcasting apps, including SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Tunein. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:141166782/sounds.rss Email: enquiries@sageinternational.org.au STRATEGIKON can also be found on the SAGE International Australia website: www.sageinternational.org.au For more information from SAGE International Australia (SIA), follow SAGE International Australia on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. If you’re enjoying our podcast, please help us out by sharing and telling your friends. Many thanks! Support the show.