Podcasts about strategic affairs

In this episode, host Heather Horn sat down with Mardi McBrien, Senior Director at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), during New York Climate Week to discuss the evolving world of sustainability reporting. The conversation covers how companies are navigating fragmented frameworks, the growing importance of transition plans, and the movement toward greater simplification and integration of reporting. In this episode, we discuss:1:15 – The role of the WBCSD and the focus on corporate performance7:24 – Challenges companies face in a compliance-driven reporting environment12:28 – Breaking down silos across functions and topics and integrating sustainability into strategy24:15 – Transition plans and the credibility of business strategies29:00 – Global baseline progress and alignment across reporting frameworks41:22 – Key themes from the New York Climate WeekAs mentioned in today's podcast, check out When less equals more: rethinking sustainability reporting for insights from the roundtable discussion on the sustainability reporting landscape hosted by the WBCSD, London Stock Exchange Group, and Principles for Responsible Investment.Looking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards.About our guestMardi McBrien is Senior Director, Enhancing Transparency, Corporate Performance & Accountability (CP&A) at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Mardi leads the Enhancing Transparency Track, a key initiative that supports members in navigating complex regulatory developments, delivering transparent and decision-useful reporting, and fostering long-term value creation. Mardi brings a wealth of expertise with over 15 years of leadership in sustainability disclosure and reporting. Most recently, she served as the Chief of Strategic Affairs and Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.comDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

For a quarter century, Washington policymakers made a strategic bet on India premised on the belief that shared values, shared interests, and a shared strategic convergence in Asia would bind these two countries together as ‘natural allies' in the twenty-first century. All of this optimistic talk came crashing down to Earth a few months ago with the Trump administration's decision to slap 25 percent tariffs on Indian exports. This was exacerbated by a second decision to add an additional 25 percent tariff on India for its import of Russia oil. Taken together, these policy measures plunged U.S.-India relations into their most significant crisis since the late 1990s and the era of U.S. sanctions on India in the wake of the latter's nuclear tests.How did we get here? Where are we now? And where might we be going? These are the questions Milan takes up on this week's show with guest Ashley J. Tellis. Tellis is the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and is well-known to Grand Tamasha listeners as one of the sanest, wisest voices on South Asia and U.S.-India relations, more specifically. Milan and Ashley discuss the policy of U.S. “strategic altruism” toward India, the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and India, and Modi's recent visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in China. Plus, the two discuss the latest turn in U.S.-Pakistan relations and whether the thaw in China-India relations is sustainable. Episode notes:1. Robert D. Blackwill and Ashley J. Tellis, “The India Dividend: New Delhi Remains Washington's Best Hope in Asia,” Foreign Affairs 98, no. 5 (September/October 2019): 173-183.2. Ashley J. Tellis, “India's Great-Power Delusions: How New Delhi's Grand Strategy Thwarts Its Grand Ambitions,” Foreign Affairs 104, no. 4 (July/August 2025): 52-67.3. Lisa Curtis, Dhruva Jaishankar, Nirupama Rao, and Ashley J. Tellis, “What Kind of Great Power Will India Be? Debating New Delhi's Grand Strategy,” Foreign Affairs 104, no. 5 (September/October 2025): 186-195.4. Ashley J. Tellis, “America's Bad Bet on India: New Delhi Won't Side With Washington Against Beijing,” Foreign Affairs, May 1, 2023.5. Milan Vaishnav, “How India Can Placate America,” Foreign Affairs, July 16, 2025.6. “Trade Wars: Trump Targets India (with Sadanand Dhume and Tanvi Madan),” Grand Tamasha, August 12, 2025.7. “What Kind of Great Power Will India Become? (with Ashley J. Tellis),” Grand Tamasha, July 2, 2025.

Host Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, for an exclusive interview breaking down how Israel will achieve total victory over Hamas in Gaza, the coming end of Iran's regime, the historic relationship between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and why Christians always have a safe haven in Israel. Watch now. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH Stakelbeck Tonight episodes for free on TBN+ here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck podcast features host Erick Stakelbeck and special guests having candid, thought-provoking conversations on the state of America, the world, and the Church, plus powerful personal testimonies and stories. Tune in for deep discussions on the big issues that matter to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her latest weekly column, Dr. Swasti Rao, Geopolitical Expert and Consulting Editor for International and Strategic Affairs, delves deep into the new phase of India-Japan partnership amidst turbulent global geopolitics. As Prime Minister Modi wraps up his visit to Japan and heads to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the video column outlines why the takeaways from Japan are far more significant for India's strategic future. Despite the “natural” nature of the relationship, India-Japan ties have historically underperformed, but this visit marks a crucial turning point. Swasti explores how India's longstanding relationship with Japan, grounded in shared values and mutual interests, has been overshadowed by historical frameworks and missed opportunities. From semiconductor investments to defense cooperation as latest developments , the potential for deeper collaboration is vast. Read the column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-must-move-japan-from-old-friend-trap-to-real-partners/2731559/

India's crude oil trade has evolved from a purely economic exchange into both a geopolitical test of strategic autonomy and a measure of the constraints in its energy policy. Over the past three years, India has gone from being a marginal buyer of Russian crude to one of its largest importers, carefully balancing ties with the US, Europe, and shifting global energy markets. That balance is now under pressure from Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariff offensive, aimed selectively at India and leaving little ambiguity about his objectives—and in Trump's world, what he wants, he usually gets. So what will define India's next energy strategy? ThePrint Consulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) explains, in this week's column.

A few days ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu and his Israeli delegation, which included Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, concluded their trip to Washington D.C., where they met with President Donald Trump and other senior American officials. The visit came just a few weeks after the historic military success on behalf of Israel and the […]

Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': lnk.to/rbGlvMFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's Episode: Part 2 of our conversation with Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer.A few days ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu and his Israeli delegation, which included Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, concluded their trip to Washington D.C., where they met with President Donald Trump and other senior American officials. The visit came just a few weeks after the historic military success on behalf of Israel and the U.S. against the Iranian regime. Following these stunning achievements, there has been talk of future normalization with certain Arab states and the potential for a hostage-ceasefire deal in the near future. Minister Dermer has been at the forefront of all these issues. In a conversation divided into two episodes, he and Dan discuss Israel's standing globally and in the Middle East after the war with Iran, the future of Gaza, the hostages, and where the country is heading internally.  CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

This is the first of a two part interview. The second part will be published tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15.Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': lnk.to/rbGlvMFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's Episode: A few days ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu and his Israeli delegation, which included Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, concluded their trip to Washington D.C., where they met with President Donald Trump and other senior American officials. The visit came just a few weeks after the historic military success on behalf of Israel and the U.S. against the Iranian regime. Following these stunning achievements, there has been talk of future normalization with certain Arab states and the potential for a hostage-ceasefire deal in the near future. Minister Dermer has been at the forefront of all these issues. In a conversation divided into two episodes, he and Dan discuss Israel's standing globally and in the Middle East after the war with Iran, the future of Gaza, the hostages, and where the country is heading internally.  CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

A few days ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu and his Israeli delegation, which included Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, concluded their trip to Washington D.C., where they met with President Donald Trump and other senior American officials. The visit came just a few weeks after the historic military success on behalf of Israel and the […]

Two summers ago, Ashley J. Tellis published an essay in Foreign Affairs titled, “America's Bad Bet on India,” which led to an extended, highly charged debate about the future of the U.S.-India relationship.Just a few weeks ago, Ashley published another big-picture piece in Foreign Affairs titled, “India's Great-Power Delusions,” which has once again got people talking.In his new piece, Ashley argues that India is on its way to becoming a great power, but perhaps not the kind of power that many in the world are expecting.On this week's season finale of Grand Tamasha, Ashley makes his return to the show. Ashley holds the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He served in the U.S. government during the George W. Bush administration, where he was intimately in involved in negotiating the U.S.-Indian civil nuclear deal.Ashley and Milan discuss the U.S. policy of “strategic altruism” toward India, compare India and China's growth record, and unpack the drivers of India's quest for multipolarity. Plus, the two discuss India's growing illiberalism and the complex ways domestic politics shapes foreign policy.Episode notes:1. “Reexamining America's Bet on India (with Ashley J. Tellis),” Grand Tamasha, June 21, 2023.2. Ashley J. Tellis, “Great Expectations: India amid US-China Competition,” in Hal Brands, ed., Lessons from the New Cold War: America Confronts the China Challenge (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025).3. Ashley J. Tellis, “India Sees Opportunity in Trump's Global Turbulence. That Could Backfire,” Carnegie Endowment Emissary (blog), April 9, 2025.4. “Trade, Tariffs, and India's Silver Lining (with Shoumitro Chatterjee),” Grand Tamasha, April 16, 2025.5. “The Precarious State of U.S.-India Ties (with Rajesh Rajagopalan),” Grand Tamasha, February 26, 2025. 

In this episode, Richard Pater speak with Professor Kobi Michael about the trajectory of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. In the conversation, recorded during a media briefing hosted by BICOM, Professor Michael outlines the emerging trilateral cooperation between Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority, reflects on Qatari involvement, and discusses the prospects for further hostage releases. Prof. Kobi Michael is a senior researcher at INSS and a visiting professor at the International Centre for Policing and Security at the University of South Wales. He served as the Deputy Director-General at Israel's Ministry for Strategic Affairs and as the Head of the Palestinian division at Israel's National Security Council. Please note that this episode was recorded before the Twelve-Day War with Iran.

In response to a United States airstrike aimed to decimate their nuclear capabilities, Iran launched an attack on a U.S. airbase in Qatar. Could Donald Trump's actions help eliminate the existential threats Israel hoped to extinguish with “Operation Rising Lion?” Paul Gigot speaks with Minister of Strategic Affairs of Israel Ron Dermer about the message the United States is sending its enemies and allies by assisting Israel and how much damage the airstrikes did to Iran's nuclear program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ambassador Ron Dermer, Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs and a key member of Israel's Security Cabinet, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down what Israel has accomplished thus far in its war with Iran. Dermer explained how Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons posed a dire threat not just to Israel, but to the United States as well, underscoring the necessity of coordinated strikes. He previewed what might be next for Iran's nuclear sites and made the case for why Israel stands as America's most important ally in the 21st century. Listen to the full interview at the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday's Mark Levin Show, those exploiting the MAGA movement for personal gain have been exposed. These fake MAGA figures, like Chatsworth Qatarlson (Tucker Carlson), are grifting, lying, and promoting anti-American sentiments while falsely claiming to support America First. They support regimes like Iran and Qatar, which funded terrorism and undermined U.S. interests. Fake MAGA is very upset that their team, Iran, is losing. They want you to believe that patriotism is isolationism. The choice is between real MAGA and fake MAGA. Later, Minister of Strategic Affairs of Israel Ron Dermer calls in to provide an update on the Israel/Iran war.  The highly successful operation targeted Iran's military nuclear program and missile capabilities. Dermer praises the precision of Israel's pilots and intelligence, noting the elimination of key terror figures in the operation's opening minutes, and expresses confidence in achieving Israel's strategic goals. By confronting Iran, both Israel's and America's futures are being secured. Also, President Trump issued a statement expressing regret that Iran did not sign a nuclear deal he had urged them to accept, calling it a shame and a waste of human life. He emphasized, in all caps, that "IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON," a stance he has consistently reiterated throughout his political career. He is a non-interventionist commander-in-chief who avoids conflict when possible but is prepared to act decisively to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. We, in real MAGA, real American patriots, stand with Trump, our military, and our Israeli allies! Whatever is happening, we should strongly support our president and our troops, pray for them, speak out for them, and condemn any of the fake MAGA grifters, Marxists, Islamists, and the rest who seek to undermine our country especially at a time like this.  President Trump has made clear that he wants peace, and that the Iranian regime with nuclear weapons is not about peace but genocide.  For the vast majority of Americans, nothing could be clearer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWho's really pulling the strings behind the hostage crisis? In this episode, Eylon Levy is joined by Asher Fredman—Executive Director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and former Ministry of Strategic Affairs official —to unpack the shocking realities behind Edan Alexander's release and the geopolitical theater that surrounds it.Topics discussed:- How the U.S. pressured Qatar to force Hamas to release a hostage- The dangerous spin cycles from Israel, the U.S., and Hamas- Qatar's double game as Hamas's patron and Western partner- The myth of humanitarian leverage: why Gaza reconstruction won't disarm Hamas- How international institutions are shielding terrorists and targeting Israel- Why the ICC and ICJ have lost all moral authorityThis episode doesn't offer easy answers—because there are none. But it does break down the strategic dilemmas Israel faces as it fights both on the battlefield and in the courtroom of world opinion.Support the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

In this episode of The World Unpacked, Isaac B. Kardon sits down with Ashley J. Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Andrew Yeo, Senior Fellow and the SK-Korea Foundation Chair at the Brookings Institution. They explore how the role of overseas bases has changed over time and how the U.S., China, and Russia—among other countries—use them to project power today. Despite advances in technology and long-range weapons, bases remain key to grand strategy, political influence, and sustained military reach.

In his address to the IIEA, Dr Pascal Boniface examines how France is positioning itself within a shifting global landscape. The presentation explores France's strategic posture in relation to the evolving transatlantic relationship, its engagement in the Middle East, and its response to the war in Ukraine – assessing how France is navigating complex security challenges and global realignments in its bid to remain a prominent European and international actor. Speaker bio: Dr Pascal Boniface is the Founding Director of IRIS – the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs. He is Editor-in-Chief of La Revue internationale et stratégique and L'Année stratégique, and the author of more than 80 books on international relations, global power dynamics, French foreign policy, and sports geopolitics. Recorded on the 28th of April 2025

Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer is in Cairo trying to cement a prisoner / hostage deal. Meanwhile, Mossad Director, David Barnea is in Qatar with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed al-Thani. Can a negotiation be reached?

AUSTIN, Texas - Dan Diorio is senior director of state policy for the Data Center Coalition. Via a zoom, Diorio recently gave an update to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service on the legislation he is tracking in Austin. He was joined on the zoom by Guillermo Aguilar of Blackstone Consultants.The Data Center Coalition's website explains what data centers are.“Data centers are the foundation of the digital infrastructure on which our modern society and economy are built. Data centers are physical locations that organizations use to house their critical applications and data. Anything that takes place online “in the cloud” is powered by a data center,” the coalition stated, on its website. “Data centers aggregate our collective computing demands – everything from sharing photos with friends and family to streaming our favorite shows to supporting online learning and storing important medical and financial information – efficiently and securely in one location.” The coalition added: “Previously, these types of computing resources were dispersed across businesses, which was far less efficient and secure. In 2010, nearly 80 percent of data center computing was done in smaller traditional computer centers, largely owned and operated by non-technology companies. By 2018, approximately 89 percent of data center computing took place in larger cloud data centers.”Diorio brings over 16 years of experience in state and federal government affairs and public policy. He began his career in the Massachusetts State Legislature where he served as legislative director to State Senator Scott P. Brown. Diorio followed Brown to Washington, DC, and the United States Senate where he worked as a Legislative Assistant handling a large portfolio of issues including energy and the environment, education, labor, immigration, and transportation.Diorio next handled state and federal government affairs for a Boston-based demand response provider. While there he helped form the Advanced Energy Management Alliance, a national trade association for demand response companies and end-users. Upon moving out west for sunshine and dry weather, Diorio covered election administration policy for the National Conference of State Legislatures.Diorio was also the vice president of legislative affairs for Colorado for the GoWest Credit Union Association. He advocated for credit unions and managed legislative campaigns in both Colorado and Wyoming. Most recently he was chief of staff of Strategic Affairs for C6-Zero, a start-up advanced manufacturing company, where he led public affairs, government affairs and organizational development.Diorio received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Boston College and has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Colorado Denver. He lives in Denver with his wife and two children.On the zoom, Diorio spoke about the legislation his group is tracking and how some pieces of legislation related to data centers have good and bad parts to them.Together with Aguilar, Diorio spoke about the chances of South Texas landing major data center projects. Here is an audio recording of the zoom.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Israel bombs the southern suburb of Beirut - the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November's ceasefire. Hours earlier, rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon. After numerous ceasefire breaches by Israel in four months, how serious is this one? In this episode: Ali Rizk, Security Affairs Analyst. Lorenzo Kamel, Associate Professor, International History, University of Turin. Sami Nader, Director, Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

John Howard, Director, Product Management, Experian Automotive Andrew Koblenz, Executive Vice President of Strategic Affairs and Industry Initiatives, National Automobile Dealers Association LeeAnn Goheen, Senior Director, Government Affairs, NATSO & SIGMA Moderator: Robert White, Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development, Renewable Fuels Association

The continuing rise of the far right in Europe over the next number of weeks will be trained on both Austria and Germany. Austria's far-right freedom party is currently leading efforts to form a government there while, next month. To talk about the rise of the far right and its impact in those countries and across the EU, we are joined from Paris by Jean-Yves Camus, Political Analyst and Associate Research Fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs.

Jeannette is joined by the one and only Kate Nicholls OBE, who shares her journey through the dynamic world of travel, tourism, and leisure, highlighting the significant opportunities and challenges facing the hospitality sector today. With a focus on social mobility and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Kate discusses her various roles, including her work as a disability ambassador and menopause champion, reflecting on the impact of COVID-19 and Brexit on the industry, and emphasising the need for effective communication and collaboration with government entities. KEY TAKEAWAYS The hospitality industry is characterised by its dynamism, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, allowing businesses to adapt and reinvent themselves in response to challenges, such as those faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sector offers significant opportunities for social mobility, enabling individuals with no prior experience or qualifications to quickly advance to management positions through training and investment in their development. Hospitality encompasses a wide variety of businesses, from independent coffee shops to large hotel chains, making it a vital part of the community and economy, contributing significantly to employment and tax revenue. Effective leadership in the hospitality sector involves actively listening to the concerns of both small and large businesses, understanding their common challenges, and articulating these needs to government and media to advocate for necessary changes. BEST MOMENTS "The sector is so dynamic, so innovative, that it always works hard. The people within it always look at how can they make the best of a bad situation." "You can't be what you can't see. If you don't have that, or if you have something that doesn't show where you can go, that's quite difficult." "I always say I've got the best job in UK PLC because I've got that diversity and breadth." "I knew I'd got my sector through it. I knew I'd got the people, the teams." "It's about relationships. It's about trying to see the best in people." This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANT. Visit our new website https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ - there you'll find a library of FREE resources and downloadable guides and e-books to help you along your journey. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@brave-bold-brilliant.com. VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970 ABOUT THE GUEST Kate Nicholls OBE has been CEO of UKHospitality, the powerful voice representing the broad hospitality sector, since its inception in 2018. Kate previously worked as CEO and Strategic Affairs Director of the Association of Licenced Multiple Retailers (ALMR). She sits on the Government’s Tourism, Hospitality, and Food & Drink Sector Councils, where she represents the wider hospitality and tourism sector. Kate is also the Chair of the Institute of Licensing, a board member of Best Bar None, and a trustee of Hospitality Action and Springboard. Kate initially worked as a researcher in the House of Commons and European Parliament on food, employment and environmental policy before joining Whitbread to work in Strategic Affairs. She is a graduate of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge and Kings College London. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette’s linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.bold.brilliant Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

Listen into the Saturday edition as Victor Davis Hanson interviews Adam Lovinger, the Vice President of Strategic Affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy. He reveals the Orwellian situation under the Obama-Biden administration when it came to Iran, national security, and lawfare, all subjects of his new book The Insider Threat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Lovinger is the Vice President for Strategic Affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. In 2017 Lovinger was Senior Director for Strategic Assessments at the U.S. National Security Council (NSC). From 2006-2017 he provided direct support on long-term U.S. national security strategy to the Secretary of Defense from the Pentagon's Office of Net Assessment (ONA).Lovinger is the author of “The Insider Threat: How the Deep State Undermines America from Within”ORDER: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/the-insider-threat/?srsltid=AfmBOor7fwXDLBbTTMHfZLDXQtZFYubjI5UQNOhSZue9U2xqozSxPOS0SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with ToI senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, an Iranian career diplomat who participated in the previous round of nuclear talks, is currently Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs since August 2024. In that role, he wrote an op-ed in the bi-monthly Foreign Affairs journal. The century-old magazine focuses on international relations and policy and can serve as a platform to float ideas and hear reasoned responses. In Zarif's article, "How Iran Sees the Path to Peace," among the arguments raised was the idea of a "referendum" voting on the governance of the territory that largely includes the Jewish state. "Iran can continue to play a constructive role in ending the current humanitarian nightmare in Gaza and work with the international community to pursue a lasting and democratic solution to the conflict," writes Zarif. "Iran will agree to any solution acceptable to Palestinians, but our government believes that the best way out of this century-long ordeal would be a referendum in which everyone living between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea — Muslims, Christians, and Jews — and Palestinians driven to diaspora in the twentieth century (along with their descendants) would be able to determine a viable future system of governance. This is in line with international law and would build on the success of South Africa, where an apartheid system was transformed into a viable democratic state." To Rettig Gur, Zarif's op-ed -- filled with posturing and warnings to the Western world -- is a sign of Iran's faltering regime and he explains why. So this week, we discuss this new era of Iranian potential weakness and how the West needs to handle it wisely, as Haviv Rettig Gur weighs in on what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves.  IMAGE: Masoud Pezeshkian, center, flashes a victory sign after casting his vote in Iran's presidential election as he is accompanied by former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, left, at a polling station in Shahr-e-Qods near Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2024. (AP/Vahid Salemi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  0:00 - Hegseth   12:53 - Chad Chronister, DEA   24:42 - Eric Adams wants to meet with Tom Homan and if you don't like it, cancel me   39:22 - Shawn Farash on meeting with Trudeau   42:05 - Hunter Biden pardon fallout   01:00:07 - Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, explains  How Trump Can Rid Washington of Wokeness. Mike is also co-author of NextGen Marxism: What It Is and How to Combat It   01:19:22 - Noted economist Stephen Moore breaks down the failure of electric vehicle mandates and subsidies. Give the gift of Stephen Moore this holiday season with his new book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer   01:32:31 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy, on the Penny trial and the Patel appointment. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 01:51:50 - Vice President for Strategic Affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy, formerly Senior Director for Strategic Assessments at the U.S. National Security Council, Adam S. Lovinger, discusses his new book  The Insider Threat: How the Deep State Undermines America from Within  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the fifth Tallinn Cyber Diplomacy Summer School currently taking place in Tallinn, attendees reflect on a year of diplomacy in cybersecurity. Some of them, too, having gone from participants to speakers. The program, organised annually, is designed to bridge theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in cyber diplomacy, and for Claudio Peguero and Alban Andreu, the Summer School has turned out to be a point of growth and community-building.Claudio Peguero is Ambassador and Advisor on Cyber Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic. Alban Andreu, instead, Policy Officer in the Strategic Affairs and Cybersecurity Department of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.In this podcast episode, the two alumni-turned-speakers share their experience during and after the coursework, and how the previous year's learnings played a role in their diplomatic work. Yet a testament to the Summer School's role in shaping effective and adaptive cyber diplomacy leaders. 

Text us your thoughts on this episodeHost Heather Horn is joined by Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation, and Katharina Bryan, Head of International Sustainability Reporting Policy at Amazon, to highlight the PwC and IFRS Foundation NYC Climate Week event: Sustainability disclosure in practice. Together they break down the event and share highlights, practical perspectives, and takeaways for preparers on their own sustainability reporting journeys.In this episode, they discuss:5:03 – What resonated most from the insightful discussions across multiple stakeholder perspectives7:58 – Preparer perspective on approaching regulatory reporting deadlines10:13 – Benefits of the collaboration between the IFRS Foundation and CDP16:05 – How sustainability reporting can drive positive change27:45 – Advice for companies overwhelmed by the abundance of sustainability reporting requirements31:47 – Where to find resources for developing skills to address sustainability reporting challengesSummary of the eventHeather Horn interviewed Emmanuel Faber, chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board, on all that it has accomplished in the last year in making its standards a true global passport – and of course the work yet to be done. (See video of that interview.)Emmanuel and Heather were joined by Sherry Madera, CEO at CDP, to highlight the impact of their collaboration. Diana Stoltzfus, PwC National office sustainability partner, moderated an investor discussion with Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management, and Richard Manley, Chief Sustainability Officer from CPP Investments, who both provided a unique perspective on what investors value in sustainability reporting as well as how it helps corporate directors. Mardi McBrien spoke with Katharina Bryan and others to get their “boots on the ground” preparer perspective.  Mardi provided an update on capacity building, sharing the latest on the IFRS Foundation's efforts to develop skills and resources to address sustainability reporting challenges.Looking for more about the IFRS Foundation? Tune into the IFRS Foundation's upcoming Webcast: Perspectives on sustainability disclosure, check out the recently released voluntary application guide, Voluntarily applying ISSB standards – a guide for preparers, or visit the IFRS Sustainability knowledge hub. Also, as referenced in the podcast, for more on capacity building, visit the Global Capacity Building Coalition's recently launched website.Mardi McBrien is the Chief of Strategic Affairs and Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation responsible for sustainability reporting.Katharina Bryan is Head of International Sustainability Reporting Policy at Amazon.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pw

More than 700 people have been killed in Lebanon since Israel started a bombing campaign in the area on Monday. Some half a million people have also been displaced by the bombing which came after hundreds of pagers and walkie talkies used by Hezbollah members exploded. Israel has rejected a French/US 21-day ceasefire. Sami Nader who is the Director of the Levante Institute for Strategic Affairs in Lebanon's capital Beirut, speaks to Mihi about the latest.

Tahoe TAP Podcast: Tahoe Water for Fire Suppression Partnership Join hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway for another exciting episode of Things, Adventure, and People, where we dive deep into all things Tahoe! In this episode, we kick off with a local news roundup, covering the top stories from around the Tahoe region. Then, we shift gears to focus on the Tahoe Water for Fire Suppression Partnership, a vital bi-state collaboration formed in response to the 2007 Angora Fire. We're joined by three special guests: Justin Broglio (PIO at North Tahoe PUD), Shelly Thomsen (Director of Public and Legislative Affairs at South Tahoe Public Utility District), and Kim Boyd (Director of Strategic Affairs at Tahoe City Public Utility District). Together, they share how the partnership is working to upgrade the region's outdated water infrastructure—originally designed for summer cabins—to better support firefighting efforts. This includes installing new fire hydrants, upsizing waterlines, and adding emergency generators and water storage tanks. Since 2009, the partnership has leveraged $20 million in federal funding to implement over $52 million in critical fire suppression projects, with an additional $120 million needed over the next five years to safeguard Tahoe's communities from wildfire. Enjoy this fascinating discussion on how Tahoe is preparing for the future and the ongoing efforts to protect this beautiful region.

After a short summer break, Grand Tamasha is back with its twelfth season!As we head into the U.S. presidential elections and bid farewell to the Biden administration, it seems like an opportune time to discuss the last four years of U.S.-India ties under President Biden and to take stock of where we are at this particular moment in history.To do so, Milan is joined by one of the show's most popular guests, Ashley J. Tellis. Ashley holds the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he specializes in international security and U.S. foreign and defense policy. He has a special focus on Asia and the Indian subcontinent and is widely considered one of the world's most respected voices on Indian foreign policy and U.S.-India relations.Ashley and Milan talk about the Trump inheritance, the Biden administration's handling of the explosive “murder-for-hire” plot,” and the unfinished business of the U.S.-India civil nuclear deal.Plus, the two discuss India's relations with Russia and China and how the U.S. has managed tensions and opportunities in each.  Finally, the duo debate how the outcome of the U.S. election might shape the trajectory of bilateral ties.Episode notes:1. Ashley J. Tellis, “Inevitable Fractures: The Ukraine War and the Global System,” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, May 13, 2024.2. Ashley J. Tellis, “Completing the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement: Fulfilling the Promises of a Summer Long Past,” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, November 27, 2023.3. “Reexamining America's Bet on India (with Ashley J. Tellis),” Grand Tamasha, June 21, 2023.4. Ashley J. Tellis, “America's Bad Bet on India,” Foreign Affairs, May 1, 2023.5. Ashley J. Tellis, Bibek Debroy, and C. Raja Mohan, Grasping Greatness: Making India a Leading Power (New Delhi: Penguin, 2022).

The question over the security  arrangements for the Philadelphi corridor , the 14-kilometer route along the Egypt-Gaza border, has increased tension between Israel and Egypt. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a strongly-worded response to PM Netanyahu's accusation implying  Egypt had helped smuggle weapons across the Philadelphi Corridor. Cairo  is demanding the IDF's immediate withdrawal from the Rafah terminal and from the Philadelphi Corridor. Reporter Mark Weiss spoke with Ruth Wasserman Lande, an Arab specialist and a Research Fellow at the Misgav Institute for Strategic Affairs. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The report into one of Britain's worst ever residential fires at Grenfell Tower in 2017, says 72 people died unnecessarily in the cladding-fuelled blaze. It blamed dishonest companies and indifferent authorities. Also on the programme, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been under considerable pressure this week to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, following the killing of six hostages in Gaza at the weekend -- we hear from Ron Dermer, Minister of Strategic Affairs and member of Israel's war cabinet; and, how botanical gardens and eBay are teaming up to combat plant smuggling.(Photo: Smoke billows from a fire that has engulfed the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London. 14/07/2017. Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

Minister of Strategic Affairs of Israel & former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer speaks on Israel negotiating control of Gaza's border with Egypt, including the so-called Philadelphi Corridor and a potential cease-fire agreement. He spoke with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Annmarie HordernSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#ISRAEL  More threats from Beirut and Tehran. Yaakov Lappin - Military and strategic affairs analyst Yaakov Lappin, Host of the Lappin Assessment on Patreon, Analyst at JNS and the Miryam Institute.  https://www.jns.org/irans-steadily-eroding-ring-of-fire/ 1960 BEIRUT

##EGYPT: IDF finds up to fifty tunnels under the Philadelphi Route. Yaakov Lappin is a military and strategic affairs analyst at JNS, the Miryam Institute, and the Alma Center. You can follow his work, as well as his Middle East Q & A video series, at the Strategic Assessment Patreon website.MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2024/05/idf-unearths-more-tunnels-gains-control-of-philadelphi-corridor.php 1892 Cairo

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) under the IFRS Foundation last year released IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, representing a step toward the organization's goal of achieving a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures. But implementing such a global baseline effectively goes beyond simply setting standards – it requires a new set of capabilities, infrastructure, knowledge, and talent in economies around the world.New sustainability reporting requirements in jurisdictions around the world have resulted in the need for companies to take stock of their own capacity to produce high quality sustainability disclosures, as well as the capacity of players in their value chains who will provide inputs to their reporting. In this episode, Heather Horn sat down with Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation, to discuss how the IFRS Foundation has been working to build capacity, and how companies can best navigate the overall sustainability reporting environment moving forward.In this episode, you'll hear:2:31 - A refresher on capacity building and its importance in sustainability reporting4:38 - A discussion of the need for upskilling in various sectors to meet global sustainability reporting standards8:43 - An overview of the drivers of the IFRS Foundation's focus on capacity building17:14 - Advice on implementing new business processes and enhancing communication with suppliers to prepare for new disclosure standards21:33 - A discussion of the progress made in capacity building and the role of the IFRS Foundation's partners in this process29:00 - An overview of the IFRS Foundation's “three pillar approach” for capacity building35:19 - Where listeners can go to understand where the ISSB is headed with standard setting and what is next for companies preparing to reportLooking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards.Mardi McBrien is the Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation responsible for sustainability reporting. In this role she has played an active part in setting up the ISSB. Prior to the IFRS Foundation, Mardi spent over a decade leading the global ESG standard setter, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), in developing quality disclosure standards and thought leadership on environmental and social issues.Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability & Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

#GAZA: Unfinished mission. Ron Dermer is an American-born Israeli political consultant and diplomat serving as the Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs since 2022. He served as the Israeli Ambassador to the United States from 2013 to 2021 Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/us-wants-more-detail-on-israel-s-rafah-attack-plan-general-says?sref=5g4GmFHo 1873 Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top advisor and Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, joins Erick on the Stakscast this week for an eye-opening discussion. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dermer breaks down why Israel will finish the job of crushing Hamas in Gaza despite growing international pressure and why the IDF may be forced to act soon against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Dermer also shares why increased talk of a Palestinian state is misguided and how the IDF does an exemplary job of protecting Palestinian civilians despite Hamas barbarity and false accusations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#ISRAEL: Northern Border. Yaakov Lappin is a military and strategic affairs analyst at JNS, the Miryam Institute, and the Alma Center. You can follow his work, as well as his Middle East Q & A video series, at the Strategic Assessment Patreon website. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/world/israel-and-hezbollah-exchange-fire-as-tensions-flare-on-lebanon-border/ar-BB1jMhxg 1951 Galilee

India has enormous momentum. Its population has surpassed China's, making it the most populous country in the world. Its economy is expected to become the world's third largest in the next few years. And, as much as any country, it seems positioned to take today's geopolitical tensions and turn them to its advantage. The country's prime minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to win a third term in office this spring, cementing his own political dominance. But that has come with a dark side—an assault on civil rights and democracy, which some warn will ultimately hinder India. To address Modi's third term and India's future more broadly, Foreign Affairs editor Daniel Kurtz-Phelan moderated a panel including Alyssa Ayres, Ashley J. Tellis, and  Pratap Bhanu Mehta. Ayres is Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Tellis is the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. And Mehta is Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University. You can find transcripts and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

Joining Donny this week is the Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer. Ambassador Dermer sits down for an in-depth discussion on what is happening in Gaza, the outlook for the future, and what steps need to happen to ultimately achieve peace in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Blaber commanded at every level of one of the most elite counter-terrorist organizations in the world, The US Army's First Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. His time with The Unit included most of recent history's significant military and political events (Panama, Colombia, Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq). In 2006 Pete retired from the military and transitioned from leading elite combat teams around the globe, to leading elite corporate teams for one of the world's largest and most innovative Biotech Companies.Pete's first book “The Mission, The Men, And Me, Lessons From a Former Delta Force Commander,” is one of the most widely read books among tactical units and is required reading at many tactical leadership programs. His second book, “The Common Sense Way, A New Way to Think About Leading and Organizing" which builds on the legacy of the first book providing specific and concrete guidance on how to implement common sense into your leadership style. His third, and most recent book “Common Sense Leadership Matters: Toxic Leadership Destroys” is a case study of the death of Pat Tillman and how Toxic Leadership led to Tillman's death at the hands of friendly fire.Pete has an MBA and an MS in National Security and Strategic Affairs.I am excited to speak to Pete not only because he lead one of the most elite combat units, but because he is a very deep thinker on the topic of leadership and has a unique ability to articulate his lessons learned and his research in a very practical and down to earth fashion. I hope you enjoy my chat with Pete Blaber.Contact Infohttps://www.peteblaber.com/Books RecommendedThe Mission, The Men, and Me: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander by Pete Blaber - ISBN-13: 978-0425223727The Common Sense Way: A New Way to Think About Leading and Organizing by Pete Blaber - ISBN-13: ‎978-0578995878Common Sense Leadership Matters: Toxic Leadership Destroys by Pete Blaber - ISBN-13:‎ 979-8218224837

#IRAN: #HEZBOLLAH:  Ten thousand Hamas KIA.  Yossi Kuperwasser- Yossi Kuperwasser Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser is Director of the Project on Regional Middle East Developments at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He was formerly Director General of the Israel Ministry of Strategic Affairs and head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-hamas-war-idf-moving-troops-out-of-gaza-but-expects-prolonged-fight/ 1960 Beirut

TONIGHT: The show begins in Tehran, the center of chaos and mass murder in the Middle East, in the Red Sea, soon enough in Ukraine, a conversation about the spreading threat with FDD Behnam ben Taleblu. To the Russian Central Bank and the G-7 in search of Russian assets to confiscate in order to finance Ukraine. To Google for (30,000?) layoffs, to Beirut and cheats, to Iran, Jordan, Syria, and to Gaza's Rafah Border Crossing.  To circumnaigating the moon in 1968, to watching Russian wear down Kyiv's air defense.  Much attention to nucear weaons and nuclear energy. 1913 Nicholas II of Russia CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 1/2 #Iran: Tehran drives  chaos in Gaza, in Labenn, in Yemen, in the Red Sea, in the Russo-Ukraine War & Behnam ben Taleblu, FDD https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/world/middleeast/hezbollah-hassan-nasrallah-speech-israel.html https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-dispatches-senior-envoy-to-cool-roiling-tensions-on-israel-lebanon-border/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/iran-middle-east-violence-israel-hamas-houthis-qassem-soleimani-26605408?page=1 915-930 2/2 #Iran: Tehran drives  chaos in Gaza, in Labenn, in Yemen, in the Red Sea, in the Russo-Ukraine War & Behnam ben Taleblu, FDD https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/world/middleeast/hezbollah-hassan-nasrallah-speech-israel.html https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-dispatches-senior-envoy-to-cool-roiling-tensions-on-israel-lebanon-border/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/iran-middle-east-violence-israel-hamas-houthis-qassem-soleimani-26605408?page=1 930-945 #Russia: G7 studying confiscation of overseas Russian assets. Michael Bernstom, @HooverInst https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/what-where-are-russias-300-billion-reserves-frozen-west-2023-12-28/ 945-1000 #ScalaReport: #AI: #Google: Christ Riegel, CEO Scala.com Large Language Model makes it likely Google lays off tens of thousands. #STRATACACHE. https://www.peoplematters.in/news/business/googles-30000-layoff-to-tata-... SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #Hezbollah: Threatening attack. What sort? Yaakov Lappin Yaakov Lappin is an Israel-based military affairs correspondent and analyst for JNS, and the in-house analyst at the Miryam Institute. Patreon site is Strategic Assessments. .Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1   https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/world/middleeast/hezbollah-hassan-nasrallah-speech-israel.html https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-dispatches-senior-envoy-to-cool-roiling-tensions-on-israel-lebanon-border/   1015-1030 #Lebanon: #Hamas: Targeted killing of al-Arouri inside the secure Hezbollah neighborhood of Beirut. Hanin Ghaddar is the Friedmann Senior Fellow in The Washington Institute's Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics, where she focuses on Shia politics throughout the Levant. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1   https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/hamas-leader-dies-beirut https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/03/hezbollah-leader-speak-after-killing-hamas-official-lebanon/   1030-1045 #IRAN: #HEZBOLLAH:  Ten thousand Hamas KIA.  Yossi Kuperwasser- Yossi Kuperwasser Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser is Director of the Project on Regional Middle East Developments at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He was formerly Director General of the Israel Ministry of Strategic Affairs and head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-hamas-war-idf-moving-troops-out-of-gaza-but-expects-prolonged-fight/   1045-1100 #Jordan: Iran smuggling guns through Jordan.  Ariel Kahana- Is the Senior Diplomatic Commentator for Israel Hayom. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.jns.org/could-hezbollah-attack-from-jordan-israeli-officials-note-worrying-signs/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-downs-two-apparent-drones-launched-at-israel-by-iran-backed-iraqi-militia/   THIRD HOUR 1100-1115:  1/8: Genesis: The Story Of Apollo 8 Paperback – by  Robert Zimmerman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Story-Apollo-Robert-Zimmerman/dp/0440235561 The story of Apollo 8, the first manned vehicle to leave earth orbit and circle round the moon, is told in vivid detail, focusing on the mission's historical, scientific, and media importance. Reprint. 1115-1130 2/8: Genesis: The Story Of Apollo 8 Paperback – by  Robert Zimmerman  (Author) 1130-1145 3/8: Genesis: The Story Of Apollo 8 Paperback – by  Robert Zimmerman  (Author) 1145-1200 4/8: Genesis: The Story Of Apollo 8 Paperback – by  Robert Zimmerman  (Author) FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 1/2: #Ukraine: Berlin and Washington flagging support for Kyiv & What is to be done? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/01/01/us-funding-for-ukraine... 1215-1230 2/2: #Ukraine: Berlin and Washington flagging support for Kyiv & What is to be done? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/01/01/us-funding-for-ukraine... 1230-1245 1/2: #Nuclear: Lessons learned about nuclear weapons, nuclear power plants, nuclear energy 2023 & What is to be done? Henry Sokolski, Non-Proliferation Poly Education Center https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/putin-moved-his-nuclear-weapons/ar-... 1245-100 AM 2/2: #Nuclear: Lessons learned about nuclear weapons, nuclear power plants, nuclear energy 2023 & What is to be done? Henry Sokolski, Non-Proliferation Poly Education Center https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/putin-moved-his-nuclear-weapons/ar-...

PREVIEW: From a longer conversation later tonight with Brigadier General Yossi Kuperwasser (res) in Jerusalem re the Rafah Border Crossing at the south end of the Gaza Strip.  Can it be secured  after the defeat of Hamas? Can the Egyptians be trusted to block the smuggling? Yossi Kuperwasser- Yossi Kuperwasser Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser is Director of the Project on Regional Middle East Developments at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He was formerly Director General of the Israel Ministry of Strategic Affairs and head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-hamas-war-idf-moving-troops-out-of-gaza-but-expects-prolonged-fight/ 1867 Grand Mosque in Gaza

#GAZA: HAMAS SHOOTERS IN JERUSALEM. Yossi Kuperwasser Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser is Director of the Project on Regional Middle East Developments at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He was formerly Director General of the Israel Ministry of Strategic Affairs and head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-killed-6-injured-in-terror-shooting-at-jerusalem-entrance-bus-stop/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/blinken-abbas-discuss-boosting-the-security-and-freedom-of-west-bank-palestinians/ https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2023/11/29/support-for-hamas-surges-in-the-west-bank/ 1933 Jerusalem

#Israel: #Gaza: The challenge. Yossi Kuperwasser- Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser is Director of the Project on Regional Middle East Developments at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He was formerly Director General of the Israel Ministry of Strategic Affairs and head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/us/politics/iran-israel-gaza-hamas-us-intelligence.htm l1927 Gaza

#ISRAEL: Yossi Kuperwasser- Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser is Director of the Project on Regional Middle East Developments at the Jerusalem Center. He was formerly Director General of the Israel Ministry of Strategic Affairs and head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 https://www.memri.org/tv/hamas-deputy-chairman-arouri-we-want-total-war-with-israel-shut-down-everything https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-wounded-two-seriously-in-truck-ramming-near-modiin/ https://www.axios.com/2023/08/30/saudi-israel-megadeal-palestinians-biden-list Photo:  1932 Baghdad No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow