Podcasts about Strategic studies

Grant Newsham is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Security Policy. He is also a Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, focusing on Asia/Pacific defense, political, and economic matters. He is a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and was the first U.S. Marine Liaison Officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. He also served as reserve head of intelligence for Marine Forces Pacific and was the U.S. Marine attaché, US Embassy Tokyo on two occasions. Grant Newsham has more than 20 years of experience in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.

Luisteraars! Sla de dekentjes maar in, leg de tomaten in de vriezer, zet de kunstmest in de koeling, want het gaat helemaal cray cray op de gasmarkten. Aardgas is superduur, de hele zomer zaten we op 15 euro per megawattuur, vorige week tikten we ineens 150 euro aan, nu zijn we weer een gedaald naar 88 euro. Aardgas, moeten we daar niet van af? Treden we geen duurzame toekomst tegemoet, waarin die hele gaswinning verleden tijd is? We mogen het hopen! Maar feit is, dat Nederland nog voor dik veertig procent afhankelijk is van aardgas voor zijn energiebehoefte. En hoewel we zelf steeds minder aardgas produceren, verbruiken we nog precies even veel aardgas. En dat zal de komende decennia nog wel zo zijn. Dat heeft helaas de nodige nadelen. We zijn in toenemende mate overgeleverd aan de grillen van Russisch en Amerikaans gas, dat vaak veel klimaatonvriendelijker is. Daarom spreek ik in deze podcast met Jilles van den Beukel, energieanalist bij The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies. Van den Beukel is een zachtaardige man, die hard naar gas heeft geboord. Van den Beukel heeft in een ver en duister verleden namelijk gewerkt als geofysicus voor Royal Dutch Shell. Dat maakt hem natuurlijk bij voorbaat verdacht, maar tevens een enorme kenner van olie- en gasmarkten.

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF's initial moves […]

Links1. "Here there be dragons? Chinese submarine options in the Arctic," by Adam Lajeunesse and Tim Choi, Journal of Strategic Studies, June 23, 2021.

Want to know what this week's episode title means? Listen to our two-part episode with Juan Andrés Guerrero Saade (aka JAGS), principal researcher at SentinelOne and Adjunct Professor of Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). JAGS takes us on an exciting and educational ride through his research efforts on Moonlight Maze, one of the first widely known cyber espionage campaigns in world history, and how he came to be a featured hologram in the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. He also shares insights on the epic trolling endeavor through the recent “Meteor Express” wiper attack of an Iranian railway and possible ties to early versions of Stardust and Comet malware. And you won't want to miss his perspective on monetization, Linux flying below the radar, why it's important to get more savvy in determining what you want from vendors and how a philosophy major found his way into the threat intel space. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e152

GRANT NEWSHAM, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Senior Research Fellow at Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, Contributor, Asia Times, @NewshamGrant Grant Newsham talks about Huawei Technologies, Inc.: “It is best to think of it as not just a telecom company but the surveillance arm of the Chinese Communist Party” Newsham discusses China's recent history of detaining western business executives and travelers as a means of pressuring foreign companies to provide them with favorable terms - a practice they also inflict on their own people Newsham talks about Wall Streets' business dealings with the Chinese Communists: These are not just “useful idiots” - they are fully aware of what's going on inside China and “just don't care” Newsham: “…one gets the impression in this administration, in particular, that nothing is really worth defending” Is Xi Jinping “priming” the Chinese population for war?

Want to know what this week's episode title means? Listen to our two-part episode with Juan Andrés Guerrero Saade (aka JAGS), principal researcher at SentinelOne and Adjunct Professor of Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). JAGS takes us on an exciting and educational ride through his research efforts on Moonlight Maze, one of the first widely known cyber espionage campaigns in world history, and how he came to be a featured hologram in the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. He also shares insights on the epic trolling endeavor through the recent “Meteor Express” wiper attack of an Iranian railway and possible ties to early versions of Stardust and Comet malware. And you won't want to miss his perspective on monetization, Linux flying below the radar, why it's important to get more savvy in determining what you want from vendors and how a philosophy major found his way into the threat intel space. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e151

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF's initial moves […]

Australia has entered into a new trilateral military alliance with the United Kingdom and the United States, called AUKUS.The partnership was sealed with the announcement that Australia would, for the first time, construct and operate a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. The new deal has been criticised by former Prime Minister Paul Keating and national security experts. It's also led to increasing tension between Australia and a number of other countries.Today, Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University and contributor to The Saturday Paper Hugh White on why this new submarine deal puts Australia at risk, and what we should be doing instead.Guest: Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University and contributor for The Saturday Paper Hugh White.Background reading: From the submarine to the ridiculous in The Saturday PaperStay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danny Coulson,  Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI and Founding Commander of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team Topic: Investigating the Gabby Petito case, Capitol protest Congressman Lee Zeldin, Republican representing New York's 1st Congressional District Topic: Recovery from cancer, questioning Blinken last week, Hochul parole reform Col. Kurt Schlichter, a retired Army Infantry colonel with a masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College Topic: Biden drone strike, Gen. Milley scandal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this episode, MAJGEN Susan Coyle, Head of Information Warfare for the Australian Defence Force, discusses a variety of projects and whole-of-government challenges that she is confronting relative to information operations. After she recaps her primary role and the branches within her division, our discussion touches on the threat from China, broader gray zone competition in the Pacific region, labor considerations, and partnerships. Books and Other Web Links: LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media by Peter Singer The Return of Marco Polo's World: War, Strategy, and American Interests in the Twenty-first Century by Robert D. Kaplan The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age by David E. Sanger Let down by the golden promise of digital age by Paul Kelly Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-61 Guest Bio:  Major General Coyle currently holds the appointment of Head of Information Warfare for the Australian Defence Force. Susan Coyle was born in Kyogle, NSW on 21 May 1970. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree at the Australian Defence Force Academy she graduated from the Royal Military College in 1992 into the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. She has worked at the tactical, operational and strategic level in a variety of command and staff appointments including Commander Joint Task Force 633, Commander 6th Brigade, inaugural Commander Task Group Afghanistan, and Commanding Officer 17th Signal Regiment. Major General Coyle has received a Distinguished Service Medal as the Deputy Commander JTF 636 / Commander Task Group Afghanistan on Operation SLIPPER / HIGHROAD, and a Conspicuous Service Cross as the Commanding Officer 17th Signal Regiment. She holds post-graduate qualifications in a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, a Master in Organisational Development and Strategic Human Resource Management from the University of New England, and a Master of Management in Defence Studies from the University of Canberra. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Col. Kurt Schlichter, a retired Army Infantry colonel with a masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College Topic: Charter flights in Afghanistan, failed military leadership Marc Morano, Former Senior Staff Member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, and the author of "Green Fraud" Topic: Climate change and the role it played in Ida Assemblyman Robert Auth, New Jersey Assemblyman representing the 39th district (Bergen & Passaic) Topic: Flooding update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF's initial moves towards […]

The Joe Piscopo Show Labor Day Best Of 6 AM Hour Featuring Dr. Sebastian Gorka, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, heard every afternoon at 3PM on AM 970 The Answer, the host of The Gorka Reality Check on Newsmax, and a member of the National Security Education Board  Topic: National security in the wake of the Afghanistan exit. K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”                              Topic: Last plane carrying Americans departs Afghanistan, the future of U.S.-Afghan relations Col. Kurt Schlichter, a retired Army Infantry colonel with a masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College Topic: Congressmen go to Kabul, August 31st exit deadline Lou Dobbs, political commentator, host of the Lou Dobbs Financial Report on the Salem Radio Network and the author of "The Trump Century" Topic: Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal and the Afghan refugees See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Ali Jalali served as Afghanistan's Interior Minister from 2003 to 2005, overseeing the creation of a trained force of 50,000 Afghan National Police and 12,000 border police to work effectively in counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, and criminal investigation. He also served as Afghan Ambassador to Germany and Designated Special Envoy to NATO. He is a Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Washington, DC. His most recent book is a military history of Afghanistan from the Great Game to the Global War on Terror. A former official in the Afghan Army, Col. Jalali served as a top military planner with the Afghan resistance after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Col. Kurt Schlichter, a retired Army Infantry colonel with a masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College John Marshall, New Jersey-based meteorologist, recently for Channels 2 & 4 in New York City Buddy Foy Jr., restaurateur and the host of "The Buddy Foy Jr. Show" premiering Sunday, September 5 at 10 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Mike Gallagher, radio talk show host, heard every morning at 10 on AM 970 The Answer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. M. Taylor Fravel joins us to discuss whether China has become more militarily assertive toward its neighbors during the pandemic. Dr. Fravel argues that, although some expected the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to halt or reduce its activity during the Covid-19 pandemic, the level of Chinese assertiveness seen prior to the pandemic has continued during the pandemic. He adds that the PLA's ability to dispatch medical teams within China during the pandemic while maintaining its pace of operations in regional disputes shows that China is reaping the rewards of two decades of PLA modernization. Lastly, Dr. Fravel describes the benefits of increasing US collaboration with countries on the front lines of Chinese disputes. Dr. Fravel is the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and Director of the Security Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Fravel studies international relations, with a focus on international security, China, and East Asia. His books include, Strong Borders, Secure Nation: Cooperation and Conflict in China's Territorial Disputes, (Princeton University Press, 2008) and Active Defense: China's Military Strategy Since 1949 (Princeton University Press, 2019). His other publications have appeared in International Security, Foreign Affairs, Security Studies, International Studies Review, The China Quarterly, The Washington Quarterly, Journal of Strategic Studies, Armed Forces & Society, Current History, Asian Survey, Asian Security, China Leadership Monitor, and Contemporary Southeast Asia.

On this episode of Pilsners & Politics, Benji and Vinny sit down with two distinguished military servicemen (retired), Col. Michael Peterman and Col. Arthur Sharpe.First and foremost, Benji and Vinny want to send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of the 13 brave military soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan as a result of poor planning and execution from our nations leaders.  The people entrusted with keeping those souls safe failed them miserably in what will go down as one of the biggest foreign relations disasters in our nations history.  We pray for those who lost their lives and are thankful for their service!  The truth is, this episode was recorded a day before this tragic loss of life occurred, otherwise it would have been spoken about at length.  That being said, we would like to dedicate this episode to those 13 soldiers; may your service to this country be honored and remembered, it will never be in vain!Col. Peterman and Col. Sharpe offered some great insight as to what is taking place over in Afghanistan.  With the vast majority of Americans having very little information on this crisis, it was imperative to have these two strategic, knowledgeable minds come on to help put the pieces together for the rest of us who may have never served in the military and likely have very little grasp on the foreign relations/tensions in the Middle East.Col. Mike Peterman:Colonel Peterman (Ret.) is P&S Solutions' founder and CEO.   Mike fought in Afghanistan with 3rd Brigade of the 82nd Airborne (2002), 4th Brigade of the 82nd Airborne and commanded the 101st Sustainment Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan (2010-11). Col. Peterman joined the commercial sector following 26 years of distinguished service in the United States Army.  His career was highlighted by troop assignments in Airborne, Special Forces units and he was privileged to command the 82nd Airborne's Main Support Battalion and 101st Airborne Division's - Sustainment Brigade (Air Assault). After three combat deployments to Afghanistan, he was assigned to the United States Army Materiel Command (AMC) as the Director of the Commanding General's Initiatives Group (CIG) and the Chief of Operations and Plans (CHOPs). Mike holds a Master's degree in Strategic Studies from United States Army War College and Health Services Administration from Chapman University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in History from Weber State University.  He possesses the professional designation of Demonstrated Master Logistician from the International Society of Logistics.Col. Arthur Sharpe:Colonel Sharpe has over 35 years of senior governmental, political, legal, financial and professional military service in highly responsible managerial, financial, leadership and command positions involving both military and civilian positions.  Col. Sharpe is a multi-functional logistician with MOS/AOC 90A (multi-functional logistician); 91A (technical supply); 92A (mechanical maintenance) and 92B (supply management).  He has experience conducting multiple transitions at all levels of military, government and civilian organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS, some with strategic consequences.Having spent most of his military deployments in Iraq, Col. Sharpe offers similar insight as to his counterpart, Col. Peterman, and understands the logistical issues plaguing the region.  Col. Sharpe was awarded the Combat Action Badge, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (2), Meritorious Service Medal (4), Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal and the Humanitarian Service Award (JTF Katrina) among many others.  In addition to his distinguished military career, Col. Sharpe is licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi and had been in charge of numerous federal and state run agencies.

Jeremy Adams, a high school and college political science teacher from Bakersfield, California and the author of "Hollowed Out: A Warning About America's Next Generation" Col. Kurt Schlichter, a retired Army Infantry colonel with a masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber insecurity is a reality of life in the digital age. We all worry about being hacked, about losing personal or corporate secrets. But what happens when nations do it? Is that war? Who makes the rules of cyber warfare? Are there already cyber powers? Marcus Willet has spent decades thinking about such questions at the UK Government Communications Headquarters, and at London's International Institute for Strategic Studies. Listen as he discusses the risks and challenges facing us in the digital age

GRANT NEWSHAM, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Senior Research Fellow at Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, Contributor, Asia Times, @NewshamGrant Grant Newsham: Afghanistan has been left to the “tender mercy” of the ruthless Taliban Island hoping within the First Island Chain and off the coast of China - What would it look like? Newsham: The Chinese outnumber American ships in the South China Sea at least 10 to 1 DAVID WURMSER, Director, Center for Security Policy's Program on Global Anti-Semitism, former Middle East Advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney, retired, US Navy Reserves Lieutenant Commander David Wurmser: In the West, we operate under the pretense that differing groups like the Sunnis and Shias, or Iranian Shias Revolutionaries and the Al-Qaeda and the Sunni Islamist Jihadis will never cooperate - While, in reality, all of these groups see the U.S., and the West, as their primary enemy in the long run Wurmser: Bill Burns, the Director of the CIA, is being used as the United States' chief negotiator, which only further politicizes the U.S. intelligence establishment Wurmser argues that the U.S. will be more worried about Israeli “wild cat action” than Iran itself Wurmser: The PLO is a politically dead body that has no influence over the Palestinian population in and around Israel AMB. KENNETH BLACKWELL, Former Ohio State Treasurer and Secretary of State, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations' Human Rights Commission, Senior Fellow, Family Research Council, Author, "The Blueprint: Obama's Plan to Subvert the Constitution and Build an Imperial Presidency," @kenblackwell Amb. Kenneth Blackwell: H.R.4 is a blatant attempt to federalize our elections - To impose a one-size fits all scheme Amb. Blackwell responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to reinstate the Trump administration's “remain in Mexico” immigration policy

How will the lives of millions of Afghan women change now that the Taliban has taken control of their country? What will happen to their freedom? As the Taliban goes onto establishing their rule in Afghanistan, the futures of Afghan women and young girls stand at a very precarious position. They are petrified that those dark ages from the older Taliban regime might return once again. They're worried that school, college, jobs, the freedom to be as they will — all of that may soon be snatched away from them.  Even though in their first press conference since the capture of Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said they would honour women's rights going forward, there's an ambiguous caveat there that evokes distrust. The Taliban have made it clear that women can exercise their right within the framework of the Islamic code. The deep skepticism around their promises isn't unfounded given their tainted past, when they had banned education for women and girls, forbidden them to step outside without a male escort, cut off their access to employment, forced them to wear full body coverings – failing to do which extreme punishments awaited women such as lashings and even being stoned to death in some instances. So, can the Taliban really be trusted?  With reports coming up of Afghan women being let off their banking jobs, women journalists being taken off air, is it likely that the Taliban will gradually go back to their old ways? In this episode we bring you voices of Afghan women. Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha Guests: Kriti Shah, Associate Fellow in the Department of Strategic Studies at the Observer Research Foundation Editor: Shelly Walia Also check out: How 20 Years of US' "War Against Terror" Started & Ended With Taliban Rule in Afghanistan Will the Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan Define Biden's Legacy? Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng

Chad Wolf, Former Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security and a Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation Topic: Biden's speech, Taliban taking over Afghanistan Col. Kurt Schlichter, a retired Army Infantry colonel with a masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College Topic: Biden's speech, Taliban taking over Afghanistan Rich Little, Legendary impressionist and comedian Topic: His portrayal of Richard Nixon in "Trial on the Potomac" currently running at the Theater at St. Clement's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deepening crisis in Afghanistan is starting to dominate news headlines, as the Taliban has re-taken control of almost the entire country, putting millions of lives at risk. Shocking footage shows people desperately trying to flee as violence and kidnappings of women and girls broke out across the country. The Quicky speaks to two experts in international security and gender to find out how the situation deteriorated so quickly following the recent withdrawal of American and Australian troops, and what we can all do to help. If you would like to support vulnerable Afghans fleeing their homes amid the current crisis, you can make a donation to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Guests: Dr Charles Miller - Lecturer at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, with particular expertise in Strategic Studies. Mona Tajali - Associate Professor in International Relations and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Agnes Scott College in Georgia, USA, and member of the Women Living Under Muslim Laws transnational feminist solidarity network Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has been watching as a major humanitarian crisis erupted in the war-torn country of Afghanistan. Prompted by US President Joe Biden's decision to pull US troops out of the Afghan soil, Taliban terrorists took over the country swiftly with little to no resistance and returned to power. What was left behind was a hapless people unsure of where their futures lie and scared of what comes with the Taliban regime which is known for its extremities. In what will perhaps remain to be a defining image of the tragedy that befell Afghanistan, photos and video footage showed hundreds of Afghan nationals streaming into Kabul and thronging around the Kabul airport, in a bid to escape the country. But with no way out, some of them were simply clinging onto flights without hopes of ever fleeing. And amid this reign of chaos and fear, Taliban insurgents have been taking control of province after province in the past week, until they finally marched into the capital Kabul — the last major seat of the Afghan government — and claimed victory. Barely hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, the Taliban also seized the presidential palace, and brandishing guns, they declared that the "war is over". Indeed, the war against terror that had started 20 years back with the US sending its troops to the country to topple the Taliban regime, ended in the same way that it had started — with the Taliban rule. And, just like that in a matter of a few months, Afghanistan's political and social future went through what can only be described as a tectonic shift.  But how did Taliban insurgency withstand 20 years of military offensive led by Western allies and capture Afghanistan once again? Is the decision to withdraw US troops going to define Biden's legacy? What is the fate of the people and women especially who are trying to escape the Taliban rule?  Over the new few episodes of our daily news podcast, we will try to unravel the nuances of what led to the fall of Afghanistan and the many implications of this political catastrophe. In this episode, we will look at what happened in the last 20 years that ultimately led to the Taliban marking the end of the US-army era in the country. Did the US lose narrative of the battle against the Taliban and Al Qaeda forces? Was it really invested in the peace process? And how did the Afghan forces fall to the Taliban forces so quickly? Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha Guests: Kriti Shah, Associate Fellow in the Department of Strategic Studies, Observer Research Foundation Anil Trigunayat, former Indian Envoy to Jordan, Libya and Malta Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng

In Episode 54, Bryan Wittmeyer interviews Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, USA (Ret.) the Pershing Chair for Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), an organization dedicated to ensuring a strong and enduring transatlantic alliance rooted in democratic values and principles. He served 38 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer, commanding at every level from Platoon to Brigade Commander, including three operational deployments. They discuss challenges facing the NATO alliance, key areas where we can strengthen the NATO alliance after COVID and why, his most influential lessons as a military leader, and the importance of taking responsibility. LTG(R) Hodges Recommended Reading: -Cathrine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie -Peter the Great: His Life and World by Robert K. Massie -Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer -Defeat into Victory by Field-Marshall Sir William Slim -George C. Marshall: Defender of the Republic by David L. Roll -Grant and Sherman Memoirs by Ulysses S. Grant and W.T. Sherman Interested in an interview with a particular leader? Have a question you'd like to hear answered? Contact us @DODReads or podcast@dodreads.com. Finally, head to DODReads for more resources, free books, and interviews with military authors. The views presented in this episode are those of the participants and do not reflect the views of the Department of Defense or its components.

Andy and Dave discuss the latest in AI news, including a story from MIT Technology Review (which echoes observations made previously on AI with AI) that “hundreds of AI tools have been built to catch COVID. None of them helped.” DeepMind has used its AlphaFold program to identify the structure for 98.5 percent of roughly 20,000 human proteins and will make the information publicly available. The Pentagon makes use of machine learning algorithms to create decision space in the latest of its Global Information Dominance Experiments. An Australian court rules that AI systems can be “inventors” under patent law (but not “owners”), and South Africa issues the world's first patent to an “AI System.” The United States Special Operations Command put 300 of its personnel through a unique six-week crash course in AI, including leaders such as Google CEO Eric Schmidt and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter. And President Biden nominates Stanford professor Ramin Toloui, who has experience with AI technologies and impacts, as an Assistant Secretary of State for business. In research, DeepMind develop agents capable of “open-ended learning” in XLand, an environment with diverse tasks and challenges. A survey from the Journal of AI Research finds that AI researchers have varying amounts of trust in different organizations, companies, and governments. The Journal of Strategic Studies dedicates an issue to Emerging Technologies, with free access. Mine Cetinkaya-Rundel and Johanna Hardin make an Introduction to Modern Statistics open access with an option (or with proceeds going to OpenIntro, a US-based nonprofit). And Iyad Rahwan curates a collection of evil AI cartoons. Follow the link below to visit our website and explore the links mentioned in the episode. https://www.cna.org/CAAI/audio-video

Welcome to Episode 92 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Monica Kang on this week's episode. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned! Monica H. Kang is the Founder & CEO of InnovatorsBox®, the Author of Rethink Creativity: How to Innovate, Inspire, and Thrive at Work and the Host of two Podcasts—Dear Workplace and Curious Monica. She is an internationally recognized expert in workplace creativity who facilitates culture transformation, leadership development, and team building in a way that is fun, actionable, and relatable. Monica provides consulting, training, facilitation, and keynote speaking to clients worldwide including Fortune 500 companies, higher education institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits. She also supports organizations, professionals, and entrepreneurs through the InnovatorsBox® Academy and the programs she co-creates with her strategic partners including Adapt to Grow and Culture of Analytics. Monica's work has been recognized by The White House, Ashoka Changemakers, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), and Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Prior to founding InnovatorsBox®, Monica was a nuclear nonproliferation policy expert. She holds an M.A. from SAIS Johns Hopkins University in Strategic Studies and International Economics and a B.A. from Boston University. Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you'll consider becoming a patron. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

KENNETH DEGAFFENREID, Former Deputy National Counterintelligence Executive, Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Support, Department of Defense, Former Senior Director of Intelligence Programs, National Security Council, Senior Staff Member, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Founding Member of the Board of Overseers, The Institute for World Politics Counterintelligence as a partner to security, i.e. putting locks on the doors - But, unfortunately, security is not America's greatest strong suit DeGraffenreid, one of the original editors of the Cox Report, talks about how China has for years infiltrated not only America's nuclear weapons industry but also American society as a whole DeGraffenreid: People like Rep. Eric Swalwell are in every sense “agents of influence” In the 1940s, when Soviet espionage continued in earnest in this country, there were a lot of people in the New Deal who came to Washington who were warmly sympathetic to the “Soviet Experiment,” which made them “fertile spies” GRANT NEWSHAM, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Senior Research Fellow at Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, Contributor, Asia Times, @NewshamGrant Grant Newsham explains why Xi Jinping's China is cracking down on private technology companies: It's all about power Newsham talks about Chase CEO Jamie Diamond's recent, “living in the fast lane,” comment on Fox News' Maria in the Morning The U.S. needs to develop a Japanese Defense Force that is capable of fighting their own wars ROBERT SPENCER, Director, Jihad Watch, Weekly columnist, PJ Media and FrontPage Magazine, Author, "Mass Migration in Europe: A Model for the U.S.?," and forthcoming, "Islamophobia and the Threat to Free Speech," @jihadwatchRS  The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, Big Tech's counterterror arm, has labeled Robert Spencer's organization Jihad Watch a violent extremist entity - Why? Robert Spencer: If the U.S. government starts to the strip tax-exempt status from groups whose politics are not their own, this sets up a dangerous precedent for various conservative non-profits

Europe correspondent Finbarr Bermingham analyses Germany's diplomatic faux pas with China over sending a warship to the South China Sea as analysts ponder a Germany without Angela Merkel; what’s behind the boom in exports to the EU from Xinjiang; Dr Euan Graham from the International Institute of Strategic Studies unpacks the extent of military build-up in the South China Sea; and the potential for mistakes and the recent escalation of US diplomacy in Southeast Asia.

Judd Devermont is joined by Paul Nantulya (Africa Center for Strategic Studies), ret. Vice Admiral Michael Franken (AFRICOM), and Bonny Lin (Center for Strategic and International Studies) to discuss U.S. and Chinese government engagement with African security chiefs. Guests also cover the deployment of Rwandan and SADC troops in Mozambique and Burundian politics. Background Readings: Personal Ties: Measuring Chinese and U.S. Engagement with African Security Chiefs – Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris, & Alison Albelda Centering Civilian Protection in Northern Mozambique – Emilia Columbo and Kelly Moss Testimony Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on: “China's Military Power Projection and U.S. National Interests” – Paul Nantulya War in Resource-Rich Northern Mozambique—Six Scenarios – Francisco Almeida dos Santos

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF's initial moves towards […]

Recently, Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia have hit new highs, making it the global epicentre of the coronavirus. As countries across the region try to curb the spread of the Delta variant, Richard Maude and Dr Huong Le Thu detail how Australia can support its neighbours and the region's potential path to recovery. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty, which governs international use of the Southern Continent. Research intern Matthew Page speaks to polar geopolitics expert Dr Elizabeth Buchanan, Lecturer of Strategic Studies with Deakin University for the Defence and Strategic Studies Course at the Australian War College Canberra and a Fellow of the Modern War Institute at West Point Military Academy. All views are her own. They discuss the geopolitics of the region, the usefulness of the treaty system 60 years on and what Australia should be focusing on in its Antarctic policy. The Port of Darwin, currently under a 99-year lease to Chinese company Landbridge, is of strategic importance to Australia and our allies. Co-author of the latest report from Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, ‘Lead me to the harbour!: Plotting Darwin Harbour's future course', Dr John Coyne joins Michael Shoebridge to discuss how Australia can maximise the strategic value of Darwin Port through a unified direction, that accounts for contrasting interests and stakeholders. Mentioned in this episode: ‘Lead me to the harbour!: Plotting Darwin Harbour's future course' report: https://www.aspi.org.au/report/lead-me-harbour-plotting-darwin-harbours-future-course Guests (in order of appearance): Dr Huong Le Thu: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/huong-le-thu Richard Maude: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/richard-maude Matthew Page: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/matthew-page Dr Elizabeth Buchanan: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/people/elizabeth-buchanan Michael Shoebridge: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/michael-shoebridge Dr John Coyne: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/john-coyne Music: "Hachimantai Snow" by Maarten Schellekens via the FreeMusicArchive.org

This special episode of Sounds Strategic explores the significance of the 40th Fullerton Lecture, which US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered on Tuesday 27 July 2021. Podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by James Crabtree, Executive Director of IISS–Asia, Dr Euan Graham, Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Security, and Aaron Connelly, Research Fellow in Southeast Asian Political Change and Foreign Policy. Secretary Austin's visit was the first to Southeast Asia by a member of US President Joe Biden's cabinet. In his Fullerton Lecture on ‘The imperative of partnership', the Secretary made the case for the United States' role as a reliable partner in helping nations in the Indo-Pacific make their own choices and ‘build back better' after COVID-19. Watch the recorded lecture on our website - The International Institute for Strategic Studies (iiss.org) _________________________________________________________________ We hope you enjoy listening to the episode. Don't forget to follow, rate and subscribe to Sounds Strategic on wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Date of recording: 29 July 2021 Sounds Strategic is recorded and produced at the IISS in London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has a new Secretary, Kathryn Campbell. Darren uses the occasion to build a theoretical model of the position, positing that the ideal candidate would fulfil four roles: administrator, consigliere, strategist and diplomat. Allan points out that the “diplomat” skill-set is unique to DFAT, discussing the history of the position not just in Australia but internationally, and some of the novel challenges every DFAT secretary will face. The two next turn their attention to a pair of recent cyber stories: the attribution to China by a broad coalition of western governments of the massive and indiscriminate hack of Microsoft's Exchange server earlier this year, and investigative reporting that surveillance software sold by the Israeli company NSO is being used to monitor thousands of individuals, from political and business leaders to journalists and activists. Is it possible to develop norms in this domain, especially given how extensively the US conducts its own spying? What is different (if anything) about these events, and can a rules-based order that regulates this behaviour be built? As the podcast wraps up, Allan briefly discusses the recent APEC extraordinary meeting, the first of its kind for the organisation. Can the vigour of hosts New Zealand breathe new life into a troubled organisation? Finally, exclusive reporting by the ABC suggests the Australian government is considering returning a presence to Afghanistan, which would represent a rapid reversal of the decision to close the embassy indefinitely just a few months ago. Why? We thank Mitchell McIntosh for audio editing and Rory Stenning for composing our theme music.      Relevant links MArise Payne and Zed Seselja, “Kathryn Campbell AO CSC announced as new DFAT Secretary”, Media Release, 9 July 2021: https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-release/kathryn-campbell-ao-csc-announced-new-dfat-secretary Dave Sharma, “A diplomatic step-up to match our military step-up”, Lowy Interpreter, 13 July 2020: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/diplomatic-step-match-our-military-step Alex Oliver, “A budget of skewed priorities”, Lowy Interpreter, 7 October 2020: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/budget-of-skewed-priorities Marise Payne, Karen Andrews and Peter Dutton, “Australia joins international partners in attribution of malicious cyber activity to China”, Media Release, 19 July 2021: https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-release/australia-joins-international-partners-attribution-malicious-cyber-activity-china Zolan Kanno-Youngs and David E. Sanger, “U.S. Accuses China of Hacking Microsoft”, The New York Times, 19 July 2021: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/19/us/politics/microsoft-hacking-china-biden.html “Chinese Embassy Spokesperson's Responding to the Australian Side's Remarks on Cyber Issues”, Media Release, 20 July 2021: http://au.china-embassy.org/eng/sghdxwfb_1/t1893534.htm Andy Greenberg, “How China's Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase”, Wired, 19 July 2021: https://www.wired.com/story/china-hacking-reckless-new-phase/ International Institute for Strategic Studies, “Cyber Capabilities and National Power: A Net Assessment”, Researhc Paper, 29 June 2021: https://www.iiss.org/blogs/research-paper/2021/06/cyber-capabilities-national-power Dana Priest, Craig Timberg and Souad Mekhennet, “ Private Israeli spyware used to hack cellphones of journalists, activists worldwide”, Washington Post, 18 July 2021: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2021/nso-spyware-pegasus-cellphones/ Scott Morrison, APEC Virtual Informal Leaders' Meeting, Transcript, 17 July 2021: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/apec-virtual-informal-leaders-meeting Andrew Probyn, “Australia considering future return to Afghanistan to monitor Taliban resurgence”, ABC News, 20 July 2021: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-20/australia-considering-return-afghanistan-monitor-taliban/100305336 The Rachman Review (podcast), “Coming to terms with Putin's Russia”, 24 June 2021: https://www.ft.com/content/842e9410-d0df-4d11-bd07-bb319a2dd30f National Security Podcast, “Tim Watts MP on national identity and cyber literacy in Australia”, 8 July 2021: https://www.policyforum.net/national-security-podcast-tim-watts-mp-on-national-identity-and-cyber-literacy-in-australia/ Loki (TV show): https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/loki

Judd Devermont is joined by Anouar Boukhars (African Center for Strategic Studies), Jason Warner (United States Military Academy in West Point), and Emily Estelle (American Enterprise Institute) to discuss the dangers of overemphasizing or underselling the ties between regional groups and global Jihadi networks. Guests also cover French President Macron's decision to draw down Operation Barkhane in the Sahel and the ADF's links to the Islamic state in Eastern Congo. Background Readings: A Course Correction for the Sahel Stabilisation Strategy - International Crisis Group The Islamic State in Africa: The Emergence, Evolution, and Future of the Next Jihadist Battlefront - Jason Warner, Ryan Cummings, and Ryan O'Farrell The Islamic State has ‘provinces' in Africa. That doesn't mean what you might think - Jason Warner Swapping jerseys: What changes when African extremists join the Islamic State? - Emily Estelle DRC: Designating the ADF - Jason Warner False Choices: U.S. Policy toward Coastal West Africa and the Sahel - Judd Devermont  Déby's Dead. What's Next for Chad and the Sahel? - Judd Devermont Rethinking Crisis Responses in the Sahel - Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris Centering Civilian Protection in Northern Mozambique - Emilia Columbo and Kelly Moss The Logic of Violence in Africa's Extremist Insurgencies - Anouar Boukhars Keeping Terrorism at Bay in Mauritania - Anouar Boukhars

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF's initial moves […]

GRANT NEWSHAM, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Senior Research Fellow at Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, Contributor, Asia Times, @NewshamGrant China: If Japan sends but one solider to defend Taiwan, they will be met with nuclear weapons Grant Newsham: You cannot rule out any kind of attack from China Newsham argues that in order to prevent a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the U.S. needs convey to the Chinese Communist Party that they will lose everything in the process (their U.S. bank accounts and investments, soldiers, etc.) GORDON CHANG, Contributor, Gatestone Institute, Newsweek, Author, “The Coming Collapse of China,” “Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes the World, “Losing South Korea,” and “The Great US-China Tech War,” @Gordongchang Gordon Chang: The number one goal of Chinese foreign policy is not to take over Taiwan, but to keep the Communist Party in power - Xi will never relinquish his hold over the military Recent revelations surrounding the March 2021 Microsoft Exchange hack confirms the close cooperation between the Chinese central government and criminal entities Gordon talks about China's links to the Taliban in Afghanistan BILL WALTON, Managing Partner, Rappahannock Ventures, Chairman, Rush River Entertainment, former Leader, Donald Trump Transition Team, Host, The Bill Walton Show, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth, Poverty and Morality, @billwaltonshow Bill Walton: For the first time, the Chinese Communist Party's five-year plan stated that the party needed to strengthen the government's control over private data

In July 2011, South Sudan gained independence with immense international support. Achieving statehood was seen by many as the end of an unstable coexistence with Sudan, but the bloody decade that followed is testament to the dangers and difficulties of state-building. Joining Alan Boswell this week to reflect on South Sudan's troubled ten-year journey is Dr. Luka Biong Deng Kuol, Dean of Academic Affairs at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and former civil servant of Southern Sudan and Sudan. Dr. Luka shares his thoughts on what led to the young country's descent into a devastating civil war and why its two main antagonists, Salva Kiir and Riek Machar, remain locked in zero-sum politics. They discuss what it would take for a leadership change in South Sudan, what constitution would suit the country best, and whether prospects for a much-needed reset are realistic as elections loom on the horizon. For more information:Explore Crisis Group's analysis on our South Sudan page.See Dr. Luka Biong Deng Kuol's reflections on the lessons of South Sudan's first decade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF's initial moves […]

“It's okay for a leader to not have all the answers. ” Whether you have the official title of a “leader” or not, know that influence is leadership. Whether it is in the online space, dealing with clients, or raising this next generation of kiddos, our leadership journey is one that should always be growing and developing. Today we are joined by a returning guest, John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) who is the author of  “Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into Action" as he shares with us his top lessons of leadership after leading THOUSANDS of soldiers at a time, and over 40 years of leadership experience.    Connect with John Gronski: https://johngronski.com/   WHO IS JOHN GRONSKI? John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) is CEO & Founder of Leader Grove LLC (www.LeaderGrove.com). He is the author of "The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love". John is a much sought-after speaker & leadership seminar facilitator. John served for over 40 years in the Army on active duty & in the PA National Guard. Assignments included DCG USAREUR (ARNG), 37th Commanding General of the 28th Infantry Division, & Commander of 2nd BDE, 28ID in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-06). He also served in Lithuania from 2000 to 2001. John holds a MBA from Penn State and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. John attended Alvernia University as a doctoral student in the corporate leadership program. He was certified as a Project Management Professional and holds a master certificate as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University. John is a graduate of numerous military schools to include the U.S. Army War College, the Command and General Staff Course, the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Ranger School, & Airborne School. His military awards & decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (2nd award), Governor's Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, & Basic Parachutist Badge. Other achievements include the U of Scranton's Frank J. O'Hara Award for Government Service, the Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice, the Republic of Lithuania Medal of Merit & Order for Merits Knight's Cross, the Washington Crossing Foundation Award, the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award, & the PA VFW Eagle Award. John is a non-resident senior fellow for the Transatlantic Leadership Program with the Center for European Policy Analysis. John's personal leadership philosophy is built upon character, competence, & resilience.   FROM TODAY's EPISODE: Consistency in communication (even when we don't know what to say) After action reviews and the importance of being introspective Leaders helping themselves and their followers become more resilient Dealing with the fear that authenticity will threaten your competence?   CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday WANT A CHANCE TO ASK FUTURE GUESTS QUESTIONS? Text “Podcast guest” to  +1 (501) 214-4307 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046 YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/heatherparady TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?

On this week's Cyber Report, sponsored by Northrop Grumman,Nigel Inkster, the director of transnational threats and political risk at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, discusses IISS' new report — “Cyber Capabilities and National Power: Net Assessment” — that ranks 15 leading cyber nations that places the United States alone in the top tier, how to counter China and Russia, fighting the ransomware scourge, deterrence in cyberspace, The balance between offense and defense, the line between intelligence gathering and an act of war, and NATO's Article V and cyber with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

The SVR's Nobelium appears to be back, this time with a less-than-fully successful cyberespionage campaign. The Netfilter driver is assessed as malware. Idle hands seem to make for more attacks against online gaming. Mercedes-Benz USA reports a data exposure incident. CISA starts to keep track of bad practices. The International Institute for Strategic Studies publishes a net assessment of national cyber power. Carole Theriault looks at the security implications of frictionless online commerce. Our guest is Clar Rosso from (ISC)2 with insights on Building Resilient Cybersecurity Teams. And Loki is a trickster, and his name is a lousy password. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/123

Medical Help for Rich Higgins BILL WALTON, Managing Partner, Rappahannock Ventures, Chairman, Rush River Entertainment, former Leader, Donald Trump Transition Team, Host, The Bill Walton Show, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth, Poverty and Morality, @billwaltonshow Biden's Treasury: Help unwind the destructive forces of inequality and climate change Bill Walton: The Federal government's economic policies are, “killing the golden goose” DAVID CLEMENTS, Law Professor, New Mexico State University, former Deputy District Attorney, 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office, former Senior Trial Attorney, 3rd and 6th Judicial District Attorney's Office, The Professor's Record Dr. David Clements: Critical Race Theory (CRT) is Marxism reloaded - Race has replaced class CRT creates divisions between people of different races to “overthrow “ the racial hierarchy JOSEPH HUMIRE, Executive Director, Center for a Secure Free Society, former Director of Institute Relations, Atlas Economic Research Foundation, US Marine Corps (retired), @jmhumire Peru has had four presidents in the past 4 years Are Cuban trained Communists within the upper esculents of Peru's left-leaning political parties? PROF. BRAHMA CHELLANEY, Professor of Strategic Studies, Center for Policy Research in New Delhi, Affiliate, International Center for the Study of Radicalization at King's College London, Former Policy Advisor,  Foreign Minister of India, @Chellaney and www.challeny.net Dr. Brahma Chellaney: No country has changed Asia's water map in one stroke the way China has Since the Communist seized power in China, the People's Republic of China has completed around 1 dam per day

Speaking with Martin Sherman, Director of the Israel Institute for Strategic Studies on his latest about Naftali Bennett and the new Israeli government. "In a single act of rash duplicity and deceit, Naftali Bennett provided the left with a plumb prize, from which it has been precluded for years: Broad access to positions of governmental control and influence."

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF's initial moves […]

South-east Asia has enjoyed a long period of sustained economic growth. But is this endangered by rising tensions between the US and China? Gideon puts this question to James Crabtree, executive director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore.Clips: CGTN  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

GRANT NEWSHAM, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Senior Research Fellow at Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, Contributor, Asia Times, @NewshamGrant Grant Newsham recaps President Moon Jae-in's recent trip to Washington D.C. While America Slept, China Stole the Farm Newsham: China has the largest fishing fleet in the world, which it uses to, "vacuum the ocean" In 1989, Motorola launched operations in Mainland China - Where does the company stand today? DR. RICHARD M. FLEMING, Creator, Fleming Method patent, www.flemingmeth.com Gain of function research: Making something more harmful than it naturally is Did China develop COVID-19? Where did some of the funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology come from? Dr. Richard Fleming delves into the various COVID vaccines, their proteins and a phenomenon called, "shedding" What happened at Event 201 in October 2019?

In this episode of Russian Roulette, Heather sits down with Andrei Zagorski, Head of Department for Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Studies at the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), and Elizabeth Buchanan, Lecturer of Strategic Studies with Deakin University for the Defense and Strategic Studies Course at the Australian War College.   They discuss Russia’s plans for its Chairmanship of the Arctic Council and its broader economic and security policy in the Arctic. They also explore China’s Arctic strategy since the unveiling of its Arctic white paper and shifts in its approach since becoming a permanent observer to the Council in 2013. Lastly, they do some myth-busting regarding the strategic conundrum presented by Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic.   If you are interested in learning more about Russia and NATO’s military activities in the region, check out our Arctic Military Activity tracker and read our primers on this important topic: The Ice Curtain: Russia’s Arctic Military Presence and America's Arctic Moment: Great Power Competition in the Arctic to 2050. But importantly, the Arctic region may be one of the few areas where the U.S and Russia can achieve some modest bilateral success.   You can find Dr. Zagorski’s bio here and Dr. Buchanan’s bio here. You can also follow her on Twitter: @BuchananLiz   Stay safe and healthy. 

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF's initial moves towards […]