Best The International Institute for Strategic Studies Podcasts (2024)

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Whatever Victory Takes: Ambassador Audra Plepytė on Support for Ukraine 27:28

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Audra Plepytė was appointed as Lithuania’s Ambassador to the United States of America and to the United Mexican States in 2021. Before this she was a Lithuanian Permanent Representative to the United Nations where she facilitated several negotiations, led the Group of Friends, and was elected to executive bodies of UN instruments and institutions, …

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Europe Under Maximum (China EV) Pressure: Roger Atkins, Founder, Electric Vehicles Outlook 45:34

2h ago45:34

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Europe wants to go green in a hurry. China has EVs to help Europe achieve their goal faster. What's the problem? The problem is that too many Chinese cars are flooding into France, Germany and Italy And that is putting enormous pressure on Europe's auto industry. Making things worse, European brands' sales are skidding in China, which used to be th…

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Washington Summit: 100-Day Report Card 40:53

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Geopolitical uncertainty and a looming United States election formed the backdrop for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s July summit in Washington, DC. The gathering marked the third summit since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Burden sharing, support for Ukraine, and deterring Russian aggression, main topics of the previous two summ…

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Left Out in the Cold? Reviving US-Canada Relations 53:01

20m ago53:01

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Some Canadian pundits argue that structural trends in the United States’ domestic politics, which in turn influence US foreign policy, create disproportionate risks for Canada. They suggest that Ottawa needs to be more deliberate about its relationship with Washington to avoid being left out in the cold. However, for a quarter century, Canadian pol…

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At the Edge of Empire: A Discussion with Edward Wong 1:00:42

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Journalist Edward Wong’s new memoir At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning explores the intersection of family, identity, and the rise of China as a global power in the current geopolitical landscape. The book covers the Wong family’s journey from rural China to urban America amid shifting United States–China relations and Wong’s experiences a…

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Navigating GPS Vulnerabilities: Implications for US Economic and National Security 1:31:23

1h ago1:31:23

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Beyond merely guiding Americans to their destinations, the Global Positioning System is essential to the United States’ electricity grid, financial markets, and wireless networks. First responders rely on GPS to locate individuals in distress. Many US military systems rely on the position, navigation, and timing (PNT) functions of GPS, and systems …

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What the US Election Means for the Middle East 1:03:45

1h ago1:03:45

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris offer vastly different visions of United States foreign policy, particularly toward the Middle East. What are the key distinctions in their approaches? What are the implications of the upcoming election for US allies in the region? And how might each candidate alter the US-Israel relati…

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Countering Authoritarian Regimes’ New Tactics in Latin America 49:44

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Latin America’s authoritarian regimes have evolved, and so have their methods of controlling their societies and silencing dissent. Autocrats in the region are increasing their use of arbitrary detention and imprisonment, deploying new forms of transnational repression, and adopting a range of technologies, often in cooperation with other authorita…

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Global Threats Today: The 2024 Edition 35:02

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This audio was originally recorded on October 26, 2024 during the event, “Global Threats Today: What's At Stake and What We Can Do About It,” held during Stanford University's annual Reunion and Homecoming weekend in affiliation with the Stanford Alumni Association. Featuring: Michael McFaul, Director and Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institu…

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How To Make The (Clunky and Complicated) EV Charging Experience Better. Christopher Balcom, Schneider Electric 39:24

1h ago39:24

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One of the most significant limiters to EV adoption in America is the dreaded charging experience. Where do I find the nearest station? Wil, the chargers work? Do I need an app? Will I be safe sitting alone in my car for thirty minutes? Who can I call if things go wrong? In this episode, we learn from Christopher Balcom of Schneider Electric that i…

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Duty to Deter: American Nuclear Deterrence and the Just War Doctrine 38:21

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The United States is in a new cold war with two nuclear-armed adversaries—Russia and China—that regularly threaten to cross the nuclear threshold to break the US-led international order. In her new book Duty to Deter: American Nuclear Deterrence and the Just War Doctrine, Hudson Senior Fellow Rebeccah L. Heinrichs makes the case that, in the curren…

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Relearning Escalation Dynamics to Win the New Cold War 1:00:30

7d ago1:00:30

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A new axis of authoritarian powers comprising China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is using nuclear coercion and the threat of uncontrolled escalation to dissuade the United States from supporting its allies, undermining the credibility of the American security commitments that undergird the US-led world order. In a recent collection of essays, Rel…

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Looking Ahead at Brazil’s Foreign and Domestic Policies 1:09:56

7d ago1:09:56

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At the halfway mark of his third term, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reoriented Brazil’s foreign policy and restored its role as a leader in the region and on the world stage. But he has failed to deliver tangible results for the country. And despite important strategic and policy differences, Brazil and the United States have deepened co…

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Strengthening the Allied Industrial Base 2:06:33

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Wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East and the rising threat of conflict in Asia demonstrate that American and allied militaries need to increase the scale and adaptability of their defense production. Deployed forces are emptying their munitions magazines, and allied demand for ships and aircraft far outstrips supply. Meanwhile, technology pro…

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Why Taiwan Matters to the US and the World 48:09

7d ago48:09

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China’s menacing behavior toward Taiwan should terrify the international community. First, the island is indispensable for world’s tech industry, and according to a Bloomberg Economics estimate, a Chinese blockade of Taiwan could cost the global economy $10 trillion—about 10 percent of global GDP. Second, a conflict over Taiwan would create geopoli…

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Africa in the New Cold War 1:27:33

24d ago1:27:33

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With a civil war tearing apart Sudan, terrorist threats escalating across Africa, tensions growing between Ethiopia, Somalia, and Egypt, and Russia deepening its involvement in the Sahel, Africa remains a hotbed of geopolitical turmoil. The United States military’s recent withdrawal from Niger and the Russia-China-Iran axis’s rising influence furth…

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The security and foreign policy of the Ishiba administration with Professor Axel Berkofsky, Professor Hatakeyama Kyoko and Professor Takenaka Harukata 53:34

13d ago53:34

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Robert Ward hosts Axel Berkofsky, Associate Professor at the University of Pavia, Professor Hatakeyama Kyoko, Professor of International Relations at University of Niigata Prefecture, and Professor Takenaka Harukata, Professor of Political Science at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies. Robert, Axel, Kyoko and Harukata discuss: · Rev…

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History W/ Arnold & Musk, Plus The Future of EVs & Automated Vehicles. Dr. Daniel Sperling, Institute of Transportation Studies UC Davis 46:04

15d ago46:04

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Dr. Daniel Sperling is one of the world's leading experts on electric vehicles. His knowledge runs very deep. Dr. Sperling founded the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis. He has written 13 books, including Two Billion Cars, and published 250 papers. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed him to the powerful…

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AI for Economic Growth: Strengthening the US-India Innovation Partnership 54:57

1M ago54:57

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The US-India Business Council (USIBC), in partnership with the Hudson Institute, is pleased to present a panel discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the US-India economic relationship. As AI continues to reshape industries and drive innovation, it presents unique opportunities for deepening collaboration between…

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October 7 One Year Later 59:17

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On October 7, Hamas launched the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust, marking a profound shift not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East. At the time, Iran and its proxies viewed the attack as a strategic opportunity to increase pressure on Israel and other American allies. How have things changed since then? How has the October …

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One year after 7 October: the Middle East’s regionalised war 26:24

26d ago26:24

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In this episode of Sounds Strategic, podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by Emile Hokayem, Hasan Alhasan and Fabian Hinz to discuss the ongoing developments in the Middle East. One year after 7 October, the speakers share their insights on the regional developments – from the status of the war in Gaza to the broadening of Israel’s operations in the…

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Prioritizing China’s Vulnerable Children after the CCP’s Suspension of International Adoptions 1:07:19

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The Chinese Communist Party made a seemingly sudden decision to end its international adoption program in late August. Then, in September, the State Department told American families who were matched with children in China that they would likely never be united with the children they were pursuing for adoption. The news was a devastating blow to th…

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Mobile Technologies and Patent Licensing: Official Perspectives 1:05:25

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Technologies for advanced mobile communications are key to our global innovation economy, and the patents that protect these technologies are critical drivers of innovation. Patents create incentives to invest in development, and these public legal documents make it possible for companies to contribute their technologies to the creation of the tech…

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Preserving a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: A Conversation with Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) 45:41

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Any successful strategy to deter the People’s Republic of China from invading Taiwan will involve American military and diplomatic power. And the lattice of partnerships among partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific is playing an increasingly important role in the competition between Washington and Beijing. Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ) will join …

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Defense Innovation and the New Cold War 1:44:05

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China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea present a pressing threat to the United States and its allies. Russia’s war against Ukraine seeks to break the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s unity and render US defense commitments unreliable. Iran is waging a proxy war to destroy Israel and force the United States out of the Middle East. And China and No…

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Japan and the Nordic-Baltic states with Dr Matsuda Takuya, Dr Vida Macikenaite and Dr Wrenn Yennie Lindgren 52:39

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Robert Ward hosts Dr Matsuda Takuya, Adjunct Lecturer at Aoyama Gakuin University, Dr Vida Macikenaite, Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of International Relations of the International University of Japan, and Dr Wrenn Yennie Lindgren, Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Centre for Asian Research at the Norwegian Institute of Internati…

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October 7 and the Coming Wars for Freedom 57:36

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Join renowned philosopher and author Bernard-Henri Lévy for a conversation with Hudson Senior Fellow Liel Leibovitz on how the attack of October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza are likely to shape geopolitics for decades to come.By Hudson Institute

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A Conversation with Eric Edelman and Mariah Sixkiller of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy 51:17

2M ago51:17

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The Commission on the National Defense Strategy released its bipartisan and unanimous report in July 2024. The commission concluded that the threats to American national security and interests are greater than at any time since World War II. The nature of the threats facing the United States also makes the security environment more complex than the…

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Motwani Jadeja US-India Dialogue Series | The United States and India: Milestones Reached and the Pathway Ahead 1:00:49

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For nearly 25 years, the United States and India have achieved historic progress in deepening bilateral ties across domains. But important work that could shape global prosperity and security in remains ahead. Join Hudson’s Dr. Aparna Pande and Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma, the former US ambassador to India, for a conversation on the …

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Democratic Resilience, Economic Security, and Sanctions Enforcement in Europe 1:09:32

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As Russia continues its criminal war against Ukraine, Europe should urgently deploy all the tools at its disposal to dismantle the Russia-linked state capture networks that have facilitated the Kremlin’s corrosive influence on international economic and political affairs. Europe’s lackluster sanctions enforcement mechanisms, the patchwork of weak a…

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Can American Politics Solve the Federal Debt Problem? 59:50

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The United States’ federal debt has nearly doubled under the last two presidents. It now equals America’s gross domestic product, and the Congressional Budget Office projects that it will reach as much as 138 percent of US GDP in the next decade. America spends more on annual debt service than national defense, and debt service obligations threaten…

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The Implications of Climate Lawsuits for Energy Security 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

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In recent years, more than 30 states, counties, and municipalities have filed lawsuits against energy companies under state public nuisance and consumer protection laws. These lawsuits, which seek damages for the alleged effects of climate change, have attracted the attention of the United States Supreme Court—particularlyHonolulu v. Sunoco. In the…

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How to Counter China’s Global South Strategy in the Indo-Pacific 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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While the United States and other advanced democracies are hardening their views of and position against China, Beijing is gaining ground in the developing economies of the Global South. In the Indo-Pacific, a region that will largely determine the future of the global strategic landscape, developing nations are absorbing Chinese norms and preferen…

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What’s Next for Maduro’s Criminal Hybrid State in Venezuela 47:44

2M ago47:44

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Nicolas Maduro’s long struggle to strengthen his grip on power has created a criminal hybrid state in Venezuela. Kleptocratic patronage networks have plundered public assets, narcotrafficking has become a state enterprise, and the regime openly tolerates brutal criminal gangs in return for the gangs’ support. Now, Maduro’s refusal to concede defeat…

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Geopolitical Implications of the Crisis between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Somalia 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

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Egyptian and Somali relations with Ethiopia are at an all-time low, which has severe implications for an already unstable Sudan and the wealthier countries on the opposite side of the Red Sea. As Cairo and Mogadishu strengthen their bilateral ties, Ethiopia continues to antagonize the two countries by making progress on its Grand Renaissance Dam an…

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How Foreign Adversaries Infiltrate US Campuses 49:39

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Foreign adversaries have long understood that American cultural and educational institutions are fertile ground for both individuals and states to whitewash their reputations, acquire valuable intellectual property, and stoke societal divisions within the United States. The Chinese Communist Party’s engagement includes not only the controversial Co…

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The Supreme Court’s Other Administrative Law Blockbuster: Corner Post 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

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In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court punctuated its recent revolution in administrative law by overruling Chevron USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. For 40 years, Chevron had been outcome determinative in a vast array of administrative law decisions because it required courts to defer to administrative actors’ inte…

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Stalemate in Colombia: A Conversation with Former Vice President Francisco Santos 40:00

2M ago40:00

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At the halfway mark of his presidency, Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces resistance in implementing his populist vision for the country. The erosion of the coalition that brought him to office in 2022 has led him to consider implementing “people’s assemblies” to advance constitutional reforms, which would risk further exacerbating tensions in…

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Getting To More Affordable EVs Starts With Batteries: Vincent Pluvinage, CEO, and K.T. Neumann, Board Members, OneD Battery Sciences 51:11

2M ago51:11

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Here is a candidate for the single most important development in the global auto industry this year: One of every two new cars sold in China this year will be electric. Half! In the US and Europe, we are experiencing a kind of EV wheel spin. EVs as a share of total sales in America still hover under 10%. Europe is a bit higher at 15%, but the pace …

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AUKUS Pillar 2: New Partners and Opportunities 59:10

2M ago59:10

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In April 2024, the governments of the AUKUS (Australia–United Kingdom–United States) security partnership announced their willingness to cooperate with Japan on advanced capabilities projects as part of AUKUS Pillar 2. To date, the group has set up eight such working groups in areas including artificial intelligence, information sharing, and hypers…

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Resisting the Taliban and Preparing for the Future of Afghanistan 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

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Three years ago, the Taliban returned to power in Kabul after America’s disastrous abandonment of Afghanistan. Since then, the situation in the country has deteriorated considerably. Afghanistan faces an acute humanitarian crisis and has once again become a haven for transnational terror groups, especially al-Qaeda. Additionally, the human rights o…

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Focusing the Force: A Conversation with General David Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force 1:12:44

3M ago1:12:44

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General David Allvin, chief of staff of the Air Force, will discuss how today’s strategic environment requires a force that is aligned and focused on the requirements and attributes that will keep the service competitive. Specifically, the Air Force needs to deliver combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale. The complexity and speed o…

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One Year after Camp David: How Durable Are Trilateral Ties? 1:50:05

3M ago1:50:05

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United States–Japan–South Korea relations have surpassed all expectations. On the sidelines of the November 2022 East Asia Summit in Cambodia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and US President Joe Biden issued the Phnom Penh Statement, in which they pledged to align “their collective efforts in pursuit of…

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Japan and the Pacific Islands countries with Professor Koga Kei, Shiozawa Hideyuki and Euan Graham 42:57

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Robert Ward hosts Professor Koga Kei, Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Shiozawa Hideyuki, Senior Program Officer at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, and Euan Graham, Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Robert, Kei, Hideyuki and Euan discuss: Japan’s strategic approach to the Pacific Island countries Ch…

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Blast from the past: the return of long-range US missiles to Europe 16:27

3M ago16:27

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In this episode of Sounds Strategic, podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by Douglas Barrie and Timothy Wright to discuss the return of long-range US missiles to Europe. Amid Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and following Russian violations of arms control measures, Washington and Berlin have announced they would begin episodic deployments of c…

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Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion: What We Know So Far 34:57

3M ago34:57

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Earlier this week, Ukraine shocked the world by launching a surprise military operation into the Russian Federation. Open-source intelligence shows that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have made considerable advances in the first 72 hours of the incursion, but many details remain unknown. Join Hudson experts Luke Coffey and Can Kasapoğlu for a discussio…

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NATO's strategic pivot: defence spending and future challenges 16:25

3M ago16:25

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In this latest episode, host Meia Nouwens, IISS Senior Fellow for Chinese Security and Defence Policy, is joined by IISS experts Henry Boyd, Fenella McGerty and Karl Dewey to dissect the critical outcomes of the NATO Leaders Summit held in Washington DC. The discussion navigates through the latest trends in NATO defence spending, the need for great…

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Iran and Hezbollah vs. Israel: Full Scale War? 44:10

3M ago44:10

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On the evening of August 1, Hezbollah launched a massive rocket barrage at Israel. Is this the beginning of an all-out war between Israel and an axis comprising Iran and Hezbollah? Hezbollah’s July 27 rocket attack on the Israeli town of Majdal Shams murdered 12 children. The Israel Defense Forces responded by, among other things, killing Fuad Shuk…

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