Best CNAS Live Podcasts (2023)

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CNAS Live

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Gaining the Asymmetric Advantage: Emerging Technology and the AUKUS Pillar 2 Promise 55:34

11h ago55:34

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Pillar 2 of the trilateral agreement AUKUS is focused on cooperative actions between the three nations to develop advanced defense capabilities, which are critical to the balance of power in future strategic competition with China. AUKUS Pillar 2's potential for establishing and maintaining advantages in critical technology areas can only be fulfil…

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Brussels Sprouts

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Understanding the Nagorno Karabakh Conflict with Thomas de Waal and Ambassador Phil Reeker 53:58

2h ago53:58

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On September 19, Azerbaijani forces began attacking Nagorno Karabakh, the long-disputed Armenian enclave within Azerbaijan. Within 24 hours, Azerbaijan had established full control over the territory, triggering a mass exodus of Karabakh Armenians from their homeland amid fears of ethnic cleansing at the hands of the Azerbaijani military. This late…

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Called to serve Podcast

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The family caregiver 8:50

3d ago8:50

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Those who care for the loved ones.By William Watson

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Called to serve Podcast

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He always been there. 46:31

6d ago46:31

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My story, my testimony.By William Watson

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CNAS Live

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Assessing the Defense Industrial Base with Dr. William LaPlante 56:54

8d ago56:54

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The Defense Industrial Base, or DIB, is a complex network that provides the U.S. department of defense with materials, products, and services to aid warfighting capabilities and business operations. Entities within the DIB can help produce anything from an aircraft to IT support, and relies on logistics planning, a healthy supply chain, and allocat…

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Called to serve Podcast

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Grace 20:27

11d ago20:27

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Saving grace and grace to the best buyBy William Watson

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Brussels Sprouts

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The New Authoritarian Axis: Russian Relations with North Korea and Iran 49:16

15d ago49:16

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This past Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled to the Russian Far East for a summit with Vladimir Putin. After more than four hours of talks, Kim vowed to provide “full and unconditional support” to Russia, a clear indication of just how closely aligned Russian and North Korean interests have become. This deepening partnership betwee…

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Brussels Sprouts

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The Future of the Ukrainian Counter Offensive with Mike Kofman and Mark Hertling 1:04:12

22d ago1:04:12

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Over the past several months, the world’s attention has been focused on the ongoing counteroffensive by the Ukrainian army. Many of Ukraine’s supporters had high hopes for this operation, with the United States and its European allies having provided unprecedented levels of military aid to Kyiv in preparation. Yet as the summer concludes without ev…

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Called to serve Podcast

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Servanthood and humility 23:58

29d ago23:58

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Walking with Christ. And others, Being a servant of ChristBy William Watson

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Brussels Sprouts

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A Post-Prigozhin Wagner Group with Kimberly Marten and Vanda Felbab-Brown 1:04:46

29d ago1:04:46

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Last week, the world learned the shocking news that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the notorious head of Wagner private military company, died in a plane crash north of Moscow. Prigozhin’s demise came exactly two months after he launched a mutiny against Russian military leadership, which may be called the most significant and direct threat to Vladimir Putin’s…

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CNAS Live

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The Outbound Investment EO: What’s in, what’s out, and what does it all mean? 1:03:12

1M ago1:03:12

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Last week, the White House released an executive order detailing a ban on U.S. private-equity and venture-capital investments in some Chinese technology companies that have potential military applications. To break down the executive order and discuss what’s in, what’s out, and what it all means for investors and companies, CNAS hosted a special ev…

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Brussels Sprouts

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Germany’s Shifting China Strategy 51:54

2M ago51:54

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Last month, Germany adopted its first ever strategy on China. Looking forward, Berlin’s implementation of this strategy will impact Germany, as well as the broader cohesion of the transatlantic partnership, as issues surrounding relations with China continue to grow in importance in both Europe and the United States. To discuss key takeaways from t…

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Brussels Sprouts

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Lukashenko, Wagner, and the Future of Belarus 47:30

2M ago47:30

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Over the past month, Belarus has been increasingly in the spotlight, with the announcement of the Wagner Group’s relocation to the country following its aborted mutiny in Russia at the end of June. While it remains to be seen exactly what role Wagner forces will have in Belarus going forward, their presence is likely to have significant implication…

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Brussels Sprouts

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BONUS Foreign Policy Live: Assessing Kyiv’s Counteroffensive 42:22

2M ago42:22

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We hope you enjoy this bonus episode of Brussels Sprouts, a collaboration between Foreign Policy and the Center for a New American Security. It’s been a mixed summer for Ukraine. Kyiv’s counteroffensive is progressing slowly, and the country was stymied in its bid to join NATO. But Russia has suffered military setbacks, and the West continues to of…

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Brussels Sprouts

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Did Vilnius Deliver with Kurt Volker and Douglas Lute 43:16

2M ago43:16

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On July 11 and 12, NATO held its widely anticipated Vilnius Summit to discuss current functions of the alliance as well as the future of Ukrainian membership. Despite hope that NATO may provide a clearer path for Ukraine’s accession into NATO, the alliance reiterated its commitment to Ukrainian membership once allies agree and conditions are met, l…

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Brussels Sprouts

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BONUS ‎Foreign Policy Live: The Scramble for AI 46:24

3M ago46:24

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In collaboration Foreign Policy Magazine, today we bring you a special bonus episode featuring Paul Scharre, Executive Vice President and Director of Studies here at CNAS. He joins host Ravi Agrawal and the Foreign Policy Live podcast to discuss his latest book Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, his Foreign Policy cove…

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The Nursing Home Podcast

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Staffing; The Biggest Pain Point for Nursing Homes 55:37

3M ago55:37

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Sara Well spent 12 years as a critical care trauma nurse on the acute side. She watched again and again as her facility’s money was put into much less pressing issues than staffing and saw how it impacted not just care and quality outcomes but overall revenue. She saw how archaic many of the systems in place for staffing were, and with her tech bac…

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Brussels Sprouts

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NATO’s Security Guarantees for Ukraine 55:06

3M ago55:06

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As NATO prepares for its annual summit in Vilnius this July, one of the biggest topics on the agenda will be how to guarantee long-term security for Ukraine. Given that membership in the alliance is unrealistic before the end of active fighting with Russia, the West will need to find an alternative arrangement that allows Ukraine to remain secure i…

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Brussels Sprouts

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Russia in the Wake of the Wagner Insurgency 38:36

3M ago38:36

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Last weekend, the outbreak of an insurgency against the Russian state by Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner Group shocked observers across the world. After accusing the Russian Ministry of Defense of having attacked Wagner troops on Friday, Prigozhin vowed to retaliate and proceeded to lead his forces into Russia, seizing the city of Rostov-on-Don and comi…

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Brussels Sprouts

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The Precarious Nature of Putin’s Regime 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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Over the weekend, infighting between Prigozhin and Shoigu led to seismic shifts in Russian domestic stability. This episode was recorded on Friday, June 23, prior to start of the Wagner Group’s insurgency within Russia. The implications of Wagner’s armed rebellion remain uncertain. This Brussels Sprouts, released in conjunction with the launch of t…

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Brussels Sprouts

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The Battlefield Landscape in Ukraine with Mike Kofman and Konrad Muzyka 52:17

3M ago52:17

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Three weeks ago, Ukraine began its widely anticipated counteroffensive. Observers are watching for key developments on the battlefield as Ukraine attempts to regain territory, which is unfolding slower than hoped. Mike Kofman and Konrad Muzyka join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss how the conflict will likely evolve and what it mea…

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Brussels Sprouts

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A Turn in German Security Infrastructure? 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

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On Wednesday, June 14th, the German government presented the country’s first ever National Security Strategy, laying out Germany’s commitment to three key pillars: active defense, resilience, and sustainability. Following Scholz’s “Zeitenwende” paradigm shift, experts wonder whether Germany is ready to assume a more prominent role in the Euro-Atlan…

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Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels Sprouts Live with Jens Stoltenberg and Julianne Smith 45:21

4M ago45:21

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In this special episode marking the podcast’s 5-year anniversary, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for a conversation about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the ongoing response to the war from NATO allies, lessons learned from the conflict, and the future of…

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Brussels Sprouts

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Did the TTC Deliver with Fran Burwell and Tyson Barker 49:31

4M ago49:31

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On May 30-31, the fourth ministerial meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council was held in Luleå, Sweden. All eyes were on this meeting, after previous ministerials failed to produce concrete results due to fissures in transatlantic industrial policy. Items on the agenda for Luleå included artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and n…

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Brussels Sprouts

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The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine 43:21

4M ago43:21

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The trajectory of the war in Ukraine hinges on the outcome of the widely anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. Recent events spell trouble for Russia as Pro-Ukrainian Russian fighters launched attacks on Russian soil in Belgorod this week and the United States promised to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. With battlefield developments …

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Brussels Sprouts

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What Does the Future Hold for Turkey? 57:57

4M ago57:57

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Turkey’s presidential election is headed to a second round after no candidate won an outright majority on May 14. Ahead of the rematch between current President Erdoğan and opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu on May 28, many observers are wondering what the results could mean for the future of Turkish democracy, society, and foreign policy. Steven…

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Brussels Sprouts

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The Road to Vilnius with Alexander Vershbow and Ian Brzezinski 54:50

5M ago54:50

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In July, NATO will host its annual summit in Vilnius to discuss the path forward for the European security architecture. NATO Allies have provided critical support to Kyiv ahead of its much-anticipated counteroffensive. However, there are increased calls for more decisive action by NATO. Alexander Vershbow and Ian Brzezinski join Andrea Kendall-Tay…

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Brussels Sprouts

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The Coming Ukrainian Counteroffensive with Michael Kofman 51:44

5M ago51:44

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While transatlantic partners remain supportive of Ukraine, there are questions about the success of the much-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. Many Western leaders harbor doubts about how a protracted war could impact the future of transatlantic support of Ukraine. In this context, how will the Ukrainian counteroffensive shape the future traj…

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Brussels Sprouts

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Macron’s Vision for Europe and Its Implications on Transatlantic Unity 51:50

6M ago51:50

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Macron's comments on strategic autonomy and Europe's role on Taiwan have sparked criticism amongst transatlantic partners. While the Biden administration and some European Union officials have downplayed the comments, questions remain over whether Macron's views reflect larger European attitudes on the future of the transatlantic partnership. Liana…

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