Best Hudson Institute Podcasts (2024)

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China’s Persecution of Falun Gong at 25 Years 2:00:55

1h ago2:00:55

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In July 1999, the Chinese Communist Party launched one of the most severe acts of religious persecution since the Cultural Revolution—a violent campaign to wipe out Falun Gong, an indigenous spiritual group with tens of millions of Chinese practitioners. Twenty-five years later, this CCP campaign continues with large-scale imprisonments inside Chin…

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Insider Interview | Deterring China with Red Lines Backed by Capability and Resolve (feat. John Lee) 34:49

2h ago34:49

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Deterring the aggressive ambitions of Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party will require more than just setting red lines. Hudson Senior Fellow, John Lee, joins host Miles Yu to explain why it will require an international coalition with both the capability and resolve to effectively counter the CCP with strategies that both deny and impose co…

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493 | Zack Beauchamp: The Reactionary Spirit - The Battle for Democracy in the U.S., Hungary, Israel, India, and Beyond 59:54

37m ago59:54

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35: Are We Capable of Rebuilding the Pax Americana? (feat. Arthur Herman) 38:04

1h ago38:04

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Has the Pax-Americana truly fallen? Can America's sole dominance over global influence be restored? What can we learn from the WWII-era that we can apply to today's multi-front and multi-faceted threats? Hudson Senior Fellow Arthur Herman rejoins the show to illustrate why desire for global power and influence requires an industrial base to do so a…

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Leading in the Cyber Competition with China 1:06:49

1h ago1:06:49

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Cyber and emerging technology play a critical role in the strategic contest between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. The US needs to secure its advantages on computer networks, semiconductors, critical infrastructure, and artificial intelligence to avoid having its competition with the PRC devolve into crisis or conflict. Natio…

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Rising Xenophobia in China, The Third Plenum, and Toxic Contamination of Cooking Oils 24:40

15m ago24:40

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After yet another stabbing attack hit headlines, which saw a Chinese man attack a Japanese woman and her son, Miles Yu explains why the Chinese Communist Party and its state-fueled propaganda machine are at fault for rising xenophobia in China. The episode goes on to explain what to expect from the CCP's Third Plenum, and finishes covering an inves…

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492 | Curt Mills: The Bull Case for President Biden's Reelection and the Future of the GOP 1:12:25

21m ago1:12:25

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E70: Feminine Business // How to Have a Business and also Have a Life with Laura Herde 1:00:15

29m ago1:00:15

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Are you a therapist/coach/teacher/or small business owner? Then don’t miss out on this conversation. It’s everything about having a feminine business with a CEO way of thinking. Laura Herde, mindset & leadership mentor, speaks with Yael Ginzburg about feminine & masculine energy in business. This includes: Following intuition for life full of flow …

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Ray Donovan on the Fentanyl Crisis and Strategic Law Enforcement 49:10

3d ago49:10

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After a monthslong investigation, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and Chinese Communist Party uncovered that China is actively subsidizing the sale of fentanyl precursors to Mexico. With 80,000–100,000 American citizens dying of fentanyl overdoses each year, the administration needs to comprehensive…

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RE: Something Interesting | Nat Eliason on Crypto Confidential - Winning and Losing Millions on the New Frontier of Finance 1:17:53

2d ago1:17:53

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34: Is War Today More Like Star Wars or Mad Max? (feat. Michael Doran) 24:47

3d ago24:47

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Should the United States military be building an army that is technologically smart, small, and hyper-effective, or should it be pumping out twentieth-century bullets, artillery, and tanks in overwhelming numbers? In his article "The Gates of Gaza," Hudson Senior Fellow Michael Doran argues that the wars in Ukraine and Gaza should demonstrate to Is…

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The Iran Threat to US-NATO Security 58:59

4d ago58:59

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Iran is a key player in the growing axis of revisionist powers threatening the United States–led world order. Yet the US and Europe have been hesitant to fully back Israel in its proxy war against Tehran, and the Islamic Republic is not meaningfully on the agenda for the seventy-fifth North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit. Former Congressman Te…

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A NATO for the Indo-Pacific, Chinese Maritime Aggression, and Miles in Taipei 25:10

4d ago25:10

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With the NATO Summit happening in Washington D.C. this week, Miles details why multilateral engagement in Asia through NATO expansion, or the establishment of a NATO-like alliance, would be such an effective bulwark against the Chinese Communist Party. Secondly, we cover some of China's latest acts of maritime aggression against Taiwan and the Phil…

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491 | Jonathan Darman: Why Joe Biden Didn't Drop Out and the Lessons of 1968 1:08:21

4d ago1:08:21

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Maritime Security and Next-Generation Technologies: A Platform for Cooperation between NATO and Its Asia-Pacific Partners 1:05:04

5d ago1:05:04

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Moving the partnership between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and its Asia-Pacific partners from dialogue to cooperation is becoming increasingly urgent as Russia and China create a two-front challenge for the United States and its allies. But maritime security, hybrid warfare challenges, and increasing automation are ideal points of depart…

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More Military Purges, Xi’ Plan for “Peaceful Coexistence,” and China’s Repression of Religious Freedom 28:05

11d ago28:05

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Miles Yu reacts to Xi Jinping's latest purging of a plethora of military leaders including China's defense minister, and Xi's speech commemorating 70 years of the Chinese Communist Party's “Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of State released its annual report on International Religious Freedom and detailed the…

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E69: Accessing Infinite Intuitive Wisdom & Creativity with Craig Perkins 50:16

12d ago50:16

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Ever wonder where great ideas come from? Why some people are able to create magic with their work? This magic is ever-present, accessible to all, and comes form connecting to information beyond the mind. In this week’s episode, Craig Perkins, co-founder of Yandara and yoga teacher of over 60 years, speaks with Yael Ginzburg about how flow and inspi…

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A Foreign Policy Conversation with State Secretary Thomas Bagger 59:31

15d ago59:31

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In the quarter century after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, reunified Germany grew steadily more confident and powerful as the preeminent country in Europe. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has shattered much of that confidence, forcing the country to undertake a pivot as expressed in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement of a zeitenwende,…

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Driving Investment in the US and Strengthening Bilateral Ties 1:01:14

15d ago1:01:14

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Building upon significant Japanese foreign direct investment across the United States, the US-Japan economic relationship is stronger and more consequential than ever. As affirmed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s official visit this spring, the private sector has a significant role in deepening bilateral economic ties and strengthening Am…

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Insider Interview: China Is a Dangerous Outlier in Global Energy Arena (feat. Tom Duesterberg) 36:59

16d ago36:59

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China is a destructive outlier in the global energy arena. Fifty-five percent of its power still comes from coal, and 17% comes from hydroelectric dams that generate as much geostrategic conflict as they do power. On the other hand, they are attempting to lead the world in electric vehicles and nuclear power. So how does the Chinese Communist Party…

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490 | Steven Teles Part II: How to Enact the Abundance Agenda, the State of Universities, and Why Conservatives Are Avoiding Academia 49:16

17d ago49:16

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33: The New Techno-industrial Pax Americana (feat. Aaron Slodov of Atomic Industries) 31:25

17d ago31:25

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Aaron Slodov, CEO of Atomic Industries, joins Marshall Kosloff to discuss how the US can strengthen its industrial base through the use of next generation technology to produce more quality at a better margin to more effectively deter adversaries. Read Aaron's "Techno-Industrialist Manifesto" in Pirate Wires…

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CCP Lawfare Against Taiwan, Xi Demands Military Loyalty, and the Pyongyang Summit 32:44

17d ago32:44

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The Chinese Communist Party publicly threatened to use the death penalty against separatists who support and advocate for an independent Taiwan, Xi Jinping emphasized loyalty at a People's Liberation Army meeting to ensure that "the party controls the gun," and Vladimir Putin and Kim Jun Un signed a defense pact in Pyonyang to keep Xi on his toes i…

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489 | Aaron Renn: The Sources of American Renewal, the Return of the Neoliberals, and Why Populists Can't Govern 1:14:38

19d ago1:14:38

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Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/ Aaron Renn on the source of American policy renewal: https://twitter.com/aaron_renn/status/1772976770028904577 Reboot 2024: The New Reality (Use Code REALIGNMENT for a 25% discount on the gala and day-long conference). REALIGNM…

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The Next Pivot to Asia 1:02:29

19d ago1:02:29

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Join Hudson for a conversation with Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine, who will discuss their new book Lost Decade: The US Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power. The book argues that the United States should undergo a renewed pivot to Asia while maintaining commitments to Europe and the Middle East. As the international order becomes m…

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The Agendas of Jew Hatred 1:11:06

19d ago1:11:06

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Soon after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, the Jewish state found itself under attack on seven fronts: in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Yemen. Meanwhile, its enemies came out of the woodwork in Europe and North America as antisemitic and anti-Zionist demonstrations exploded on college campuses and city streets. From Houth…

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What China’s Middle East Policy Means for the US and Israel 59:09

19d ago59:09

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Last year, Chinese diplomats brokered an Iran–Saudi Arabia deal that elevated Beijing’s status as a mediator in the Middle East. China hoped the deal would induce a greater “wave of reconciliation” in the region and strengthen its position. But Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel changed Beijing’s calculations. To discuss China’s ambitions in the Mi…

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Saagar & Marshall Supercast AMA & Discussion Preview: Prepping for the Biden-Trump Presidential Debate, RFK Jr.'s Lack of Inclusion, and More... 23:53

20d ago23:53

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Subscribe to The Realignment to access the full version of this episode and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/ In the latest edition of The Realignment's weekend Ask Me Anything and discussion series, Saagar and Marshall discuss the upcoming presidential debates between President Biden and former President Trump, the how and the w…

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Accelerating Latin America’s Economic Growth 54:34

22d ago54:34

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Although Latin America’s economies have stabilized since the COVID-19 pandemic, economic growth in most of the region has stalled, and its forecasted growth rates are the lowest of any region in the world. Such low growth will mean greater poverty and inequality, leaving citizens’ expectations for greater economic opportunity unfulfilled. While a s…

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The Black Sea Region as a Global Inflection Point 56:13

22d ago56:13

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Long a crossroads between East and West, the Black Sea region today occupies a crucial geography from which the future security and prosperity of the transatlantic community will radiate. Russia’s unrelenting, unprovoked war against Ukraine has focused the world on the Black Sea. In the process, the world has grown to appreciate the role of Romania…

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Transatlantic Relations ahead of the Washington Summit with NATO Observer Group Cochairs Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis 49:27

23d ago49:27

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United States Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have served as cochairs of the bipartisan Senate North Atlantic Treaty Organization Observer Group since its reestablishment in 2018. The two senators have been outspoken in their support for the alliance, including NATO’s recent round of enlargement to Sweden and Finland. Both hav…

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Exploring Ethiopia’s Tumultuous Transformation: A Discussion with Tom Gardner 59:30

23d ago59:30

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When Abiy Ahmed unexpectedly became Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018, he rapidly unleashed a wave of liberal political and economic reforms and shocked the world by making peace with longtime foe Eritrea. This earned him international adoration that culminated in the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Just a year later, however, Africa’s second largest…

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488: Gen. Frank McKenzie: High Command and War in the 21st Century - From the Killing of Soleimani to the Fall of Kabul 40:45

24d ago40:45

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32: Africa and the Economic Struggle of Great Power Politics 29:32

24d ago29:32

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Hudson Institute Non-resident Fellow, Jake Barnett, joins the show from Nigeria to paint the picture of Africa's current economic and political landscape. France, the US, Russia, China and Saudi Arabia are all planted on the continent by way of direct foreign direct investment, humanitarian aid, or military support and peacekeeping. Barnett gives h…

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Americans Attacked in China, India’s Regional Importance, and European Tariffs on Chinese EVs 24:43

25d ago24:43

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Miles Yu assesses the state of US-Chinese relations after a group of American travelers to China were targeted in a stabbing attack during their visit. He then highlights India's increased importance as a geo-strategic counter to Xi Jinping's regional bullying in the the Indo-Pacific, as well as Europe's attempt at curbing Chinese EV market manipul…

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487: John Ganz: How the 1990s Broke America - Con Men, and Conspiracies, and a Failed Transition from the Reagan Years 58:08

26d ago58:08

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E68: Thriving Through Life’s Transitions with Erin O’Rourke 46:25

28d ago46:25

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Our lives are full of transitions. Some smaller, some bigger, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities for growth. This week Yael Ginzburg speaks with Erin O’Rourke, a Women’s transitional life coach, yoga/breath and meditation specialist and wellness retreat leader, about how to navigate these transitions with more ease and alignment.…

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IMT-2030: The Coming 6G Revolution 56:05

29d ago56:05

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies, is developing 6G specifications through the International Mobile Telecommunications 2030 (IMT-2030) program, aiming to release them by 2030. This program, introduced in the 6G framework document, outlines the vision…

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Strategic Energy 2024: A Dialogue on Challenges and Solutions 2:42:07

29d ago2:42:07

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In an era of rising geopolitical instability, energy is an increasingly valuable tool to promote peace and economic stability as authoritarian regimes seek to undermine freedom and the United States–led world order. Join Hudson Institute for a two-part event on how the US can effectively wield its natural resources to achieve energy independence an…

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The New Iron Triangle Achieving Adaptability and Scale in Defense Acquisition 2:27:47

29d ago2:27:47

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The war in Ukraine offers numerous lessons regarding the future of military operations. One of the most important—and most underreported—is the value of adaptation. Ukrainian troops, previously on the offensive thanks to Western precision weapons, are now on the defensive as their rockets and bombs miss targets due to Russian electronic warfare. In…

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The Evidence and Significance of Predatory Infringement of Patents 45:36

29d ago45:36

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The United States’ patent system has been a driver of economic growth and a primary reason for American global technological leadership in the twenty-first century. A weakened patent system, however, has led to the rise of predatory infringement, a deliberate decision by a company to engage in patent theft because it is cheaper than obtaining permi…

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Tackling the Uyghur Forced Labor Challenge 1:29:55

29d ago1:29:55

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The Chinese Communist Party operates the largest state-run forced labor program in the world, enslaving an estimated 3 million Uyghurs. Exploitation of that scale and scope cannot continue without robust condemnation and a swift response. That’s why Congress passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) in December 2021. This landmark legis…

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486 | Ruchir Sharma: What Went Wrong with Capitalism - Bailouts, Low Growth, Spiraling Debt, and the Case for Neoliberalism 56:04

1M ago56:04

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The Gaokao Phenomenon, and the CCP's Domestic and Global Market Manipulation 33:06

1M ago33:06

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Miles Yu explains the devious cultural significance of the Gaokao, which is China’s two-day college entrance exam. He then explores why everyday homeowners in China are getting crushed by 20–50 percent increases on their utilities. Lastly, he peels back the curtain on how the Chinese Communist Party uses aggressive subsidies to infiltrate and under…

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485 | Peter S. Goodman: How the World Ran Out of Everything - Inside the Global Supply Chain 55:39

1M ago55:39

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WMI Plus At Home with Pura Fé and Gwendolen Cates 46:32

1M ago46:32

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Send us a Text Message. Pura Fé, an Indigenous activist, singer-songwriter, and storyteller of Tuscarora/Taino descent, is known for her soulful voice. She founded the Native Women’s a cappella trio, Ulali, empowering Native women’s music. Pura Fé explores Native Blues, where she is known for her lap-steel slide guitar recordings. Her music has bee…

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Saagar & Marshall Supercast AMA & Discussion Preview: Reflecting on the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings 32:13

1M ago32:13

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Subscribe to The Realignment to access the full version of this episode and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/ In the latest edition of The Realignment's weekend Ask Me Anything and discussion series, Saagar and Marshall take a break from the daily news + current events grind and discuss the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings,…

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NATO in the New Era of Collective Defense audio 54:03

1M ago54:03

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Please join NATO Public Forum think tank consortium members Hudson Institute, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), the Atlantic Council, the German Marshall Fund of the United States, and GLOBSEC for a conversation with NATO Chair of the Military Committee(CMC) Admiral Rob Bauer, the alliance’s highest-ranking military official. Admiral B…

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484 | Steven Teles: The Rise of the Abundance Agenda & America's Factional Political Future 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

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