Postlude to Afghanistan: Former Biden Deputy Homeland Security Advisor Russ Travers on Counterterrorism, SIVs, and Future Threats
This week, A'ndre and Ryan speak with Russ Travers, former Deputy Homeland Security Advisor to President Biden, about the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Special Immigrant Visa program, and future counter...
6 Joulu 20211h 3min
What in the World?: Omicron Variant, China's Repression of a Tennis Star, and Sanctions Hit Belarus(12/03/21)
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan discuss the Omicron COVID variant and Germany's restrictions, INTERPOL's new head, and situation in Belarus. They also talk about an op-ed written by the Russ...
3 Joulu 202130min
Losing Our Edge? Michèle Flournoy Talks U.S.-China, Taiwan, and Efficient Defense
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan speak with Michèle Flournoy, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy during the Obama Administration, on U.S.-China strategic competition, the Taiwan quest...
29 Marras 20211h
What in the World? Biden's Summit of Democracy, Ethiopia's War on Tigray, and the Fate of Ukraine (11/26/21)
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan discuss the Biden Administration's Summit of Democracy, German Chancellor-designate Olaf Scholz and what changes may be afoot, and the tapping of strategic oi...
26 Marras 202129min
Risk: General Stanley McChrystal Applies the Guidebook to Afghanistan
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan speak to retired Four Star General Stanley McChrystal about his new book Risk: A User's Guide, applying the principles of risk management to the War in Afghanis...
22 Marras 20211h 4min
What in the World?: China's Secret Port, Putin and Lukashenka Create a Border Crisis, and a Cover Up Comes to Light (11/20/21)
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan discuss the Biden-Xi meeting, the construction of China's secret port in the UAE, and Indian President Modi's decision to repeal the farm laws. They also talk a...
20 Marras 202126min
Winning the Ideological War: Farah Pandith, Former Special Rep. to Muslim Communities, on Countering Violent Extremism
This week, A'ndre and Ryan speak with Farah Pandith, the first-ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the State Department, on countering violent extremism. Farah, who has served under ...
15 Marras 20211h 16min
What in the World?: Bolsonaro is a "Liberal", Russian Provocations, and Iraq's PM Survives an Assassination Attempt
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan talk about Russian troop movements on the Ukraine border, the civil conflict in Ethiopia, and the assassination attempt against the Iraqi PM. They also discuss ...
12 Marras 202129min
