Apocalypse Soon? The US and NATO at a Crossroads
With Chris galavanting across Europe, Stimson's Emma Ashford joins Melanie and Zack to debate whether the United States is undermining deterrence in Europe. What does a decreased U.S. conventional com...
2 Juli 1h
Might the United States Lose Access to Foreign Bases?
In this show, Chris, Melanie, and Zack consider the benefits and costs for U.S. allies and partners who host U.S. bases on their territory. As traditional allies have limited air space and basing acce...
18 Juni 50min
Mexico's Fight against the Cartels
Chris, Zack, and Melanie have a chat about how Mexico is handling the drug cartels, which continue to perpetrate terrible violence and facilitate massive corruption in the country. Can President Claud...
4 Juni 58min
A Strategy of Consolidation: Playing for Time?
Chris, Melanie, and Zack debate Wess Mitchell's proposed U.S. strategy of consolidation. They discuss whether this strategy would finally realign America's objectives with its resources. They also que...
21 Maj 58min
Is the US a Predatory Hegemon?
Do we live in a world governed only by force, one in which the United States' military and economic power alone will advance U.S. interests? Or are the Trump administration's efforts to intimidate eve...
7 Maj 56min
Can the UN Be Reformed?
Chris, Zack, and Melanie have a discussion about whether the United Nations can and should continue in its current form. Has it outlived its original purposes? Does it serve the interests of the Unite...
23 Apr 55min
Implementing a Hellscape Strategy for Taiwan
On this show, Melanie, Chris, and Zack consider whether the porcupine strategy that Taiwan is currently implementing is the best plan to deter or defend against China. What could Taiwan be doing bette...
9 Apr 58min
Is There an End in Sight for the US War in Iran?
What are the goals in the US war in Iran? Is the situation in the Strait of Hormuz manageable, or is the Iranian threat to shipping a challenge that must be confronted? And can it be resolved at an ac...
26 Mars 52min
