What does 2018 hold for Africa? We speak with Frank Archibald, former director of the CIA National Clandestine Service. Also: a word with the founder of military charity TAPS.
As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Norm Roule on Iran, and some of the events of the past year that will define what happens in the region in 2018. Also, we hear from Kathy Maguire of Special Operations Warrior Foundation about the charity organization.
As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Ambassador Joseph DeTrani on North Korea, and some of the events of the past year that will define what happens in the region in 2018.
As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Steve Hall on all things Russia. From foreign election interference to Russia's adventurism in the Middle East, there's a lot to cover.
As 2017 draws to a close, we speak to Rob Richer on the state of the Middle East, and some of the events of the past year that will define what happens in the region in 2018.
Russia and China are investing heavily in their navies, threatening U.S. supremacy on the high seas - but the U.S. navy is dogged by readiness issues, budgetary restraints, and a high tempo of operations. Can the U.S. maintain its competitive advantage on the open waters?
China’s interests around the world have forced it to “reinterpret” its longstanding policy of non-interference in other countries’ domestic affairs. How does a more activist China impact U.S. interests? Also: a few areas where the U.S. intel community could be more “future smart.”
The U.S. government has attributed the WannaCry ransomware attack to North Korea – how, and what’s next for cyber attribution? Also: we look at obstacles to stability in North Africa and the Sahel.
The Trump administration has released its first National Security Policy. We sweat the details on Russia, China, climate change, and more. Also – why did an occurance of U.S.-Russian intel sharing go public over the weekend? Listen in.
The capabilities of Iran-sponsored hackers are growing, and experts tell us they may be readying “contingency plans” to attack U.S. critical infrastructure if the Trump administration scraps the Iran deal.
We take a closer look at Amb. Nikki Haley’s accusation Iran breached a UN Security Council resolution; discuss the FCC’s vote to scrap Net Neutrality; and hear from Tunisia’s ambassador to the United States on his country’s democratic transition.
Secretary Tillerson offered to “talk about the weather” with North Korea; we asked the former U.S. Special Envoy for talks with North Korea for his take on that. Also: deeper analysis on Pakistan’s complex internal dynamics…and how U.S. policy influences them.
The FCC will soon vote on whether or not to keep “Net Neutrality” in place. We analyze what impact either outcome of the vote will have on national security – including NSA authorities, extremist content on the Internet, and more.
How are drones shaping the future of warfare? We get specific, discussing different aspects of evolving drone tech – and in which contexts of warfare they are proving useful.
The U.S. Justice Department recently required RT and Sputnik News to register as “foreign agents” under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. We take a look at this (outdated?) legislation, specifically through the lens of foreign influence operations.