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Now displaying: December, 2017
Dec 29, 2017

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.

Dec 28, 2017

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. 

Dec 27, 2017

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.

Dec 26, 2017

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. 

Dec 25, 2017

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.

Dec 22, 2017

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?

Dec 21, 2017

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.”

Dec 20, 2017

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.

Dec 19, 2017

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.

Dec 18, 2017

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.

Dec 15, 2017

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.

Dec 14, 2017

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.

Dec 13, 2017

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.

Dec 12, 2017

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.

Dec 11, 2017

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.

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